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Culture Days will return September 20 – October 13, 2024.
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Create your own Swedish Dala Horse
Craft Fibre & textile arts Intercultural Kids
Date and time
Location
Humber College Student Welcome and Resource Centre - Lakeshore Campus
Toronto, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
A Dalecarlian horse, also known as a Dala horse, is a traditional carved, painted wooden statue of a horse originating in the Swedish province of Dalarna (Dalecarlia). In the old days, the Dalecarlian horse was mostly used as a toy for children; in modern times it has become a symbol of Dalarna, as well as of Sweden in general. Since the time of the Vikings, the horse held a special spiritual significance. Wooden toys were often made for children using scraps from furniture making. The Dala Horse, with its iconic red coat and painted flowers, became common in the 1800s.
This Dala Horse felt embroidery workshop has all the beauty and tradition of the original horses but is made out of felt instead of wood.
Age – 5 years and older recommended Parent supervision is needed for this workshop. Parents are encouraged to help their children with the stitch.
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Organizer
Humber College/Lakeshore Arts/Assembly Hall/Mimico by the Lake BIA
The Etobicoke Lakeshore Culture Days Festival is co-produced by Lakeshore Arts and Humber College with supporting partners: City of Toronto’s Assembly Hall, and Mimico by the Lake BIA. The weekend features free, hands-on, interactive activities that give participants a “behind-the-scenes” look into the arts and cultural base of the local community.
This event is part of a hub:
Etobicoke Lakeshore
Humber College/ Lakeshore Arts/ The Assembly Hall/ Mimico by the Lake BIA Toronto, ONEtobicoke Lakeshore Culture Days aims to provide a close-to-home celebration of art and culture. On Saturday 28 - Sunday 29, September 2019, we will be offering various free, inclusive and family-friendly activities. This Etobicoke Lakesh...