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Bring your workshop, talk, or experience into a space built for curiosity, connection, and collaboration. 

The

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Join Our Growing Community of Experts, Innovators, and Creators.

We host corporate teams, public workshops, clubs, and community experiences in downtown Winnipeg.

Choose your lane

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Hosted at Pop CoLab

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Host your workshop at pop colab!

We promote it, manage registrations (if you want), and help you deliver a smooth experience.

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Pop CoLab x You
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Co-create a signature experience

We build something together that blends your expertise with Pop CoLab’s play, tools, or stations.

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Bring Pop CoLab
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Off-site and corporate bookings

We can package your workshop for team events and help you land paid bookings.

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You’ll fit right in if you’re…

New facilitators welcome. If you’ve got a fully built experience or just an idea we can help you level up.

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Running creative, wellness, productivity, or learning sessions

Who wants a fresh format (interactive, not lecture-only)

Hosting clubs, meetups, or recurring groups​

 

Who can lead a room with warmth and clarity

Upcoming Events

Pop CoLab Playrooms

3 Ways to Build Trust with Pop CoLab

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What You Get As a Pop CoLab Partner

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    Access to our equipement and experiences to enhance your own workshops. 

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  • (not just a room rental)

Clubs & Memberships

Maker Memberships & Clubs

Regular access to tools + perks for creatives, hobbyists, and side-quest entrepreneurs.

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  • Tell us your group + vibe (date, size, what you’re celebrating, energy level).

  • Short virtual or in-person chat (15–30 min… or longer if you like). Our aim is to tailor something that fits your team perfectly.

    We help guide you and recommend the best options (DIY, games, workshops, tastings—mix & match).

  • Show up & play (we set up, facilitate if needed, and keep it flowing).

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Trust (The Foundation)

The foundation every great team stands on. We help you build it fast, then keep it strong.

Environment

Spaces and norms that welcome curiosity, healthy debate, and focused fun.

Why Play

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Self-Awareness

Understand play styles and strengths so people bring their best.

The Pop Playroom

Like breweries have taprooms, we have Playrooms, so teams can enjoy our purpose-built, play-based experiences.

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Our Playrooms host play-based sessions, creative labs, workshops, events, and more, if you can imagine it, we can run it.

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Book Our Playroom

Use Pop CoLab as your home base for a day, host an event, run a workshop, or book a POP Day to get your team out of the office and into a bright, creative space.  

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Our Play
Gallery

Less talk, more play. Hit the Play Gallery for snapshots of guests, facilitators, and maybe a few doodles in between.

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Experience Menu

Browse some of our other workshops and collabs

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  • Hands-on making and shared fun—DIY, games, and “we should do this more often” energy.

    Create & Connect is all about doing something together. Make something, laugh a lot, and leave with a keepsake. Think Make & Take DIY, playful group challenges, craft stations, and “wait… I didn’t know you were this competitive” moments.

    Perfect for: birthdays, friend hangs, date nights, clubs, celebrations, and family get-togethers.

  • Cozy, calmer experiences for connection, creativity, and a little reset.

    Slow it down. Reflect & Recharge is for cozy connection, calm creativity, and resetting your brain. Great for groups who want something thoughtful, mellow, and still fun.

    Perfect for: low-key hangouts, self-care days, reunions, and anyone who’s tired of “loud plans.”

  • Try something new and learn a skill—beginner-friendly, hands-on, and actually fun.

     

    Learn something new without it feeling like school (Unless you love school). Learning Lab experiences are hands-on, beginner-friendly, and designed to spark curiosity. You’ll leave with a new skill, a new idea, or at minimum a good story.

    Perfect for: curious humans, hobby starters, and groups who like “fun with a purpose.”

  • Stackable extras to level up your hang—tastings, games, prizes, and DIY upgrades.

     

    Stackable extras to make your hang feel extra. Add DIY upgrades, games, tastings, snacks, prizes, or a little surprise-and-delight moment for your group. Easy to add, easy to love.

    Perfect for: birthdays, date nights, showers, celebrations, and “let’s make it memorable.”

  • All-ages play and making—easy, flexible activities for kids and grown-ups together.

     

    Families and friends are groups too. These sessions are playful, flexible, and designed for all ages. Kids and grown-ups can make, play, and create together with zero pressure and lots of “look what I made” energy.

    Perfect for: family days, birthdays, mixed-age groups, and weekend plans.

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Most Played Experiences

Make-A-Mug ☕️ Custom Mug-Making Experience

Welcome to the Pop CoLab Mug-Making Station, a creative playground designed for anyone who loves practical yet personalized projects! Whether you’re exploring dye sublimation for the first time or looking to elevate your coffee routine, this workshop invites you to customize a one-of-a-kind mug that truly reflects your style.

