Upcoming Classes 2023 at the Artisans Centre

We host a series of weaving and spinning classes every year, where beginners and new members are especially welcome. Our guild also enjoys ad hoc workshops of special interest to members.

Learn to Knit – the Basics (session 2 of 2)

1 Apr 2023 10:00 AM

Peterborough Square
Beginner Spinning Class (session 1 of 3)

1 Apr 2023 2:00 PM

Peterborough Square
Basic Woodturning (session 1 of 4)

4 Apr 2023 1:00 PM

Peterborough Square, Unit 3
Basic Pen Turning

5 Apr 2023 1:00 PM

Peterborough Square, Unit 3
Turning a Peppermill

6 Apr 2023 1:00 PM

Peterborough Square, Unit 3
Crochet-A-Long (session 6 of 25)

7 Apr 2023 6:30 PM

Artisans Centre Peterborough
ACP Knit & Crochet Night (session 10 of 46)

7 Apr 2023 6:30 PM

Artisans Centre Peterborough
Needle Felt – Landscape

8 Apr 2023 10:00 AM

Artisans Centre Peterborough
Beginner Spinning Class (session 2 of 3)

8 Apr 2023 2:00 PM

Peterborough Square
Basic Woodturning (session 2 of 4)

11 Apr 2023 1:00 PM

Peterborough Square, Unit 3
Sharpening Woodturning Tools

12 Apr 2023 1:30 PM

Peterborough Square, Unit 3
Basic Hollow Turning

13 Apr 2023 1:00 PM

Peterborough Square, Unit 3
ACP Knit & Crochet Night (session 11 of 46)

14 Apr 2023 6:30 PM

Artisans Centre Peterborough
Rag Woven Placemats

15 Apr 2023 10:00 AM

Artisans Centre Peterborough

Year: 2022

November
Nov 12 Introduction to Weaving Class
Nov 13 Introduction to Weaving Class
Nov 16 Felted Critters – Festive Friend
Nov 19 Felted Critters – Festive Friend
Nov 23 Felted Critters – Festive Skater
Nov 26 Fiber Art Bowls – T-shirt
Nov 26 Felted Critters – Festive Skater
Nov 30 Felted Christmas Ornament – Bells December
Dec 03 Triangular Shawl
Dec 07 Felted Christmas Ornament – Wreath

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please note that in order for instructors to prepare enough materials for students registration closes 3 days before the class date on some classes.
Members and Non members can now register for classes and pay by one of the following ways:– At the gallery, open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m, Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 p.m Saturday.
– By mailing the registration form.

– Pay Pal payments are at the non-member rate only. Pay pal and e-transfers are done through the Artisans Centre Web site: http://artisanscentre.ca/fibre.html
– For Member discounts please pay: in the gallery, place in the Artisans Centre Mailbox at the front door, or do an e-transfer as below.
– For e-transfers please send your choice of class, date, and number of people you are registering to: info@artisanscentre.ca

Permission form.pdf

This form is mandatory for all Artisans Centre Peterborough (ACP) registrations for children and teen classes. It must be submitted on the start date of any program the registrant is attending.

ACP Refund Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel your registration within 2 weeks of the class, the fee shall be non-refundable.
Cancellations occurring more than 2 weeks prior to the class will receive a refund of the registration fee minus a 20% administration fee.
“No-Shows” will not be refunded.
In the case where it is necessary to cancel a class your class will be rescheduled.

Print the registration form

Members can apply for the Regena Lerke Scolarship. The due date for applications is May 1/2019.

Please forward your completed application to the Guild President.

Print the scholarship form

Artisans Centre Fibre Classes:

Register for classes/workshops at https://acp35.wildapricot.org/

The Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners Guild are teaching classes at the Artisans Centre teaching space at 360 GEORGE STREET NORTH, Unit 3 PETERBOROUGH SQUARE, PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO K9H 7E7
Classes are posted on the Artisans Centre web site: https://acp35.wildapricot.org/

Check out these great classes – more to come – keep checking.

