This Community Weekend at MOCA, we invite people of all ages to explore contemporary art through hands-on workshops, including an introductory beadwork class. Families with younger children can enjoy a storytime circle on Sunday and kid-friendly tours all weekend long.
Saturday Artist-led Workshop:
Beading with Katie Longboat
Saturday, October 5
Join MOCA on Saturday for a beading art workshop led by artist Katie Longboat. This three-hour workshop is inspired by Diaries After a Flood, an exhibition of works by artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas and the vibrant installations of Alex Da Corte.
This workshop is recommended for youth and adults and will teach participants how to create their own one-of-a-kind beadwork, highlighting the history and importance of the craft.
All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
About Katie Longboat
Katie Longboat is a Cree and Mohawk beadwork artist from Six Nations of the Grand River. Her beadwork incorporates floral designs, contemporary materials and bold colours to create unique jewelry pieces and beaded artwork. Katie is inspired to create work that is reflective of her family and background, the natural world, and draws inspiration from both Cree and Mohawk styles of beadwork. Katie currently resides in Toronto, Ontario.
TD Community Sunday
Sunday, October 6
This TD Sunday, join us for a storytime circle in the museum! MOCA’s Art Educators will be reading a series of children’s books aloud in the exhibition space, taking inspiration from the playful and colourful artworks in Alex Da Corte’s exhibition Ear Worm. Following the reading, you’ll be invited to participate in a workshop and respond to drawing prompts inspired by the art, and explore the other exhibitions with kid-friendly museum tours at 1pm & 3 pm.
No registration required.
Community Weekend Schedule
Saturday
1 & 3 pm Family-Friendly Tour
1-4pm Artist-led Workshop*
*There is a fee of $10 per person. General Admission to the museum is not included. MOCA Members at the Individual level and above can access these workshops for free.
Sunday
11–4 pm: All Ages Drop in workshop*
1 & 3 pm Family-Friendly Tour
*Admission and workshops are free for all visitors on TD Community Sunday.
