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• Board Meeting

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    August 08, 2022
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  • End
    December 07, 2026
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    53 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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• Fibre - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio

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    October 04, 2024
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  • End
    December 18, 2026
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    69 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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• Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio

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    July 01, 2026
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  • End
    December 23, 2026
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    101 sessions

  Scheduled pottery open studio sessions currently operate on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, and Sunday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

  Each session is hosted by an experienced studio potter who is available to answer questions, ensure that equipment is used safely, and supervise studio chores. Participants are expected to contribute approximately 15 minutes of volunteer time to cleaning and other studio chores during each visit to the studio.

  The fee for scheduled open studio access is $40 per month and must be paid online at the beginning of each month.

  Scheduled open studio sessions may be cancelled during holiday periods or if a studio host is unavailable and usually do not run during the summer months.

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• Guild Demonstration Day

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    September 12, 2026
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  • End
    October 17, 2026
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    2 sessions
  • Location
    Aurora Arts Studio and Guild Parking Lot

  As part of our 80th anniversary celebrations, the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts will host demontration days on September 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 from 12 noonto 4 pm.  The public is invited to join us to observe raku firing and various fibre art and mixed media art demonstrations.

  
  

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• Handbuilding - Intermediate Level 2

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    September 14, 2026
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    October 26, 2026
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  Broaden and deepen your hand building skills in a supportive environment. Explore a series of stepwise projects intended to increase your pottery independence. Instructor:  Jenny Tucker Prerequisites:  Completion of Handbuilding - Beginner Level 1 at the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $294 (includes clay) Registration Opens:  September 8, 2026 at 7 pm Registration Closes:  September 12, 2026

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• Children's Pottery - Kids Create!

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    September 15, 2026
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  • End
    October 20, 2026
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    5 sessions
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  Attention homeschooling parents!  Having trouble finding an arts-based creative activity for your children during school hours?  This class will introduce kids to the magic of working with clay using basic handforming methods.  The number of pieces created will depend on the child’s interest and engagement.  The focus will be on having fun while playing with clay. Instructor:  Rachel Makohoniuk Prerequisites:  Current child membership.  Participants must be in grades 1 to 4 or between the ages of 6 to 11 years old by December 31, 2026.  No prior experience necessary. Cost:  $133 (includes clay) Registration Opens:  September 8, 2026 at 7 pm Registration Closes:  September 12, 2026 Scheduling Note:  No session on October 13, 2026.

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• Stained Glass (Beginner) - Suncatcher

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    September 15, 2026
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    October 20, 2026
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    6 sessions
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  This introductory class will introduce students to the textures and colours of stained glass, glass working tools, and patterns. Students will learn glass scoring, breaking, grinding, copper foiling, soldering and finishing. Students will complete at one suncatcher project of their choosing. A variety of patterns will be available for use in class. All necessary supplies and materials will be provided. Instructor:  Anna-Maija LaFlamme Prerequisites: No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $310 (includes materials and use of tools) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  September 13, 2026

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• Wheel - Intermediate Level 2

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    September 15, 2026
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    October 27, 2026
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  This class will teach you how to center larger amounts of clay and will refine skills learned in beginner wheel classes.  It will also introduce students to more advanced skills such as adding handles and lids. Co-instructors:  Garry Singer and Tori Carmichael Prerequisites:  Successful completion of Wheel - Beginner Level 1 at the YK Guild.  Ability to center clay and make basic cylinders on the wheel.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $260 (clay not included; clay must be purchased separately through Guild website) Registration Opens:  September 8, 2026 @ 7 pm Registration Closes:  September 13, 2026

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• Wheel - Beginner Level 1

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    September 16, 2026
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    October 28, 2026
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    7 sessions
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  Learn the basics of wheel thrown pottery: wedging, centering, throwing simple shapes, trimming, firing and glazing. Instructor:  Yewon Kang Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $294 (includes clay) Registration Opens:  September 8, 2026 @ 7 pm Registration Closes:  September 14, 2026

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• Pottery Studio Orientation

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    September 27, 2026
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  • End
    November 29, 2026
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    3 sessions

  Mandatory pottery studio orientation is required for all new and former studio potters requesting access to the pottery studio during scheduled open studio or full studio hours.  The purpose of this orientation is to review Guild operations to ensure that potters are able to safely use the studio without supervision and are aware of the roles and responsibilities of studio potters such as clean-up and volunteer duties.  All potters approved for scheduled open studio or full studio access must complete an orientation session before commencing studio access.
  

