Craft for YEG in the Park

Drop by for an hour or stay all day. Meet Craft for YEG, bring your project, enjoy local food trucks, and celebrate community through craft
About this Event

Join Alberta Craft for the first event in our Craft Community series of free outdoor gatherings, that bring together Craft artists, makers, and community organizations to celebrate creativity and connection. in the beautiful new  O’day-min Park on our block in downtown Edmonton. 

Our first gathering highlights Craft for YEG, a volunteer led group that empowers local makers to contribute meaningful crafted items to Edmonton and area hospitals and charities. Meet the Craft for YEG community of makers as they share their skills for a day of knitting, crocheting, and community.  

O’day-min Park, Edmonton

Whether you're an experienced maker, just learning, or simply curious about the work of Craft for YEG, everyone is welcome. 

Bring your current project, connect with fellow crafters, and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors while learning how handmade items make a meaningful difference in our community. 

Throughout the day you'll find: 

• Live demonstrations by Craft for YEG members, where you can learn a variety of different fibre craft techniques 
• Drop-In workshop “Make a Softcover Book” with Dawn Woolsey (12 – 4PM) 
• Craft supplies available for anyone who would like to join in 
• Displays highlighting the impact of Craft for YEG's volunteer work 
• Information about the organization and ways to get involved 
• A selection of local food trucks with food and beverages available for purchase 

Craft for YEG is a volunteer-led community that connects makers with local charities and organizations supporting people and animals in need throughout the Edmonton area. From warm hats and scarves to premature baby clothing, hospital slippers, blankets, and toys, every handmade item helps strengthen our community. 

Alberta Craft’s series of Craft Community events is made possible through the generous support of the City of Edmonton’s Downtown Action Plan Fund. 

Drop by for an hour or stay for the day, bring your latest project, grab a meal from one of the local food trucks, and celebrate the creativity, generosity, and connections that make our community thrive.