Lots of Play in Leslieville

Puppet Making & Storytelling Workshop [Drop-in]
with Saskia Muller

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Transform everyday materials into imaginative puppet characters and bring them to life through storytelling and playful performance techniques.

Group Puppet Performance [All welcome]
with Saskia Muller

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Watch newly created puppet characters take centre stage in a collaborative performance led by workshop participants.

Ukelele Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Ajhani Azure

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Learn the basics of ukulele in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment focused on rhythm, creativity, and making music together.

Ukelele Performance [All welcome]
with Ajhani Azure

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy a live performance showcasing a blend of pop, soul, and acoustic storytelling.

Flower Pounding Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Vero Diaz

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Create botanical prints by transferring natural pigments from flowers onto fabric.

Embroidered Hats [Registration suggested]
with Mo Asad

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Customize and embellish a hat using embroidery techniques while exploring personal style and creative expression.

Moko Jumbie Stilt-Walking Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Pixel Heller

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Learn the foundations of Moko Jumbie stilt walking in a safe, supportive beginner session focused on movement, confidence, and Afro-Caribbean cultural traditions.

Moko Jumbie Stilt Performance [Drop-in]
with Pixel Heller

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Experience a live stilt performance celebrating movement, culture, and storytelling.

Moko Jumbie Stilt-Walking Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Pixel Heller

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
A second opportunity to explore beginner stilt walking and build confidence through movement and play.

T-Shirt Decorating Workshop [Drop-in]
with Nicholas Ridiculous

12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Turn a blank t-shirt into wearable art using bold stencils, fabric paints, and creative expression.

African Drumming Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Richard Best

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Explore rhythm and percussion in a high-energy group drumming experience rooted in tradition and collective music-making.

African Drumming Performance [All welcome]
with Richard Best

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Enjoy a live performance that brings rhythm, energy, and cultural storytelling to life.

T-Shirt Yarn Macramé Keychains [Registration suggested]
with Mo Asaad

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Transform recycled fabric into colourful macramé keychains using simple knotting techniques and creative design.

Cyanotypes [Registration suggested]
with Muna Muse

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Experiment with sunlight-based photography to create striking blue-and-white prints using natural and found objects.

Colombian Drumming Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Beny Esguerra

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Learn traditional Colombian rhythms through an interactive group percussion experience.

Colombian Drumming Performance [All welcome]
with Beny Esguerra

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Experience the energy and vibrancy of live Colombian percussion and rhythm.

Stencil Making & Chalk Spray Paint [Drop-in]
with Betiel Ghirmay Araia

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Create bold stencil designs and explore large-scale expressive street-style art techniques.

Impulse Steel Orchestra Percussion Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Aldene Herman

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Discover the sounds of steelpan percussion in a collaborative, high-energy music workshop.

Impulse Steel Orchestra Performance [All welcome]
with Aldene Herman

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Close out the weekend with a vibrant steelpan performance celebrating rhythm, culture, and community.