There are 7 pieces of hand-crafted Suzhou embroidery from China and 6 contemporary works by invited architects, artists and designers currently displayed for free at WORKshop at 80 Bloor St (near Bay St). These pieces are dexterously stitched in fine silk threads, representing an array of subject matter and continuing Suzhou's 2000-year history of embroidering illusionistic scenes. Believing that this ancient craft could be the springboard for experimentation and expressions of what embroidery may be in the 21st century, WORKShop invited a small group of architects, artists, and designers to create original works. Their responses employ new technologies, processes, and materials, resulting in objects that range from purely decorative to highly functional.