Do you love making Granny Squares, but don’t know what to do with them? Or maybe you'd like to learn how to make fun new designs? Well, you're in luck!

Participate in our Community Quilt Project, running from January 15 to March 15th. Simply bring in your 5" x 5" granny squares to add to our community-made quilt to any branch. When completed, the finished Granny Square Quilt will be donated to the Dialysis Unit at Welland Hospital, as a heartfelt gift from our community—stitching together comfort, colour, and care.

Step into the world of hands-on history with our Museum Makers program, designed especially for homeschool students.

This immersive workshop introduces learners to history and traditions through the art of pottery. Students will discover how clay was shaped and used by Indigenous communities in the Niagara region, while gaining an appreciation for the cultural significance of these objects.

Guided by a museum instructor, participants will:

- Explore the history of local Indigenous communities. 
- Examine pottery forms, patterns, and uses from the past.
- Handle REAL artifacts
- Create TWO clay pieces inspired by traditional making practices to take home.

This program blends history, creativity, and hands-on learning, making it an engaging way for homeschool students to connect with history and practice the skills of a “museum maker.”

Join us for an engaging conversation on Friday, March 6 with bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Janie Chang at Vieni Estates, moderated by Yvonne Van Lankveld.