Join us for hands-on storytelling programming for kids, and learn how stories can be told in many different ways!
HIDDEN STORIES IN QUILTS
Storyteller: Monika Kinner-Whalen
Textile Artist
October 26: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Children's Discovery Museum
Free with general admission to the museum
October 30: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Station 20 West
Free for all participants
Snack provided by CHEP
Did you know that quilts tell stories? In fact, quilts are loaded with hidden stories.
* Quilts are often handed down and carry stories of where they've been or what they've lived through.
* Quilt blocks also contain hidden meaning: Arrangement of the shapes and colours hold lots of hidden meaning.
* Each piece of fabric in the block might hold a story as well. For example, a piece of grandpa's shirt from when he came to Canada, a piece of mother's wedding dress, a tie from uncle's graduation.
In this workshop, children & adults will work with Monika to create their own special quilt block stories using fabric collage and paper provided. If you have a special piece of cloth, you are welcome to include it.
To reserve your spot call the museum at (306) 683-2555, spaces are limited, some drop-ins will be available.
