Programs for Adults

In the warmly lit, intimate space of the Ivan Eyre Gallery in The Pavilion, surrounded by magnificent works of art, we'll build heat and strength as we open with our vinyasa flow practice, soften into longer yin postures, and finish in restorative poses to create space in your body, mind and spirit. Whether this is your first time stepping on a mat or the 100th time, this yoga series is open to everyone and everybody. 

Fee: $108.00 + GST
Member Fee: $97.20 + GST
Date: Wednesdays, January 8 - March 4 (9 sessions)
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Location: The Pavilion, Ivan Eyre Gallery (55 Pavilion Crescent)

Advance registration is required for full 9 week series. 
Drops-ins welcome
Drop-in Fee: $20.00 / class
Exact cash only at the door. We do not accept credit, debit or next day payment. Membership discount does not apply. 

About the Instructor: Becky Watson of Mobile Yoga shares her love of yoga in rural Manitoba communities as well as Winnipeg. She believes that yoga is for EVERY body and loves to share her heart-based practice with all who step onto their mats. 

In the warmly lit, intimate space of the Ivan Eyre Gallery in The Pavilion, surrounded by magnificent works of art, we'll build heat and strength as we open with our vinyasa flow practice, soften into longer yin postures, and finish in restorative poses to create space in your body, mind and spirit. Whether this is your first time stepping on a mat or the 100th time, this yoga series is open to everyone and everybody. 

Fee: $108.00 + GST
Member Fee: $97.20 + GST
Date: Wednesdays, January 8 - March 4 (9 sessions)
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Location: The Pavilion, Ivan Eyre Gallery (55 Pavilion Crescent)

Advance registration is required for full 9 week series. 
Drops-ins welcome
Drop-in Fee: $20.00 / class
Exact cash only at the door. We do not accept credit, debit or next day payment. Membership discount does not apply. 

About the Instructor: Becky Watson of Mobile Yoga shares her love of yoga in rural Manitoba communities as well as Winnipeg. She believes that yoga is for EVERY body and loves to share her heart-based practice with all who step onto their mats. 

Strengthen, Stretch, breathe and relax. Benefit from asanas (postures) specifically tailored to your needs as a new mother. Special attention will be given to strengthening your core and releasing tension in your neck, shoulders, hips and back. 

Please bring your yoga mat and a blanket for baby to lay on. Pre-mobile babies only please.

Fee: $140 +GST
Date: Wednesdays, January 15 - March 18 (10 weeks) 
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Qualico Family Centre (330 Assiniboine Park Drive)

Drop-ins accepted, space permitting. A drop-in fee of $16 (GST included) is payable to the instructor. Cash only.

Make up classes are available at other locations during the same session dates. Participants from other locations may occasionally attend this class as a make-up class (2 max / session).

Please Note: Member discount does not apply to programs run by independent third parties.

Slow down for the day and join us in the beautiful Assiniboine Park Pavilion for the perfect getaway. In this day retreat we will practice self-love with heart-opening yoga, meditation & self-care rituals to reconnect you to your mind, body, spirit and heart.

Leave behind your weekend to-do list to recharge and empower with a morning flow practice to begin the day and create space with a blissful yin + restorative practice to end your day lead by Rebecca Watson. Self-care rituals, a supportive circle of like-minded individuals, journaling and meditation practices will transpire throughout the day.

Musician Todd Koga will enhance the afternoon restorative practice through sound, bathing the room with the healing vibration of gongs and singing bowls. Essential oil adornments will be enjoyed throughout the day as well as a personal roll-on to take home. Fruit, veggies and tea will be provided as well as a one hour lunch break. There will be room in the space should you choose to bring a packed lunch. 

Fee: $125.00 + GST 
Member Fee: $112.50 + GST
Date: Saturday, February 8
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Pavilion, 1st Floor Atrium (55 Pavilion Crescent) 

What to bring:
- Yoga mat 
- cozy blanket and sweater
- journal and pen
- If there are any props you already have that bring you comfort, ie. eye pillow, bolster, blocks, strap, please bring! It  is not necessary though as there will be props provided.
- water bottle and or reusable mug for tea 
- packed lunch and snacks (optional, if not going out for lunch)

About the Instructor: Rebecca Watson of shares her love of yoga in rural Manitoba communities as well as Winnipeg. She believes that yoga is for EVERY body and loves to share her heart-based practice with all who step onto their mats. 

