Current Workshops:
4-Day ART & Hip-Hop Workshop
Join us for four days of songwriting, storytelling, art, and imagination! Kids will team up to write and record an original hip-hop song with conscious hip-hop artist Kosmic-T (Tanin Shunter)—no experience needed, just creativity and enthusiasm!
With Acorns and Aprons, young artists will craft their own spirit animal masks using templates and a light table. Confident artists can design their own, guided by Artist Angela Meilleur. Plus, explore engaging visual arts projects!
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On the final day, kids will film a collaborative music video featuring their masks—no faces filmed, just movement, expression, and storytelling.
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By the end of the workshop, kids will have:
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Written and recorded an original hip-hop song
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Designed and painted an animal mask
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Filmed scenes for a collaborative music video
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Explored hands-on visual arts projects
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Played and moved through outdoor activities
This workshop fosters self-expression, teamwork, and creativity—an unforgettable experience in music and art! Kosmic-T finalizes the beats, and Acorns and Aprons edits the video, which will be shared within a week
Date: March 17-20, 2025
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Thurs
Price: $325 per child
Ages: 7-12
Capacity: 12 children
Where: Acorns and Aprons Studio in South Slocan near the Junction
Tanin Shunter
Join Kosmic T on a heart-based hip-hop journey to create a unique song that inspires! ​Tanin Shunter is a conscious hip-hop artist and outdoor youth educator who has called Nelson, B.C home for over 30 years. With 8+ years of experience leading music workshops in schools and outdoor programs, he helps kids find their voice, passions, and gifts. He’s excited to bring his hip-hop workshop to your town!
Want to hear previous Hip-Hop songs by Kosmic-T and various kootenay kids, check them out here:
Angela Meilleur
Angela Meilleur blends her love of nature, with her Diploma in 2D animation, which focused on drawing and painting, as well as her special education (EA) training and experience to create nature-inspired learning resources. As the Owner of Acorns and Aprons, she offers original nature-inspired homeschool printables and activities to foster a love for nature and has begun to lead art workshops at her South Slocan studio. Angela has worked on several Animated films, including contracts on Warner Brothers films. She has led art and animation workshops in various roles, including as a summer camp leader and after-school program manager, and as an Education Assistant in schools. A dedicated volunteer at her children’s forest school and co-leader of the Nelson NatureKids club, Angela shares her love of nature, painting and drawing, handicrafts, photography, and foraging with families.
Kid's Felting Workshop
Daily Projects:
Day 1 – Learn colour theory, paint a colour wheel, then wet felt a complementary-coloured pouch.
Day 2 – Needle felting intro: Create a Fox Star Wand & design your own brooch or pin (begin a 3D owl).
Day 2-3 – Create a 3D Needle-Felted Owl!
More Than Just Felting!
Beyond fiber arts, kids will enjoy:
Colour theory & painting – Discover the magic of the colour wheel.
Storytelling & creativity – Engage in themed activities.
Outdoor play – Fresh air and movement between projects.
3-Day kid's Felting Workshop
Hands-on Creative wet and needle felting Workshop:
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Join us for three days of hands-on creativity, fiber arts, and outdoor fun! Each day, kids will discover new felting techniques and take home a unique, handcrafted piece. This workshop welcomes all skill levels—beginners will receive step-by-step guidance as they complete real projects, building confidence in their skills. Those with prior felting experience will be encouraged to refine their techniques and add greater detail to their work, fostering creativity and artistic growth.
Felting Workshops for Kids – Course Summary
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Date: March 25-27 (Tuesday – Thursday)
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM Daily
Cost: $240 (Includes all crafting and felting materials)
Ages: 6-12
Location: Acorns and Aprons Studio cabin
Address: 3240 Hwy 3a and 6
South Slocan, BC
V0G2G1
Limited seats available: 12 children
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This three-day workshop invites children ages 6-12 to explore the art of felting while diving into colour theory, creativity, and hands-on crafting. Each day, kids will discover a new felting technique—wet felting and needle felting—while creating beautiful handmade projects to bring home.
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Beyond fiber arts, the workshop weaves in painting, storytelling, and outdoor play for a well-rounded, engaging experience. Handcraft Art instructor Angela Meilleur, owner of Acorns and Aprons, will guide the group through a variety of felting and art projects, while Outdoor Forest School Leader Sarah Taranoff will lead movement breaks filled with fun activities and games, as well as assist with crafting.
Through this immersive experience, kids will develop new skills, express their creativity, and build confidence in their artistic abilities—all while making new friends and having loads of fun!
Perfect for young makers who love art, nature, and crafting!
Angela Meilleur
Angela Meilleur blends her love of nature, with her Diploma in 2D animation, which focused on drawing and painting, as well as her special education (EA) training and experience to create nature-inspired learning resources. As the Owner of Acorns and Aprons, she offers original nature-inspired homeschool printables and activities to foster a love for nature and has begun to lead art workshops at her South Slocan studio. Angela has worked on several Animated films, including contracts on Warner Brothers films. She has led art and animation workshops in various roles, including as a summer camp leader and after-school program manager, and as an Education Assistant in schools. A dedicated volunteer at her children’s forest school and co-leader of the Nelson NatureKids club, Angela shares her love of nature, painting and drawing, handicrafts, photography, and foraging with families.
Sarah Taranoff
Sarah Taranoff is an experienced outdoor educator, dedicated to creating safe and engaging experiences that inspire curiosity and confidence in the outdoors. They enjoy working with children and have completed the Forest School Practitioners Course with the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada. Holding a Wilderness First Aid certificate, Sarah Taranoff is a co-leader with Nature Kids and currently serves as an educator with Roots to Sky Forest School. In addition to their work in outdoor education, they are also a certified yoga instructor. With a passion for fostering teamwork, resilience, and a love for the natural world, Sarah Taraonff thrives in leading programs that connect children to nature in meaningful ways
Meet the instructors:
Acorns and Aprons Studio
3240 Hwy 3a and 6
South Slocan, BC
v0G 2G1