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Arts and Heritage Foundation St. Albert
Culture Days – Artist-Led Workshop with Mia Ohki
Ages: 9+
Location: Multicraft Studio, St. Albert Place
Join exhibiting artist Mia Ohki for a free art workshop inspired by her exhibition, I Know What It Looks Like. Learn more about how Mia Ohki’s artwork reflects her Métis and Japanese heritage and our nation’s history, including the internment of Japanese Canadians in WWII and the generational trauma caused by residential schools. You will create artwork reflecting on mixed identities, using the art creation process as an opportunity to remember, advocate and grow. Registration is limited.
We will begin this program at Art Gallery of St Albert with a brief introduction to Mia Ohki’s exhibition I Know What it Looks Like. Once our short introduction is complete, a staff member will walk participants to the nearby Visual Arts Studios located in St Albert Place, where Mia will lead the workshop.
Art supplies included.
Classes:
- September 28, 10 am–12 pm: Workshop with Mia Ohki
- September 28, 2–4 pm: Workshop with Mia Ohki
Discover what others have to say about our classes!
What was your favourite part of the class?"I enjoyed every aspect of the class, from the freedom to create projects to the support provided by Shirley during challenges, such as throwing items on the wheel."
"We enjoyed the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere and received great instruction. Loved it!"
"I loved that Heather came around and asked each of us what we wanted to get out of that class. Then she did demos each class based on that."
"The program brought together an excellent group of people with different levels of treaty knowledge. I loved how Celina approached topics with openness and empathy. Her discussion of the generational impacts of residential schools was very moving. Additionally, her sharing of her family’s oral histories of negotiating and signing treaties was eye-opening."
"Watching my daughter have a great time getting her hands dirty and hearing her talk about how much she loves clay now."
"Each class explores a different medium and the kids love it!"