Slow down for the day and join us in the beautiful Assiniboine Park Pavilion for the perfect getaway. In this day retreat we will practice self-love with heart-opening yoga, meditation & self-care rituals to reconnect you to your mind, body, spirit and heart.

Leave behind your weekend to-do list to recharge and empower with a morning flow practice to begin the day and create space with a blissful yin + restorative practice to end your day lead by Rebecca Watson. Self-care rituals, a supportive circle of like-minded individuals, journaling and meditation practices will transpire throughout the day.

Musician Todd Koga will enhance the afternoon restorative practice through sound, bathing the room with the healing vibration of gongs and singing bowls. Essential oil adornments will be enjoyed throughout the day as well as a personal roll-on to take home. Fruit, veggies and tea will be provided as well as a one hour lunch break. There will be room in the space should you choose to bring a packed lunch. 

Fee: $125.00 + GST 
Member Fee: $112.50 + GST
Date: Sunday, February 9
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Pavilion, 1st Floor Atrium (55 Pavilion Crescent) 

What to bring:
- Yoga mat 
- cozy blanket and sweater
- journal and pen
- If there are any props you already have that bring you comfort, ie. eye pillow, bolster, blocks, strap, please bring! It  is not necessary though as there will be props provided.
- water bottle and or reusable mug for tea 
- packed lunch and snacks (optional, if not going out for lunch)

About the Instructor: Rebecca Watson of shares her love of yoga in rural Manitoba communities as well as Winnipeg. She believes that yoga is for EVERY body and loves to share her heart-based practice with all who step onto their mats. 

In the warmly lit, intimate space of the Ivan Eyre Gallery in The Pavilion, surrounded by magnificent works of art, we'll build heat and strength as we open with our vinyasa flow practice, soften into longer yin postures, and finish in restorative poses to create space in your body, mind and spirit. Whether this is your first time stepping on a mat or the 100th time, this yoga series is open to everyone and everybody. 

Fee: $96.00 + GST
Member Fee: $86.40 + GST
Date: Wednesdays, March 11 - April 29 (8 sessions)
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. 
Location: The Pavilion, Ivan Eyre Gallery (55 Pavilion Crescent)

Advance registration is required for full 8 week series. 
Drops-ins welcome. $20.00 / class. Exact cash only at the door. 
We do not accept credit, debit or next day payment. Membership discount does not apply. 

About the Instructor: Becky Watson of Mobile Yoga shares her love of yoga in rural Manitoba communities as well as Winnipeg. She believes that yoga is for EVERY body and loves to share her heart-based practice with all who step onto their mats. 

In the warmly lit, intimate space of the Ivan Eyre Gallery in The Pavilion, surrounded by magnificent works of art, we'll build heat and strength as we open with our vinyasa flow practice, soften into longer yin postures, and finish in restorative poses to create space in your body, mind and spirit. Whether this is your first time stepping on a mat or the 100th time, this yoga series is open to everyone and everybody. 

Fee: $96.00 + GST
Member Fee: $86.40 + GST
Date: Wednesdays, March 11 - April 29 (8 sessions)
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. 
Location: The Pavilion, Ivan Eyre Gallery (55 Pavilion Crescent)

Advance registration is required for full 8 week series. 
Drops-ins welcome. $20.00 / class. Exact cash only at the door. 
We do not accept credit, debit or next day payment. Membership discount does not apply. 

About the Instructor: Becky Watson of Mobile Yoga shares her love of yoga in rural Manitoba communities as well as Winnipeg. She believes that yoga is for EVERY body and loves to share her heart-based practice with all who step onto their mats. 

