Textile Canoe: A Participatory Art Project with Vanessa Coplan

Textile Canoe: A Participatory Art Project with Vanessa Coplan

Join us for a drop-in textile arts workshop brought to the Museum by Vanessa Coplan, an Ottawa-based fibre and mixed media artist with a background in collaborative community arts. As a participant, and will weave, tie, pull, wrap, knit and sew textiles to create a...
Celebrate Labour Day!

Celebrate Labour Day!

Get ready for back to school by searching our canoes for hidden patterns.  Make a bookmark inspired by our collection using a basic cross stitch.  This activity has a variety of levels of difficulty and is great for adults too! While you’re here, be sure to visit our...
Drop In Activity:  Cross Stitch Bookmark

Drop In Activity: Cross Stitch Bookmark

This month’s activity will have you searching our canoes for hidden patterns.  Make a bookmark using these patterns and your own creative flair.  This activity has a variety of levels of difficulty and is great for adults too! While you’re here, be sure to visit...
Drop In: Canada Day Sun Catchers

Drop In: Canada Day Sun Catchers

Celebrate Canada Day at the one and only Canoe Museum.  See our historic watercraft that represents Canada Sea to Sea to Sea.  While you’re here make a Canada Day sun catcher to show the world your Canadian pride! Be sure to visit our family-friendly museum...
Drop In Activity: Lace Boats

Drop In Activity: Lace Boats

This month’s Saturday craft is a delicate ship. Customize your boat made of natural materials and give it a float test.  For an extra challenge find a canoe with a sail in our galleries. While you’re here, be sure to visit our family-friendly museum areas to put...
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