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• Mixed Media - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio

  • Start
    October 03, 2024
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  • End
    December 18, 2025
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  • Schedule
    40 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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• Fibre - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio

  • Start
    October 04, 2024
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  • End
    December 19, 2025
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  • Schedule
    41 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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• Floor Loom Weaving - Self-Directed Study

  • Start
    October 23, 2025
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  • End
    December 18, 2025
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
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  This self-directed class is for individuals who have some experience weaving on a 4- shaft floor loom, and who want to refresh their skills or learn new skills in a group setting.  The focus of the class will be weaving with “new-to-you” materials (e.g. silk, merino, linen, alpaca, etc).  Weavers will use a scarf pattern of their choice. Supplies can be purchased directly from a supplier. Jane Stafford Textiles (janestaffordtextiles.com) offers several scarf kits (see photos). Contact Person:  Cayley Thomas / Cynthia Levy Prerequisites:  Prior experience dressing and weaving on a 4-shaft floor loom.  Please contact the Guild before registration to validate your eligibility.  Age 16 or older. Cost:  $150 (includes 2.5 months of studio access and use of 4-shaft floor loom; participants must supply own scarf pattern and materials) Registration Opens:  September 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am Registration Closes:  October 10, 2025

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• Block Printing - Holiday Cards

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    December 07, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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  Personalize your holiday greetings!  Learn how to carve and block print beautiful holiday 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 for the holidays. 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:  October 30, 2025 Registration Closes:  December 5, 2025

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