In-person Workshops
Build Your Own Mini Mammoth Lantern with Gabs!
Artist / Instructor: Gabrielle deGouw
A hands-on, fun and craft activity! Follow Gabs as she teaches how to make miniature glowing Mammoths using layered Washi paper and light.
Each lantern will be completed with a dowel and mini light so that participants can walk Borden park and introduce their mini mammoths to our giant mammoth! Light up the park with us and explore the other installations!
Lampe magique (Magic lantern)
Artist: Virginie Rainville
JANUARY 19 6-10 pm
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 118 Ave)
Create a lantern with a reclaimed plastic container and different transparent materials.
Participants are invited to explore the overlay in transparency and then discover the result by adding fairy lights.
The result is magical and will certainly add a little light to the dark winter nights.
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Créer une lanterne avec un pot de plastique recyclé et différents matériaux transparents.
Les participants sont invités à explorer la superposition en transparence et découvrir ensuite le résultat par l'ajout de lumières de fée.
Le résultat est magique et saura certainement ajouter un peu de lumière aux sombres nuits hivernales.
Virtual Workshops
Fun With Ukrainian “Food”
Art for Kids with Sofia Lukie
Join Sofia Lukie as she take us through a way to have fun with Ukrainian food! Watch traditonal Ukrainian dishes be tranformed into art! Follow along for all the fun.
Woven Bird Feeder
Art for Kids with Naomi Pahl
Fun for the whole family! Join the Pahl family as they walk you through a fun and interactive woven bird feeder tutorial. Watch as items you can find at your local park come to life in this Deep Freeze DIY.
Johnny's Beet Borscht
with Naomi Pahl
The perfect recipe for a cozy winter night! In this DIY video, Naomi shares the favourite meal she was raised on, beet borscht! This hearty soup recipe was passed down from her grandfather, who showed her not only how to make it, but how to grow all the veggies needed for this delicious creation.
Finger Weaving and Métis Sash
with Celina Loyer
We are proud to welcome a very special guest, Celina Loyer. Celina is a Cree Métis who grew up in amiskwaciwâskahikanihk in a culturally rich Métis home and enjoys sharing her traditional knowledge. Follow along as Celina demonstrates wonderful finger weaving and teaches us about the history of the Métis sash and the meanings behind each pattern.
Duck Call Workshop
with Ann Cousins
Ann Cousins is a mixed-blood Dene artist who loves working publicly, teaching all ages of our First Nations history and traditional crafts. She has taught on a number of platforms. Enjoy!
Sucre à la crème
In this video, Naomi Pahl is joined by her aunt, Julie Driscoll as they walk you through how to make Sucre à la crème, an indulgent, creamy, and sugary treat that is served in very tiny portions (but packs a huge flavorful punch!).
Creton (Meat Spread) Recipe
with Katrine Deniset
Deep Freeze Atelier workshops are a fun and interactive way to learn more about the cultural ties of Alberta Avenue from the comfort of your own home. For today’s Deep Freeze feature, we take a look at cretons, which is part of a traditional French Canadian breakfast. Described as “traditional comfort food” or “petite viande,” creton is a pâté -like dish that is typically served cold on bread or toast. To kick off our Deep Freeze Atelier, watch Katrine Deniset take us through a step-by-step recipe of how to bring that hearty flavour and aroma of this French Canadian breakfast staple into your household!
Indigenous Cultural Teaching
with Amanda Lamothe
Long ago, we had the land and the animals, those were the stories and connection. Enjoy an evening in as Amanda Lamothe shares stories, songs, and dances of the Indigenous people.