Print the registration form

Previous Classes

Beginning Spinning

Registration

Beginning Spinning – $120.00
Beginning Spinning -Member – $100.00

Beginning Spinning

• Saturday October 10 ,17, & 24, 2020

• A beginners course where you will learn how to spin sheeps wool into yarn

• You will be introduced to spinning on a drop spindle and spinning wheel

• You will have lots of time to practise your new skill.

• First session is from 12 noon to 4 pm, last two from 1 pm to 4 pm (total instructor time 10 hrs)

• Maximum class size 6

• $120 non – members,

ACP members $100, Materials fee $20

Classes will be held at the Artisans Centre, Unit 3, Peterborough Square

Start
10 Oct 2020
End
24 Oct 2020

3 sessions
#1.
10 Oct 2020, 1:00 PM 4:00 PM (EDT)
#2.
17 Oct 2020, 1:00 PM 4:00 PM (EDT)
#3.
24 Oct 2020, 1:00 PM 4:00 PM (EDT)
Location
Peterborough Square

Felted Critters

This class is designed for beginners wanting to try needle felting. Come out for loads of fun and create your own colourful fuzzy friend!

• Two separate classes are available on the following dates, Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8 pm. Choose one:

October 13
November 3

• Maximum class size 6

• $45 non-members, ACP members $36

• Materials fee $10 payable in class

Class will be held at the Artisans Centre, Unit 3, Peterborough Square

When
13 Oct 2020
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Peterborough Square

Registration

Needle- Felted Ornaments Members only – $36.00
Needle-felted Ornaments – $45.00

Register at artisanscentre.ca

Wire and Stone Tree

Saturday November 7th, 1 – 4 pm

$60 non-members, $54 ACP members

Maximum class size 4

All covid protocols in place

In this class you will learn techniques to make a wire tree sculpture and take home your new creation. Bring a special stone you have, or choose one from our selection.

Register at artisanscentre.ca

When7 Nov 2020
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Peterborough Square

Registration

Wire and Granite Tree – $60.00
Wire and Granite Tree – Member – $54.00

Introduction to Weaving

• In this introductory 2 day weekend class, using 15″ table looms provided, you will complete all the steps needed to plan and complete your first handwoven project

• You will wind a warp for a sampler and learn how to calculate yarn requirements

• Wind the warp on to the loom (called dressing the loom)

• Thread a sampler pattern

• Weave a twill sampler, which is your first reference work for your new weaving binder or, if you really want to show it off, a wall hanging

• Cost $200.00 payable to ACP. Materials fee for yarns provided, $5 payable to the instructor

• Classes will be held November 14 & 15, 2020, from 10 – 4

• Second session will run December 5 & 6, 2020

• Class size limited to 4 participants. All Covid precautions in effect.

Start
14 Nov 2020
End

15 Nov 2020
Schedule

2 sessions
#1.
14 Nov 2020, 10:00 AM 4:00 PM (EST)
#2.
15 Nov 2020, 10:00 AM 4:00 PM (EST)
Location
Artisans Centre Peterborough

Registration

Introduction to Weaving member price – $200.00
Introduction to Weaving public fee – $240.00

Zigzag Weaving

• Learn an easy weaving technique

• Make a small unique hanging on a frame loom

• Bring your own scrap yarns (maybe handspun) or use ours

• Looms provided and kits available to make your own

• Register with a friend for a fun day out

• Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, 1 to 4 pm

• Maximum in class – 4 students

• Cost – $50.00 ACP Members – $45.00

• Instructor – Lois Watson

• Class will be held at the Artisans Centre, Unit 3, Peterborough Square

Register at artisanscentre.ca

When
21 Nov 2020
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location
Peterborough Square

Registration

Zigzag Weaving – $50.00
Zigzag Weaving – Member – $45.00

Print the registration form

Permission form.pdf

This form is mandatory for all Artisans Centre Peterborough (ACP) registrations for children and teen classes. It must be submitted on the start date of any program the registrant is attending.

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