Richard Froese
South Peace News
Plenty of local art and culture in the Peace River region will be celebrated during Alberta Culture Days during September.
A variety of activities at Peace River Municipal Library are scheduled as posted on the Government of Alberta website.
People are requested to register for some sessions online at prmlibrary.ab.ca/Events.
Events are and information are subject to change.
A Ballerina Story Time for ages 2-8 is set for Sept. 4 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
“To the delight of all young children, one of our local ballerinas will join us for a special dressed-up story time with some basic movements and crafts to follow.” the website states.
No registration is required and the program can be enjoyed by all ages, although activities will be geared to ages 2-8.
A painted canvas art class for children 9-and-under is set for Sept. 4 from 5-7 p.m.
Drop in to paint for pleasure and try out new techniques to create a collaborative are piece that will be displayed in the art gallery.
No registration is required and all ages are welcome.
Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to supervise.
A cooking class for children and youth 10-and-over is scheduled for Sept. 7 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Learn to cook a Newfie favourite similar to apple crisp – hot apple pudding.
An origami class for children of all ages is set for Sept. 7 form 1-2:30 p.m.
Children of all ages are invited to the children’s area to learn about the art of origami with some basic skills and projects.
Participants have the option to take their work home or to leave it for use as part of the collaborative art project.
Registration is recommended, but participants are not required to stay for the full allotted time.
Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to supervise.
An origami paper art workshop for teens and adults is set for Sept. 7 from 2:30-4 p.m.
The workshop will teach the basic folds and progress onto more advanced origami projects.
Participants will choose their own projects and have the option to take them home or leave it for the collaborative art project.
Registration is recommended but participants are not required to stay for the duration of the allotted time.
A 3D printer art and tutorial workshop for teens and adults is scheduled for Sept. 11 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Learn how to digitally create textile art to take home or for the collaborative art gallery piece.
After the workshop, participants can continues to schedule appointments for private workshops to continue create their own pieces.
A dreamcatcher workshop for ages 10 and up is scheduled for Sept. 11 from 5-7 p.m.
Learn how to craft a dreamcatcher and the historical and cultural teachings that go along with teh practice with instructor Priscilla Lalonde of Aspenroa Resources.
Registration is required.
A 3D printer art and tutorial workshop for teens and adults is scheduled for Sept. 12 from 5:30-7p.m.
Learn how to digitally create textile art to take home or for the collaborative art gallery piece.
After the workshop, participants can continues to schedule appointments for private workshops to continue create their own pieces.
A mandala art workshop is set for Sept. 14 from 2-4 p.m.
Join local artist Avni Shah to learn the process and significance of Indian mandala art and create their own pieces.
Registration is required.
A rattle making workshop for ages 12-and-up is set for Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Priscilla Lalonde of Aspenroad Resource will teach participants how to sew and craft traditional Indigenous leather rattles. Learn traditional songs.
Registration is required.
A children’s art class is scheduled for Sept. 21 from 1-3 p.m.
Join author and illustrator Amy May in this fun-led art class.
Registration is required.
The opening of the “Paper or Plastic” collaborative art pieces project is scheduled for Sept. 25 form 5-6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the collaborative art pieces created at the workshops in September to celebrate Culture Days.
A loom beading workshop for ages 12-and up is scheduled fro Sept. 28 from 1-4 p.m.
Join artist Shelli Nixon of Happi-Nest and learn how to use beading looms and delicate seed beads to create beautiful cuff bracelets or key chains.
Registration is required.
A nutritious dessert cooking class is scheduled for Sept. 8 from 1-3 p.m.
Learn about healthy fresh cooking while you learn how to make a delicious fruit-based dessert pizza with entrepreneur and nutritionist Amy Soudek of MORE with Amy Soudeki.
Registration is required.