Learn how to use full spectrum lights to grow cool season leafy greens in your home over fall and winter. Find out which full spectrum lights are the best fit for you and leave with all the supplies you need to start your own living salad bar. This class will be taught by Suzanne Simpson of Sage Garden Herbs. 

Fee: $50.00 + GST 
Member Fee: $45.00 + GST
Date: Wednesday, February 5
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Zoo Education Centre, 54 Zoo Drive

Participants can purchase a 2ft full spectrum light with ballast for $49.99 (taxes included are in this price). This is not a requirement of the session but will aid in the growing of microgreens during the winter months. For more information about the product: Click here.

These wildly interactive classes encourage a child’s natural curiosity about the world. We explore nature, art, plants and animals through hands-on activities. We provide the snacks and oodles of fun! For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Please dress for the weather as we will spend time outdoors visiting animals in the Zoo.

Themes in the From Heads to Tail series include learning about the different types of animals and their body parts:
- Teeth
- Legs
- Horns and Antlers
- Tails

Fee: $74 + GST
Member Fee: $66.60 + GST
Date: Wednesdays, Feb. 5 - 26, 2020 (4 Sessions)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
Location: Zoo Education Centre - 54 Zoo Drive 

Please enter at the Special Events Entrance located inside Assiniboine Park at 54 Zoo Drive. Special Events Entrance opens at 9:45 AM where a volunteer will check you in.  The program will start at the new Zoo Education Centre at 10:00 AM. Please dress for the weather as we will spend time outdoors visiting animals in the zoo.

These wildly interactive classes encourage a child’s natural curiosity about the world. We explore nature, art, plants and animals through hands-on activities. We provide the snacks and oodles of fun! For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Please dress for the weather as we will spend time outdoors visiting animals in the Zoo.

In this fun-filled session at the Zoo we are inviting you to swing like a monkey, swim like a seal, and soar like a bird!
- Climbers (Monkeys and friends)
- Fliers (Bats and Birds)
- Walkers (Camels)
- Swimmers (Seals)

Fee: $74 + GST
Member Fee: $66.60 + GST
Date: Wednesdays, March 4 - 25, 2020 (4 Sessions)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
Location: Zoo Education Centre - 54 Zoo Drive 

Please enter at the Special Events Entrance located inside Assiniboine Park at 54 Zoo Drive. Special Events Entrance opens at 9:45 AM where a volunteer will check you in.  The program will start at the new Zoo Education Centre at 10:00 AM. Please dress for the weather as we will spend time outdoors visiting animals in the zoo.

These wildly interactive classes encourage a child’s natural curiosity about the world. We explore nature, art, plants and animals through hands-on activities. We provide the snacks and oodles of fun! For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Please dress for the weather as we will spend time outdoors visiting animals in the Zoo.

In this fun-filled session at the Zoo we will learn about animals in different countries.
- South America - Amphibians and Mammals
- Africa - Meerkats
- North America - Wolves and Elk 
- Canada - Polar Bears and Seals

Fee: $74 + GST
Member Fee: $66.60 + GST
Date: Wednesdays, April 8 - 29, 2020 (4 Sessions)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
Location: Zoo Education Centre - 54 Zoo Drive 

Please enter at the Special Events Entrance located inside Assiniboine Park at 54 Zoo Drive. Special Events Entrance opens at 9:45 AM where a volunteer will check you in.  The program will start at the new Zoo Education Centre at 10:00 AM. Please dress for the weather as we will spend time outdoors visiting animals in the zoo.

Join local artist Cori Jaye for a four-week Introduction to Acrylic Painting series. Learn about basic acrylic painting techniques that you will then apply to create works of art! This is a perfect class for anyone who would like to experiment with a new medium. You will paint everything from landscapes to flowers, learning tips and tricks along the way about how to use the paints and how to work on canvas. The four-week series ends with an animal painting class, where you are encouraged to bring your own reference photo, creating a unique to you, special piece of art. Beginners welcome!

