This event is part of our Puppet Power Arts Series.
Join us! This special new annual event offers a unique collaboration between Wendy Passmore-Godfrey (our artistic director), a team of creative kids and Indigenous guest artist Matricia Bauer*.
*Matricia’s traditional name is Isko-achitaw waciy, which translates to “She who moves mountains.”
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2024
Location: La Cité de Rocheuses, 4800 Richard Rd SW
Access: Parking is available onsite. City Bus Routes 9, 13, and 699
4 Fantastic Events!
Workshops
Shadow Puppets
Facilitator: Wendy Passmore-Godfrey
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 8 - 12 Years
The full-day program starts with a puppet-making workshop. Our Artistic Director/Principal Performer/Creator, Wendy Passmore-Godfrey, will lead this exploration of shadow puppets. The day concludes with a family-friendly performance by the workshop participants as Matricia Bauer underscores their show with drumming. The performance will be followed hot chocolate and cookies.
Loom Beading
Facilitator: Matricia Bauer
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Ages 8 - 12 Years
Using recyclable materials such as egg cartons, everyone will make looms and learn the traditional style of beading. Participants get to exhibit their work during the day and then take their beaded bracelets home!
Drum Workshop
Facilitator: Matricia Bauer
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Adults Only
This workshop includes conversations about Indigenous culture, with stories, drumming, and songs. She will teach you songs and some beautiful phrases in Cree! You can bring your own drums if you would like to join Matricia! You will go away fulfilled after this spiritual adventure!
The overall program will be in English with some Cree language included.
Afternoon Concert
Included with Workshop projects. Performances by Matricia Bauer
Doors open at 4:30 PM
Experience the shadow puppet performance created by the kids during the day-long workshop, and Matricia Bauer joins them with a concert. The overall program will be in English with some Cree language included