sir, this is a wendy's hobby hop
What is "wendy's hobby hop"?
This is an event designed to bring our community, "sir, this is a wendy's", together to celebrate and explore new passions. ✨ It's an afternoon where you can try out different activities, meet new people, and engage with the incredible hobbies happening right here in our community. 😌
More than just a one-time event, this is a celebration of our community's six-month journey of keeping our passions alive together. 🥳 By joining us, you're not just attending an event, you're supporting our mission to keep our hobbies accessible and engaging for everyone. 🙌
What We Have to Offer
This is your chance to choose from a wide range of creative pursuits on the same day. Each activity has its own ticket sale so please make sure you grab your ticket for that desired activity beforehand. 🎫
We’ve designed the day with activities happening at different time slots, if more than one interests you, you can totally attend two activities on the same day! 😮
Schedule
🏞️ 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM: Meet us at the Trinity Bellwoods Park to chill and socialize. Listen in for our opening remarks and celebrate launch of our merch and other goodies!
☕️ 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM at Mola Cafe:
Oolong Tea Journey Workshop (with Edward): gather for an afternoon about heritage, craftsmanship, and slowing down to dive into oolong tea appreciation.
House Sketching Social (with Ruhao): explore and capture the unique architectures around Little Italy.
☕️ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Mola Cafe:
Still Life Sketching Workshop (with Kiara): a guided workshop to practice sketching still life objects, and sketch your beloved object - beginners are encouraged.
Poetry Jam (with Ishita): develop, share and listen to original works of each other, and receive a dedicated poem from the host.
Origami Workshop (with Sana): learn basic folding technique and create your own paper origami models.
🍷 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM at LCBO & 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Moments Cafe:
Winemaker-Led LCBO Tour & Wine Social (with Edward): learn how to shop your own wine; then bring one bottle, either from the LCBO trip or your own cellar, to share and enjoy, entire experience guided by the host (a winemaker).
MOLA CAFE/MARKET:
Moments Cafe:
Detailed itineraries and host bio listed at the bottom of the page...
What's Included in Your Ticket?
Each ticket gives you a dedicated space and time for fun, and a way to support our community! The ticket price includes:
One food or drink item of your choice at the host cafe.
Dedicated time and space for all activities and workshops.
All activity and workshop fees, including host fees, tools and supplies.
A fee to support our event organizers and volunteers.
Platform and payment processing fees.
Additionally, you'll have the option to donate an extra $5 to help fund our community’s future events.
The People Behind the Event
We started as a group of people who wanted to stay connected with our passions but also with friends. By sharing our hobbies, we found a low-stakes and fun way to make new friends and deepen existing bonds. 👯
We have been running free community events every week, with attendees chipping in to cover materials costs when needed. 💵 Events like this help us continue supporting our community members' creative pursuit, while also help raise community funds to purchase supplies, keep costs low for everyone, and pay for any potential rental fees that might occur. 💪
Your support helps us continue to build a welcoming community where we can all explore and share our passions. 🥰 If you want to see more events like this, please support by attending the event or donating to us! If interested, we'd also love to connect and share our experiences with anyone wanting to build a similar community. 🏠
Check out our instagram page for our past events: https://www.instagram.com/sir_tisawendys/
Activity Detail & Host Bio
Oolong Tea Journey Workshop (with Edward)
Honored to share four of these oolongs, each hand-carried by Edward from its origin. We’ll brew and taste them together in an artisanal style, then move into a cupping practice to explore oolong's character more deeply. It’s an afternoon about heritage, craftsmanship, and slowing down to really experience tea.
Host Bio: Edward holds the prestigious designations of Advanced Sommelier of Chinese Tea and Advanced Tea Critic in China — titles earned through years of hands-on exploration across China, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Since relocating to Canada in 2017, Edward has become a leading voice in tea education, guiding events at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Brock University, Niagara College, and the Toronto and London Tea Festivals.
House Sketching Social (with Ruhao)
Ever walked by a cozy café, an old building, or a cute corner house and thought, “I wish I could capture that on paper”? This event is all about slowing down, sketching together, and making it social.
✨ What to Expect:
A relaxed session where we sketch houses/buildings and share tips.
No art experience needed — come as you are, doodler or pro.
A small, cozy group (max 6 people) so everyone has space and conversation flows naturally.
Host Bio: A girlie who loves whimsical activities and currently testing her free will to the maximum (legally)
Still Life Sketching Workshop (with Kiara)
Whether you’re a complete beginner or just want to reconnect with sketching, this is the perfect space to play with light, shadow, and form, with our host Kiara and other friends. Bring along a beloved object, something with a story of yours, and give it a new life on paper with your unique touch. Come rediscover the joy of sketching!
Host Bio: My name is Kiara and I've been drawing for as long as I remember! It's a hobby that serves me well because it allows me to pay attention to details of things that I otherwise wouldn't have noticed!
Poetry Jam (with Ishita)
Join us for a unique poetry jam where we’ll dive into the literary art. This is a safe and supportive space to develop, share, and listen to original works. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting, our provided prompts will help you spark inspiration and get your words flowing.
Bring your voice and your stories. In return, the host will gift you with a special, personalized poem, typed just for you on a classic typewriter.
Host Bio: Ishita is a poet who believes poetry belongs at the dinner table, on street corners, and in the small moments we often overlook. Through live typewriter sessions, online essays, and community dinners, she builds spaces where words connect strangers into something more like family.
Winemaker-Led LCBO Tour & Wine Social (with Edward)
Join me for a one-of-a-kind wine experience! We’ll begin with a guided LCBO shopping tour, exploring iconic wine regions, their signature or niche styles, and answering all your questions about your favourite bottles.
A guided tasting and pairing will take place at Moments Cafe with a complimentary pastry or dessert. Bring one bottle, either from the LCBO trip or your own cellar, to share and enjoy.
Host Bio: At Niagara College Teaching Winery, Edward manages the winery lab and winemaking projects, teaches Vineyard Management, and supports a range of courses including sensory evaluation, wine chemistry, and lab analysis. Concurrently, he leads brand strategy and growth at Dobbin Estate while pursuing his WSET Diploma.
Origami Workshop (with Sana)
Ready to transform a simple square of paper into a work of art? 💌 Sana will guide you through the basic techniques to create not one, but three different models, from a simple star to an intricate flower.
It's your chance to bring your imagination to life, one fold at a time. Come play, create, and walk away with your very own collection of paper wonders!
Host Bio: Folding paper has become both a creative outlet and a therapeutic practice, ever since I fell in love with it as a 10-year-old girl. It feels instinctive to me now, whenever I holds a sheet of paper, I find myself folding it into something new, and enjoy showing others how transformative the paper medium is!
Important Notes
Use code EARLY-ISH to get 10% off (10 spots only)
Refund Policy: All sales are final. If you can no longer attend, you may transfer your ticket to someone else. Please inform us of any name changes ahead of time through emailing us.