Workshop Series
In addition to our shows and other projects, Juvenis hosts learning opportunities throughout the festival. Free for those aged 13-30 and $10 for anyone 30+, each workshop has a different focus. Last year, a few workshops we held were Dance Callbacks, Mixed Media, and Aki Miizhaayaan: The Land Offers/Gives. These creative events give youth the chance to learn about artistic pursuits in and around the city. Workshop attendees can walk away from each event with a better understanding of the craft.
Below is this year’s line-up!
2025 Available Workshops
Creating Crosswords: A Puzzle Workshop
Instructor: Haley Sarfeld
Date and Time: Saturday April 26th from 12 - 1 pm
Location: KFPL Central Library Branch - Meet 1 (second floor, big room)
ALL AGES WELCOME!
Join local crossword creator Haley Sarfeld for a nerdy, wordy workshop at the library! Learn tips and tricks for designing your own word games and create a crossword puzzle in the process. All levels of experience are welcome.
Participant info: Bring a pencil and a notebook! (We will have some extra if you forget, and letter tiles will be provided.)
We want to give a special thank you to KFPL for partnering with us to hold this workshop.
Improv TEENS/Adults - Spontaneous Script Writing With Wilding!
Instructor: Wilding
Date and Time: Sunday April 27th from 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: Blue Canoe Studios
Ages 13-30
Unleash your inner storyteller in this dynamic x2 hour long improv workshop! Through spontaneous script writing, teens and adults will learn to craft compelling scenes on the fly, blending quick thinking with creative collaboration. Whether you're a performer or just love a good story, this class will spark inspiration and laughter! Don’t bring a pen, you’re not going to need it!
Contemporary Dance/Movement Workshop
Instructor: Lauren Runions
Date and Time: Saturday April 26th from 3 - 4:30 pm
Location: Kingston School of Dance
Ages 13-30
This movement workshop will combine contemporary techniques, score making, somatic exploration, and improvisational approaches to choreography. No previous experience is necessary, but a curiosity for generating movement and dancing is encouraged.
We want to give a special thank you to the Kingston School of Dance for partnering with us hold this workshop.
Paint Markers/ Spray Painting
Instructor: Aaron (Eronone)
Date and Time: Sunday April 27th from 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location: The Wherehouse (#15-12 Cataraqui Street Kingston Ontario)
Ages 13-30
This activity encourages youth to learn about a different kind of visual arts! Aaron will teach participants how to make graffiti art of their name on a canvas with paint markers, and time-permitting, how to use spray paint. No previous experience necessary.
Improv KIDS - Spontaneous Script Writing With Wilding!
Instructor: Wilding
Date and Time: Sunday April 27th from 11 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Blue Canoe Studios
Ages 6-12
Jump into the world of improv with this fun filled x1 hour long workshop designed for young creative minds! Kids will explore spontaneous storytelling, turning their wildest ideas into an exciting, collaborative on-the-spot script. A perfect way to build confidence, teamwork, and imagination through play! No writing involved!
"Collaging, Connection, and Expression" - Visual Collage Building
Instructor(s): Emily Kirby and the Queer Collage Collective
Date and Time: Saturday May 3rd from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Central Branch of KFPL - Meet 1 (second floor, big room)
Ages 19-30
Through collage and conversation, this workshop explores the diverse ways we can connect and build community, breaking down how to build relationships and explore our identities with intention and curiosity. There will be discussion prompts to guide the themes of collaging as well as open opportunity to be playful with your creation. Participants will be working on a collective art project that celebrates each person's unique story! Food and hot drinks are welcome, as there will be discussions about relationships and power dynamics.
Participant Info: Participants can bring their own archive materials (e.g., photos, receipts, wrapping paper, etc.)
We want to give a special thank you to KFPL for partnering with us to hold this workshop.
Theatre Tech - Experiment with Projection Mapping
Instructor: Skyler James
Date and Time: Friday April 25th
Location: Catarqui Centre; Juvenis’ Storefront Art Gallery!
Ages 13-30
Join projection artist Skyler for a beginner-friendly introduction into projection mapping using QLab 5! After learning the basics of the software, participants will be led through experimentations to make their own creations. No experience necessary.
Participants are encouraged to bring a creative mindset and any objects they would like to experiment projection mapping onto!
Musical Theatre KIDS
Instructor: TBD
Date and Time: Tuesday April 29th from 6:15 - 7 PM
Location: Blue Canoe Studios
Ages 6-12
More information soon to come!
Musical Theatre TEENS
Instructor: TBD
Date and Time: Wednesday April 30th from 6:15 - 7 PM
Location: Blue Canoe Studios
Ages 13-18
More information soon to come!
Upcycling clothing with Linocut stamps
Instructor: Jill Glatt
Date and Time: Monday April 28th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Gather Space (on the first floor of the Central Library Branch)
Ages 13-30
This workshop will guide participants through the process of relief printing to be used for upcycling projects! Participants will compose images, transfer and carve the images on rubber blocks, and then print directly onto fabric or onto iron-on fabric patches. Please bring ideas and visual references as source material you’re interested in working with. Images should ideally be simple, bold designs, not too detailed nor too small (at least 2 inches diameter).
Materials will be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring their own clothing or fabrics for this upcycling project. Do you have any shirts with stains, or a sweater that could use -a patch? Natural fabrics are preferred (ex. cotton, linen, cotton blends).
We want to give a special thank you to the Agnes and KFPL for partnering with us to hold this workshop.
If you’re interested in attending a workshop, all events are linked under the heading, “Juvenis Festival 2025 Workshops” on DanceStudioPro. You will need to have an account to register. Please let us know 24 hours before a workshop if you’re no longer able to attend.
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