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Welcoming Week: Floral Folklore & Pressed Wildflower Art by Nimra Bandukwala
In-person
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Location
Guelph Civic Museum
52 Norfolk St
Guelph, ON
Directions: 2nd Floor Programming Room.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Guelph Civic Museum warmly WELCOMES all to an inspiring exploration of local ecology, folklore, and creativity! Led by Nimra Bandukwala, this free workshop offers a unique blend of learning, storytelling, and artistic expression.
What to expect?
• Ecological awareness: Discover the wonders of the local environment by working with invasive wildflowers. Learn about ethical foraging practices and their impact on the ecosystem.
• Tales of blooms: Share captivating stories and memories associated with flowers. From ancient myths to personal anecdotes, let the petals unfold their secrets.
• Pressed flower art: Be immersed in the therapeutic process of gathering, pressing, and creating art with wildflowers. Transform delicate blooms into timeless masterpieces.
• Safe space: Enjoy a nurturing environment for reflection and sharing. Connect with fellow participants and explore the beauty of nature together.
• The workshop is free to participate in and all materials will be provided.
Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that connects neighbours of all backgrounds through community activities and events, reaffirming welcoming values, fostering a mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants, and building a deeper sense of belonging for Newcomers and all.
To celebrate Welcoming Week, admission to the Civic Museum and McCrae House will be free from September 20-22.
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Organizer
City of Guelph Museums & Culture
Museums and Culture at the City of Guelph exists to:
- Collect and protect artifacts, artworks and stories that reflect our community
- Share the collections and stories − locally, nationally and internationally − through exhibition, interpretation,
and online access
- Provide inclusive, accessible, interactive, and enlightening experiences
- Nurture interest and engagement in history, art and culture
- Cultivate a connection to place, with focus on the tangible and intangible cultural landscape unique to Guelph
Contact
Tammy Adkin
This event is part of a hub:
So Guelph!
City of Guelph Museums & Culture Guelph, ONWhere art meets heritage meets a passion for the natural environment, that's So Guelph! Our creative community embodies values that define Guelph - curiosity, compassion, innovation, collaboration, diversity, environmentalism, and activism....