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The Hive: Crafting for Inclusive Community and Emotional Well-being

Craft Design Fibre & textile arts Kids
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Location

Iroquois Ridge Community Centre

Oakville, ON

Access

Free.

Offered in English.

Wheelchair accessible.

About

Craft knows no boundaries, limits, inhibitions... "The Hive" is a space that allows creative freedom to express ones feelings. We learn, share, teach various crafting techniques and talk about crafting traditions from different cultures.

Drop in to see some of our creations, have the opportunity to make a craft yourself and learn about future opportunities to join the HIVE.

It is OPEN to ALL people in the community, anybody and everybody who wishes to indulge themselves and find solace, joy, meaning or relaxation through a creative activity.

Organizer

Town of Oakville

The Town of Oakville’s Recreation and Culture Department supports the development of the creative and cultural community in Oakville by providing quality programs and services; enhancing community capacity; and increasing access to programs and services. There are a number of active cultural facilities owned and operated by the town, including the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Oakville Museum and Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre. There are additional town facilities that have cultural use including four community centres, four seniors’ centres and two youth centres. Oakville is a community where culture inspires, engages and thrives and all residents are engaged in meaningful, diverse and accessible recreation and cultural experiences that foster individual, family and community well-being.

Contact

Town of Oakville

culturedays@oakville.ca

This event is part of a hub:

Iroquois Ridge Community Centre (IRCC)

Town Of Oakville Oakville, ON

Iroquois Ridge Community Centre is located in north east Oakville and offers activities for all ages, a competitive swimming pool, leisure pool, and water slide, a fitness centre, program rooms and gymnasia, an Older Adults Centre, an outdo...

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