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  • Spinning Techniques

    • 5 May 2019
    • 9 Jun 2019
    • 2 sessions
    • Peterborough Square
    • 10

    Spinning Techniques with  Anne Gallant

    Sundays    1 to 3:30

    Prerequisite: Beginners Spinning Course.

    This is a great opportunity for spinners to learn more about spinning. The time allotted will give you time to practice new skills in class. Par

    ticipants are encouraged to bring any tools they may have (eg. hand cards, combs, lazy kate etc.) Material Costs: Material costs are extra. They will be payable to the instructor at each session.

    May 5 2019

    Spinning Plant Fibres – learn how to spin plant fibers including cotton, flax, and hemp.
    Winter Workshops are for spinners who have taken beginner spinning (or with instructor’s permission) – these workshops assume that participants have basic spinning skills, and are not suitable for those wishing to learn the basics of spinning.Material Costs: Material costs are extra. They will be payable to the instructor at each session. The cost will vary for each workshop. The instructor will let you know the material cost prior to each workshop.


    June 9, 2019

    Spinning Camelids

     – learn how to spin camelid family fibres including alpaca, llama, and camel.

    COST: $40 per class – bundle 3 or more for $35.00 per class.
    ACP Cost: $34.00 per class –bundle 3 or more for $30.00 per class.
    Please use a registration form for these workshops. Note you may register at the new studio in Peterborough Square
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  • Basic Woodturning 4 Sessions Starting May 16

    • 16 May 2019
    • 6 Jun 2019
    • 4 sessions
    • Peterborough Square
    • 4
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    Basic Woodturning

    This class will cover the safe operation of a lathe including appropriate personal safety protection and sharpening techniques for turning tools. It will cover techniques for turning spindles, both simple and complex, basic bowl and basic platter.
    Instructors: Charles Murphy, Gary Stevenson, Lorne Hamilton
    Prerequisite: None
    Guest Cost: $260.00

    Members: $225.50
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied Maximum number of students: 4
    4 Sessions - Thursdays 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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  • Turning A Peppermill

    • 29 May 2019
    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 4
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    Turning a Peppermill

    This class will cover the basics of turning a peppermill from wood, including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly.
    Instructors: TBA
    Prerequisite: Basic Woodturning or demonstrated experience
    Cost: $85.00 ACP Members: $75.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied Maximum number of students: 4
    1 session
    Wednesday 6:30 – 9:30 pm

    April 10, 2019
    May 29, 2019
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  • Cherry Blossoms

    • 3 Jun 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 10
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    Cherry Blossoms 


    Monday, June 3, 2019
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm with a break for lunch

    Teacher:  Barbara Bellchambers

    Class Description:  In this class, students will paint the gourd,  adding the tree and flower designs before adding 3D paint to outline and raise the drawing.

    Teacher supplies: Paints, Memory Ink, fabric paint, gloves, brushes.  
    For first-time students only, the teacher will supply a prepared gourd.

    Students supply:  Cleaned and opened prepared gourd, apron.

    Food vendors are located in The Square or bring a bag lunch!

    Artisans Centre Member Fee:  $35. (includes all materials except gourd)
    Guest Fee: $55  (includes all materials including prepared gourd
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  • Rag Weaving for an Adult Beginner

    • 8 Jun 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 6
    Register

    Rag Weaving for an Adult Beginner

    Rag weaving is weaving on a loom with strips of fabric.

    No experience needed. Sit down to a loom all ready to go. Jazz up your table and impress your family and friends by weaving your own rag runner to take home the same day. Or you may want to make a tote bag from the fabric you weave. Choose your colours – all materials are supplied.

    Sat., June 8, 2019 10:00 am to 3 pm.

    $70.00 including materials and use of floor or table loom.

    ACP Members $63.00

    Maximum 4 students


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  • Basic Woodturning 4 Sessions Starting June 13

    • 13 Jun 2019
    • 4 Jul 2019
    • 4 sessions
    • Peterborough Square
    • 3
    Register

    Basic Woodturning

    This class will cover the safe operation of a lathe including appropriate personal safety protection and sharpening techniques for turning tools. It will cover techniques for turning spindles, both simple and complex, basic bowl and basic platter.
    Instructors: Charles Murphy, Gary Stevenson, Lorne Hamilton
    Prerequisite: None
    Cost: $260.00 Guests

    Members: $225.50
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied Max number of students: 4
    4 Sessions - Thursdays 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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  • Basic Pen Turning June 17

    • 17 Jun 2019
    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 4
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    Basic Pen Turning  

    This class will cover the basics of turning pens from wood, including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly. Pens will include a standard Slimline pen and possible variations on the Slimline. Students will take home two completed pens.
    Prerequisite: None
    Instructors: Lorne Hamilton
    Guest Cost: $70.00

    ACP Members: $60.00


    Materials, lathes and tools supplied Maximum number of students: 4
    1 session
    Monday 6:30 – 930 pm

    April 29, 2019
    May 20, 2019
    June 17, 2019
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  • Rain Stick Making

    • 24 Jun 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 9
    Register

    Rain Stick Making

    Monday June 24, 2019

    10:00 am - 4:00 pm with a break for lunch
    Teacher: Barbara Bellchambers

    Class Description:  Have you ever listened to a rain stick?  
    Traditionally, rain sticks were used by native people of the south  during ceremonies at the time of spring planting. They were made of cactus, with the spines pushed inside the cactus, with stones or shells inserted inside.  We will make our rain stick from a snake  gourd, drilling the holes for spines made of wood.  You will have a choice of a variety of materials to put inside your rain stick to make the sound of rain.  You should finish making the rain stick.  You may have to finish the decorating later depending on the time.

    Teacher supplies: All materials except the prepared gourd for members.  All materials for non-members.
    Students supply:  Members will buy and prepare an appropriate gourd in advance of the class. Gourds will be prepared for non-members.
    Food vendors are located in The Square or bring a bag lunch!

    Artisans Centre Member Fee:  $ 40 (includes all materials except gourd)

    Guest Fee: $60 (includes all materials including prepared gourd)

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  • BEGINNER GOURD ART

    • 24 Jun 2019
    • 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 12
    Register

    BEGINNER GOURD ART 


    10:30 am to 3:30 pm 


    June  24 

    ​   4 hours, plus lunch and coffee/tea breaks 
    $60 per session all materials supplied


    In this class, you will learn to use both hand and power tools for opening and cleaning gourds. Basic safety of working with gourds and care of tools  will be taught, so you will be able to use these tools on your own. You will sand and paint the inside of your gourd before using Adirondack dyes to give a colourful surface to the outside of your gourd. A glued leather rim will complete your gourd. Once you have completed this course you will be ready to apply a variety of techniques and express your creativity on a gourd. This class is a requirement for many other workshops in Gourd Art.  


    The Instructor will provide all materials and supplies for the class.

     

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  • BEGINNER GOURD ART

    • 29 Jul 2019
    • 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 12
    Register

    BEGINNER GOURD ART 


    10:30 am to 3:30 pm 


    July 29

    ​   4 hours, plus lunch and coffee/tea breaks 
    $60 per session all materials supplied


    In this class, you will learn to use both hand and power tools for opening and cleaning gourds. Basic safety of working with gourds and care of tools  will be taught, so you will be able to use these tools on your own. You will sand and paint the inside of your gourd before using Adirondack dyes to give a colourful surface to the outside of your gourd. A glued leather rim will complete your gourd. Once you have completed this course you will be ready to apply a variety of techniques and express your creativity on a gourd. This class is a requirement for many other workshops in Gourd Art.  


    The Instructor will provide all materials and supplies for the class.

     

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