2023 Solstice Workshops

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with us by participating in our free workshops in the lead-up to the Solstice Walk on December 21st.

Please note!

Workshops are offered to the public free of charge. Free arts programming is important to us - it’s a way to give back to the community that helps us create our season events. Spaces are limited in these workshops, and they usually have waitlists. We ask that you consider the following:

1. If you register for a workshop, make the commitment to attend - put the dates in your calendar and show up.

2. If you sign up and realize you can no longer attend, please email us to withdraw your registration so someone else on the waitlist can participate.

3. If you are able, consider a donation to The River Clyde Pageant to assist with the administration and material costs of these workshops. Your contributions help us ensure we can continue to offer high-quality, accessible arts programming to the community.

Lantern-Making for Little Ones with Lokki Ma

UNFORTUNATELY, THE SUMMERSIDE KIDS LANTERN WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

PLEASE NOTE: DECEMBER 9 WORKSHOP IN NEW GLASGOW IS NOW FULL. MANY SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE WORKSHOP ON DEC 16 IN SUMMERSIDE. PLEASE REGISTER AT THE LINK BELOW.

Let’s build some simple fish lanterns to celebrate the Winter Solstice! In this free workshop for children ages 3-8 years old and their caregivers, Lokki Ma will lead participants through an easy, hands-on lantern-making process. The workshop is free of charge, and we supply all you need to build a fish-shaped lantern!

Activities include cutting out fish shapes from bristol board, applying tissue paper and colouring your fish, assembling pieces to make a lantern, decorating your lantern, and installing a light and a string to carry it with.

Please note, caregivers must attend alongside their child.

WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATIONS

Saturday, December 16th, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm in SUMMERSIDE
Key Family Room #202, Second Floor Summerside Rotary Library, 57 Central St. Summerside, PEI

Persian Dance & Culture Workshop with Monelli Rahmatian

Persian Cooking Workshop with Monelli Rahmatian

PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. HOWEVER, YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO REGISTER TO BE ON OUR WAITLIST. IF THERE ARE ANY CANCELLATIONS, WE WILL LET YOU KNOW. 

Join us for a journey that transcends the kitchen, bringing the heart and soul of Persian cuisine to life.

Immerse yourself in a hands-on exploration of Persian culinary traditions, where Monelli will generously share tips and tricks to bring these delightful flavours to your kitchen. Picture the cozy setting as you prepare and savour an authentic, warm Persian dish. Indulge in the aromatic embrace of "chai," Persian tea, and listen to captivating stories from Monelli—an Iranian-born artist.

Open to youth and adults. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.

WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATIONS

Sunday, December 17, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 
The Mill in New Glasgow
(5592 PE-13, New Glasgow)

Dogwood Lantern Design with Laura Stinson

PLEASE NOTE: THE DOGWOOD LANTERN DESIGN WORKSHOPS ARE NOW FULL FOR BOTH DATES. HOWEVER, YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST. WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF THERE ARE ANY CANCELLATIONS.

Create a sculptural lantern using red osier dogwood and bedsheets with puppet designer Laura Stinson. We will be using sharp tools, so participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATIONS

Thursday, December 7, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Charlottetown Library Learning Center

Thursday, December 14, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm at The Mill in New Glasgow

Solstice Choir with Andrea Ellis

Lend your voice to the Solstice Choir! This is a community choir workshop open to youth and adults aged 12 and above. You don’t need to have previous singing experience or read music - everyone and all skill levels are welcome! 

The choir is led by Andrea Ellis, who will teach 3-4 Solstice-inspired songs to be performed for the 2023 River Clyde Solstice Walk on Thursday, December 21, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in New Glasgow.

WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATIONS

• Sunday, Nov 19, 2-4 pm: Milton Hall
  (7 New Glasgow Road, Rte 224, North Milton)

• Sunday, Nov 26, 2-4 pm: Milton Hall

• Sunday, Dec 3, 2-4 pm: Milton Hall

• Sunday, Dec 10, 2-4 pm: Milton Hall

• Sunday, Dec 17, 2-4 pm: The Mill in New Glasgow (5592 Route 13, New Glasgow)

• Tuesday, Dec 19, 6:30-8:30 pm: The Mill in New Glasgow

This workshop has reached maximum capacity. Thank you for your interest.

Taste of Jamaica: Learn How to Make Ackee & Salt Fish

PLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP HAS REACHED CAPACITY.

Join us for the "Taste of Jamaica" workshop with Dershell Walker, featuring the traditional Jamaican meal - Ackee and Salt Fish served with festivals. In this workshop, Dershell will share her unique techniques for preparing the perfect Ackee and Salt Fish - a winter comfort food that will warm your soul. As you get involved in the cooking process, you'll not only master the authentic technique of creating this unique dish but also get to learn about Jamaican food traditions from the expert herself. After the cooking session, everyone will sit down and enjoy the meal together.

WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATIONS

Saturday, December 2, 11:00 am-1:00 pm at The Mill in New Glasgow 

Open to youth and adults age 12 and up. Advance registration is required.