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Community Partner Programming
Playing with Light with Earthling Art Collective Thunder Bay
Learn to see and shape natural light to make portraits and selfies stand out! Meet at 2:30 p.m. on the Marina Building covered deck (look for the blue heron).
Join this interactive photography workshop that only requires you and your smartphone. Any camera can be used and cameras will also be available for demonstration.
Earthling Art Collective is a localized grassroots organization leveraging collective experience and partnerships to create top-tier opportunities for transitional aged youth entering the creative sector. The Collective helps fill gaps in existing programming for youth not currently supported in Thunder Bay and northern communities.
Join this interactive photography workshop that only requires you and your smartphone. Any camera can be used and cameras will also be available for demonstration.
Earthling Art Collective is a localized grassroots organization leveraging collective experience and partnerships to create top-tier opportunities for transitional aged youth entering the creative sector. The Collective helps fill gaps in existing programming for youth not currently supported in Thunder Bay and northern communities.
Kokobala with Kelly Rooney - Meditation 101
A beginner's guide to meditation - 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Lakeside Activity Area.
Would you like to experience a greater sense of peace, a more positive mindset, greater sense of gratitude, improved focus and clarity, better sleep, and a stronger immune system? Meditation can help!
There's never been a better time to learn how to meditate and develop a personal practice. The "Meditation 101" course will include: What is meditation?; Why meditate?; How to meditate?; and Tips to create a personal practice that becomes part of your daily routine. If you're new to meditation, this course is perfect for you.
Would you like to experience a greater sense of peace, a more positive mindset, greater sense of gratitude, improved focus and clarity, better sleep, and a stronger immune system? Meditation can help!
There's never been a better time to learn how to meditate and develop a personal practice. The "Meditation 101" course will include: What is meditation?; Why meditate?; How to meditate?; and Tips to create a personal practice that becomes part of your daily routine. If you're new to meditation, this course is perfect for you.
Self-Guided Group Hike to Lloyd's Lookout
Enjoy a mid-morning group hike at 10:00 a.m., leaving from the Red Rock Marina sign by Main Gate.
Experience the Nipigon River Recreation Trail and panoramic views of Nipigon Bay from Lloyd's Lookout. Suitable for ages 8 and up (depending on abilities) this is a well-maintained, rugged, wilderness recreation trail. Lloyd's lookout is a 40-minute (2.6 km return) hike starting at the Red Rock trailhead to the viewing platform at Lloyd’s Lookout (and it has a great view of the festival site from the top)!
If you prefer to hike solo or with your own party, head down the road to the trail head you passed on your way into town at your own leisure.
Experience the Nipigon River Recreation Trail and panoramic views of Nipigon Bay from Lloyd's Lookout. Suitable for ages 8 and up (depending on abilities) this is a well-maintained, rugged, wilderness recreation trail. Lloyd's lookout is a 40-minute (2.6 km return) hike starting at the Red Rock trailhead to the viewing platform at Lloyd’s Lookout (and it has a great view of the festival site from the top)!
If you prefer to hike solo or with your own party, head down the road to the trail head you passed on your way into town at your own leisure.
Kindness Rocks! Rock Painting Workshop
Spread the joy from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Family Zone tent.
The Kindness Rock Project is a viral trend where people paint colourful rocks and leave them for others to find and collect. Photos of the painted rocks or hints of where to find them are commonly shared on Facebook groups. Painted rocks are free and placed randomly to brighten someone's day. Come paint a rock or two and help spread joy around the festival site or campground over the weekend! Tag @lftrfolkfestival on Instagram or post your hide or find on our Facebook festival event page.
The Kindness Rock Project is a viral trend where people paint colourful rocks and leave them for others to find and collect. Photos of the painted rocks or hints of where to find them are commonly shared on Facebook groups. Painted rocks are free and placed randomly to brighten someone's day. Come paint a rock or two and help spread joy around the festival site or campground over the weekend! Tag @lftrfolkfestival on Instagram or post your hide or find on our Facebook festival event page.
