Holly & Ivy Wreath-Making Workshop

Join us for a cozy workshop to create a wreath to hang on your door this winter season.

The tradition of crafting decorative winter wreaths is thought to have started in connection with the winter solstice holiday of Yule, which the ancient Germanic and Scandinavian peoples celebrated. The evergreen foliage used in the wreath symbolizes strength and immortality (these tough plants keep their leaves through the hardest season) and hope — reminding us that spring will come again.

English Holly and European Ivy are evergreen plants that are widespread in their places of origin and commonly used for wreaths, but they behave invasively in British Columbia where they were introduced by European settlers. We will provide participants with holly and ivy that have been removed from the banks of Still Creek by our environmental stewarship team to protect native species and biodiversity. All proceeds will support Environmental Stewardship work in the Still Creek Watershed. Your winter wreath will be more than a decoration, it will also help to restore the land!

• We will provide all materials needed to make your wreath, including holly, ivy, colourful foliage and berries, cones, colourful baubles, ribbon, and other decorations. We will also provide 18-inch metal wreath frames for those who would like to use one.
• We'll provide free hot drinks and snacks, including mandarin oranges, hot tea and apple cider.
• You can create on your own or work with up to two friends or family members (i.e., only purchase one ticket for a group of up to 3 people).

• Date: Saturday, December 7th
• Time: This is a one-hour workshop with three time slots available: 12:00 - 1 PM, 1:00 - 2:00 PM, or 2:00 - 3:00 PM. Please make sure you are signing up for the time slot you prefer.
• Location: Slocan Community Hall, 2750 East 29th Avenue, Vancouver ()
• Age: Ages 14+ (all ages if accompanied by an adult).
• Cost: $40/wreath. Each ticket is good for one wreath, which you can create on your own or bring up to 2 people with you.
• Sliding Scale Tickets: At Still Moon Arts, we sometimes charge a fee to help cover the costs of running our non-profit initiatives. However, we believe that financial constraints should not prevent anyone from joining our programs. Therefore, we provide a limited number of tickets on a sliding scale for those who cannot comfortably afford the full price. To request for a sliding-scale ticket, please email [email protected].

• Slocan Hall is a two-minute walk from 29th Avenue Skytrain Station and bus loop.
• Bus numbers #16, 29, 33 take you to 29th Avenue Station. Limited street parking is available.
• We recommend walking, taking the bus, riding your bike, or carpooling when possible.

Slocan Hall is an indoor space located in Slocan Park, and can be accessed from a partially paved and partially grassed pathway in the park, adjacent to 29th Ave; wheelchairs should be able to access the hall unless extensive rainfall occurs. Chairs and gender-universal washrooms are available on-site. Please do not hesitate to inquire about any additional accessibility needs by emailing [email protected]

The Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival and all of Still Moon Arts' programming take place on the unceded territories of Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

A fusion of art, nature, and community, this month-long festival celebrates the Harvest Moon, Still Creek, local art, and the diverse cultural traditions of the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood. Expect dazzling lanterns, live music, dance, food, art & nature workshops and community performances.

Check out the full Festival Program and mark your calendar for an unforgettable September experience.

Still Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Renfrew Park Community Association, the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board , and Betty Averbach Foundation, the Government of British Columbia, and the many other supporters, donors, and volunteers who make our programming possible.

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