Coming up in September at the MoD
The Museum of Dufferin (MoD) collects and preserves the stories of the people, places and culture of Dufferin County — past and present — and shares them through engaging and inclusive experiences. The MoD offers a welcoming, unique and enriching environment for its visitors, with an eclectic variety of experiences by way of exhibitions, events, programs and tours. There’s something for everyone – here’s what’s coming up in September at the MoD!
MoD-Tots: Grandparents Day | September 4, two sessions: 9 to 10 am and 11 am to noon
Create gifts with your toddler for the grandparents in their life through tot-friendly crafts and sensory play!
$7 plus HST per child.
Learn more about MoD-Tots and register.
MoD Masterclass: Cyanotypes | September 7, 10 am to 12:30 pm
You will join Jo Thomson, a photographic artist living and working in Mono, Ontario, to learn a 170-year-old photographic printing process that produces prints in a distinctive blue using the sun’s rays.
$85 plus HST per participant.
MoD Studio Workshop: Glass Painting | September 11, 1 to 2 pm
In this workshop you will decorate your own drinking glass with a hand painted design. You will also learn about the history of glass decorating and explore historic objects from the Museum of Dufferin collection.
$25 plus HST per participant.
MoD Feature Exhibitions: Anima(lis) | September 14 to January 18, 2025
Explore artworks by Orangeville-born artist Stephanie Casino Esguerra in the Silo Gallery, in a series that depicts the transformations the artist has lived through, grown through, and witnessed in her life.
Learn more about this and other current art shows and exhibitions.
MoD-Tots: All About Pies | September 18, two sessions: 9 to 10 am and 11 am to noon
Join us for MoD-Tots: All about Pies! Learn all about yummy pies with your toddler through tot-friendly pie themed crafts and sensory play!
$7 plus HST per child.
MoD Studio Workshop: Pumpkin Pinch Pots | September 21, 1 to 2 pm
In this workshop, kids will learn about one of the core techniques of hand building with clay by creating a pumpkin themed pinch pot and adding their own designs.
$15 plus HST per participant.
MoD Studio Workshop: Tea Blending | September 28, 2 to 3 pm
In this workshop, you will learn how to blend your own tea and customize your own unique blends of black or herbal tea!
$35 plus HST per participant.
About the MoD
The MoD, located at 936029 Airport Road Mulmur, Ontario, features three galleries and four historic buildings that host long-term and short-term exhibitions and art shows. The MoD is also home to the Dufferin County Archives. Check out the Museum’s current exhibitions here.
Learn more about the MoD at www.dufferinmuseum.com and follow the Museum on Facebook and Instagram.
