This event will be sure to lift you out of your seat! The Mohawks of Akwesasne Event focuses on the traditional songs, instruments and dancing that have been a long-standing part of Mohawk tradition. Join the Native Travelling College (NNATC) for a journey into the stories behind the songs and the traditional dances that accompany […]
River Institute educators will work with you to explore animal adaptations and learn about many other specimens on display at the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre. Discover how human and various animal skeletons compare. Get to know how to identify different bird beaks by playing the River Institute’s very own evolution game.
Saturdays, Oct. 1, 15, 29 & Nov. 12, 2022, 10 am-12:30 pm This is a class for the beginner who wants to learn to knit. In this class you will learn the basic knitting skills needed to move on to more complex projects. In four weeks you will receive step by step instruction, hands on […]
Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 26, Nov. 2, 16, 2022, 6:30-9 pm This project is for the knitter looking increase their knowledge of knitting. The pattern by Barbara A Pott incorporates several techniques such as Celtic knots, short rows, mitred corners, 3 dimensional features, appliqués, wet finish and blocking, sewing inlays, as well as sewing together of […]
Saturdays, Oct 8, 22, Nov 5 or 19, 10 am to 4 pm This class will build on the knowledge and skill acquired in the Introduction to Weaving I class. Participants will learn how to wind a warp, warping a beam, drawing warp ends through heddles, sleying the reed and preparing the loom for weaving and […]
Wednesdays, October 12, 19, Nov 9, 6:30-9 Knit then felting has been around since the early 1600’s. This takes advantage of wool’s natural property to felt easily when agitated and manipulated in warm water. Participants will learn to knit slippers in an oversized pattern designed by Monique Ray and then learn to felt them to […]
Drumming in the Yurt Join us for an evening of African drumming with Jody Marsolais of the Rythym Room., If you have ever wanted to learn drumming in a fun and highly interactive environment - this is the drumming circle for you! Jody’s specialty as a drumming facilitator lies in Corporate Team Building. So come […]
Join Laura (Victoria Street Studios) and Susan (HBBCo.) for an evening of artistic and flavour exploration! Dive into the world of acrylic painting, paired with a flight of humble brews and light refreshments, this evening is sure to satisfy both your creative and taste palate! Workshop is $100.00 + tax, all supplies, beer flight and […]