Good news, this here event qualifies for official Maker Magic 2026 status!
What does this mean?
This event has been added to an official Maker Magic List:
Maker Magic: United States OR Maker Magic Events outside of the United States
This event is now part of a special series highlighting creative caches.
Geocachers who log “Attended” on this event will receive the official Maker Magic souvenir.
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST
Location: Mayfair Public Library, Saskatoon, SK ADDRESS 602 33rd St W, Saskatoon, SK S7L 0W1
We will arrive at 1:45 pm to set up tables and chairs. All clean up must be completed before 4:15 pm with tables and floors clean, tables and chairs put away, etc.
RSVP Required: Please log your "Will Attend" with the number in your party so we can prepare enough additional materials.
Participant Requirements:
- Bring Your Own Container: Please bring one 4x3” or 6x4” size Lock & Lock (or similar brand) container. (Not glass) Ensure it has locking flaps and a rubber gasket seal for water resistance. It may be helpful to bring a box to carry it home in while the camouflage sets up.
- What to wear? If you are partaking in the “building a cache” activity – well this may potentially get messy! Scruffy gear or a smock is highly suggested. We will have “disposable” plastic gloves – you are free to bring your own workshop rubber gloves.
- We Supply the "Magic" Natural Camo Mastery: A high-quality cache should be an interactive piece of art that survives the harsh Saskatchewan seasons while remaining invisible to the "muggle" eye. This is an active, DIY crafting session. We will provide the specialized adhesives and organic textures; you provide the container and the creativity!
- Show & Tell: Pere Rabbit will display master-level caches and also provide a demonstration on how to sift and color your own particles at home!
High-quality camo: The art of hiding in plain sight.
Where plastic meets the prairie: The art of the natural hide
The Magic of Quality: A "Build-A-Cache" Workshop
What defines a "quality" geocache? Is it the standard of excellence measured against others, or a distinctive attribute that makes a find unforgettable? To us, quality is that spark of enchantment: the rush of triumph when a seeker finally spots a clever container, and the joy in their eyes as they sign the log. Check the log for a post by Pere Rabbit with photo examples of the conversion of a loc n loc to an invisible cache.
This event is a hands-on “Build-A-Cache” Workshop. We are moving beyond the "pill bottle in a bush" and focusing on the art of Natural Camouflage. A high-quality cache should be an interactive piece of art that survives the harsh Saskatchewan seasons while remaining invisible to the "muggle" eye.
We are calling all Saskatchewan cachers—from those dreaming of their very first hide to seasoned veterans looking to elevate their craft—to join us for a hands-on workshop dedicated to rekindling the wonder of the game.
Where the 'Muggle' eye sees nothing, a cacher finds magic.
Making the invisible, incredible
What We’re Making
This isn't just a lecture; it's a DIY creation session! We will be exploring the Art of Natural Camouflage. We’ll show you how to transform a standard container into an "invisible" masterpiece that blends perfectly into the Saskatchewan landscape.
- The Workshop: We provide the "creative juices" (specialized adhesives, organic textures, and tools).
- The Project: You bring a container, and we help you camouflage it.
- The Goal: These projects are going home with you! Our only request is that if you build a project, you agree to hide and list it for the community to find (no special equipment i.e. no TOTT required for the find) or you agree to donate your build to a "hider."
- The Reward: Every cache creator will receive a chocolate reward for their hard work! 😋
Quality is the standard; magic is the result
High-quality hides start with high-quality makers.
What You’ll Learn & Discuss
While we will have structured talking points, we want your voice! Bring your perspectives, experiences, and opinions to the table as we discuss:
- The "Invisible" Cache: Techniques to hide a container in plain sight from the "muggle" eye.
- Best Practices: The Do’s and Don'ts of hiding, choosing the perfect location, and optimizing your cache page for publication.
- Show & Tell: Pere Rabbit will have a display of brilliantly designed caches and gadget mechanisms to inspire your next build.
Prairie Patterns: Crafting High-Quality Hidden Caches
Build it today, hide it tomorrow, inspire forever.
Important Details
- Who can come? Everyone! You don't have to build a cache to attend. Whether you want to learn, observe, ask questions, or just chat, you are welcome.
- Food & Drink: Feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks - but remember the tables may be used for building caches. Note: Per Library policy, no alcohol is permitted on the premises.
- Paws & Trackables: While we love our geo-hounds, only assistance service dogs are allowed in the library.
- Please bring your trackables to swap—especially those LARGE trackables that are hard to place; this is the perfect spot for them!
Elevate your hide, ignite the spark of joy.
Come for the crafting, stay for the community, and leave with the confidence to hide a cache that will be the talk of the province!
Turning standard containers into standout hides.
Don't just hide a cache—craft an experience.