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• Board Meeting

  • Start
    August 08, 2022
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  • End
    May 05, 2025
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  • Schedule
    33 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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• Mixed Media Studio Unavailable

  • Start
    April 25, 2024
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  • End
    June 06, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions

  The mixed media studio is unavailable due to class set-up, Guild sales or a special event.

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• Weaving/Fibre - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio

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    October 03, 2024
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  • End
    May 29, 2025
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  • Schedule
    31 sessions

  Scheduled weaving/fibre open studio sessions operate on a drop-in basis on most Thursday mornings (9:00 am to 11:00 am).  These sessions are restricted to clean and quiet disciplines such as knitting, basketry, and weaving.

  Each session is hosted by member with experience in one or more fibre 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 $5.00 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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• Mixed Media - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio

  • Start
    October 03, 2024
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  • End
    May 01, 2025
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  • Schedule
    23 sessions

  Scheduled mixed media open studio sessions operate on a drop-in basis on many Thursday afternoons (1:00 pm to 3:00 pm) and evenings (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm).  All disciplines are welcome during these sessions.

  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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• Fibre - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio

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    October 04, 2024
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  • End
    May 30, 2025
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  • Schedule
    30 sessions

  Scheduled fibre open studio sessions operate on a drop-in basis on Friday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.  These sessions are restricted to clean and quiet disciplines such as knitting, basketry, and weaving.

  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 $5.00 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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• Silversmithing - Introduction (Daytime)

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    February 12, 2025
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  • End
    March 19, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
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    3

  

  Learn to cut, solder and shape sterling silver and copper to make jewelry and decorative objects. In a small group, students each work on a project of their choosing. To the first class, please bring ideas, photos, sketches, a notepad and pencils, an overshirt that can get dirty, and any found objects you'd like to incorporate. Returning students are welcome and will be supported in further developing their skills. Instructor:  Kris Schlagintweit Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $320 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  February 10, 2025

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• Silversmithing - Introduction (Evening)

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    February 12, 2025
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  • End
    March 19, 2025
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    5 sessions
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  Learn to cut, solder and shape sterling silver and copper to make jewelry and decorative objects. In a small group, students each work on a project of their choosing. To the first class, please bring ideas, photos, sketches, a notepad and pencils, an overshirt that can get dirty, and any found objects you'd like to incorporate. Returning students are welcome and will be supported in further developing their skills. Instructor:  Kris Schlagintweit Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $320 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  February 10, 2025

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• Primitive Rug Hooking - Guatemala Style

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    February 17, 2025
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  • End
    April 28, 2025
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    6 sessions
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    5

  

  Want an excuse to go through the family closets and discard clothing, but would like an actual use for it?  Rug hooking, using recycled clothing as our ancestors did, is the solution. Join us for four relaxing evenings to learn this easy traditional technique.  The final product will be a 14-inch circular rug, which can be used as a wall hanging or jacket embellishment. Students will learn basic rug hooking techniques, including how to design your own rug, supply collection and preparation, hooking a small rug, and adding finishing touches. This is a self-motivated class in which students will work on their own projects with the assistance of the instructor as facilitator.  Homework is required between sessions. The registration fee includes use of a 14” embroidery hoop and rug hook, backing and binding material, and access to a common supply of materials. Participants are expected to collect most of their own materials.  Materials could include wool cloth, T-shirts and other knit fabrics.  Participants should bring their own good quality sharp scissors or a rotary cutter and mat. Instructor:  Cathie Harper Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $249 (includes some supplies) Registration Opens:  January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  February 14, 2025

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• Sewing - Intro to Hand Sewing

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    March 15, 2025
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    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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  You can do a lot of simple clothing repairs with a few basic tools and skills: sew on a button, restore a hem, fix a seam. You’ll be amazed at what you can repair with just these basics! We start at square one: threading a needle and securing the end through knotting or whipstitching. You’ll sew a few seams to learn running stitch, back stitch, and hemming stitch. You’ll learn how to hold your fabric and best ways to cut with scissors. We’ll practice until hand sewing starts to become “muscle memory” and even enjoyable. We will also sew on three types of buttons and a snap fastener. We will also look at whether and how clothes you’ve brought can be mended with these simple skills and you might start on some repairs. We’ll see how running stitches can turn mending into art through simple sashiko stitching. We’ll talk about why mending is good for the planet and how mending is creative. We will supply some basic tools for you. If you bring any supplies you’ve assembled, we can talk about those, too – having the right tools organized properly really does make hand sewing easier! Instructor:  Hermina (Minnie) Joldersma Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full or casual membership. Cost (Full Members):  $55 (includes materials) Cost (Casual Members):  $65 (includes materials)  Registration Opens:  January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  March 13, 2025

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• Needle Felting - Sitting Fox

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    March 16, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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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 an adorable sitting fox. 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 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  March 9, 2025 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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• Sock Darning

