Programs for Adults
Annandale NHS offers a variety of adult learning opportunities including workshops, lunch and learn sessions and special guest lectures. To register, use your Connect2Rec account or call 519-842-2294.
Note: All programs, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the museum at 519-842-2294 for more information.
Lunch is served at noon with the lecture following. Admission to tour the Museum is included in the ticket price. Hosted in the Corner Gallery (program room). Preregistration is required. Cost $37.75 single ticket (taxes included)
Presented by Robyn Michaud
Join us for a cozy Thanksgiving lunch followed by a fascinating talk with Robyn Michaud, Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies at Western University. She will share insights into the harvest and its connection to Indigenous traditions and stories.
Date: Thursday, October 8
Start Time: 12:00 p.m.
Address: 30 Tillson Ave, Tillsonburg ON, N4G 2Z8
Workshops
Discover the art of woodworking in this hands-on course led by local Brett Schultz!
- Week One: Learn the basics of shaping wood and create your first project.
- Week Two: Refine your creation and add a personalized touch with paint.
Registration Includes:
- A kit with materials for your project
- A carving knife
- A pamphlet with step-by-step instructions
- Membership to the Tri-County Woodcarvers
- Insurance coverage
- 10% off at Chipping Away in Waterloo
Dates: Saturday, September 12 and Saturday, September 19
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $80.00 (Tax Included)
NOTE: Pre-registration is required. Do not miss this opportunity to learn a timeless skill while creating something unique!
Come to Annandale NHS and learn how to make your own macramé water bottle holder. Participants will learn basic knotting techniques while creating a stylish and functional handmade accessory.
Date: Wednesday, September 9
Start Time: 1:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 (Tax Included)
NOTE: Pre-registration is required and all supplies are included.0
Discover the art of needle punching at Annandale NHS with instructor Heather Cork! Needle punching is a creative fibre art that uses a special needle to loop yarn or fibre through fabric, creating beautiful textured patterns and designs.
Join us for this hands-on workshop and create your own unique piece to take home.
Date: Wednesday, October
Start Time: 1:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $75.00 (Tax Included)
NOTE: Pre-registration is required and all supplies are included.
Come to Annandale NHS and learn the art of 3D paper quilling with Cindie McCormack. 3D paper quilling is the art of rolling, shaping, and layering strips of paper to create beautiful three-dimensional designs and decorations.
Date: Wednesday, November 4
Start Time: 1:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 (Tax Included)
NOTE: Pre-registration is required and all supplies are included.
Get ready to deck the halls with glitter, googly eyes, pom-poms, and pure holiday nostalgia! This “Kitschy Christmas Ornament Workshop” is all about embracing the bold, bright, and wonderfully weird side of the holidays. Whether you love vintage tackiness or just want to make something fabulously fun, this is the ultimate DIY event to let your creativity shine.
Then add or nominate your kitschiest creation to our “Oh Kitschmas Tree!” Ornament Contest for a chance to win prizes and the coveted Golden Glue Gun Trophy.
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Start Time: 1:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $35.00 (Tax Included)
Note: This is an All-Ages Event.
Lectures & Presentations
Join us at Annandale NHS for a fascinating presentation on the British Home Children with Lori Oschefski, President of Home Children Canada. Learn about the lives of the British Home Children, the hardships they endured, and the remarkable resilience they displayed in overcoming their challenges. Light Refreshments will be served.
Date: Saturday, September 19
Start Time: 2:00 p.m.
Cost: By Donation, with all Donations going to “Home Children Canada”