Contemporary Kids: Flute Toot-torial

Join us for a special flute workshop with Jiajia Li. For its simplicity, flute is one of the oldest instruments since the dawn of civilization. In this workshop, award-winning flutist Jiajia Li will guide us on how to make a DIY “flute”, teach some basic playing techniques, and show the beauty of the instruments connecting different cultures.

No experience required—just bring your curiosity! This workshop is led by the artist and will run for 75 minutes.

Our Free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities. 

 

For children ages 5-12. Maximum group of 20 children, with one guardian per child. 

Questions? Please visit our FAQ page: https://www.contemporarycalgary.com/faqkidsprograms

 

Contemporary Calgary Educational Programs are often photographed. This photography includes the participants, parents or guardians and their creations. If you wish not to be photographed, please let Contemporary Calgary education staff know upon arrival, and they will assist you.

 

Contemporary Kids: Flute Toot-torial

The same workshop is offered in two sessions on October 4 for your convenience. Please choose the session that best suits your schedule.

Date: October 4, 1 PM - 2:30 PM

Date: October 4, 3 PM - 4:30 PM

 

Artist Bio: 

Classically-trained flutist Jiajia Li is being praised as "one of the city's finest and most adventurous flautists”. She was the 2019 recipient of the “Stingray Classical Artist in Residency” at National Music Centre, 2025 Juno Award Nominee and 2026 Calgary Folk Music Award Nominee. Since finishing school in Germany and moving to Calgary in 2014, Jiajia has forged her identity through music and performance, cutting across a wide range of modern musical experimentations and traditions. Her wide interests in music have taken her on a journey from concert hall appearances with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to improvised shows with the experimental concert series, “Bug Incision”, to directing a traditional Chinese ensemble, “Gai Lan Ensemble” and forming her latest fusion band, “Ginger Beef”.

 

Website: www.jiajiamusic.com

Instagram: @legato_gelato