Inspire the artist in your child with some special workshops to celebrate Vancouver's 125th.
125th Anniversary Cube Sculpture & Workshop with Cheryl Hamilton and Mike Vandermeer of i.e. creative
Did you know that 125 is one of the few numbers that’s a perfect cube? To celebrate Vancouver’s 125th anniversary, you’re invited to help create a giant cube sculpture in our city’s honour. Each child will paint a segment, which local company ie creative will then glue onto the cube to create a breathtaking sculpture. Be part of the City’s big birthday celebrations by helping to create this amazing cube that shows just how big a number 125 really is. Ages 3 & up.
In the Inspiration Zone (#12 on the map) in Railspur Alley
The Mobile Garden Dress is a sculptural garment made from 100% compostable materials such as Cattails and Willow. Its hoop skirt supports an abundance of plant life in tiny little pots, it is green fashion inspiration for the whole family. Visit the sculpture and witness it coming to life as a performer moves around the festival site. The Eco Wardrobe Installation and Workshop for children 5 and up who will be encouraged to create a fantasy “green” clothing outfit by cutting flat shapes from leaves and adorning them with flower petals and seed contributing to the Eco Wardrobe installation. Each child’s creation will be hung on an outdoor clothesline, displaying their name on a wooden clothes peg. Ages 5 & up
Days and Times:
Tuesday and Thursday: 10–10:30, 11–11:30, 12:30–1, 1:30–2
Saturday: 2:30–3, 3:30–4, 4:30–5
Sunday: 2-2:30, 3–3:30
All workshops need to be booked in advance by calling 604 708 5655
Location: Imagination Interactive Zone (#3 on the Map)
Birds of a Feather embodies hope for the future. With Haruko Okano. Using permanent markers and small white rocks, visitors are invited to express their future vision for Vancouver, by painting a symbol or word on these stone eggs to be taken home as a personal reminder of your vision. Examples of what you can draw on your stone are in the willow nest that is guarded by a phoenix made of natural materials. Ages 5 & up
Days & Times:
Wednesday & Friday: 10-10:30, 11-11:30, 12:30-1, 1:30-2
Saturday: 11-5pm Sunday: Noon –4pm
Wednesday and Friday workshops need to be booked in advance by calling VICF 604 708 5655
Location: Imagination Interactive Zone (#3 on the Map)
Under One Beat Aboriginal Drumming Installation reflects artist Luke Parnell's knowledge as a cultural carver and his western sculpture and installation art practice. "In a cultural Northwest coast dance group, the box drum sets the rhythm for the whole group, I think of this installation as a way to bring people together. The images of First nations living in Vancouver throughout its 125 year history is in my mind a way of remembering the past so we can move into the future." Luke Parnell is an artist of Nisga’a and Haida descent; he apprenticed with master carver Henry Green and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Ontario College of Art and Design. Luke actively participates in his community as a cultural singer, drummer and dancer. He is well known for his carving abilities and is currently a Master of Applied Arts candidate at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
Days & Times:
Monday – Friday: 9:30–2:30
Saturday: 10:30–6:30 Sunday: 10:30–4:30
Location: Inspiration Zone (#12 on the map) in Railspur Alley
Check out all the other fun activities you can enjoy on Granville Island at the Kids' Fest!
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All show tickets include free access to the 5 Festival Interactive Zones
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Don't have a show ticket? No worries! Activity wristbands/site passes for the Interactive Zones can be purchased separately for $5 on site.
Visit childrensfestival.ca for full info all the activities & shows at the Festival!
LOTS OF FREE PARKING OFF-ISLAND!
Free parking is available all week under the Burrard Bridge. Enter
at the foot of Fir Street at West 1st Avenue. Parking will also be
available Saturday & Sunday behind the Seaforth Armoury on
Burrard Street. Thank you to the Squamish Nation and the
Seaforth Armoury for their generous support.
NOTE: It is a 20 minute kids' pace walk from these parking lots,
so please make sure you arrive at least 45 minutes prior to your
show to allow enough time to get to Granville Island.
There’s an Island-full of fun for everyone at the Children's Festival!
