Family Discovery: Roger Lee’s Teapots

Step into the world of Roger Lee’s Yixing teapots and discover the shapes, symbolism, and artistry within his remarkable collection. Join a short, family-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee and discover the beauty and cultural significance behind these exquisite teapots.

Pair your teapot tour with a special craft and tea session. Drop in to create a teapot-inspired greeting card—just in time for Mother’s Day, while enjoying Chinese tea. Design a Yixing teapot pop-up card for your mother, 婆婆, 嫲嫲, or another cherished mother figure, complete with a Polaroid self-portrait!

Don’t miss this final opportunity to experience both Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee and Montréal Chinois: The Lost Decades / Les décennies perdues: Photography 1945–1960s before the exhibitions’ last day on Sunday, May 10th.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

• Location: Chinese Canadian Museum (51 E Pender St.)

• Time & Schedule:
  11 A.M. to 3 P.M. – drop-in crafts
  12:30 P.M. – kid-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee
  1 P.M. – Dream Factory curator tour (English)
  3 P.M. – Dream Factory curator tour (Mandarin)

• Cost: Museum admission required. Activity is free.

• Tickets: RSVP for teapot crafts
  Book Dream Factory curator tours