Class 1: Colour Theory + Mixing Techniques 
Class 2: Acrylic Basics +  Landscape Painting
Class 3: Floral Painting 
Class 4: Animal Painting (bring your own reference photo)  

Fee: $90.00 + GST 
Member Fee: $81.00 + GST
Date: Thursdays, February 6 - 27, 2020 (4 sessions)
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
Location: Qualico Family Centre (330 Assiniboine Park Drive) 

Art supply kit fee of $84.00 (includes GST) is to be paid directly to the instructor, or paid here: http://www.corijaye.com/shop/acrylicfeb2020 

This kit is yours to keep. The kit includes acrylic paint (5 tubes), 3 artist brushes, canvases and canvas paper for exercises, and palette.  Total investment of $178.50 (class + supply fee + GST). 

About the Instructor:
Cori Jaye Elston is a visual artist and teacher based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Creating vibrant surrealist pop-art paintings, Cori Jaye's goal with her artwork is to share love and light. Her work is produced to provoke imaginative thought, captivating the viewer by often featuring beloved animal friends in unique situations. It is also common for Cori Jaye to paint romantic scenes, expressing feelings of connection and respect. Cori Jaye attended the Ontario College of Art and Design as well as the Graphic Design program at Red River College. She has been featured speaking about her work on CBC Radio, Global Television, and the Super Pulp Science podcast on repeated occasions. She currently creates out of her downtown Exchange District studio. Visit www.corijaye.com to view her work.  

In this 4.5 hour workshop with Indigenous artist, Clark Morrissett, you will learn the concepts of the Seven Sacred Teachings and Virtues of Indigenous cultures. Our focus will be Woodland Art – its traditions, imagery, style, and artists. We will pay tribute to the work of the trailblazing Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau and the members of The Professional Native Indian Artists Inc. We will discover the role of animals in Woodland art, and the meaning of symbols in the paintings. Participants will create a acrylic painting in the Woodlands style to take home. 

A portion of the workshop includes a short walking tour to the grey wolf exhibit lead by Assiniboine Park Zoo education staff to learn about this magnificent wolf pack. 

Fee: $65.00 + GST 
Member Fee: $58.50 + GST
Date: Saturday, February 22
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoo Education Centre, 54 Zoo Drive 

Please bring snacks or a light lunch as this workshop does not break for lunch.  Wear old clothes or bring an apron to protect your clothes. This workshop also includes an outdoor walking tour, please dress for the weather. Painting supplies are included and belong to the instructor.  This workshop starts promptly at 9:00 AM. 

About the instructor: Clark Morrissett is a proud Métis man who was born and raised in Winnipeg. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba. He draws inspiration from both traditional and contemporary art. He uses humour to educate and create an atmosphere that is down-to-earth, where patrons feel comfortable asking questions and engaging in meaningful conversations. Clark believes art can build bridges towards better understanding of Indigenous heritage, art, and traditions.   

The practice of creative arts increases feelings of wellness and fulfillment.  This relaxed project uses basic shapes and a rainbow of watercolour combined with pen and ink to express yourself through hue and form. Image is predrawn on surface, no drawing or painting experience necessary. To carry on the theme of mindfulness,we will learn about aromatherapy with plants and essential oils by staff from Assiniboine Park. Everyone will make and take home a small sample of lotion scented with their choice of essential oils.  

Fee: $40.00 + GST 
Member Fee: $36.00 + GST
Date: Saturday, February 29
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
Location: Qualico Family Centre (330 Assiniboine Park Drive)

A material fee of $15, payable to the instructor at the class, will include all supplies and the use of brushes. Please bring paper towel to class.

Willow supplies everything you need including brushes and paint for in class use. 

$15.00 supply fee is payable directly to the instructor by cash upon arrival at the class. Quality artist brushes and paint for in class use, surfaces and all other supplies are provided by Willow Wolfe Inc. 

Join local artist Cori Jaye for a four-week Introduction to Watercolour Painting series. Learn about basic watercolour techniques that you will then apply to create works of art! This is a perfect class for anyone who would like to experiment with a new medium. You will paint everything from landscapes to jellyfish, learning tips and tricks along the way. The four-week series ends with an animal painting class, where you are encouraged to bring your own reference photo, creating a unique to you, special piece of art. Beginners welcome!

