FREE Summer Events for Kids in Cooksville, Mississauga

Friends of Heart Comonos, John and Annie, are hosting a weekly drop-in Summer event series for kids in Cooksville, on Tuesday evenings at Halo Espresso Bar.

These events will be a combination of interactive storytelling sessions which integrate themes of mental and emotional wellbeing and hands on craft/DIY activities integrating themes of history and culture.

To help our facilitators cater the event to various age ranges, please register for your ticket(s) with the age range associated with your child(ren).

Tuesday, June 11: Papier Mache (part 1) – Led by John, this session will introduce the history of papier mache (i.e., used in making masks, ornaments, helmet in ancient China). Attendees will be given papier mache mix to make bowls/ masks/ ornaments. The session will end with a fun quiz to tie it all together. Attendees will be asked to take their project home, let it dry and bring it back for the next session, on Tuesday June 18.

Tuesday, June 18: Papier Mache (part 2) – Led by John, this session will introduce the history of colours and art through cave painting/ aboriginal art painting. Attendees will paint their projects from the previous session using (if they choose to) the art styles discussed.

Tuesday, June 25: Led by Annie, this interactive story reading will be centered on the theme of Oceans to celebrate World Oceans Day. It will present themes of caring for the oceans and the idea of emotion surfing to help us regulate our emotions.

Tuesday, July 2: Topic TBD - stay tuned!

About the facilitators: John and Annie

Annie Besant is a published children's author and storyteller who has written for leading publishing houses in South Asia. A seasoned hand with children young and old, Annie brings excitement, laughter and thoughtfulness to her storytelling sessions. Her other job as a psychotherapist means she also brings elements of mindfulness, positivity and learning in nuanced ways. Annie holds a Masters in Professional Writing and another in Clinical Counselling. When she is not writing or tickling children to laughter with stories, she loves to spend time playing in the mud with her own little one.

John Ranjith spent much of his life acting and dabbling with all things related to DIY. A self-taught DIY enthusiast, John sees art and new creations where people see bits and bobs of random things. John especially enjoys taking his DIY ideas to children because of their wild creativity. Every interaction, for John, is an opportunity to not only teach but also learn from their vast creative minds.

NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING

When you attend this event, you will enter an area where photography, and/or video recording may occur, for promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you/ your child to potentially be photographed, please ensure you speak with a member of the Heart Comonos team at the event. Questions or concerns? Email

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