Workshops
Write Where it Counts! — with Jacqueline Guest
Airdrie Public Library 304 Main St, Airdrie, Alberta, CanadaWhether you want to write novels or just a great paragraph, this session will show you how. It’s packed with easy to use information to make your story a winner. Join Jacqueline Guest, author of twenty novels, to discover how to get started, create awesome characters, plus tricks to put it all together. Age: Grade 3 to Grade 6 Location: Airdrie Public Library (304 Main St S, Airdrie) Time: 10:00am to 11:00am Total number of participants: 20 Order of Canada and INDspire award winning Metis...
Pop Up Puppet Making – with WP Puppet Threatre
Nose Creek Park Unnamed Road, Airdrie, Alberta, CanadaJoin Wendy Passmore-Godfrey from WP Puppet Theatre for a hands-on puppet making and performing workshop. Participants will create their own puppet to take home. Age: Grade 3 to Grade 6 Location: Nose Creek Park Time: Noon to 1pm Total number of participants: 20 This workshop is parented. One parent required for each registered child. WP Puppet Theatre Calgary-based WP Puppet Theatre can be seen at over 150 events annually bringing their puppets to life. They use their innovative and explorative theatre to enhance artistic, educational...
Traditional Drumming – with Clarence Wolf Leg Jr
Nose Creek Park Unnamed Road, Airdrie, Alberta, CanadaEver wonder what the meaning is behind the Indigenous drumming? The history, the story? Come and spend time with Siksika nation traditional drummer Clarence Wolf Leg Jr and learn about and create your own story. Age: 7 years and up Location: Nose Creek Park Time: 1:00pm to 1:15pm Total number of participants: 10 Clarence (Skip) Wolf Leg Jr. A traditional Indigenous drummer Clarence (Skip) Wolf Leg Jr. is from the Siksika Nation. He has worked in schools on the reserves in and around Calgary, at...
Healthy Meals Made Easy – with Christelle Hitimana
It’s very important to understand that food is more than fuel for our body, and that meal time is more than eating!
You Might Be A Video Journalist If…
Cam Clark Ford 1001 Highland Park Blvd, Airdrie, Alberta, CanadaJoin CTV Calgary News anchor Kathy Le, as she discusses TV broadcasting. Kathy will be sharing her career experience in video broadcasting and what a career in journalism entails. Visit the link below to find out more about our amazing presenter, Kathy Le! Materials: Please bring with you a pencil, eraser, and paper to write on. https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/more/about-us/kathy-le-1.2737932 PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Ages 10 years to 12 years
You Might Be A Radio Host If…
Air 106.1 Unit 30, 105 Main Street North, Airdrie, Alberta, CanadaSpend the morning at the Air 106 FM studio where you will tour the station and experience the thrill of radio broadcasting. Students will create and perform their own radio pieces with the help of radio expert Connor May! PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Ages 10 years to 12 years
You Might Be A Mini Artist If…
Dive into printmaking with Stefani Brust! You will be exploring a variety of printmaking techniques using paint and other art supplies. Come to explore, paint and get messy! Parent support is welcome but not mandatory. This workshop is 40 minutes long and it will be held in Nose Creek Park while the festival is on! What to Bring: *Please wear clothing for painting in! This will be a messy paint activity PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages: 4 years to 7 years
You Might Be An Artist If…
Nose Creek Park Unnamed Road, Airdrie, Alberta, CanadaDive into printmaking with Stefani Brust! You will be exploring a variety of printmaking techniques using paint and other art supplies. Come to explore, paint and get messy! This workshop is 40 minutes long and it will be held in Nose Creek Park while the festival is on! What to Bring: *Please wear clothing for painting in! This will be a messy paint activity. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AGES 8-12
You Might Be A Musician If…
Sing, play instruments and move along with Miss Alison from B Sharp Music Studio. Experience live piano, guitar and percussion. This is a hands on, immersive experience for families where no previous experience is necessary. It is all about enjoying music together! Parental supervision is mandatory (and fun) for this class. Comfortable clothing is recommended as you will be seated on the floor and moving around the room. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Ages: 2 years to 5 years
You Might Be A Bilingual Student If…
Experience French preschool with Mme. Astrom of École Des Petits Amis. Along with Mme. Astrom's musical assistant (Miss Alison from B Sharp Music Studio), you will sing, play and explore en Français. This is a hands on, immersive experience for families where no previous experience is necessary. Check out the link below to find out more about early childhood learning at École Des Petits Amis. *Parental supervision is optional for this class. *Comfortable clothing is recommended as you will be seated on the floor and moving around the room. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Ages 3 Years to 5...