Workshops & Courses

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Ontario Underwater: Freshwater Fishes of the Great Lakes

Sunday, April 7, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Worskhop is for an Adult Audience. This workshop is for participants ages 18+. Discover the freshwater ecosystems of the Great Lakes with researchers Mary Burridge and Evan Hessels. Inspired by the ROM's active ichthyology research program, join researchers Mary Burridge and Evan Hessels, as they guide you through a teaching workshop on how to identify different Great Lakes fish species - from the common Northern Pike to the rare Warmouth sunfish. Then, explore threats from invasive species facing native fishes in these waters. 
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Exploring Smartphone Photography for Teens

Saturday, April 13, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year (#ROMWPY) invites teens ages 13 to 17 to explore the world through a lens with 2022 #ROMwpyJR prize winner Beckett Robertson. Assisted by photographer and educator Vincent Luk, Beckett will share tips and techniques to demystify photography as an art form, help participants build skills, and leave with an inspiration to integrate high-quality photography into their daily lives.
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Canyon Diablo, North America, USA, Arizona, Cocona.
Worskhop is for an Adult Audience. This workshop is for participants ages 18+.   Dive into the science of meteorites in a hands-on workshop that takes you on a journey through meteorite and planetary geology. Explore meteorite origins in the solar system, the different types, and their impact on the future of science and our understanding of Earth’s place in the universe.
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Textile Revitalization with Arounna Khounnoraj

Sunday, April 14, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Worskhop is for an Adult Audience. This workshop is for participants ages 18+.   Build the confidence and skills to repair and maintain your wardrobe in this fun, hands-on workshop. Artist and Maker Arounna Khounnoraj will guide you as you learn basic hand-sewing skills, such as hemming, darning, and basic repair techniques that work on different fabrics and garments.
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Photo courtesy Arounna Khounnoraj.  Mending a red sweater.
Textile Revitalization with Arounna Khounnoraj

Sunday, April 21, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Worskhop is for an Adult Audience. This workshop is for participants ages 18+.   Build the confidence and skills to repair and maintain your wardrobe in this fun, hands-on workshop. Artist and Maker Arounna Khounnoraj will guide you as you learn basic hand-sewing skills, such as hemming, darning, and basic repair techniques that work on different fabrics and garments.
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