Get a closer look at our line-up for our 2025 festival! To see more information about the specific workshops, head over to our Artists & Author page
Aleah is a Hamilton based artist focused on realistic graphite drawing and colourful acrylic paintings. She also experiments in other mediums like ink and watercolour, and likes to work on different substrates. Aleah hosts paint parties, and loves bringing the enjoyment of art to others in an accessible way!
I’m a Green Witch, Herbalist, Gardener, Mom, and Artist living and growing in Hamilton.
I am a second-generation Canadian children’s author and creator and host of the KINDNESS IS EVERYTHING podcast. I am offering a workshop involving Bhangra dancing and creating a collage based on my latest picture book, SARI SISTERS, a story about the tight-knit bond between sisters as they navigate adolescent milestones and the beauty of updating traditional customs for a modern audience.
My vision is to make a lasting impact on the field of Children’s Mental Health by leveraging my expertise as a paediatrician and author.
Through my books, I aim to address prevalent issues such as anxiety, bullying, and cultural inclusivity, offering practical guidance to parents and guardians. Additionally, Dr. Baweja’s vision includes raising awareness about cultural racism as a potential trigger for anxiety, exemplified by her character Harman and his plush toy counterpart.
As an artist with over 10 years of experience in the art of paper quilling, I am passionate about sharing this unique and elegant craft with others. Paper quilling involves transforming simple strips of paper into intricate and beautiful designs. Through engaging workshops for all ages, I guide participants in exploring the fascinating world of paper quilling, fostering their creativity and building their confidence as they learn this captivating art form.
I am a trained and professional artist, working for over 30 years, holding diplomas and degrees in fashion design, animation and cartooning as well as fine art in design, drawing and painting. My work is represented in several galleries. I love teaching and inspiring children and adults to bring out their creative sides.
I am self taught artist with over 10 years of experience in children book illustration and watercolor art. With a constant eagerness to share knowledge and experience, as well as an eye for visual aesthetics, I am determined to pursue my ambition in the art word by seeking opportunities in new and diverse environments. Through different aspects of my artistic experiences, art exhibitions and shows, art instructions and community volunteering I pursue my mission of making art accessible to local communities and inspiring more creatives to pursue art as a passion or as a profession.
The Hamilton Music Collective (HMC) is a charitable organization that was founded in 2008 by a local group of musicians, educators and community supporters, who are passionate about music and believe in its transformative power to enrich lives and empower students. They are best known for their program An Instrument For Every Child which provides free high quality music lessons to children in Hamilton’s highest-needs schools and community centres.
Learning with Lexi is an interactive, self-love extravaganza filled with music, dancing, and pure joy! Our live show celebrates confidence, creativity, and connection, inviting audiences to sing, move, and shine together. Through upbeat songs and engaging activities, we create a high-energy experience that leaves everyone feeling empowered and inspired. At Learning with Lexi, it’s all about learning, laughing, and loving who you are—let’s make some unforgettable memories!
Leah (they/them) is an art educator and owner of Leah Walker Ceramics. You can catch them at Hamilton Craft Studios in the pottery studio!
Meet Madame Fantastique!
Luisa is an energetic and passionate woman, teacher, entrepreneur, and amazing mother of two children. With a Masters and Specialist in French Education, she has been a successful French teacher for almost 25 years. Her enthusiasm, and animated instruction style, has students motivated to learn and embrace the love of learning a second language. She is the
author of an educational French resource, has been involved in curriculum writing for the board and government and has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Team for Canadian Parents for French.
Lacie is a professional multi-disciplinary artist and educator with more than 15 years of experience in public art creation, installation, and facilitation both online and in person. She has been recognized and awarded for her work as a volunteer and leader for arts-related community work in Niagara Region and Haldimand County. She’s run her own art studio LVW Creative Barracks since 2017, which offers a wide range of art classes, lessons, workshops and more for children and adults of all ages and abilities, while committing to creating inclusive, accessible, safe space.
At Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts, we offer four programs which allow students to maximize their potential in dance, dramatic arts, vocal and music.
Every week in our music classes at Music Together® Giggle & Groove, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them® come together to play musically. Little ones love playing along in class, and caregivers love being a part of their children’s growth into confident music-makers. And everyone loves our songs that’ll have you grooving along in no time.
Nancy Lalicon discovered the art of making realistic paper flowers in early 2020 for an International Women’s Day event. She’s drawn to making flowers with lots of details such as jupiter’s beard, ghost plants, and thumb-sized violets with roots. She recently made ravine based wildflowers such as blazing star, asters and bergamots for the Toronto Botanical Garden. She loves to share the art of making paper flowers with seniors, youth and children across the GTA.
