Cotton Factory

Join during Hamilton Art Fair for costumed life drawing.

Join us for Cocktails + Music, Dancing, and Culinary Delights brought to you by Ken LeFebour from Nellie James will cook from his new conceptual cookbook, “I’m Just Gonna F*ing Cook,” to be released in 2025.
Tickets $30.00 on Eventbright.
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Joy as Generational Strength, come join in the conversation. $10 or pwyc at the door. We welcome you to CoWork for this unforgettable evening.

FRESH UP: LTtheMonk and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 8pm

FRESH UP presents a very special performance with LTtheMonk and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Join us at The Cotton Factory on October 9th for an evening of original music by LTtheMonk and band accompanied by brass, wind and string musicians from the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. This will be a memorable show you don’t want to miss!

Really looking forward to hosting this fantastic event!

"A powerful piece of music: imaginative, emotional, immensely virtuosic. A daring yet coherent fusion of two worlds." - Thomas Behnke, LEO - Die Rheinpfalz

Renowned Estonian pianist Kristjan Randalu is coming back to Toronto and Hamilton to showcase his newest record!

In the short time that virtuosic jazz and contemporary pianist Kristjan Randalu's latest release "Dichterliebe" has been out, it has garnered worldwide recognition for its outstanding interpretations of Robert Schumann's famed song cycle of the same name. Based on German poet Heinrich Heine’s Lyrisches Intermezzo, a collection of 65 poems first published in 1823, Dichterliebe in a way even represents the epitome of romantic poetry set to music. Since this was an incredibly modern work at the time, it's only fitting that the genre-bending Randalu is tackling this song cycle and updating its vocabulary with the language of the 21st Century.

More about Randalu: the Estonian-born pianist and composer is one of the most forward-thinking minds in today's contemporary music realm and is known for his captivating interpretations of classical and jazz pieces as well as Estonian traditional folk songs, and his refreshing and thought-provoking compositions. He "belongs to the most sought-after piano players of his generation, carrying the torch in both the improvised world of jazz and the traditional realm of classical music – Herbie Hancock has called him “a dazzling piano player”."

You have two opportunities to hear Kristjan Randalu play this fall:

👉 Oct. 3, Cotton Factory, Hamilton - 7 p.m.
👉 Oct. 6, Hugh's Room Live, Toronto - 2 p.m.

🎟️: $35/$25 students

About Cotton Factory: In the heart of lower Hamilton, this former cotton mill built in 1900 is a prime example of adaptive reuse - transformed into a creative industries complex, with space for workshops, studios for artists and office space for creative professionals.

About Hugh's Room: Among Toronto music venues, Hugh’s Room live has always stood alone – a wonderful quiet space where musicians could be heard. A place that gives voice to the broad ‘roots’ canon of North American and Global Music representing our rich multicultural fab­ric.

See you there! 🎶

Dive into an immersive art experience on the opening night of the Hamilton Art Fair! 🍽️✨

On September 26th from 6:30 - 9:30 PM, join us for an evening where every course is designed to spark conversation. We’re blending food, connection, and creativity in unexpected ways, turning the table into a canvas of art, ritual, and bonding. 🥘💬💫

Be part of this unique event during the Hamilton Art Fair.

🌟 Link to apply

https://forms.gle/G5XtAt5BwRZVGM8q7



What should I wear?

Did you know (above works) and super talented
will be hosting CLIP. CHAT collage night this Wednesday August 28 6-9pm $15 drop in. All materials supplied.
Check them for details

Should we do more community meals?

Art Fair planning session

Such a great night Evita was 🔥🔥🔥our very own CF community member was wonderful.

Are you a budding actor, theatre enthusiast or interested in Hindu literature? If so, Red Beti Theatre wants to connect with you Cotton Factory Hamilton Arts Council

We are inviting community members to be part of a small audience or to read select scenes from the second play of our Devi Triptych, Brick Lane Bargain, a feminist adaptation of Gitagovinda that relates the love-affair between Radha and Krishna. We will read and discuss content and theme.

Please register early to select which characters you want to read.

https://forms.gle/z6q8gjUT5xPBdG13A

Huge Welcome!!!

