2024 Solstice Workshops
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with us by participating in our free workshops in the lead-up to the Solstice Walk on December 22nd.
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:
If you register for a workshop, make the commitment to attend - put the dates in your calendar and show up.
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.
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.
Update: Solstice Walk tickets are SOLD OUT, however we are accepting waitlist.
FILIPINO DANCE WORKSHOP WITH EMIL TUPAS & THE FILIPINO DANCE MASTERS
Join Emil Tupas & The Filipino Dance Masters for an incredible journey into traditional Filipino dance! Learn two beautiful dances that tell stories of love, heritage, and community: Cariñosa – The graceful “Dance of Love,” showcasing courtship and elegance. Maranao Dance – Flowing movements inspired by the rhythms of nature and rich Maranao traditions.
NO previous experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome!
WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATION:
Friday December 13, 6:30-8:00pm at Health Within Holistic Centre (99 Pownal St, Charlottetown, PE)
DOGWOOD LANTERN DESIGN WITH LAURA STINSON
(RESCHEDULED DATE FOR NEW GLASGOW WORKSHOP!)
Learn how to make your own illuminated sculpture out of red osier dogwood and old bedsheets with puppet designer Laura Stinson. Participants will be guided through a multi-step process in advanced yet accessible sculpting techniques to build their own lanterns. All ages are welcome; no experience is necessary. We will be using sharp tools, so participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATION:
Saturday, December 7, 5:00 - 8:00pm, Trinity United Church in Summerside (90 Spring St, Summerside, PE)
(NEW DATE) Wednesday, December 11, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - The Mill in New Glasgow (5592 PE-13, New Glasgow)
Friday, December 13, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - The Guild (111 Queen St, Charlottetown)
THREE WORKSHOPS OFFERED - Charlottetown,New Glasgow & Summerside
EGYPTIAN FOLKLORE DANCE WITH ÉRIKA PÉREZ
This Saidi folk dance class for beginners offers an immersive experience into the heart of Upper Egypt, along the Nile River. Rooted in the rhythms of the land, this folk dance is lively, energetic and earthy. Participants will learn the basic movements, incorporating strong, firm steps and sweeping arm gestures that mimic the natural flow to connect with the rhythm.
WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATION:
Friday December 6, 6:30-8:00pm at Health Within Holistic Centre (99 Pownal St, Charlottetown, PE)
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 & LOCATION:
Sunday Nov 24, 2:00-4:00pm - Milton Hall in North Milton
Saturday Nov 30, 12:30-2:30pm - Milton Hall
Sunday Dec 8 & 15, 2:00-4:00pm - Milton Hall
Wednesday Dec 18, 6:30-8:00pm - The Mill in New Glasgow
SOLSTICE CIRCUS WORKSHOP
Join the Solstice Circus with Petit Luna Circus! In this collaborative workshop, you will dive into character development and group performance creation through circus and creative movement. Mariah and Alaya will help you create a character and bring it to life with movement and mask.
Together, we will create a short and fun group performance that will be presented outdoors in the Gardens of Hope for this year’s River Clyde Solstice Walk on the evening of December 21st.
We invite youth and adults ages 10 and above to come play with us. NO previous experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome!
WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATION:
Saturday December 14, 2:00- 4:00 pm - Milton Hall (7 New Glasgow Road Rte 224)
Sunday Dec 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm - Milton Hall
Tuesday Dec 17, 6:30 - 8:00pm - Milton Hall
Thursday Dec 19, 6:30 - 8:00pm - On site in New Glasgow, location TBC
Outdoor performance on Saturday December 21, 6-6:45 pm as part of The River Clyde Solstice Walk
Update: Workshop is now FULL, however we are accepting waitlist registrations!
NATURAL SLEUTHING: STORIES OF ISLAND HABITATS
The natural world is a consummate storyteller, although we often miss these non-verbal tales. Join Daniel McRae, from the Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, for a guided hike along the Devil’s Punchbowl Trails. Come learn to read the land and its natural history by observing and interpreting the abundant and expressive clues, species, and patterns that surround us.
Come prepared for an outdoor hike in wintery weather! We recommend wearing good boots & warm layers. Open to youth and adults, kids under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATION:
Sunday December 1, 10:00am-12:00pm - Devil’s Punchbowl
Update: Workshop is now FULL, however we are accepting waitlist registrations!
LANTERN BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR KIDDOS!
Let’s build some simple beetle 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 beetle-shaped lantern!
Activities include cutting out beetle shapes from bristol board, applying tissue paper and colouring your beetle, assembling pieces to make a lantern, decorating your lantern, and installing a light and a string to carry it with.
Bring your lantern to light your way for the 2024 River Clyde Solstice Walk, taking place in New Glasgow, PEI, on Saturday, December 21st, from 6 pm - 8 pm.
WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATION:
Saturday, December 14th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm - The Mill in New Glasgow (5592 PE-13, New Glasgow)
REGISTER EARLY, as workshops can accommodate only 10 children. Please note caregivers must attend alongside their child.
Update: Workshop is now FULL, however we are accepting waitlist registrations!
COOKING WORKSHOP: A TASTE OF SENEGAL
Join Pape Sine for a hands-on cooking workshop where you’ll learn to create the vibrant flavors of Senegal through one of the most popular dishes in West Africa: Chicken Yassa.
Yassa is a traditional Senegalese dish known for its bold and tangy flavors, featuring marinated tender chicken that’s grilled or seared, then braised with caramelized onions and olives. Served with fluffy white basmati rice and a refreshing cucumber salad for a balanced and flavorful meal.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, this workshop is your chance to learn, savor, and recreate this delicious dish at home.
WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATION:
Saturday Dec 7, from 10:30 am -1:00pm at The Mill in New Glasgow (5592 Route 13, New Glasgow)
Update: Workshop is now FULL, however we are accepting waitlist registrations!
