Lac La Biche Explorers
The Lac La Biche Explorers program is a monthly program designed to provide a fun hands-on learning experience rooted in history. It is designed for children of all ages (or the young at heart) so bring the whole family! Topics will vary throughout the year.
- Cost: FREE
- Time: Saturdays from 3-4pm at the Lac La Biche Museum
Registration
Pre-registration is required to ensure sufficient supplies for all participants.
Complete the registration form here: Lac La Biche Explorers Registration
Schedule
- October 25: Carving Traditions – Learn about the history of carving gourds and vegetables. Create your own Jack-O-Lantern or Turnip carving. Ages 6+
- November 15: Photography – Explore vintage cameras from our collection, improve your photography skills, and learn how museums document their exhibits. Check out our Lac La Biche Inn Christmas photo booth. All ages welcome!
- December 13: Light the Night – Discover historic methods of lighting and create your own candle shade to take home. Ages 6+
- January 18 – Tracks and Scat – Animals have invaded the museum! Join our guided discovery session and identify them like a true tracker. Ages 6+
- February 8 – Window Decorating Craft Fun – Discover stained glass traditions with a painted window-look-alike project. All ages welcome!
- March 14 – All Things Yarn Workshop – View vintage crochet lace and enjoy a fun yarn-based craft session. All ages welcome!
How Things Were Program
A partner program to the Lac La Biche Explorers program, How Things Were offers a hands-on look at historical traditions, crafts, and daily life.
- Cost: FREE
- Time: Saturdays from 4-6 pm at the Stuart MacPherson Public Library
Registration
Pre-registration is required. Please use the link below to secure your spot:
Registration Form
Program Schedule
- October 10 – How They Wrote
Learn how to write with a quill and ink in this hands-on heritage class. All ages welcome! - November 7 – How They Remembered
Explore the art of historical scrapbooking — and create your own memory page! All ages welcome! - December 5 – How They Celebrated
Experience holiday traditions from around the world in this festive, interactive session. All ages welcome! - January (Date TBA) 2025 – How They Mended
Bring your sewing pile and learn basic mending skills in this practical, hands-on workshop. All ages welcome! - February (Date TBA) 2025 – How They Valentined
Drop in to create old-fashioned Valentine’s Day cards and learn about historical traditions of love and friendship. All ages welcome! - March (Date TBA) 2025 – How They Baked
Discover historic baking techniques and churn your own butter in this hands-on heritage food class. All ages welcome!