Introduction to Felt Making
Monday February 4th, 2008
Visual and Creative Arts Diploma, Haliburton School of the Arts, Ontario
The Creative Cocoon Storytellers – Fay Wilkinson and Jim Blake
Friday February 15th, 2008
Highland Woods, Long Term Care Home, Haliburton, Ontario
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
For information on our storytelling performances fay@thecreativecocoon.com
Fabrication – Experimental Material
March 3rd – 7th, 2008
Sculpture Certificate Program, Haliburton School of the Arts, Ontario
I will be sharing the week with Paul Portelli http://www.paulportelli.com/
The week will include experiments with paper and fabric mache, working with hessian, buckram and sculptural felt making. Part time students welcome!
More information and to register call 705 457 1680 or 866-353-6464 or email
Questions related to the course content email fay@thecreativecocoon.com
Felt Making from Scratch
Tuesday March 11th, 2008 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
March Break Adventures for Young People at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre, 176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden, Ontario
Felt making is an ancient art. We will look at pictures about how felt has been used through the centuries. Then you will create felt from scratch using 100% wool. With these new skills you can let your imagination soar and make for example animals, jewelry or pictures.
For more information and to register call 705-286-3763 or email gallery@mindenhills.ca
For questions about workshop content email fay@thecreativecocoon.com
One Stitch at a Time: Stories from the Spadina Garment District
Saturday March 29th, 2008, time tba
Market Gallery, 2nd floor, South St Lawrence Market
95 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario
Over one hundred years ago Toronto’s garment industry had its beginnings on Spadina Avenue. Join Storyteller Fay Wilkinson (amidst the Market Gallery’s exhibit A Common Thread: A History of Toronto’s Garment Industry) as she brings to life original stories of this fascinating aspect of Toronto’s history.
For more information contact Pamela Wachna, Coordinator of Collections 416 392 7604 or email pwachna@toronto.ca
Mask Making for Women
Monday March 31st, 2008
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Daphne’s Drop In for all women
The Women’s Resource Centre, 29 Manitoba St., Bracebridge, Ontario
A morning to explore possibilities through the power of mask. For information 705-646-2122 email: maria@daphnewymn.com www.daphnewymn.com
Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapies
April 28 – May 2nd, 2008 and repeated
July 7th – 11th, 2008
Sir Sandford Fleming College, Haliburton Campus, Ontario
A mandatory credit towards the Expressive Arts Post Graduate Certificate Program
More information and to register call 705 457 1680 or 866-353-6464 or email
Questions about the course content email fay@thecreativecocoon.com
Storytelling and Sandtray Therapy within the Expressive Arts
May 12th – 16th, 2008
Sir Sandford Fleming College, Haliburton Campus, Ontario
I will be sharing the week with Verity Barrett
An elective credit towards the Expressive Arts Post Graduate Certificate Program
This course is an introduction to the practice and theory of sandtray-worldplay therapy and the application of storytelling within the expressive arts. These modalities give voice to the internal and external worlds of both children and adults. They are tools with which to explore for example issues of loss, abuse, and self-esteem that can provide new perspectives on life experiences. This will be of interest to professionals working with children and adults in educational, health, recreation or therapeutic settings
More information and to register call 705 457 1680 or 866-353-6464 or email
Questions related to the course content email fay@thecreativecocoon.com
Professional Issues in Expressive Arts
June 16th – 20th 2008
Sir Sandford Fleming College, Haliburton Campus, Ontario
A mandatory credit towards the Expressive Arts Post Graduate Certificate Program
More information and to register call 705 457 1680 or 866-353-6464 or email
Questions related to the course content email fay@thecreativecocoon.com
An Introduction to Storytelling
Saturday July 5, 2008
Haliburton School of the Arts, Ontario
This introduction to storytelling will take you on the first steps of an enriching and exciting journey! Storytellers do not read from books, but rather fully engage their audience in the magic of the story face to face, be it for children or adults. Through games, exercises and short story telling you will get a taste of this ancient art. We will look at what stories to tell, how to develop a story mind as well as exploring a variety of delivery techniques. This is an interactive, fun, yet meaningful workshop that may open you up to a whole new world. A material fee of $5 is payable to the instructor.