I make kids craft kits! Crafting with children is my specialty. I like to create crafts to engage kids in having fun and learning through art. I’m a special education teacher, mom of three and love all things art!
I’m a flamenco dancer and educator. I have been dancing flamenco for 20 years, and teaching flamenco to children and adults for 16 years. I can offer a lively, beautiful, heartfelt flamenco dance performance, and I can offer workshops for children and their families, where we learn about flamenco dance (footwork, movement of the hands, hand-clapping), music, and history. I currently teach flamenco to children and adults in Oakville, and I dance professionally in Toronto and the GTA
My name is Sheldon Davidson, I was born and raised in Hamilton. I have been a professional tattoo artist for 10+ years now and specialize in black and grey realism. I’ looking forward to being able to help the children create their own tattoos through a workshop to give them a better understanding of the creativity behind the career of tattooing and the industry.
Sara is a writer, author, story editor and creative director with twenty years of experience. As a graduate of the Radio and Television Arts program from The Toronto Metropolitan University, Sara received her education from the best in the business and has gone on to work as a professional writer in many different aspects of the media industry.
We’re Melissa and Bill- The Creative Parents. What started as a few cardboard displays for our kids to live out their entrepreneurial and creative dreams has transformed into a thriving movement to give back to our community through cardboard and creativity. We love being able to combine our passion for material reuse with our architectural background to positively impact Hamilton. As parents we understand the difficulties and costs associated with the hardest (and most rewarding) job there is. By creating these cardboard displays for small businesses and family-friendly events, along with carboard based activity, we hope to create magical memories for kids as well as inspire people of all ages to come together for the good of our beautiful and diverse City.
An educator/author who writes meaningful tales that open doors to engage family conversations that deepen social emotional learning.
Performers
We are an experienced musical duo, performing inspiring shows for children (Pete & Anna Music for Kids), that blend original and popular cover material, with strong audience engagement in movements and sounds. We play at a wide range of events around Southern Ontario, ranging from festivals and markets, to general seasonal community events, birthday parties, schools etc.
Onoke is the CEO of Action Against Hunger Canada, a global humanitarian and development organization that combats hunger and its underlying causes. Among her incredible accolades, she has been named to the Canadian Women in Global Health list, Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award, and in 2022, she was honored as a Hero for Children by World Vision Canada and received their prestigious Voice for Children Award. In 2024, she released her first picture book I Am Cherished, illustrated by Ken Daley. Onome was born in Nigeria and lives in Toronto-area with her family.
Local musician and operator of noise pollution rock school. Teaching kids how to rock n roll! He has over 2 decades of performing and recording experience in bands like Anxious Pleasers, The Vapids, Flesh Rag, Attack in Black, Plasticheads, and more.
Music classes are available!
Learning with Lexi is an interactive, self-love extravaganza filled with music, dancing, and pure joy! Our live show celebrates confidence, creativity, and connection, inviting audiences to sing, move, and shine together. Through upbeat songs and engaging activities, we create a high-energy experience that leaves everyone feeling empowered and inspired. At Learning with Lexi, it’s all about learning, laughing, and loving who you are—let’s make some unforgettable memories!
An awesome dance party for kids of all ages! Dance moves included for every song to get families involved at all levels of inclusion.
Jake is an emerging Canadian circus and interdisciplinary artist who performs in public spaces, festivals, and events. Raised in Timmins, Ontario, Jake attended school in French and later moved to London, Ontario, in 2014, where he gained exposure to a larger city lifestyle, expanding his horizons and realizing that life doesn’t have to follow a linear path.
My name is Kathleen Welch (she/her), and myself and my sister Darcy Welch (she/her) make up the company Enchantment Theatre! We formed Enchantment Theatre in 2016 with the goal of creating quality, interactive children’s theatre. We put on small-scale children’s musicals that can be adapted to any space! We like to take fairy tales and folktales that everyone knows and give them modern spins and twists to help modern children relate to them and, hopefully, learn something in the process!
Are you looking for an engaging, educational, and fun experience for your group? Mystic Drumz offers an exciting journey through world music, where children embark on interactive adventures, exploring instruments and sounds from all over the globe. Our performances and workshops are designed to spark curiosity, teach about ecology and the environment, and introduce children to the beauty of multicultural music.
Mr. Ben’s Music offers group classes for children ages 0-6 in a fun, caring and immersive environment.
Since its inception in 2011 it has quickly become one of the most popular
children’s music programs in the Greater Hamilton Area.
Mr.Ben is very passionate about revitalizing the children’s music scene in Hamilton!
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