EVENTS
Intergenerational Sharing Project: Traditional Stamp Carving
Learn about traditional stamp carving techniques with our Senior in Residence and create your own stamps. All guests will be given their own carving kit to take home.
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Prep Ahead Cookie Dough Session
Prep a variety of cookie doughs you can take home to bake!
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ACE Poetry Night
Join us for a poetry gathering and writing session as part of the "Art for Ace Week" festival!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Summer Berries for the Summer Solstice Workshop
Enjoy summer at our summer solstice workshop and learn how to turn seasonal berries into ice cream, curds, and jellies.
$40 per person. Registration Required.
Honey and Florals Workshop
Celebrate spring and learn how to infuse seasonal flower blossoms into a variety of different products.
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Lunch With Us: 80s Food Workshop
Take a trip back in time and learn how to make popular party foods from the 80s, and get a sneak peak of our retro themed anniversary exhibit.
$40 per person. Registration Required.
Spring Break Zines: Comics and Collaging Workshop
Spend spring break learning to tell stories through zines and collaging. Get inspired by retro magazines, comics, video games and more!
$10 per child. 2 sessions available, 11am-12:30pm ages 5-7, 1pm-2:30pm ages 8-12.
Expressions of History: Comic Workshop for Kids
Join professional cartoonist Kathleen Gros in this afternoon workshop where she will be guiding kids on how to make a multi-scene panel comic. Ages 9-12.
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Vintage Valentines
Join us for a night of making vintage Valentine cards. Grab a warm drink, read about the early history of Valentines Day cards, learn what Vinegar cards were, and get creative making your own.
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Prepare Ahead Holiday Cookie Workshop
Before your guests arrive for holiday cheer join us to prepare ahead! Learn to make six types of Christmas cookies to take home and bake when you need them.
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Holiday Bread Making Workshop
The holidays are all about special foods, join us to learn about various breads that you can sample, assemble during the workshop, and bake at home!
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Candle Making for the Dark Season Workshop
As we head into the dark time of year, join us at Mackin House to make various candles to warm and light up your home.
$40 per person. $36 for members. Registration Required. (Ages 12+)
Art & Death Afternoon: Presentation & Workshop
Join us for an afternoon of learning, art making & celebrating all things macabre for Halloween season.
SOLD OUT. Thank you!
Poetry Workshop & Gathering for Asexual Awareness Week
Join us for a Poetry Workshop & Gathering centering the multi-faceted Asexual experience. This event marks LGBTQ History month and Asexual Awareness Week. Refreshments will be served.
Free. Registration Required. (Ages 15+)
What Makes Good Writing Workshop with Artist in Residence Lolu Oyedele
Join multi-disciplinary artist and current Artist in Residence Lolu Oyedele for a two-part exploration of poetry from page to performance. Perfect for poetry enthusiasts who wish to take their skills to the next level. No previous experience required.
Free. Registration Required. (Ages 19+)
What Makes Good Writing Workshop with Artist in Residence Lolu Oyedele
Join multi-disciplinary artist and current Artist in Residence Lolu Oyedele for a two-part exploration of poetry from page to performance targeted to young writing enthusiasts.
Free. Registration Required. (Ages 12-18)
Summer Craft Mornings - August to September
Join us for a fun morning tour of the Fraser Mills station & Caboose, story time, crafts & snacks.
Summer Craft Mornings - July
Join us for a fun morning tour of the Fraser Mills station & Caboose, story time, crafts & snacks.
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Cancellation Policy for all Registered Programs:
Pre-Paid Programs CHS will grant full refunds for all pre-paid programs up to five (5) business days prior to the event or workshop. Refunds will not be granted within the five (5) business day period immediately before the class start date. Refunds will be processed in the original method of payment and may take up to 2 weeks to be processed.
By Donation Programs and Events Please contact Mackin House should you be unable to attend. This allows the people on the waitlist to participate. No shows may be prohibited from registering for future “by donation” events at CHS.
Tour Bookings Thank you for booking a tour with us. Final tour numbers are requested five (5) days before the tour booking date. This number is then the minimum charge for the tour booking regardless of lower attendance.
Notice of Filming:
We like to show everyone how much fun our events and programs are, so we often have staff photographers on site to capture the moment. Pictures and videos are used in Coquitlam Heritage advertising online and in print materials.
If you object to having your or your child’s picture taken, please let the photographer or other staff know during the event.