Contemporary Kids: Friends in the Forest
December 1 + 8
1-2:30 PM or 3-4:30 PM
Workshop
For children ages 5-12.
Join us for the Future Wildlife Craft Workshop, inspired by Mia & Eric’s video from the exhibition In a Strange Place.
During this hands-on workshop, children will draw inspiration from the artists' imaginative exploration of forests and their caretakers. They will craft their own unique animal faces to wear on their heads. This engaging activity fosters artistic expression and encourages kids to consider conservation, climate awareness, and how creativity can deepen our understanding and care for the world around us.
*On December 1st, we will be inviting Calgary Wildlife to present porcupines from their Wild Wise program series. Along with crafting porcupine masks, we will step into the paws and claws of our neighbours through song, dance, drama, and much more!
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, December 1 and two sessions on Sunday, December 8. Choose one session that suits your schedule best.
Sunday, December 1
1:00-2:30 PM
Sunday, December 1
3:00-4:30 PM
Sunday, December 8
1:00-2:30 PM
Sunday, December 8
3:00-4:30 PM
About Calgary Wildlife
Calgary Wildlife was established in 1993 and is the only wildlife veterinary hospital in the City of Calgary. Each year, we provide people from Calgary and surrounding areas with expert and compassionate care for the wildlife that live in our communities and wild spaces. We treat and rehabilitate animals so they are ready to return to the wild and release them in ways that help them thrive. Calgary Wildlife is more than a veterinary hospital and rehabilitation centre. We contribute to larger studies and conservation efforts by tracking and contributing patient information. We support humans to live in harmony with wildlife through education, public service announcements, and a hotline for information and support when people meet with injured or orphaned wildlife. We spark awe and wonder for the natural world in our youth and provide solutions for wildlife related issues to the public.
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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