Class 1: Intro to Watercolour Exercises + 4 Mini Paintings 
Class 2: Watercolour Basics + Tree Paintings
Class 3: Jellyfish Painting 
Class 4: Animal Painting (bring your own reference photo)  

Fee: $90.00 + GST 
Member Fee: $81.00 + GST
Date: Thursdays, March 5 - 26, 2020 (4 sessions)
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Location: Qualico Family Centre (330 Assiniboine Park Drive) 

Art supply kit fee of $84.00 (includes GST) to be paid directly to the instructor, or paid here: http://www.corijaye.com/shop/watercolourmarch2020

This kit is yours to keep. The kit includes professional watercolour paints and watercolur paper pad, 3 watercolour brushes, artist tote board, mixing palette, and artist tape. Total investment of $178.50 (class + supply fee + GST). 

About the Instructor: Cori Jaye Elston is a visual artist and teacher based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Creating vibrant surrealist pop-art paintings, Cori Jaye's goal with her artwork is to share love and light. Her work is produced to provoke imaginative thought, captivating the viewer by often featuring beloved animal friends in unique situations. It is also common for Cori Jaye to paint romantic scenes, expressing feelings of connection and respect. Cori Jaye attended the Ontario College of Art and Design as well as the Graphic Design program at Red River College. She has been featured speaking about her work on CBC Radio, Global Television, and the Super Pulp Science podcast on repeated occasions. She currently creates out of her downtown Exchange District studio. Visit www.corijaye.com to view her work. 

Willow will guide you step-by-step as you paint this charming bluebird. The bluebird is already sketched onto the surface to ensure you can arrive ready to paint and learn fantastic techniques for painting feathers and wildlife. Willow's step-by-step approach will help you create beautiful works of art inspired by nature with no previous painting or drawing experience necessary.  

Fee: $40.00 + GST 
Member Fee: $36.00 + GST
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Qualico Family Centre (330 Assiniboine Park Drive)

$25.00 supply fee is payable directly to the instructor by cash upon arrival at the class. Quality artist brushes and paint for in class use, surfaces and all other supplies are provided by Willow Wolfe Inc. 

Willow supplies everything you need including brushes and paint for in class use. 

Looking for a relaxing way to unwind while also cleaning up your winter skincare routine? Join ash alberg of Sunflower Knit for an herbal remedies class where we'll make a gentle scrub and rich salve for your winter-ravaged skin. Using lavender harvested right from the English Garden at Assiniboine Park for both remedies, as well as local beeswax for the salve. We will discuss how to ethically source, grow, and forage for your very own homemade skincare routine. 

Fee: $55.00 + GST 
Member Fee: $49.50 + GST
Date: Sunday, February 2
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Qualico Family Centre (330 Assiniboine Park Drive) 

Students are welcome to make extra batch as gifts for loved ones for an additional $10 during the class. Credit or exact cash accepted. 

When we hear people talk about how to "save the bees", most of the discussion focuses on honeybees. But what about our native and wild bees? 

There are over 19,000 known bee species worldwide, with over 970 different native bee species in Canada!  Many scientists report native and wild bees to be vital in ensuring the balance and full-function of our ecosystems, and of far more importance from an ecological standpoint, than honeybees. Additionally, some native and wild bees are more efficient pollinators, when compared to honeybees. Shouldn't the discussion about bees include native and wild bees? What can we as citizens do to help our precious native and wild bees survive & thrive?

Join us with the people behind Bird & Bee Honey to learn about:
 - Which native and wild bees are most commonly found on the Canadian Prairies
 - How to identify various native and wild bees
 - Lifecycles and nesting habits of various native and wild bees  
 - What plants and nesting sites native and wild bees prefer
 - How to attract native and wild bees to your yard or balcony garden 
 - What you can do at home to help save native and wild bees
 - Honeys available for tasting 

Fee: $30.00 + GST 
Member Fee: $27.00 + GST
Date: Sunday, April 5
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Zoo Education Centre, 54 Zoo Drive