A creative storytelling and paint night exploring water, climate and connection, through art, writing and community.
Presented by ECHOFORM x Global Shapers Edmonton
Sponsored by SOI Foundation
Join us for Ocean Futures Lab: A Paint Night Event — a creative community gathering where storytelling, painting, poetry and reflection come together to explore our relationship with water.
Hosted by ECHOFORM x Global Shapers Edmonton and supported by SOI Foundation, this workshop invites young people in Edmonton to think about water beyond geography — connecting oceans, rivers, lakes and local waterways as part of one shared living system.
Even though we are based in Edmonton, this event is about recognizing that water connects all of us. Through guided conversations, creative prompts, and collaborative art-making, participants will reflect on climate, identity, memory and community through the lens of water.
During the evening, participants will create:
- Short letters to water
- Poems and reflections
- Small paintings or drawings
- Collaborative creative pieces
At the end of the workshop, selected works will be brought together into a small digital zine titled Love Letters to Water.
No artistic or writing experience is needed — this is a welcoming and relaxed space for creativity, conversation and connection.