CoWork at the Cotton Factory is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Writers-in-Residence Program, aimed at nurturing emerging and mid-career writers in the Greater Hamilton and Toronto area. This prestigious program provides selected writers with the space and support to dedicate at least 20 hours per week to their craft during the six-month residency, which kicks off on September 1, 2024.

Learn more about both writers here: https://coworkfactory.ca/2024/08/01/cowork-at-the-cotton-factory-announces-writers-in-residence-recipients-ryan-mcmahon-and-jacob-duarte-spiel/

Save the date! This is going to be a memorable weekend celebrating our vibrant art community. We have so much planned and can't wait to see you here!

Fireside Chat:
Women Who Make, Create and Innovate
Our Speakers:
Renn Scott: Co-creating the future with women-centered design
Stephanie Fontaine: Leveraging your work to reach a larger market
Marcia Mohammad: Defining your audience and setting marketing goals
Why Attend?
Representation and Visibility: Celebrate women’s contributions in the male-dominated design industry.

Networking and Mentorship: Build professional relationships, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities.

Skill Development: Enhance your design skills and stay updated on trends, tools, and best practices.

Empowerment: Address gender-specific challenges, break down barriers, and encourage women to pursue leadership roles.
Link in bio to register

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Thanks to all the amazing community members who came out to Cotton Factory this week to reader excerpts of Sita's Revenge, one of Menon's Devi Triptych plays. Supported Hamilton Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada

We were thrilled to discover new talent, passion and sharp minds at this community event!

Watch this space for details on how to register for next months' community reading of Brick Lane Bargain, a feminist adaptation of the Radha-Krishna love affair!

Join us July 31 for a night of sensuality and exploration
Check for more information & tickets
These ladies' events never disappoint

PIVOT TECH '23 Recap of PIVOT TECH '23: Deep Decarbonization: Technologies to Net Zero at Hamilton's historic Cotton Factory held on Thursday, November 16, 2023. PIVOT TECH...

Huge congrats to ! We can't wait to see what you bring to the

Our next two day participant led clay workshop is with Carly Slade!!

Saturday, 9:30 AM - 4PM & Sunday, 10AM - 4PM

July 6-7, 2024**Join us for an exciting two-day participant-led workshop on July 6-7, 2024, featuring a keynote presentation and multiple demonstrations by Carly Slade.

Have you ever imagined drinking your morning coffee from a dumpster, steeping your tea in a mailbox, or enjoying a beer straight from a fire hydrant? This workshop is your chance to explore creative and unconventional utilitarian forms, with a special focus on mugs.

Designed for intermediate to advanced participants, this hands-on workshop will delve into:- Carly Slade’s slab-building techniques- Applying texture and stamping with found objects- Surface application of underglaze- Scaling images for 3D application. Participants will engage in practical demonstrations and complete their own projects, making this an immersive and skill-building experience.

Carly Slade’s square mail tote mugs might seem odd and obscure, but they offer a unique and fun object to work with and use, sparking creativity and innovation.Please bring reference images of the mug designs you want to create and examples of objects that inspire you. Join us for a weekend of creativity!

Registration is live in our profile!

Carley is also conducting a week workshop in Medicine Hat Alberta at Canada’s Medalta International Artists in Residence



https://www.pluscreate.ca/product/carly-slade-workshop-july-6-7-2024/71

Cant wait!!!!!!

We are excited to welcome Joshy's Good Eats to CoWork on June 10th. Come join us and bring a friend for our 2-for-1 CoWorking deal.

Check out their website at https://www.joshysgoodeats.com
They are bringing their Hamilton Farmers Market goodness to the Cotton Factory, and we can't wait!!!!

Come join the conversation in CoWork, limited seating so register in advance.

We host all kinds of events! Music, private, weddings, parties, arts, corporate, community, markets & more.

Have you thought about hosting an event at The Cotton Factory?

We have a huge range of spaces from our community room to our main event space.

DM for more info.

Photos from event few weeks ago

We are looking for occasional volunteers to join our amazing community!

Message Wayne our volunteer coordinator for more information.