More information and to register call 705 457 1680 or 866-353-6464 or email
Questions related to the course content email fay@thecreativecocoon.com
Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapies
July 7th – 11th, 2008
Sir Sandford Fleming College, Haliburton Campus, Ontario
A mandatory credit towards the Expressive Arts Post Graduate Certificate Program.
More information and to register call 705 457 1680 or 866-353-6464 or email
Questions related to the course content email fay@thecreativecocoon.com
Designing & Facilitating Expressive Arts Experiences
July 14th – 18th, 2008
Sir Sandford Fleming College, Haliburton Campus, Ontario
This is an excellent opportunity for those working with the expressive arts to come together for a week of rejuvenation and professional development. The week will comprise a short review of the theoretical tools for selecting appropriate expressive arts activities; time to explore and apply the potential of different media by developing new art making skills; a chance to experiment and expand your expertise in program design and facilitation for the populations you work with or would like to work with. There will also be roundtable discussions to share resources, successes and challenges as well as co-create programs.
Preference will be given to graduates of the expressive arts program or equivalent.
More information and to register call 705 457 1680 or 866-353-6464 or email
Questions related to the course content email fay@thecreativecocoon.com
Masks and Stories
August 11th – 15th, 2008
Haliburton School of the Arts, Haliburton, Ontario
'Everything that is profound loves the mask’ Nietzsche
Using masks to tell stories is as old as mankind. Virtually all cultures have utilized these powerful mediums to communicate what is important. Instruction will promote exploration and discovery as you are guided in the creation of your own series of masks using a variety of unusual construction techniques. You will spend time getting acquainted with your creations and then you may elect to write your own stories for your masks, or use existing tales. Demonstrations, exercises and games will polish the storytelling skills you need to effectively bring the masks to life. This course will be of particular interest to those interested in self exploration and individuals involved in social work, healthcare/therapeutic settings, correctional services, storytelling, or working with elders. It's a wonderful opportunity to innovate, experiment and have fun! No previous mask making or storytelling experience is necessary.
More information and to register call 705 457 1680 or 866-353-6464 or email
Questions related to the course content email fay@thecreativecocoon.com
Felted & Mixed Media Sculpture
September 22nd-26th, 2008
The Frost Centre, Dorset, Ontario
Join me for a week of working in the ancient art of felt making, inspired by the beautiful natural surroundings of the Frost Centre. This five day workshop will take you exploring in the out-of-doors to find inspiration in the local landscape and into the Frost Centre’s fine arts studio to create nature-inspired 2 and 3 dimensional felt art pieces. Using pure wool roving and other materials, including found objects, you will learn and apply the techniques for both wet and dry felting to bring your design to life. The week will culminate in the installation of your felt pieces in nature, to be documented before you take them home. New and experienced felt makers are welcome. A material fee of $35 is payable to the instructor.
More information and to register call 705 457 1680 or 866-353-6464 or email
Questions related to the course content email fay@thecreativecocoon.com
Felt Making for Quilters
Saturday November 8th 2008
Haliburton School of the Arts, Ontario
Handcrafted felt has taken the quilt world by storm! Come and learn how to create unique 2 and 3 dimensional quilt blocks that can be constructed into a beautifully cozy lap quilt or advent calendar just in time for the holiday season. We will explore traditional wet felting techniques as well as newer needlefelting skills. Ideas for embellish ment and how to combine felt and fabric in the construction of your piece will be discussed and demonstrated. This course will be of interest to both new and experienced felt and quilt makers. There will be a $20 material fee payable to the instructor.
More information and to register call 705 457 1680 or 866-353-6464 or email
Questions related to the course content email fay@thecreativecocoon.com
