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Friday December 4, 6 - 9 pm
Who's your It Girl?
Every generation has them.
The women who made us want to dress differently, think differently, create differently, be bolder, stronger, edgier.
Maybe yours was Edie Sedgwick, radiating chaotic glamour and fearless individuality. Maybe it was Debbie Harry, Grace Jones, Winona Ryder, Chloë Sevigny, Marlo Thomas, Frida Kahlo, Rihanna, or someone much closer to home. Maybe your It Girl isn't famous at all.
The truth is, an "It Girl" is about far more than fashion or popularity.
She represents something we long for. Freedom. Confidence. Mystery. Rebellion. Intelligence. Glamour. Softness. Independence. Creativity. Power.
Throughout our lives, we borrow pieces from the women who inspire us. We try on their confidence, style, attitude and courage, discovering and creating along the way, just who we really are.
Co-hosted by Toronto fashion scene icon and Edie Sedgwick larper Astrid Superstar, this evening begins with a lively journey through the It Girls of the decades, from cultural trailblazers to underground legends, alongside Astrid's own story of why she has always been captivated by Edie Sedgwick and the world she represented.
Together we'll explore the women who’ve shaped us, the archetypes we're drawn to, and what those choices reveal about our own identities.
It's part pop culture, part self-discovery, part nostalgic conversation—and all about celebrating the many ways women inspire one another.
Then it's time to create! With brilliant instruction from Kingi Carpenter, founder of Peach Berserk, you'll transform your inspiration into wearable art through the magic of silkscreen printing.
Design your own artwork, print original pieces, and choose from a curated collection of exclusive It Girl-inspired screens featuring legendary muses, icons, and archetypes.
Whether you're channeling the rebel, the artist, the intellectual, the romantic, the punk, the dreamer, or the superstar, this is your chance to celebrate the women who inspire you, and discover a new side of yourself along the way.
Because every It Girl starts with one simple question:
Who do you become when you dare to try on a different version of yourself?
✨ Your hosts:
Kingi Carpenter is Toronto’s silkscreen Queen, a fashion icon, designer, artist and teacher who just loves helping folks develop their creativity and have fun while doing it. She founded her business Peach Berserk in 1987 as a fashion label, and the business has evolved over the decades to now include silkscreen workshops and events at her amazing peachy art space on Queen Street West.
Astrid Superstar is a multi-talented whirlwind. She wears many hats - that aren’t just exclusive to her impressive wardrobe - including journalist, on-screen interviewer, event coordinator, model, makeup artist, backstage coordinator, muse, and runway manager. Based in Toronto, Astrid has always loved playing dress-up, and tries to impress her inner child every day whether it be on the streets or through her work.
Design your own artwork, logo, illustration, slogan, and/or graphic.
Then you'll learn how to:
Create your artwork
Put it onto a silkscreen
Print your design by hand
Experiment with placement, layering and colours
Add embellishments like hand-painting, grommets, rhinestones and more.
Leave with amazing and unique custom merchandise that you made yourself!
This workshop includes:
2 items to print (choose from our selection of printables: t-shirts, tote bags, tea towels)
2 custom silkscreens to use in the workshop*
Use of Peach Berserk's tools, inks and supplies
Expert instruction throughout the workshop
Want to print more in the workshop? Extras are available on site!
Printables (tees, totes, tea towels) $8
Shoot an extra screen $39 each
*** You can also bring things from home to print! We highly encourage it!
Dresses, blazers, jeans and more can be easily upcycled and funkified with silkscreen printing!
Want to print more at home? Take your screens home for $29 each, and you can buy inks from us as well!
For over 30 years, Peach Berserk has been one of Toronto's most iconic creative spaces, known for bold colours, playful design, and making art accessible to everyone.
Our workshops are fun, welcoming, beginner-friendly, and packed with creativity. You'll learn silkscreen printing techniques in our working studio while surrounded by inspiration.
No artistic experience? No problem!
Some of our favourite prints come from people who insisted they "weren't creative."
Everyone’s an artist at Peach Berserk!
You’ve never seen anything like it!
Floor-to-ceiling vintage Paint-by-Numbers art!
A space filled with colour, creativity, and pure joy.
Every corner sparks conversation and inspiration.
Rumour has it there are over 1500+ paintings in Kingi's art collection. No one knows for sure, but you're welcome to try to count when you're here!
Don't forget to check out the ceiling. 😉
We want everyone to feel welcome!
Our space is on the ground floor, no steps at the entrance.
Guests in wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices have attended with ease.
Washroom is on the main floor (small, but no steps).
Parking is easy — Green P lot nearby + plenty of street parking.
If you or your group have specific needs, just reach out — Kingi loves making the experience work for everyone.
"I highly recommend Peach Berserk and will definitely be back to enjoy an artistic workshop evening with Kingi."
"Peach Berserk is an absolute gem!"
"....runs the best and most fun silkscreen workshops in the city that I highly recommend you attend!!! I love love love Peach Berserk!"
"I had a fantastic experience trying silkscreen for the first time at this place. Kingi was an incredibly patient and skilled teacher. Despite none of us having prior experience, she guided and supervised us, allowing us to produce our best work. I'm definitely planning to return with both family and friends because it was so much fun!"
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We also host private silkscreen workshops for kids' birthdays, team building, and unforgettable private date nights.
Yes, we can arrange catering for you. Yes, you can rent the space and have your own event, and we can even add a silkscreen activity to your event!
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Questions? Call or text Kingi at 647-740-1141 or email kingi@peachberserk.ca.
What if I'm not good at art?
Everyone's an artist! Kingi shows you how easy it can be to come up with an idea and make it work as a silkscreen print. No previous art experience necessary!
Can kids come?
Yes! Families love coming together for these workshops. Kids, teens, and adults all have fun — and we’ve even had grandparents join in. Silkscreen printing is truly fun for everyone!
How big are the groups?
It varies! Sometimes it’s an intimate evening with just a few people, other nights it’s a lively group of 30–40. Either way, it’s always welcoming and fun. We have different tables, so your group will be able to be seated together.
Can I book a private silkscreen workshop for my group?
Yes! We love hosting birthdays, team building events, date nights, and more. Just call Kingi to chat about your ideas and start planning! 647 740 1141
What should I wear?
We have aprons available at the studio, but remember, it can be messy! Dress comfortably and don’t wear your absolute favourite white silk shirt (unless you want to screenprint on it 😉).
Is your space accessible?
Yes, we’re on the ground floor with no steps at the entrance. Many guests with wheelchairs and walkers have joined in comfortably. The washroom is on the main floor too (though small, so not fully wheelchair accessible).
Where do I park?
Parking is easy! There’s a Green P lot nearby and lots of street parking.
What makes Kingi’s workshops different?
Glad you asked! The workshops are held in Kingi’s legendary Paint-by-Number Palace — a studio filled with over 1,500 vintage Paint-by-Numbers artworks collected over decades. It’s truly one of Toronto’s quirkiest, most creative spaces.
Can I get a refund if I can’t make the workshop?
Sorry, no refunds but you can transfer to another workshop in the future that suits you, or turn it into a gift certificate for someone else to attend a workshop.
Kingi Carpenter is a Toronto art and fashion scene icon, with her career as a designer, boutique owner, artist, speaker, entrepreneur, TV host and teacher spanning over 40 years.
She's a gracious and charming host, as is reflected in her 100+ Google reviews with an impressive 4.9 rating out of 5.
✨ Come for the art, stay for the vibe, and leave with a masterpiece (and a tote full of memories)!
