Recess 002: We back!
Do (something) again or differently.
Welcome back to the Recess newsletter. Creative curiosity is at the heart of everything we do - this newsletter is an extension of that commitment.
We hold our community close to our hearts and these newsletters are our way of keeping you in the loop. Inside, you'll find updates, community tales, creative prompts, and exciting previews of upcoming events.
Happenings
Recess Select: Alex Wong 📚
The Recess Recap
A creative prompt 🎨
New Playground Sounds 🎶
Recess Discord: Join our Growing Community 💬
Recess Select: Alex Wong
Swing by to our next Recess Select with Alex Wong, author of "Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable Origin Story of the Toronto Raptors."
This Saturday catch Alex Wong @recess.community for a new Recess Select event.
It’ll be a low key afternoon to meet others and have a chat with Alex Wong plus some of the Recess crew. Alex will have a mix of sports, hip-hop, pop culture items and random vintage finds on hand, plus signed copies of his latest book "Prehistoric"
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Each month, Recess transforms into a pop-up event where a local creative takes stage in our studio, showcasing items that inspire and influence their creative journey.
It’s an opportunity for guests to interact, chat, and connect with the creative, diving deeper into their world.
The Recess Recap:
We wrapped up a workshop and multiple film screenings this summer and fall:
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Behind the Beads: DIY Lighter Holder w/ @shopmicrodose
Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Lyka and Jane, the founders of Microdose for a creative and hands-on workshop.
Participants dived into the world of beading design, mastering new skills and techniques.
With their newfound knowledge, attendees crafted their very own stylish lighter holders, complete with a lighter. It was an afternoon of learning, crafting, and leaving with a unique accessory in hand.
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Be Kind and Rewind w/ @moepramanick and @c.litchmore
Lights, camera, action! If you've been missing out on our Be Kind Rewind Film Club, you've been missing a cinematic treat.
Hosted by, Moe Pramanick and Cam Litchmore, our film club takes you on a journey across genres, decades, and styles that are sure to steal your heart. It's been a monthly tradition since July, exploring various themes and topics through a different series every few screenings. Be sure to join our magical evenings of film in the coming months!
Creative Prompt:
Explain your favourite colour with every sense.
Sight
Sound
Smell
Hear
Feel
Go.
Experiment and tag us on Instagram @recess.community to share your work.
Playground Sounds:
This Week's Playlists
We have two new Playground Sounds on our Spotify account. Each playlist features an exciting collection of tunes guaranteed to get you moving:
Join the Discord Server:
Stay connected and build community on our Discord server. We've got some pretty cool channels that you might just fall in love with. From discussions about mechanical keyboards and book clubs to 3D tutorials and work-in-progress projects, not to mention everything related to video content – the list keeps on growing!
Follow Us
Whoa, you made it to the end! Thanks for reading, and we can't wait to catch you at our next social gathering or event!