Holly & Ivy Wreath-Making Workshop

**All proceeds support stewardship of the Renfrew Ravine*

Join us for a cozy workshop to create a wreath to hang on your door this winter season.

The tradition of crafting decorative winter wreaths is thought to have started in connection with the winter solstice holiday of Yule, which the ancient Germanic and Scandinavian peoples celebrated. The evergreen foliage used in the wreath symbolizes strength and immortality (these tough plants keep their leaves through the hardest season) and hope — reminding us that spring will come again.

English Holly and European Ivy are evergreen plants that are widespread in their places of origin and commonly used for wreaths, but they behave invasively in British Columbia where they were introduced by European settlers. We will provide participants with holly and ivy that have been removed from the banks of Still Creek by our environmental stewarship team to protect native species and biodiversity. All proceeds will support Environmental Stewardship work at the Renfrew Ravine. Your winter wreath will be more than a decoration, it will also help to restore the land!

What to Expect

• We will provide all materials needed to make your wreath, including holly, ivy, colourful foliage and berries, colourful baubles, ribbon, and other decorations. We will also provide 16-inch metal wreath frames for those who would like to use one.
• We'll provide free hot drinks and snacks, including mandarin oranges, hot tea and apple cider.
• You can create on your own or work with up to two friends or family members (i.e., only purchase one ticket for a group of up to 3 people).

Details

• Date: Saturday, December 6th
• Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
• Location: Slocan Community Hall, 2750 East 29th Avenue, Vancouver (Map)
• Age: Ages 14+ (all ages if accompanied by an adult).
• Cost: Sliding scale. Each ticket is good for one wreath, which you can create on your own or bring up to 2 people with you.
• Sliding Scale Tickets: We believe that financial constraints should not prevent anyone from joining our programs. If the sliding scale prices liste here are too high for you, please email clea@stillmoonarts.ca to request a ticket.

Getting There

• Slocan Hall is a two-minute walk from 29th Avenue Skytrain Station and bus loop.
• Bus numbers #16, 29, 33 take you to 29th Avenue Station. Limited street parking is available.
• We recommend walking, taking the bus, riding your bike, or carpooling when possible.

Accessibility

Slocan Hall is an indoor space located in Slocan Park, and can be accessed from a partially paved and partially grassed pathway in the park, adjacent to 29th Ave; wheelchairs should be able to access the hall unless extensive rainfall occurs. Chairs and gender-universal washrooms are available on-site. Please do not hesitate to inquire about any additional accessibility needs by emailing info@stillmoonarts.ca

Land acknowledgement

The Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival and all of Still Moon Arts' programming take place on the unceded territories of Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

About Still Moon Arts Society

Still Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.

Thank you to our Funders & Partners

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Renfrew Park Community Association, the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board , and Betty Averbach Foundation, the British Columbia Arts Council, the Government of British Columbia, and the many other supporters, donors, and volunteers who make our programming possible.

Ticket Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your ticket for the event, just let us know at least seven days before it starts, and we’ll be happy to provide a refund. Please keep in mind that the Eventbrite processing fee is non-refundable, and we don't have control over that part of the fee. Thank you for your understanding!