Winter 2024 Pitt Meadows Guide

Valentine Heart Wall Hanging Workshop 16Y+

A creative activity to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Perfect for a date or an activity with friends. Learn the basics of macramé, starting off with beginner-level knot practice. After that you will be given step-by-step instruction on how to create your own Heart Patterned wall hanging. All materials provided. Instructor: Kathleen Location: Activity Room - SBCC Sessions: 1 Fee: $50.00 Su 1:00pm-4:00pm #12422 Feb 11 Get into the “spirit” of the Valentine season with Gina and Victoria of Haunted History BC. Listen to ghostly tales of some very “sweet” haunted locations like Rogers’ chocolates, Murchie’s Teas, as well as some deliciously haunted local eateries and hotels in the lower mainland. As the countdown to Valentine’s Day begins, Gina and Victoria will share some spookilicious restaurant locations for a truly “otherworldly” date night. Then get ready to dive in and make your own festive cloth and cotton ghost poppet during a short and fun crafting session. All materials and decorative accessories will be provided to make your very own haunted friend. All participants will receive a Sweet Hauntings goodie bag! Instructor: Haunted History BC Location: Lower Floor - HH Sessions: 1 Fee: $28.50 Sa 1:00pm-2:30pm #12435 Feb 3 Su 1:00pm-2:30pm #12611 Feb 4 Mrs. Rattenbury's Prison Song 16Y+ Join Gina Armstrong and Victoria Vancek of Haunted History BC as they recount the story of one of British Columbia’s most prolific architects, Francis Rattenbury. During the anniversary month of his tragic death, Gina & Victoria share the story of a high society scandal and the fascinating characters who made headlines across Canada. It’s said that Rattenbury’s spirit still walks the halls of many of his monumental creations. His imposing buildings and his shadowy spirit seem to immortalize someone who, even in death, still remains larger than life. Come and hear the history, heritage and hauntings of Francis Rattenbury. Instructor: Haunted History BC Location: Lower Floor - HH Sessions: 1 Fee: $10.00 Sa 2:30pm-4:00pm #12436 Mar 23 Stories of Sweet Hauntings 16Y+

As part of our Open Art Studio, we offer workshops with feature artists. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Our feature artist workshops are subsidized by the Open Art Studio Program. About Our Feature Artists: FEATURE ARTIST WORKSHOPS Open Art Studio

Robert Georges’s ancestral name is Tsiyálten from the Tsleil Waututh Nation with ties to the Squamish and Sts’ailes Nation(s). Robert has been making traditional drums for 6 years and handheld rattles for 4 years. He

shares his cultural and traditional knowledge and the importance of the drum and what it means to Indigenous people through his drum and rattle making workshops.

Kerrie Charnley is a member of the Pierre Family and the Katzie First Nation. Kerrie began working with fibre when she was 8 years old with her grandmother, a Coast Salish knitter. More recently she holds two Coast

Salish weaving apprenticeships. Kerrie has a passion for sharing the practice and the history and values embedded in Coast Salish Peoples’ weaving. Traditional Drum Making - Workshop 1 16Y+ Under the guidance of Tsiyálten, you will be making your very own 12” traditional hand drum. Workshop is free, the material fee is $84.00 - due at time of registration. Feature Artist: Robert Georges (Tsiyálten) Location: Activity Room - SBCC W 6:00pm-9:00pm #12439 Jan 17 Coast Salish Weaving - Workshop 2 16Y+ Kerrie will share her knowledge on the history and current practice of Coast Salish Peoples’ wool weaving. The workshop will include a slide presentation, a demonstration and an opportunity to try weaving. Participants will weave a pin, necklace or wrist band to

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