Creative Community Hive

Site: Burlington, Oakville and Milton

Service: Community Crafting Sessions

Record #: OAK0077
Last Full Update: 21 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-637-2608
E-Mail infohive2021@gmail.com
Website www.creativecommunityhive.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Jennifer Jalal, Founder and Executive Director; Phone: 905-484-1561

Site Information

Site Location Programs available in South Burlington, Oakville and Milton
Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
Physical Access Unknown - Varies by host location ; hosts pop-up activities at various locations, such as libraries, Community Centres, Church's

Agency Information

Description (Agency)
  • not-for-profit, pop-up community open art platform
  • use multiple creative tools to work with older adults, seniors, newcomers to reduce social isolation
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2017
Funding City / Town ; Grants - City of Burlington ; Fees - for certain programs

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A Community Open Arts Platform that hosts pop-up creative activities in partnership with other local agencies

  • all activities are provided free of cost to the community
  • raise funds through fee-based customized instructional crafting sessions, by request, from other not-for-profit organizations in Halton Region
  • uses creative tools such as crafting, art making, creative writing, planting, cooking and other such activities
  • thematic workshops hosted by invited guest artists/crafters (subject to funding availability)
  • make practical items for donation to local hospitals
  • provide entrepreneurial skill training for women newcomers
  • curate special interest resource guides and tool kits

​Donate

  • donations accepted for any unused crafting supplies
  • yarn, fabric, construction paper, thread, twine, water and acrylic colours, brushes, etc
  • contact by phone or email to confirm a drop-off location and time

Volunteer

  • anyone over the age of 14, who is creative and loves to connect with people
  • always looking for people to share their knowledge, teach a crafting skill or help with logistical support during crafting workshops
  • for inquiries, please contact by phone or email
Hours

Visit Facebook for program schedule and updates

Areas Served Burlington ; Milton ; Oakville
Eligibility Varies by program
Application

Contact through email or phone

Languages English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Russian ; Urdu
Fees Service - for not-for-profit groups ; None - for community drop-in sessions ; All crafting material provided, FREE drop-in

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Arts and Crafts Instruction ; Leisure Equipment/Supplies Donation Programs ; Volunteer Opportunities
Older Adult Main Categories ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories Arts & Hobby Instruction