About Hands of Fire
Hands of Fire is a sculpture group for blind and visually impaired individuals. Based in Toronto, we provide opportunities for you to express your creativity through sculpting in a safe and welcoming environment. We host an in-person sculpture group session every Saturday, join us!
We were founded in 2013 and have been an official chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) since 2016. We pride ourselves on our thriving sense of community, encouraging confidence in our members’ artistic abilities and social lives.
Our Objectives:
To enable creative expression through the tactile medium of sculpting.
To always maintain a strong and dynamic sense of community, allowing members to step out of their comfort zone and interact with their peers.
To emphasize the therapeutic and meditative nature of art; although Hands of Fire does not directly provide any medical or therapeutic treatment for those living with vision loss.
To foster a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment free from all forms of discrimination.
Photo description: Sculptor holding a metal pointed tool in their left hand and a sculpture of a bird in their left hand.
Photo description: Two hands shaping a ball of wet clay on a table