Workshops & Classes
Assiniboine Park is a beautiful, natural location with an abundance of high-quality facilities, that allow us to offer a diverse range of classes and workshops for people of all ages and interests. Browse our selection here or download our current Programming Guide.
Pre-School
Nature Tots
(For children ages 3 and 4 with an adult partner)
Join us for songs, crafts, snacks and loads of fun! Children and adults will explore the Park and natural world through games, crafts, stories and puppet shows!
Nature Tots classes are held TUESDAYs.
- Location: Qualico Family Centre
- Time: 9:30 to 11:00 am
- Fee: $11 + GST/class for Members | $12 + GST/class for Non-Members
- Download the schedule below to find out what fun and fabulous themes we will be exploring each month!
Sign up for a monthly block! Space is limited to allow for maximum educator to child ratio, so book early.
Click here for information on how to register.
Winnie Kids (ages 3 - 5)
Join us for songs, stories, crafts and fun learning activities. This special program is designed around Winnie the Bear and his beloved friends.
We will be running two 4-week sessions of Winnie Kids in 2013:
March 1 – Winnie
March 8 – Piglet
March 15 – Kanga and Roo
March 22 – Eeyore
October 1 – Rabbit
October 8 – Hundred Acre Wood
October 15 – Christopher Robin
October 22 – Tigger
- Times: 9:30 to 11:00 am
- Location: Pavilion Gallery Museum
- Fee: $11 + GST/class for Members | $12 + GST/class for Non-Members
Click here for information on how to register.
Elementary
Children's Workshops
Get creative and crafty, stretch your imagination, get your hands dirty and make a mess ... it's all part of the fun! Our upcoming children's workshops will educate and entertain!
Veggie Container Gardening for Children
May 11 | 10:00 to 11:30 am | Assiniboine Park Conservatory
Vegetables are amongst the easiest plants for children to grow and great fun to harvest, prepare, and eat. Learn to create colourful, whimsical containers that overflow with peppers, eggplants, radishes, tomatoes and more. (Materials are included.)
$27 + GST (Members) | $29.50 + GST (Non-Members)
Nature Photography
September 14 | 1:00 to 3:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory
Photography is a great way to connect with nature and explore the environment around you. Spend a fun-filled afternoon discovering Assiniboine Park through the lens of a camera. Digital cameras are available for use. For children ages 7 - 11 years.
$11 + GST (Members) | $12.50 + GST (Non-Members)
Adult & Senior
Foodie Series
We are now finished our spring programming schedule - please stay tuned for 8 more tasty programs, starting in September.
Enjoy food samplings prepared by local chefs sprinkled with horticultural, historical and cultural tidbits, and topped off with expert pairings from the Manitoba Liquor Marts. You will be consuming alcoholic beverage samples, so we strongly suggest that you arrange a ride to and from these events.
Participants must be 18 years or older to attend.
- Times: 7 to 9 pm
- Location: MLCC Madison Square
- Fee: $45 + GST
- Julia Child's Finest | Tuesday, January 15
- For the Love of Italy | Tuesday, January 22
- Exploring the Foods of the Silver Screen | Tuesday, January 29
- Creative Charcuterie | Tuesday, February 5
- Cupid's Bite - Exploring the Foods of Love | Tuesday, February 12
- Fiery Jamaican Fare | Tuesday, February 19
- Deliciosos de Mexico! | Tuesday, April 2
- From Russia with Love | Tuesday, April 9
- Food and Wine of Ireland | Tuesday, April 16
- Awesome Australia | Tuesday, April 23
- The Big Brunch | Tuesday, April 30
- Springtime in Paris | Tuesday, May 7 - CLASS FULL
Click here for information on how to register.
Health & Fitness Classes
Get fit and have fun with your little one or learn about all the benefits of infant massage.
A mobile way for you to get a full body work out and still be able to attend to your baby’s needs. Each outdoor class includes intervals of power walking, functional strength training and cardio drills followed by postnatal-specific core work and flexibility. Our mobile intervals are ideal for babies who like to be on the move. Come out and meet other moms in your community! Women should be 4+ weeks postpartum (6 weeks for caesareans). All fitness levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. You do not need a jogging stroller. For safety reasons, mobile babies & tots should remain in their strollers/carriers/mom's arms until core work.
Session 1: Mondays & Wednesdays | June 3 – 26, | 10:30 – 11:30 am
Session 2: Wednesdays | July 10 – August 28 | 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Assiniboine Park outdoors (covered indoor location for extreme weather
Fees: $88 + GST/8 classes | $44 + GST/4 classes | $13 drop-in (GST included)
Classes & Workshops for Adults
Exercise your green thumb, release your inner artist, or get crafty and creative. From watercolour painting classes to growing an indoor garden, we offer classes and workshops for all interests throughout the year.
Hanging Baskets
May 8 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory - CLASS FULL
May 9 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory
There is little wonder why this course is so popular, you laugh, you learn and you go home with a stunning hanging moss basket. Join us as we guide you through the basics of making a spectacular hanging basket, offers hints, help, and always oodles of plants. All materials included.
$54.50 + GST (includes materials)
Stunning Containers for Sun
May 22 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory - CLASS FULL
May 23 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory - CLASS FULL
May 29 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory - CLASS FULL
Creating that special summer planting takes more than a great eye. The Assiniboine Park Conservatory creates stellar container gardens, learn how and take one home with you as well.
$49.50 + GST (includes materials)
Stunning Containers for Shade
June 5 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory - CLASS FULL
June 6 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory - CLASS FULL
Creating that special summer planting takes more than a great eye. The Assiniboine Park Conservatory creates eye catching container gardens for shade, learn how, and take one home with you as well.
$49.50 + GST (includes materials)
Veggie Hanging Baskets
June 19 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory
June 20 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory
One of our popular programs returns. This hand on workshop teaches both the beginner and seasoned gardener the best choices for growing veggies in a confined space. All the latest tips and techniques, and our best advice to keep you munching on produce all summer long.
$54.50 + GST (includes materials)
Fall Planters
September 21 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory - 10 Spaces Left
September 22 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory - 15 Spaces Left
$54.50 + GST (includes materials)
Winter Containers
November 20 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory - 10 Spaces Left
November 21 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Conservatory - 15 Spaces Left
$54.50 + GST (includes materials)
Click here for information on how to register.
