Celebrate this year’s Earth Day with PPG through a hands-on soap carving workshop led by Inuk artist, Barry Best. Through storytelling, carving, reflection, and an outdoor art walk, you will spend the morning exploring collaboration, mindfulness, and cultural appreciation in a supportive and engaging setting.
Details
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: The Village at Black Creek (1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3)
Why attend?
Through this immersive, hands-on workshop (valued at $71), you will:
- Explore Inuit values such as interconnectedness, observation, and respect for materials
- Build cultural awareness through storytelling and shared creative experience
- Discover The Village at Black Creek on a guided walk featuring artist Barry Best’s installation
- Take home a sustainable, hand-carved soap art piece you create yourself
By participating, you’ll also receive a free TRCA Day-Use Admission Pass (valued at $20), which includes two general admission tickets to select TRCA conservation parks.
Artist: Barry Best
Barry is an Inuk Eco Artist based in Toronto. He is primarily focused on Indigenous based ideas and reusable resources. His sculpture, film, installation work and photography are deeply tied into nature and his Indigenous heritage.
Barry works as a Commercial Tourism Photographer, Videographer and Creative Director. As an innovative thinker, he constantly proposes unique ideas for showcasing all facets of tourism from museums to events and more.
Barry has been a Forester for 25 years and teaches workshops in land-based education. He is an Instructor at The Raise-an-Artist Project running workshops in Woodcarving and Indigenous Studies.
*PPG members are eligible for an exclusive discount! Please email charlotte.hung@trca.ca to receive your discount code.