Plant Pressing with Ontario Nature
Learn to ethically clip local plants for pressing - 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Find Ontario Nature in the Community Corner.
A plant-pressing workshop where participants will learn to identify some local trees and plants, and then the techniques and ethics to clip, preserve and mount your plant on paper. Plants can be used as decoration in a frame, or to start an at-home herbarium!
The drying process takes time so a display example will be shown, along with all the steps. Instruction sheets will be distributed for folks to use at home! Drop in workshop - space limited to 10-15 per session.
A plant-pressing workshop where participants will learn to identify some local trees and plants, and then the techniques and ethics to clip, preserve and mount your plant on paper. Plants can be used as decoration in a frame, or to start an at-home herbarium!
The drying process takes time so a display example will be shown, along with all the steps. Instruction sheets will be distributed for folks to use at home! Drop in workshop - space limited to 10-15 per session.
Birds of Superior with Parks Canada
Lake Superior’s for the birds! Keen on bird watching? Join Parks Canada to learn more about the area's bird varieties at 12 p.m. in the Family Zone.
The shores of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area are home to waterfowl, songbirds and other migrating birds including more than 20 species of warblers. Peregrine falcons, bald eagles and white pelicans can also be found locally.
The shores of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area are home to waterfowl, songbirds and other migrating birds including more than 20 species of warblers. Peregrine falcons, bald eagles and white pelicans can also be found locally.
Tie Dye & Take It Home with the Nipigon Public Library
Bring an item to tie dye and take home your festival keepsake - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Family Zone tent.
Bring your own white fabric item to the festival with you (t-shirt, handkerchief/bandana, pillowcase, etc.) and create your very own funky design!
Keep in mind that the best fabric for tie dye is 100% cotton as it has a high absorbency. Cotton or cotton clothing like t-shirts are ideal.
Bring your own white fabric item to the festival with you (t-shirt, handkerchief/bandana, pillowcase, etc.) and create your very own funky design!
Keep in mind that the best fabric for tie dye is 100% cotton as it has a high absorbency. Cotton or cotton clothing like t-shirts are ideal.
Veneer Inlays with Solitary Design
Learn the techniques of veneer inlays - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Solitary Design's studio (104 Stadler Ave.)
Create a colourful beautiful wood veneer inlay all by hand and take your project home to finish.
6 spaces available - $15/person. All supplies to create a 5x5 flower picture provided, including a scalpel.
To sign up, email Pat Poulin of Solitary Design at birdseyeview11@yahoo.com or text 807-475-8719.
Create a colourful beautiful wood veneer inlay all by hand and take your project home to finish.
6 spaces available - $15/person. All supplies to create a 5x5 flower picture provided, including a scalpel.
To sign up, email Pat Poulin of Solitary Design at birdseyeview11@yahoo.com or text 807-475-8719.
Red Rock Historical Society Self-Guided Walking Tour
Meet up at 3:00 p.m. in front of the Fish & Game Club (#6 on the map) or start your own tour on your time.
Meet new festival friends and head out together on a self-guided walking tour all about the town that Live from the Rock calls home. Find the signs at each location to learn about Red Rock's history and how it has transformed. Note that about half the stops on the tour are located in the town's central area, but others are farther out and require a car to view. If you're joining the group and exploring together, skip those stops and focus on what's within walking distance. Bring a comfortable pair of shoes and your water bottle!
Meet new festival friends and head out together on a self-guided walking tour all about the town that Live from the Rock calls home. Find the signs at each location to learn about Red Rock's history and how it has transformed. Note that about half the stops on the tour are located in the town's central area, but others are farther out and require a car to view. If you're joining the group and exploring together, skip those stops and focus on what's within walking distance. Bring a comfortable pair of shoes and your water bottle!
2022 marked the 20th anniversary of the Live from the Rock Folk Festival and we celebrated with a nod to local partnerships! We have a rich and diverse arts and culture sector where we live and we invited local and regional artists, crafters, makers, clubs, recreation groups and organizations to host a workshop during the day on Friday, August 5, 2022.
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