Create your own world of light and shadow at this month's Crafting Night sessions with artist Kristine White. Inspired by Jamii’s May theme of "Small & Mighty," you will design and build your own silhouette puppets, bringing small paper figures to life through the playful power of storytelling.

During the workshop, you will learn how to craft detailed shadow cut-outs of people, nature, and scenic elements. You will also explore techniques for making jointed paper puppets and experiment with different sources of light to create dynamic effects. Whether you attend one or both sessions, you will have the chance to bring your own imaginative characters into motion.

Kristine White brings a rich background in collaborative art-making, working across shadow, light, live performance, and installation to tell vivid, visual stories. Her warm approach invites participants of all experience levels to explore creativity through hands-on making.

No prior experience needed. Come curious and ready to play with light and imagination! 

For those who want to take their experience further and share their puppet creations, we invite you to join Saturday Mingling on May 24, a lively evening of artistic sharing where community members and artists come together to celebrate the creative journey. 

Spots are limited, so be sure to register today!

Click the button below to register for Crafting Night #1 on May 15, at 7 p.m.

Click the button below to register for Crafting Night #2 on May 22, at 7 p.m.

This Thursday Creating - Crafting Night 1 & 2: Silhouette Puppets and Storytelling workshop is part of Jamii's May cycle, guided by lead artist Heidi Chan, and centred around the theme of Small & Mighty. Through these workshops in dancing, painting, crafting, sewing, singing, and creative writing, we will reflect on how these ancient teachings resonate with our modern lives, connecting us to nature, the cycles of life, and our community. “This is an invitation to reinterpret the meaning of Small & Mighty, finding the joy and value in doing one thing, but doing it well by slowing down and zooming in.” - Heidi Chan.