2025
Saturday, January 18, 2025
A Year of Blessings
Five Blessings will perform “Bun Fun New Year,” the first episode of their audio play series A Year of Blessings—about traditional and contemporary celebrations of Chinese holidays made for young audiences. The performance is approximately 30 minutes and includes original songs and a dance that the audience can participate in.
After the performance there will be a short presentation by the Chinese Canadian Museum on the history and traditions of Lunar New Year, and how it is celebrated by different communities in Vancouver to this day.
Short activities will follow the presentation. Attendees can put on temporary tattoos and colour in colouring pages based on the characters from the play.
Date: January 18, 2025
Time: 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Tickets: Free, but registration is required.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Upcycled Leather Notebook Workshop with Creations by Night
In this beginner friendly workshop, we will be hand making a leather notebook with reclaimed leather, an assortment of paper, and some funky hardware. During the workshop, we will learn about the history of leather work within Indigenous communities including the ways hides have played a significant part in keeping Indigenous communities alive.
Participants will get to work with a variety of coloured leather, handpicked hardware, and an array of colourful thread and customize their book with rivets, eyelets and other fun materials.
We will go through the process of making your book by hand through different types of paper folding and binding techniques. You will a pattern and learn how to bind in different ways—all while learning how to safely work with leather tools. You will also receive a zine with a step-by-step guide on how to make the notebook of your choosing and a few small tools that you can take home with you!
By the end of the workshop, you will have made your very own handmade leather notebook—and have the knowledge to make more!
Date: January 19, 2025
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Tickets:
$55 General Admission
$50 MOV Members, Students, Seniors and/or Teachers
$45 Indigenous
(plus fees and taxes)
Saturday-Sunday, January 25-26, 2025
Weave a Bag: A Salish Weaving Workshop with Chief Janice George & Buddy Joseph (SOLD OUT!)
This is a rare opportunity to learn traditional Salish weaving directly from Chepximiya Siyam Chief Janice George and Skwetsimeltxw Willard (Buddy) Joseph. They were recently featured at the opening of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week and are artists in residency at the Blue Cabin.
No prior weaving experience is needed. This intensive workshop is 12 hours of instruction over two days. With all supplies provided, participants will be guided through each step of the process to create a woven bag using Salish weaving techniques.
Don’t miss this unique experience at the Museum of Vancouver—secure your spot today!
Date: January 25-26, 2025
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm each day
Tickets:
$360 General Admission
$355 MOV Members, Students, Seniors
$350 Indigenous
(plus fees and taxes)