This is an archived event from Culture Days 2020.
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Weaving Nature and Words - In person and Digital Recording with Kits
In-person
Craft Fibre & textile arts Nature & outdoors Poetry & spoken word Visual artsDate and time
Location
Baggage Building Arts Centre
2200 Sleeping Giant Parkway
Thunder Bay, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Participants will string a simple loom and then using natural elements and their own words they will weave a story of how they feel about these past few months and what the believe the future holds for themselves and others.
Suitable for people 10 to 90+ years of age. Hand dexterity an asset. Maximum 10 participants in-person, or you can register to participate virtually and receive a FREE kit delivered to your door.
Pre-registration required. Email [email protected] to register or for more information.
Organizer
Willow Springs Creative Centre and the City of Thunder Bay
Willow Springs Creative Centre is a local non-profit organisation offering everything from art camps to customised art programming and garden and horticultural therapy.
The Cultural Development & Events Section, under the direction of the Recreation and Culture Division at the City of Thunder Bay, offers support and services to non-profit arts and cultural groups, implements Cultural policy, manages the Public Art Program and runs year- round special events. The vitality of Thunder Bay's arts and heritage community is celebrated throughout the year with a repertoire of performances, programs, exhibitions and events. The City of Thunder Bay supports cultural excellence through funding programs, education and communication, building partnerships and resources, providing leadership, and policy development and research.