Creative Corner
A world of hands-on fun, creativity, and cultural discovery for all ages.
Explore • Create • Connect
Discover the amazing facilitators, organizations, artists, and community groups bringing the Interactive Discovery Zone to life at the 2026 KW Multicultural Festival.
Chris Porter
Bead & Bone Lanyards
Create your own bead and bone lanyard while learning about Indigenous craftsmanship and storytelling traditions.
📅 Saturday & Sunday
🕐 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Gwan Move
Movement Workshop
An energetic workshop blending rhythm, culture, and community through dance.
📅 Saturday
🕐 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
📅 Sunday
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Benny Skinner & Co.
Soap Stone Carving
Experience the art of soapstone carving and learn traditional carving techniques in this hands-on creative workshop.
📅 Saturday
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Susan Hill
Medicine Pouches
Learn about traditional medicine pouches while creating your own meaningful handcrafted piece to take home.
📅 Sunday
🕒 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Rhythm & Blues Cambridge
Hair Joy Workshop
Enjoy two jumbo braids while celebrating culture, identity, and community. Visitors can also add their roots to our multicultural connection map and celebrate diversity together.
Artsploration Art Bus
with Alison
Climb aboard this mobile art studio and spark creativity with open-ended crafts and guided projects for kids. A colourful, hands-on art adventure for the whole family!
Ontario Parks
Ontario Parks welcomes you to explore their mission, values, and impactful conservation efforts that help protect Ontario’s natural heritage for future generations.
Join us over both days for:
🌲 Interactive Q&A Sessions – Chat with Ontario Parks staff and learn more about the parks’ role in environmental stewardship, wildlife protection, and sustainable recreation.
🏕️ Live Camping Setup Demonstration – Visit our life-like campsite display and discover tips and tricks for setting up a safe and fun campsite.
🌿 Hands-On Learning – Ask questions, explore camping gear, and get inspired to plan your next outdoor adventure in Ontario’s beautiful parks!
Waterloo Region Libraries
Visit the library tent through the weekend for creative activitives, interactive displays and fun experiences for the whole family!
📚 Library cards, and creative activities
🫧 Bubble wand craft & bubble bonanza
🐛 Paper caterpillar craft
🎨 Quiet creative space and open activities
Saturday Schedule
