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• Board Meeting

  • Start
    August 08, 2022
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  • End
    May 04, 2026
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  • Schedule
    46 sessions

  Meetings of the directors of the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts are held on the first Monday of each month.  In the event of the first Monday falling on a holiday, the meeting is deferred to the following Monday.

  
  

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• Monthly Cleaning

  • Start
    November 06, 2022
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  • End
    May 03, 2026
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  • Schedule
    32 sessions

  Monthly professional cleaning of Guild space occurs once per month and is scheduled based on the availability of the cleaners.  Email notices are sent to advise members in advance.  Members are asked to vacate both downstairs and upstairs space to accommodate the cleaning contractor.

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• Fibre - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio

  • Start
    October 04, 2024
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  • End
    May 29, 2026
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  • Schedule
    62 sessions

  Scheduled fibre open studio sessions operate on a drop-in basis on Friday mornings from 9 am to noon.  These sessions are restricted to clean and quiet disciplines such as weaving, knitting, and basketry.

  Each fibre open studio is hosted by member with experience in one or more disciplines.  Participants are expected to be able to work independently on their own projects as the host may not have the skills necessary to assist with all disciplines. 

  All participants must be full adult members of the Guild.  The fee is $40 per month or $5 per session and must be paid online.  Scheduled open studio sessions may be cancelled during holiday periods or if a host is not available and do not run during the summer months.

  
  

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• Mixed Media - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio

  • Start
    October 13, 2025
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  • End
    May 28, 2026
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  • Schedule
    31 sessions

  Scheduled mixed media open studio sessions operate on a drop-in basis on selected evenings.  Silversmithing equipment is not available for use during open studio sessions but all other mixed media disciplines are welcome.

  Each mixed media open studio is hosted by member with experience in one or more mixed media disciplines.  Participants are expected to be able to work independently on their own projects as the host may not have the skills necessary to assist with all disciplines. 

  All participants must be full adult members of the Guild.  The fee is $40 per month or $5 per session and must be paid online.  Scheduled open studio sessions may be cancelled during holiday periods and do not run during the summer months.

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• Needle Felting - Dryer Balls

  • When
    May 03, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    2

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  Feeling stressed?  Come out for some relaxation and stab some wool into a beautiful 3D object. In this class, you will learn how to needle felt and take home a set of dryer balls. Needle felting is a textiles craft technique that can be used to create 3D objects.  It involves a special felting needle being used to stab and agitate wool fibers, so they join and bond together. Instructor:  Andrea Korpel Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Youth aged 12 to 15 with registration of parent/guardian and approval of instructor (see note below).  Current membership at eligible level. Cost (Full Members):  $60 (includes materials) Cost (Casual Members):  $70 (includes materials) Cost (Child Members):  $60 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  January 6, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  April 26, 2026 Note re Youth Participation:  Youth aged 12 to 15 may be permitted to participate in this workshop provided that their parent or guardian has registered for and participates in the workshop.  Email the Guild at ykguildwebsite@gmail.com to arrange for youth registration.

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• Block Printing - Spring Cards

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    May 06, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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  Personalize your Mother's Day, Father's Day or birthday cards!   Learn how to carve and block print beautiful cards. Print them over and over again or make custom bookmarks and gift tags. Each participant will be given one rubber mat and learn how to use linoleum cutters to carve out a design. They will then learn to ink and print onto cardstock cards using various colours of block printing ink. All supplies will be provided. Take home your handmade block printed cards to give away. Your custom printing block is yours to keep. Instructor:  Beth Cowan Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full or casual membership. Cost (Full Members):  $60 (includes supplies) Cost (Casual Members):  $70 (includes supplies) Registration Opens:  March 26, 2026 Registration Closes:  May 3, 2026

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• Needle Felting - Adorable Bees

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    May 17, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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    2

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  Feeling stressed?  Come out for some relaxation and stab some wool into a beautiful 3D object. In this class, you will learn how to needle felt and take home a couple of adorable bees. Needle felting is a textiles craft technique that can be used to create 3D objects.  It involves a special felting needle being used to stab and agitate wool fibers, so they join and bond together. Instructor:  Andrea Korpel Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Youth aged 12 to 15 with registration of parent/guardian and approval of instructor (see note below).  Current membership at eligible level. Cost (Full Members):  $50 (includes materials) Cost (Casual Members):  $60 (includes materials) Cost (Child Members):  $50 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  March 24, 2026 Registration Closes:  May 14, 2026 Note re Youth Participation:  Youth aged 12 to 15 may be permitted to participate in this workshop provided that their parent or guardian has registered for and participates in the workshop.  Email the Guild at ykguildwebsite@gmail.com to arrange for youth registration.

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• Annual General Meeting

  • When
    May 21, 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  The Annual General Meeting of the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the mixed media studio.  All current members are encouraged to attend.

  
  

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• Basketry - Willow Peg Basket

  • Start
    May 29, 2026
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  • End
    May 30, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
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  Help use up some of the instructor's seeming bottomless stash of wild and cultivated willow!  All willow will be soaked and ready for your use. This is a small (6" high x 6" diameter without handle) willow basket with a handle.  Similar baskets are used in Europe for clothes pins, but you can use yours for whatever you want. Weaves will include twining, 3-rod wale, and slewing weaves.  A 4-1 border plus a roped handle will be used. Note: Working with willow requires hand strength, so if you have arthritic hands you may find willow challenging.  If you have an allergy to aspirin, willow could also be a challenge since it was the original source for aspirin. Instructor:  Cathie Harper Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $199 (includes materials and use of tools) Registration Closes:  May 20, 2026

  Registration fee includes materials and use of special equipment. If possible, participants should bring anvil clippers, locking knifes and old towels.

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• Northwest Territories Flying Association - Discover General Aviation!

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    June 13, 2026
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    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  Discover General Aviation seminar hosted by the Northwest Territories Flying Association.

  Event details and registration information will be available on the website of the Northwest Territories Flying Association at www.flyingnwt.com.

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