Museum & Archives Events

Artist, Beth Fisher, will be teaching the always fun and whimsical art of needle felting. Participants will be creating their own felted creature from wool and with the fleece from Beth’s herd of alpacas. This program is for children aged 11 and up, however a simultaneous felting craft will be available for younger children.

Story spinner Deborah Dunleavy takes viewers on a fanciful journey with magical tales from our Canadian home. There are animals with special powers, canoes that can fly, and little people who use their magic to grant wishes. Deborah loves to have her young audience join in with clapping, chanting and moving along.

Step into “Wonderland” with local artist Andrea Malus who will be helping guests make hats fit for the Hatter himself. Using paint and adornments Andrea will help to spark imagination and creativity with her own art pieces as she demonstrates how to turn paper and common craft supplies into art.

Join artist Linda Fraser for a free fantastical pottery workshop. Whether it be a castle on a hilltop, or a fairy’s home nestled among a tree, a toadstool or a magical narwhal. Use your imagination to create a perfect home for your imaginary creature. Squish, squeeze, role, score and manipulate the clay and watch these secret hideaways come to life.

Using sticks, pinecones, and our favorite home craft supplies participants will be making one of a kind wind chimes. Join us for this outdoor program with artist Linda Fraser, and make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy as painting is an option.