Community Programs
While this winter season is likely to look different than years past, we are still looking forward to opportunities to learn and grow together with our program offerings. This season, we’re tackling some of the symptoms of 2020’s , with classes that cultivate creativity, resilience, mindfulness and self-care.
Please pre-registration for all programs. To register email dices.communityprograms@gmail.com or call 250 335 2058 and leave a message. If the cost of a program is prohibitive please contact us for bursaries.
Covid protocols will be in place for all programs.
Drawing Basics for Youth
Interested in animation, illustration, or fine art? Drawing is the foundation of all of these practices, and, like exercise, gets easier and more enjoyable through practice. Through a series of projects geared toward young adults, this program will introduce students to materials and techniques, and provide opportunity for improvement in a supportive environment.
Facilitator: Katarina Meglic
Location: United Church Gathering Place, 4575 Denman Rd
Dates: Tuesdays, Nov 3-Dec15
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Age: 12-20
Cost: $40
Intro to Etsy Workshop for Artists and Crafters
Are you an artist or crafter looking for an online place to sell your work? Etsy.com is a user friendly e-commerce website specifically geared for the handmade market. It is a great way to sell your creations and to be found by other shops and galleries that may want to also sell your work. This workshop will tell you how to start your own online ETSY shop, how to attractively showcase your products and how to get your work found by those who are looking for exactly what it is you are creating by effectively using key words to create your online listings.
Bring along a laptop, photos of your work, and any questions you may have about being an online seller.
Facilitator: Megan Rose
Location: United Church Gathering Place, 4575 Denman Rd
Dates: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Cost: $15
Max number of students: 12
Haudenosaunee (Iriquois) Corn Husk Doll Making
Come and share an experience of the Haudenosaunee. In this workshop, you will hear the traditional Ohén: ton Karihwatéhkwen thanksgiving address, make corn husk dolls, and hear various stories that are a part of this agrarian culture. Please bring an old towel and scissors.
Facilitator: Heather Royal
Location: United Church Gathering Place, 4575 Denman Rd
Dates: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Age: Adult
Cost: $45
Max number of students: 6
The Gift of Active Hope
In these uncertain times of pandemic and climate change, reality can be painful to face and difficult to process. Introducing key themes and practices from Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects we will draw on dialogue, ritual, contemplation and experiences in nature to explore new and ancient ways of seeing to support a deep engagement with the world. Together we’ll explore ideas and activities enabling us to grow our resilience and find, offer and receive the gift of active hope. No previous experience with Joanna Macey’s work is necessary.
Facilitator: Maxine Matilpi
Location: United Church Gathering Place, 4575 Denman Rd (and possibly on zoom)
Dates: Mondays November 9, 23, Dec 7, January 11, 25, February 8 and 22
Time: 6-8pm
Cost: $20 (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Max number of participants: 8
Local Herbs for Cold and Flu Season
Walking through Fillongely Park, herbalist Philippa Joly will assist participants in identifying various medicinal plants beneficial for boosting the immune system and staying strong through cold and flu season. Plant properties and ethical wildcrafting considerations will be discussed (no harvesting is permissible on conservation property or parkland).
Facilitator: Philippa Joly
Location: Fillongely Park meet parking lot
Dates: Tuesday, November 24th
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Cost: $10
Meditating with the Body
Simple, beautiful guided practices to help you access your own deep inner resources and stabilize the nervous system. Breath, guided visualization, simple movement to learn to deepen our grounding on the earth and in our bodies.
We all belong here.
Facilitator: Josey Slater
Location: United Church Gathering Place, 4575 Denman Rd
Dates:TBD
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $5
Please pre-registration for all programs. To register email dices.communityprograms@gmail.com or call 250 335 2058 and leave a message. If the cost of a program is prohibitive please contact us for bursaries.
Covid protocols will be in place for all programs.