Contemporary Kids
Forest, Creature and Fairytale
May 5+12
1-2:30 PM or 3-4:30 PM
For children ages 5-12.
Join us for Planting and Clay Sculpting Workshop inspired by Derek Liddington’s exhibition the trees weep, the mountain still, the bodies rust.
Inspired by the trees weep, the mountain still, the bodies rust by Derek Liddington, this workshop invites kids to dive into the fairytale forest envisioned by Liddington and unleash creativity through hands-on activities with clay sculpting and planting. This workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to explore diverse perspectives, feelings, and relationships between the forest and ourselves.
*This workshop involves hands-on activities with plant seeds and potting soil. If your child has any sensitivities to these materials, we recommend bringing gloves to ensure their comfort during the activities.
Our free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities.
For children ages 5-12. Maximum group of 30 children, with one guardian per child.Questions? Please visit our FAQ page.
*In case you are unable to attend, kindly inform us by emailing education@contemporarycalgary.com at least 48 hours in advance so someone else can attend.
The same workshop is offered in four sessions for your convenience: two sessions on Sunday, May 5 and two sessions on Sunday, May 12. Choose one session that suits your schedule best.
Sunday, May 5
1:00-2:30 PM
Sunday, May 5
3:00-4:30 PM
Sunday, May 12
1:00-2:30 PM
Sunday, May 12
3:00-4:30 PM
About our TD Educational Facilitators
Poppy Ghasemi (she/her)
Poppy holds a bachelor's degree in Museum Studies and a master's in Anthropology. The awards she received from the University of Manitoba supported her research on child neglect. She has over four years of hands-on experience working with children and youth in museums and schools in Iran, Turkey, and Canada. Before joining Contemporary Calgary, she was a program educator at the Manitoba Children's Museum. Poppy primarily focuses on activating children's critical and creative thinking skills while delivering programs in English, French, Farsi, and Turkish. She enjoys cooking and walking with her husky along the Bow River during her leisure time.
Dandan Gu (she/her)
Dandan Gu graduated from the Alberta University of the Arts with a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication Design. Prior to that, she obtained her first bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China. Dandan has worked as a graphic designer for various companies and creative projects. Currently, she passionately serves as an educational assistant for art-making programs within the community, sharing her creative expertise with young learners. In her free time, Dandan enjoys practicing ink art, Chinese calligraphy, and illustrating cats and people around her.
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