Arts and Crafts

Mark your calendars! Join us for the Port Moody Rock & Gem Club Open House & Membership Drive on Saturday, September 6 from 2–7pm at Kyle Centre. ✨ Check out members’ beautiful cabochons, jewellery, and gemstone displays. 🎤 Enjoy short presentations from our passionate rockhounds. 🔍 Learn about rockhounding, tumbling, cabochons, and maybe even gemstone […]

Ignite your creativity and connect with your community. Join us for a fun, easy craft in a relaxed and friendly environment. All materials provided. Ages 15 and up. Register on the library website one month before the session.

Join us for our opening night of our new exhibit – Coquitlam Hair Stories: From Barber Chair to Hair Care. The museum will be hosting a open house for the new exhibit on Friday, October 17th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Visitors can tour the new exhibit, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and participate in our […]

Tote bag design workshop on October 18, 10 am -12 pm at Palizi Cafe on Saint John! In the session, you will learn how to design a tote bag in a soothing environment! Join us for an art therapy session blended with espresso aroma. Looking forward to seeing you

Take a walk through our haunted train caboose at our annual Heritage Halloween celebration! Visit Mackin House on October 25 from 12-3pm for Halloween crafts, candy, face painting, and get a chance to check out our decorated train caboose. Free. No Registration Required.

Join us for Artful Pints – a monthly art night hosted by PoMoArts! Each month features a different hands-on art project led by local artists. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just in it for the fun, you’ll leave with something uniquely yours – and maybe a new favorite beer, too. All materials provided. Just bring yourself and […]

We are happy to introduce our Senior in Residence for the winter season Mei Choi who will be presenting a month-long exhibit at Mackin House centered around both the technical aspects of upcycling clothing as well as the stories behind turning old pieces into something new. Featuring a selection of her creations, this exhibit invites […]

Gear up in your best mystery solving outfit and join us for our vintage fashion show themed after the aesthetics of old murder mysteries and detective novels. Hosted by fashion historian Ivan Sayers, this show will take a look at the historical fashion styles behind notable mystery icons, from Agatha Christie novels to Clue and […]

Our Senior in Residence Mei Choi will be at the Museum doing open studio hours on November 15 and 22, from 12pm-3pm. Come see her exhibit about the techniques and storytelling associated with upcycling clothing and have a chat with her. Visitors are encouraged to bring in their sewing projects and Mei will be available […]

Our Senior in Residence Mei Choi will be at the Museum doing open studio hours on November 15 and 22, from 12pm-3pm. Come see her exhibit about the techniques and storytelling associated with upcycling clothing and have a chat with her. Visitors are encouraged to bring in their sewing projects and Mei will be available […]

Workshop at Willow & Wallflower! Fabric Block Printing Workshop ​​​​Learn the basics of lino carving & printing! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll carve your own design and print it onto a tote or a blank fabric patch to sew later OR bring your own shirt or tote to print on. $50 (without a tote bag) […]

Come join us in collaboration with Coquitlam Florist for a fun evening creating centerpieces for the holidays! Tickets cost $80 (before tax) Come join us in collaboration with Coquitlam Florist for a fun evening creating centerpieces for the holidays! In your ticket, from 6-8 pm with Catherine Polonio, get yourself a glass of mulled wine, […]

Come learn hand stitching techniques and how to upcycle old clothing into something new at our workshop ran by Senior in Residence Mei Choi. Topics covered will include how to do basic stitches, hand sewing, how to read and adjust sewing patterns to your needs, and you will then use these techniques to make a […]

Join us for Artful Pints – a monthly art night hosted by PoMoArts! Each month features a different hands-on art project led by local artists. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just in it for the fun, you’ll leave with something uniquely yours – and maybe a new favorite beer, too. All materials provided. Just bring yourself and […]

Visit us at Mackin House this holiday season to experience some heritage holiday traditions. Do crafts with the Coquitlam Public Library, have some snacks, try your hand at making some vintage Christmas ornaments, and visit our train station to have your photo taken with Santa! Free. Registration Not Required. Santa photos by donation.

Visit the museum on Friday evenings for some hot drinks and make you own winter hat ornament to take home! Free. No Registration Required. All supplies and instructions will be included. Mash-Up is our series of free events happening on select evenings each month. This series is focused around sharing and creating, and features topics […]

January 17 is the Birthday of ART! You’re invited to our annual celebration, where you’ll create your own ARTsBirthday collage postcard inspired by Fluxus Art. Keep your finished piece as a souvenir or mail it to someone special.

Spend Valentine’s Day as a family at Mackin House Museum Love is in the air, and if you’re family is looking for a fun, hands-on activity, look no further! Come by Mackin House Museum during our open hours for some drop-in Valentine’s-themed crafting! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Saturday, February 14th from 10 AM […]

Early Bird tickets are selling to members from January 12 to January 18. If you are not a member and wish to secure a spot before tickets are open to the public, purchase your membership today! Tickets will be open to the public from January 19 to February 11. Imagine it’s 1921 and you are […]

Looking for a fun way to spend family day with your loved ones? Stop by the Mackin House Museum on Family Day Monday and create your own photo album! Senior-in-Residence, Merril Hall, will be leading visitors through creating their own photo collage album that they can look back on for years to come! All supplies […]

A live storytelling event celebrating the people shaping culture in our city. Creators of Port Moody is a live storytelling event celebrating the people shaping culture in our city across the creative sector from art, design, craft, dance, business innovation, and beyond. Thursday, March 12 Inlet Theatre Reception 6:00pm · Show 7:00–10pm (with intermission) This evening brings together a curated […]

Come by the hatchery to join other community members and our volunteers in making mail art! This free postcard making workshop will be led by Mariia Semenova, an Emily Carr University Interaction Design student. Pick a prompt or someone else’s postcard, add your own take on it, and leave it for the next person to […]

Join us for Artful Pints – a monthly art night hosted by PoMoArts! Each month features a different hands-on art project led by local artists. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just in it for the fun, you’ll leave with something uniquely yours – and maybe a new favorite beer, too. All materials provided. Just bring yourself and […]