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    March 22, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  If you are a true Yellowknifer, chances are you own and value some great socks.  And wearing those socks, especially wool ones, inevitably makes them develop holes.  Cheer up – you can darn them and even add some extra character in the process! In this workshop, you will develop the skills needed to darn socks.  You will learn which needles and yarn work best, how to shape the darn so the sock stays comfortable, where to start the darning, what tools are useful, and how to fill that hole with a woven darn that will give your socks new life. This workshop includes sock darning tools and materials... everything you need to darn your own socks, except the socks! Instructor:  Hermina (Minnie) Joldersma Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full or casual membership. Cost (Full Members):  $51 (includes materials) Cost (Casual Members):  $61 (includes materials)  Registration Opens:  January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  March 15, 2025

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• Stained Glass - Beginner

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    April 01, 2025
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  • End
    May 20, 2025
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    8 sessions
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  This fun and challenging program introduces you to textures and colours of stained glass, glass working tools, and patterns.  You will also learn skills like glass scoring, breaking, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, and finishing. You will complete at least two projects. You will choose from one of the patterns provided for your first project: learning how to make a template from which you will create a sun catcher using the Tiffany method.  Once you have completed the sun catcher, you will have an opportunity to try another project of your choosing.  Templates made from the patterns are yours to keep.  A variety of patterns are available for use in class. Instructor:  Francine Dennis Prerequisites: No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $290 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  March 11, 2025 Registration Closes:  March 30, 2025

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• Basketry - Egg Basket (Rib-Style)

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    April 05, 2025
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  • End
    April 06, 2025
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    2 sessions
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  A tisket, a tasket, you will be making a beautiful egg basket!  This basket features a sturdy handle and "pockets" that are perfect for gathering eggs or whatever you choose to harvest.  Take note all you backyard chicken farmers! We will be using a rib-style construction with flat reed to create the basket.  Each participant will walk away with a 26 cm x 26 cm basket. Instructor:  Rosanna Strong  Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $234 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  March 29, 2025

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• Basketry - Willow Market/Bicycle Basket

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    April 26, 2025
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  • End
    April 27, 2025
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    2 sessions
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  This willow basket is designed for your bicycle or to be used as a market basket. Its dimensions will be 9 inches high x 10 inches wide x 15 inches long.  We will use local willow (provided by the instructor) for this project. The oval base is an easy base to work with.  Weaves will include twining, 3-rod wale and French randing.  A 4-2 border will be used. Participants will have the following options for handles: 1.  a rigid willow built-in handle (traditional market basket); 2.  a swing webbing handle (cross body basket); or 3. velcro straps to attach to handlebars (bicycle basket). Instructor:  Cathie Harper Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $317 (includes materials and use of tools) Registration Opens:  January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  April 20, 2025

  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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• Spring Sale

  • When
    May 04, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Aurora Arts Studio

  The Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts will hold its 2025 Spring Sale on Sunday, May 4, 2025.  This sale will be held in the Aurora Arts Studio located next door to the Guild building at 113 Kam Lake Road, Yellowknife, NT and run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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• Wood Carving - Loon

  • Start
    May 08, 2025
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  • End
    June 05, 2025
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    8 sessions
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  Students will carve a small-scale loon (6.5 inches) which is small enough to be manageable but large enough to use all basic carving techniques.  Students will shape the loon, beginning with a basswood cut-out giving top and side profiles, and add feather textures using a dremel tool and wood burner.  Students will finish the loon using acrylic paints. Instructor:  Garry Singer Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $264 (includes materials and use of tools) Registration Opens:  March 10, 2025 Registration Closes:  April 21, 2025

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• Needle Felting - Door Wreath

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    May 11, 2025
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  • End
    May 25, 2025
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    2 sessions
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  Looking to relieve some stress and learn a new craft? Come out and learn to needle felt a beautiful door wreath made entirely of wool balls! During the first session you will learn how to needle felt a ball. You will then take supplies home and continue making balls at home during your free time. We will meet again in two weeks to assemble the wreath. 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.  Current full adult membership. Cost:  $226 (includes all materials for workshop) Registration Opens:  February 25, 2025 Registration Closes:  April 11, 2025

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• Mosaics - Ancient Art with a Modern Twist

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    June 06, 2025
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  • End
    June 08, 2025
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    3 sessions
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  Students will learn traditional techniques of ungrouted mosaics while using both traditional and contemporary materials.  We will cover mosaic design, materials choices and cutting techniques. We will also discuss the importance of andamento or the flow of the mosaic. Time will be spent allowing each student to try using the hammer and hardie, which are the traditional tools used to cut stone and smalti (the traditional glass used in mosaics). Each student will create an 8” (20 cm) x 10” (25 cm) wall mosaic to take home.  The plywood substrate (base), thinset adhesive, and thinset tints plus a variety of marble, stone and glass will be available for students to use.  Each student is also encouraged to bring any materials they would like to add to their mosaic artwork, such as shells, beads or ceramics. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and people with some mosaic experience. Instructor:  Valerie Brownell Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $337 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  February 20, 2025 Registration Closes:  May 23, 2025

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