Event type: Workshop / Professional development

Local, national, and international master puppeteers and presenters provide inspiring talks/panels, practical how-to workshops, and puppetry performances.

Our 10th edition of Puppet Power explores the idea of “Celebration” and the impact and potential of Applied Puppetry in all sorts of practices.

More than just entertainment, our Festival of Ideas is about making authentic connections, having meaningful conversations on important topics, and motivating a call to action to use the power of puppetry to impact positive social change.

Online: May 23rd – 29th, times vary

All access pass and individual tickets available.

Thursdays 5 May–9 June 2022, 4–6 pm

Sign up: https://agnes.queensu.ca/participate/classes-workshops-camps/art-hive-agnes-2022-2/

Artmaking is innately therapeutic and can improve general wellbeing. We invite adults 16 to join us and explore the creative process through experimentation and play.

Art Hive is free; materials are provided and no prior art experience is necessary. If you are looking for guidance, our art therapist/facilitator offers weekly projects and visits to our current exhibitions.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Birks Family Foundation.

Facilitator Biography

Harper Johnston, BA, B.Ed, MFA, DTATI has over thirty years of experience working as an arts educator with adults, adolescents and children. She is a professional art therapist, a play therapy intern and is currently completing the requisite hours to become a Registered Psychotherapist. Harper also worked in film for many years as a stills photographer and camera assistant. Her film work, primarily with the C.B.C. and the National Film Board, took her all over the world. Harper has received numerous arts council grants and her photography has been shown across the country. She also has work in the Canada Council’s Art Bank permanent collection. Harper is friendly and enthusiastic and is always happy when called upon to share her creative ideas and studio knowledge.

Harper has been facilitating Art Hive @Agnes since January 2019.

JUNE 1-4, 2022 – DOWNTOWN KINGSTON, ONTARIO!

SPRING REVERB is a four-day exhibition that will promote, develop and showcase the Kingston music scene! With concerts, panels and special guest talks, SPRING REVERB will highlight local emerging acts, welcome out-of-town headliners, build connections between visiting industry guests and artists, provide opportunities for learning, and of course, celebrate the return of live music.

Lots of our programming is free, including ALL the panels! Join us June 1-4 in Kingston, Ontario for the inaugural SPRING REVERB! The full lineup of concerts panels is listed below:

Thursdays 5 May–9 June 2022, 4–6 pm

Sign up: https://agnes.queensu.ca/participate/classes-workshops-camps/art-hive-agnes-2022-2/

Artmaking is innately therapeutic and can improve general wellbeing. We invite adults 16 to join us and explore the creative process through experimentation and play.

Art Hive is free; materials are provided and no prior art experience is necessary. If you are looking for guidance, our art therapist/facilitator offers weekly projects and visits to our current exhibitions.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Birks Family Foundation.

Facilitator Biography

Harper Johnston, BA, B.Ed, MFA, DTATI has over thirty years of experience working as an arts educator with adults, adolescents and children. She is a professional art therapist, a play therapy intern and is currently completing the requisite hours to become a Registered Psychotherapist. Harper also worked in film for many years as a stills photographer and camera assistant. Her film work, primarily with the C.B.C. and the National Film Board, took her all over the world. Harper has received numerous arts council grants and her photography has been shown across the country. She also has work in the Canada Council’s Art Bank permanent collection. Harper is friendly and enthusiastic and is always happy when called upon to share her creative ideas and studio knowledge.

Harper has been facilitating Art Hive @Agnes since January 2019.

Thursdays 5 May–9 June 2022, 4–6 pm

Sign up: https://agnes.queensu.ca/participate/classes-workshops-camps/art-hive-agnes-2022-2/

Artmaking is innately therapeutic and can improve general wellbeing. We invite adults 16 to join us and explore the creative process through experimentation and play.

Art Hive is free; materials are provided and no prior art experience is necessary. If you are looking for guidance, our art therapist/facilitator offers weekly projects and visits to our current exhibitions.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Birks Family Foundation.

Facilitator Biography

Harper Johnston, BA, B.Ed, MFA, DTATI has over thirty years of experience working as an arts educator with adults, adolescents and children. She is a professional art therapist, a play therapy intern and is currently completing the requisite hours to become a Registered Psychotherapist. Harper also worked in film for many years as a stills photographer and camera assistant. Her film work, primarily with the C.B.C. and the National Film Board, took her all over the world. Harper has received numerous arts council grants and her photography has been shown across the country. She also has work in the Canada Council’s Art Bank permanent collection. Harper is friendly and enthusiastic and is always happy when called upon to share her creative ideas and studio knowledge.

Harper has been facilitating Art Hive @Agnes since January 2019.

New to Kingston and/or looking to expand your creative circle? Join us for Tett Tuesdays! On the second Tuesday of every month from 7—9 PM, the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning and community artists get together for an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection. Our goals are to stay connected, encourage artmaking, build relationships, share skills and resources, and to promote wellness through the arts. Presently, all Tett Tuesday sessions are hosted virtually, though we may return to the in-person open studio format when it is safe to do so. Registration is not required for virtual sessions.

This program is FREE, Ages 18 , all mediums & skill levels welcome. We invite you to grab an art or craft project and participate online. Share what you’ve been working on, see what others are creating, watch live demonstrations, and participate in a variety of art-focused group discussions.

More info: https://www.tettcentre.org/events/tett-tuesday-a-creative-accountability-group

Join the Tett Tuesday Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2539226142772135/

Assess your style, edit your closet and design your sustainable capsule collection. We will be creating mood boards to define what you want to say and feel with your personal style and how you can incorporate your creative practice by making your clothing individual to you.  

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We will talk about the benefits of making conscious and eco-friendly choices that affect how we relate to our surroundings. Each participant will receive a PDF capsule wardrobe plan that can be customized to the individual. 

Assess your style, edit your closet and design your sustainable capsule collection. We will be creating mood boards to define what you want to say and feel with your personal style and how you can incorporate your creative practice by making your clothing individual to you.  

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We will talk about the benefits of making conscious and eco-friendly choices that affect how we relate to our surroundings. Each participant will receive a PDF capsule wardrobe plan that can be customized to the individual. 

​We will make a gathered skirt with a zipper using an entire one-meter piece of fabric for a zero waste skirt. No scraps going into the bin! Come prepared with one meter of woven fabric that is medium-to-light weight (and make sure you can’t see through it). 

This sew-a-long will give you the opportunity to try a sewing machine, a serger, installing an invisible zipper and clasp, resulting in a custom-fitting skirt worthy of swishing in!  

​We will make a gathered skirt with a zipper using an entire one-meter piece of fabric for a zero waste skirt. No scraps going into the bin! Come prepared with one meter of woven fabric that is medium-to-light weight (and make sure you can’t see through it). 

This sew-a-long will give you the opportunity to try a sewing machine, a serger, installing an invisible zipper and clasp, resulting in a custom-fitting skirt worthy of swishing in!