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Most Played Experiences

Zero-proof  Cocktail Experience

Stir Up Creativity: Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Workshops Using Premium Spirits and Products from Sobr Market!

 

Welcome to the Pop CoLab Zero-Proof Cocktail Experience — a hands-on, alcohol-free tasting that blends inclusivity, wellness, and creativity. Discover innovative products from Sobr Market, then craft your own signature beverage or sample a recipe co-created by Pop CoLab and Sobr Market.

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Most Played Experiences

Pop CoLab Guess Who Trivia

Get to know your crew just a little bit better in this fun, facilitated trivia game that helps teams connect, laugh, and learn more about each other. Play interactive pub-style trivia games, expect surprises, shared stories, and plenty of “I didn’t know that!” moments.

 

It’s trivia with a twist, building culture, not just competition.

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Most Played Experiences

Better Together: Nine Perspectives on Collaboration

Ready to transform your team dynamics? Join Tamara Kroeker of EnneagramAWARE for an engaging exploration of collaboration through the Enneagram, unlocking hidden strengths and fostering a truly connected workplace!

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Glass Painting with Goldie

A vibrant, hands-on creative Glass Painting Workshop.

Welcome to the Pop CoLab Glass Painting Workshop, a vibrant, hands-on creative session where everyday glassware transforms into a personalized piece of art! Guided by artist and facilitator Goldie from The Bridge Idea, you’ll learn techniques for painting on glass and walk away with a masterpiece that’s not just pretty, but something you can actually sip from and enjoy.

Pricing Guide

Starter guide

Most private bookings have a 2-hour minimum and start with a base session fee, with additional experiences added based on your selection.

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Base session fee starts at $225 (2-hour minimum), then add experiences.

Typically $35–$150/person depending on what you pick.

priced per event—check up-coming events

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What Does Play for Teams Really Mean?

"Play is state of mind that one has when absorbed in an activity that provides enjoyment and a suspension of sense of time. And play is self-motivated so you want to do it again and again." - Dr. Stuart Brown

 

Play is a voluntary, joyful state where curiosity leads and time slips away. In that space, guards drop and people feel safe to try, speak, and learn, the conditions for trust.

Why it matters: Play lowers risk, invites honesty, and turns shared moments into shared trust.

Our Purpose

We believe play is a powerful tool for:

Connection

We believe real inclusion starts with real connection. That means listening deeply, making space for all communication styles, and building environments where people feel safe showing up as themselves.

 

At Pop CoLab, we’ve seen firsthand how a quiet spark can turn into full-on participation when the setting supports different ways of engaging.

 

Connection isn’t about fitting in, it’s about being recognized.

Creativity

Play and Creativity is how we break out of rigid systems and reimagine what’s possible. It gives us permission to think differently, play with structure, and find new ways to contribute.

 

For neurodivergent individuals, creativity isn’t just self-expression, it’s a survival skill and a superpower.

 

At Pop CoLab, we design experiences that celebrate nonlinear thinking, curiosity, and the courage to create your own path.

Culture & Community

An inclusive culture isn’t a checklist; it’s a mindset. We don’t just accommodate differences; we build with them from the start. That means rethinking how we measure success, structure time, and invite participation. Culture is shaped by who’s at the table and how the space makes them feel.

 

At Pop CoLab, we’re creating environments where everyone, especially those often left out, can thrive, lead, and help shape what comes next.

Meaningful Experiences

We fuel creativity and connection with play-based experiences designed to bring teams together. From games and DIY workshops to wellness, productivity, and strategic workshops, our expert-led programming makes it easy to engage, create, and grow.

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Are you ready to Play?

Let's grab a bit of info and set-up a discovery call!

What Changes When We Play Together?

Faster trust and stronger collaboration.

 

Higher engagement and genuine connection.

Clear behaviours teams can use tomorrow.

A shared language that fits every style.

 

 

Why it works
Play lowers barriers and speeds up learning. Backed by the National Institute for Play and leading trust frameworks. We translate research into simple, durable practices. (No trust falls here)

Together, Let's Tailor the Perfect Group Experience

Building a better future one workshop at a time.

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all activities. At Pop CoLab, we take the guesswork out of team building by designing experiences tailored just for your team.

 

Whether your team needs a creative recharge, a wellness boost, or a productivity spark, we’ll craft a session tailored to your goals, vibe, and team members. You bring the team—we’ll bring the perfect plan.

Book a no-commitment consultation today!

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Discover Your Play Personality

See which of the 8 play personalities you and your team are and match them to the experiences you’ll love!

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