Midday Musings
The University of Alberta Museums continues Midday Musings this January! This program series is designed to help faculty, staff, and students relax, connect, and get creative.
Join us from 12:00–1:00 p.m. for engaging sessions that offer a refreshing midday break. Each session features a unique activity inspired by the museum collections on campus, giving you a chance to unwind, spark your creativity, and discover something new.
Registration is required for each session. Capacity will vary by session. Any registrants placed on a waitlist will be contacted if a spot becomes available.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Finger Weaving
12:05 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Location: Henderson Hall, Room 1-17 Rutherford South Library
Get into the swing of the new year with this rhythmic weaving activity!
Inspired by Metis finger weaving techniques and objects found across University of Alberta Museums collections, we will learn to finger weave our own bookmarks.
Please note that this session uses publicly available weaving resources from Metis sources as inspiration (e.g. Gabriel Dumont Institute) and should not be taken as imparting cultural teachings.
All materials will be provided.
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 | Make your own paper lantern
12:05 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Location: Henderson Hall, Room 1-17 Rutherford South Library
Get ready to ring in the Lunar New Year!
As we move into the Year of the Horse, join the University of Alberta Museums team to create your own paper lantern decoration! You will be able to decorate your lantern with stamps inspired by imagery found throughout the Mactaggart Art Collection.
All printing and paper lantern materials will be provided. Please note that these are simple paper lanterns, so internal lights will not be included.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Cardboard Loom Weaving
12:05 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Location: Henderson Hall, Room 1-17 Rutherford South Library
No loom? No problem!
Join the University of Alberta Museums team as we explore weaving through an easy reuse project: a cardboard loom! We'll be making coaster-sized weavings inspired by tapestries found throughout the campus museums, such as the Mactaggart Art Collection.
All materials will be provided.