KIDS Studio: Mythological Characters and World Building - June

Families with children ages 7–12 ONLY (recommended due to the more detailed, hands-on nature of the program) are invited to join us at Esker Foundation for an imaginative and creative workshop hands on workshop.

Inspired by the exhibitions and , this session explores how artworks can exist in conversation sharing themes of storytelling, myth, and connection.

Participants will design and build their own mythical characters through puppetry, using various materials to bring their ideas to life. Together, we’ll explore how stories can emerge from both imagination and the natural world, touching on themes of spirituality, dreams, and cosmic connection.

Kids Studio is a series of hands-on workshops designed for children aged 7 to 12 where they can independently explore their creativity through artistic experimentation and imaginative play. Each workshop introduces conceptual and creative ways of thinking encouraging them to have fun creating with each other!

Registration and parent/guardian consent are essential. Parents/guardians are not required to be present for the duration of the program, however if your child requires assistance with the following skills, we ask that a parent/guardian accompanies them: cutting, hot glue tools, other fine motor skills.

IMPORTANT – Confirming attendance: Please make sure the phone number and email you have registered with are accurate. You will receive a confirmation text, email, or call prior to the program. You must reply to the text, email, or call to confirm your attendance. If you are not able to confirm, your spot will be offered to the waitlist. This system has been implemented to ensure as few tickets as possible go unused. We very much appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you at the program!

Images:

Photo by: Mike Tan

Zadie Xa, The duty of all birds, all winged creatures is vigilance. We remember: Crow, 2024. Courtesy of the artist and Thaddaeus Ropac. Photo by: Eva Herzog.

Zadie Xa, The duty of all birds, all winged creatures is vigilance. We remember: Seagull, 2024. Courtesy of the artist and Thaddaeus Ropac. Photo by: Eva Herzog.

Shirley Moorhouse, Canadian Sovereignty of the Northern Lights #1, 2005. Collection of the artist.

Respect and Inclusion: By registering for this Program you agree to co-create, in collaboration with Esker Staff, Artists and Volunteers, an atmosphere of mutual inclusion and respect for all persons. This includes speaking, acting and behaving in a way that is absent of violence, harassment, racism, intimidation, bullying or discrimination of any kind regardless of, and not limited to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, age and ability. This includes in online/digital forums.

Media Consent: By participating in a program or event at Esker Foundation you consent to having Recordings taken(images, photographs, videos, audio recordings or other media) of yourself and/or your dependent(s) to be included in Esker Foundation’s Recordings Bank. This is a collection of Recordings intended to showcase the gallery’s activities, primarily for archival and reporting purposes. They may also be used for promotional purposes: on Esker Foundation’s website, social media or marketing materials. Esker Foundation will not use these Recordings for commercial purposes. Participants will be notified when Recordings are being taken, and may always opt out on the day of the program.

Should you require any support, or have any questions, please reach out to: programs - at - eskerfoundation.com

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