Make & Mingle: Macrame Jewelry with Kaleido Threads!
Wednesday, February 11th
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM (Please arrive for 7 PM)
Location: CanMore Together (Thrive Room)
Please enter through the entrance located in the alleyway on 9th street.
Presented by: Canmore Pride Society
Funded by: Town of Canmore Community Grants
With support from: CanMore Together
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Come join for a creative evening of macrame jewelry making. This class will explore some of the basic knots that make up the bulk of macrame creations and allow you to create your own gemstone pendant necklace. All skill levels are welcome and all materials provided.
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Who is this event for?
This event is for 2SLGBTQIA+ people of all ages. Please note, anyone ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caretaker.
You do not need to have any crafting experience to come!
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What to expect:
Make & Mingles are a monthly casual space to make connections with other 2SLGBTQIA+ community members in the Canmore area. Thanks to funding from the Town of Canmore, we will be hosting facilitated group activities every other month.
This month will feature a craft activity (macrame jewelry), led by a 2SLGBTQIA+ facilitator (Jess Sampson of Kaleido Threads)
Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
No registration is required.
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What to bring:
Water bottle
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Accessibility:
This venue has a door that can fit a wheelchair at the entrance located in the alleyway of 9th street. However, there may be a tight hallway to access the washroom.
The venue features several breakout rooms that attendees can access if they need a quiet space.
The entrance and washroom do not have an accessible door button.
Washroom is gender-neutral (private stall). There is a tight hallway to access the washroom (approx 36 inches wide).
The venue capacity is around 40 people.
This event is held indoors with ample lighting.
See this link for photos of the CanMore Together Thrive Room: https://www.canmoretogether.com/thrive-room/
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Getting here:
Paid parking is available on the streets nearby. However, we encourage you to walk/bike/roll or take public transit to the venue if it is accessible for you.
Note: the entrance is located in the alleyway on 9th street.
Here is a map of Canmore’s accessible parking spots: https://www.canmore.ca/your-community/community-supports-and-services/accessibility
Closest bus stop is: 9th st Canmore, behind Arts Place. It is 140 m from the venue space.
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Contact:
If you have any questions leading up to the event, please contact the Canmore Pride team directly via email at community@canmorepride.ca.
Please note, due to the volume of emails, we suggest that you get in touch with us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the event so we have time to respond to your inquiries