The cost is $10 per child per session, and no pre-registration is required.
Families looking for something creative to do over March Break can head to Annandale National Historic Site for a warm and woolly week of hands-on fun.
The historic site is hosting “Woolly Wonder,” a drop-in program exploring Canada’s textile traditions through daily fibre art activities designed for children.
That was Kate Bakos, Cultural Heritage Manager and Curator at Annandale.
While each day features its own theme, Bakos says everything connects to a larger story being told at the historic site.
Bakos shared several examples of how wool has been woven into the history of Tillsonburg — and even major global events.
The week-long program comes at a time when interest in fibre arts has grown in recent years. Bakos believes there are several reasons behind the resurgence, including a renewed appreciation for hands-on creativity and activities that offer a break from screens.
The cost is $10 per child per session, and no pre-registration is required — families can drop in on whichever day works best for them.
Programming is led by Kathleen Walken, who Bakos describes as “quite the woolly wonder,” skilled in each of the featured techniques.
Daily Themes
Each weekday during March Break highlights a different craft:
- Monday (March 16): Weaving
- Tuesday (March 17): Felting
- Wednesday (March 18): Macramé
- Thursday (March 19): Sewing
- Friday (March 20): Fine Art
There are two sessions each day:
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for ages 3 to 7 (parent must attend)
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 8 to 12
Sessions will run regardless of group size, and organizers say they’re happy to welcome anyone who can attend.
Learn more at the museum's website.
