Discover the wonder of our world with hands on science activities with the Ontario Science Centre! Meet wiggly wonders while you uncover the important role composting plays in protecting our home and climate, learn about the different types of animal eaters (including humans!) and discover why illusions can be mind-bending and learn all about how […]
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The Aga Khan Museum is delighted to bring its programs and learning opportunities to TIFA and its audience and community. Through hands-on experiences like Object Storytelling, Mindful Colouring, and the Learn and Create – Persian Painting Bookmark Activity, visitors will delve into historical and mythological narratives that evoke a profound sense of belonging and identity. […]
Come meet the team from The Children’s Book Bank! Join us for our Great Big Book Jacket creation. Draw, design, collage and colour your imagined book cover, take it home or add it to a growing ‘library’ of designs which will be showcased in the Storydrop tent. There will also be regular storytimes and author […]
Come and meet Brazilian illustrator, Geraldo Valério, to hear all about his stunning new book, Coco and the Caterpillars—inspired by his love of nature and all the creatures he encountered as a boy in his family garden. There will be stories and then the opportunity to create a butterfly artwork to take home. This is […]
Ahoy matey! Climb on board Sarabeth Holden‘s ship sailing the Arctic ocean in Sea Snooze. Before heading to bed, two siblings set off for dreamland to bid goodnight to all the creatures of the sea, sailing among the clouds and stars. Sarabeth will read from the book and then everybody will have the chance to […]
Get ready to colour, collage and let your creative juices flow! Join Taiwanese illustrator Lian-En Lin in a creative workshop where you can design your very own dream home, inspired by her latest book, Home. Using paper of different shape, thickness, colour and transparency, you’ll tear and paste to bring your imaginative ideas to life. […]
Write your way home with Writers Collective of Canada in an exploratory expressive writing workshop that will broaden your perspective, ignite your imagination and inspire your authentic voice. No experience needed.
Join the Forensic Science Program Officer from the University of Toronto for a discussion about forensic science, debunking of popular media’s interpretations of crime scene investigation and the realities of working in forensics. This workshop introduces one of the most well-known forensic techniques, through an activity in fingerprinting and fingerprint identification, and is appropriate for […]
Join case-active forensic anthropologist, Grace Gregory-Alcock, as she details the day-to-day tasks of missing person searches and recovery, as well as the methods and techniques used to give an individual their identity back after death. From trauma to taphonomy, participants will be able to engage with the professionals who ensure professional recovery and ethical treatment […]
What mysteries can our blood reveal? From injury, intoxication and infection, our blood tells us a lot about a crime. Learn about presumptive blood testing at the scene, and analyze blood spatter pattern clues to unravel the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of a homicide. This interactive workshop includes a blood spatter assessment activity that allows participants […]
Ages 11–13 Calling all aspiring writers, authors and book lovers! Campers will explore the wonderful world of literature in partnership with the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA). Campers will learn how to develop a well-rounded structure, characters, setting and plot. Campers will be encouraged to express an artistic point of view and push their […]
