# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Happy Fruit: Headpiece Workshop with China Doll  
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Inspired by the vibrant “Happy Fruit Hat” featured in "Beyond the Brim: Tales Told Through the Hats We Wore", join beloved Ottawa drag performer and community builder China Doll (he/him) for a playful, hands-on workshop. Create your own beginner-friendly fruit headpiece while China Doll shares stories about drag, humour, self-expression, and the personal story behind his iconic Carmen Miranda-inspired creation. 

Museum admission is included, giving you the opportunity to explore "Beyond the Brim" and see the original “Happy Fruit Hat” created by Ed Kwan (aka China Doll) on display. Light refreshments will be served.

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Cost: $89.60 taxes included
Ages 16 and up
*Advance registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/sccytrvv.
ottawa.ca/billingsestate

Meet the artist: China Doll (he/him) is the drag persona of beloved Ottawa-based performance artist, community builder, and karaoke impresario Ed Kwan. Born in Ottawa and raised in Chinatown, Ed brings pop culture and humour to China Doll’s costumes and performances, spreading love, joy, and laughter while opening conversations about queer identity and culture. 

Notes:
- This workshop is delivered in English.
- Advance registration is required. Workshops with insufficient registration may be cancelled. If an alternative cannot be offered, a refund will be issued.
- Visit the Ottawa Hand in Hand web page for information on available financial supports to facilitate participation in recreation and culture programs. https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/register-courses-and-camps/registration-terms-and-cancellations/financial-support-ottawa-hand-hand#section-2801fd45-e387-4d32-8270-9933c041bfbe
- The final design of the finished product may vary from the projects pictured in marketing materials.
- The workshop will take place in a heritage space on the ground floor of the museum.
- “Beyond the Brim” is located on the second floor and is only accessible by stairs. A visual aid is available for those unable to visit the special exhibition. The primary exhibition can be explored on the first floor.
- If you have questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact the museum at 613-580-2088 or by email at museums@ottawa.ca. 

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Venez rejoindre China Doll (il/lui), artiste drag et bâtisseur de communauté bien-aimé d’Ottawa, lors d’un atelier ludique et pratique inspiré de l’exubérant chapeau « Happy Fruit» (fruit heureux), mis en vedette dans Plus qu’un chapeau : Les histoires des chapeaux que nous portons. Façonnez votre propre coiffe aux accents fruités dans le cadre d’un atelier accessible aux débutants et aux débutantes, tandis que China Doll livre ses confidences sur le drag, l’humour, l’expression de soi et l’histoire personnelle qui se cache derrière sa création emblématique inspirée de Carmen Miranda.

L’admission au musée est comprise, vous offrant ainsi l’occasion de plonger dans Plus qu’un chapeau et d’admirer le chapeau « Happy Fruit » original créé par Ed Kwan (alias China Doll), exposé dans toute sa splendeur. Des rafraîchissements seront également servis. 

Date : Le dimanche 11 octobre 2026
Heure : de 14 h à 16 h 
Coût : 89,60 $ taxes incluses 
Âge : 16 ans et plus
* L’inscription est obligatoire : https://tinyurl.com/4955at62.
ottawa.ca/domainebillings

À propos de l’artiste : China Doll (il/lui) est le personnage de drag bien-aimé d’Ed Kwan, artiste de scène établi à Ottawa, bâtisseur de communauté et imprésario du karaoké. Natif d’Ottawa et élevé dans le quartier chinois, Ed insuffle à China Doll une culture pop pétillante et un humour désarmant, semant l’amour, la joie et le rire tout en ouvrant le dialogue sur l’identité et la culture queer. 

Remarques :
- Cet atelier est offert en anglais.
- L’inscription préalable est obligatoire. Faute d’un nombre suffisant d’inscriptions, l’atelier pourrait être annulé. Si aucune activité de substitution n’est offerte, les droits d’inscription vous seront remboursés.
- Consultez la page Ottawa main dans la main pour obtenir de l’information sur l’aide financière offerte afin de faciliter la participation aux programmes récréatifs et culturels. https://ottawa.ca/fr/loisirs-et-parcs/inscrivez-vous-aux-cours-et-aux-camps/inscription-conditions-et-annulations/aide-financiere-main-dans-la-main
- Le produit fini peut être différent de celui qui est présenté dans le matériel promotionnel.
- L’atelier se déroulera dans un espace patrimonial au rez-de-chaussée du musée.
- L’exposition Plus qu’un chapeau est présentée au deuxième étage du musée et n’est accessible que par un escalier. Un support visuel sera proposé aux personnes qui ne peuvent pas s’y rendre. L’exposition principale peut être visitée au rez-de-chaussée.
- Si vous avez des questions ou des préoccupations concernant l’accessibilité, veuillez communiquer avec le musée (613-580-2088 ou musees@ottawa.ca).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/happy-fruit-headpiece-workshop-with-china-doll/200030703918748
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Exhibitions, Art, performances, Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1H6K1
- **lat**: 45.38905
- **long**: -75.67293
- **full address**: 2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1H6K1

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Happy Fruit: Headpiece Workshop with China Doll   being held?
  - **A:** Happy Fruit: Headpiece Workshop with China Doll   takes place on Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1H6K1.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Happy Fruit: Headpiece Workshop with China Doll  ?
  - **A:** Happy Fruit: Headpiece Workshop with China Doll   is organized by Billings Estate National Historic Site.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Happy Fruit: Headpiece Workshop with China Doll   is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Happy Fruit: Headpiece Workshop with China Doll   sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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