Special Interest Workshops  

The Artisans Centre Peterborough  is offering the following Special Interest classes. 

Upcoming Workshops

  • BEGINNER GOURD ART

    • 6 Feb 2020
    • 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Peterborough Square
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    BEGINNER GOURD ART


    10:30 am to 3:30 pm 


    Thursday February 6, 2020

    ​   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.

     Students need to bring an apron. If you have your own dust mask, please bring it. 
    Bring your lunch, or buy one from the vendors in the square.
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  • Silk Paper Making Cards as Art

    • 8 Feb 2020
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 1 registrant
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    • The magnificence of silk made into paper is an old Chinese invention.
    • This class will teach you how to make luxurious silk paper for cards. Great for all occasions, this could be the card for that one special person in your life.
    • We will have fun creating with an array of bright colours and added materials for embellishments.

    Date - Sat., Feb. 8, 2020   9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

    Registration closes Wed., Feb. 5

    Cost - $45   ACP Members - $40

    Materials fee - $15, paid to instructor at class

    Please bring your own apron.

    Maximum in class - 8 students

    Instructor - Faye Jacobs

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  • ACP Board Meeting

    • 11 Feb 2020
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square
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    ACP Board Meeting  

    Tuesday February 11, 2020.

    1 - 4 p.m

     All Welcome

    Please note the day change

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  • Social Media for Community Groups

    • 27 Feb 2020
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 1
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    Social Media for Community Groups


    Teacher:  Mary Sullivan

    Thursday, February 27, 2020          

    1 pm to 3:00 pm                                            

    Free for volunteers for the Creative Hands On Festival and Artisans Centre Peterborough

    Artisans Centre Peterborough is offering a workshop about Social Media for Community Groups,  financed through New Horizons for Seniors Grant. This free workshop is a thank you  for Creative Hands On Festival and Artisans Centre volunteers. You will learn  the basics about what to post and how to post on Facebook and Instagram. This workshop will take place Thursday, February 27th, 2020 from 1 to 3 pm. at Artisans Centre Peterborough and will be conducted by Mary Sullivan, a professional web designer and social media provider.

    You will set up a page for your community group and learn how to post, add a picture and share posts.  The class will become more advanced if participants are ready.  Please register online at artisanscentre.ca, under workshops: "Special Interest".

    The Instructor will provide  help to set up a page on your Facebook and set up Instagram.

    Students will need to bring  their computer and phone, as well as your Facebook and Instagram passwords.   If you do not have either, Mary will help you.



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  • Beginner Guide to Journaling

    • 7 Mar 2020
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 10
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    Saturday march 7, 2020

     1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    Teacher:  Angel Adu-Gyamfi

    In this class students will explore the basics of journaling. Students will leave with a completed postcard, a blank journal, and a better understanding  of color schemes, font templates and design doodles.

    Teacher will supply all materials. 

    Students need to bring their imagination. 

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  • Wire and Granite Tree

    • 26 Mar 2020
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 1 registrant
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    • Learn the basic technique to create a lovely small tree sculpture.
    • A unique item to keep or gift.
    • All materials will be provided but you can bring your own "special" rock if you prefer.

    Date - Thurs., Mar. 26, 2020, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

    Registration closes Mon., Mar. 23

    Cost - $45   ACP Members - $40

    Materials fee - $5, payable to instructor at class

    Maximum - 6 students

    Instructor - Penny Boyd

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  • Working with Handspun - Knit/Crochet Ideas

    • 29 Mar 2020
    • 5 Apr 2020
    • 2 sessions
    • Peterborough Square
    • 5
    • 1 registrant
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    • Join us for two interactive sessions, exploring the work of creating with your handspun yarn.
    • We will explore knit, crochet and other ideas.
    • Sessions are geared to all levels of experience, beginners to intermediate.
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    Date - Sunday, Mar. 29 and Sunday, April 5, 2020

    1:00 to 4:00 pm.

    Cost - $60.00   ACP Members - $54.00

    Instructor - Darlene Fallis

                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                         


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