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• One-Time Wheel

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    October 09, 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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  Looking to try out pottery without the commitment of a full class? At One-Time Wheel night, you can try your hand at throwing a bowl on the wheel.  Friendly guild members will be available to demo techniques and support you in your efforts to tame the clay and turn it into an object you can actually eat or drink from. The goal of the night will be to have fun and create a piece or two to take home.  You will be able to choose a glaze for your magnificent creation.  In two weeks, once it has dried and been fired and glazed by our members, it will be available for pick up. Instructors:  Alana Kronstal Prerequisites:  Nothing but a positive attitude!  Age 16 or older.  Adult full or casual membership. Cost (Adult Full Member):  $65 (includes clay and completion of pieces by Guild potters) Cost (Casual Member):  $75 (includes clay and completion of pieces by Guild potters) Registration Opens:  September 8, 2026 at 7 pm Registration Closes:  October 6, 2026

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• Wheel - Beginner Intensive/Refresher (Daytime)

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    October 13, 2026
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  • End
    October 22, 2026
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    4 sessions
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  This condensed wheel course is intended for motivated beginners, former potters seeking a reintroduction to throwing, or potters who have taken classes elsewhere but aren’t familiar with the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts studio. Learn or refresh basic skills and become orientated to the Guild so that you can apply for access as an open studio potter in the future.  This afternoon course will cover the basics in a condensed format over 2 weeks.  You will learn the fundamentals of wheel thrown pottery: wedging, centering, throwing simple shapes, trimming, firing and glazing. Instructor:  Ann Peters Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $214 (includes clay) Registration Opens:  September 8, 2026 at 7 pm Registration Closes:  October 10, 2026

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• Rigid Heddle Weaving (Intro Level 1) - Classic Wool Scarf

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    October 16, 2026
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  • End
    October 18, 2026
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    3 sessions
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  Learn the basic principles of weaving while making a cozy wool scarf! This class provides an introduction to weaving on a rigid heddle loom. The project is a plain (tabby) weave scarf made interesting by a combination of solid and self-striping yarn. The skills to be learned include direct warping of a rigid heddle loom, threading the warp and tying-on, hemstitching on the loom, working plain (tabby) weave, and adding knotted fringe. All skills are demonstrated and taught during the class. Registration fee includes all materials plus use of a rigid heddle loom for the duration of the weekend workshop. Instructor:  Constantina Tsetsos Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $180 (includes materials and use of loom) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  October 13, 2026

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• Floor Loom Weaving - Self-Directed Study

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    October 21, 2026
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  • End
    December 30, 2026
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    10 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 various twill patterns. Weavers will use the Tuscan Twill Tea Towels kits available from Jane Stafford Textiles.  Kits will not be supplied by the Guild so must be purchased by participants directly from Jane Stafford Textiles. 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.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $150 (includes 2.5 months of studio access and use of 4-shaft floor loom; participants must purchase their own Tuscan Twill Tea Towels kit) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  October 10, 2026

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• Basketry - Covered Water Bottle

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    October 23, 2026
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    October 24, 2026
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    2 sessions
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  Use a variety of bark and other materials to design your own unique cover for a 12-oz aluminum water bottle.  It will keep drinks cold or hot.  Basket cover is designed so that it can be removed for bottle cleaning.  Basic twining and plaiting techniques will be taught. Instructor:  Cathie Harper Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $210 (includes aluminum water bottle, materials and use of tools) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  October 16, 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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• Needle Felting - Sitting Fox

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    October 25, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 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.  Adult full or casual membership. Cost (Full Members):  $70 (includes materials) Cost (Casual Members):  $80 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  October 9, 2026

  
  

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• Block Printing - Holiday Cards

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    October 26, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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  Personalize your holiday or greeting 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):  $63 (includes supplies) Cost (Casual Members):  $73 (includes supplies) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  October 5, 2026

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• Knitting - Laceweight Scarf in Northern Qiviut

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    October 28, 2026
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  • End
    November 25, 2026
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    3 sessions
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  Learn the fundamentals of lace knitting while creating a luxurious scarf using northern qiviut!  This class introduces lace knitting techniques, explains lace charts, and demonstrates the magic of blocking.  Yarn choices are 100% qiviut, qiviut/silk blend or qiviut/merino/silk blend. All skills and techniques will be demonstrated and taught during the class.  Homework will be required between sessions. Registration fee includes choice of qiviut yarn and optional circular knitting needle. Instructor:  Cynthia Levy Prerequisites:  Basic knitting skills including casting on, knit and purl stitches, and casting off.  Confidence to work with fine yarn.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $89 plus variable cost of materials based on  choice of qiviut yarn ($118 to $177 depending on yarn blend) and optional circular knitting needles ($21) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  October 7, 2026

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• Handbuilding - Beginner Level 1

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    November 02, 2026
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    December 14, 2026
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    7 sessions
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  Learn the ABC’s of hand building:  pinch, coil and slab. Improve your techniques and exercise your creativity through a series of step-wise projects. Instructor:  Jenny Tucker Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $294 (includes clay) Registration Opens:  September 8, 2026 @ 7 pm Registration Closes:  October 30, 2026

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• Stained Glass (Beginner) - Christmas Tree Ornament

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    November 03, 2026
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    November 24, 2026
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    4 sessions
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  Get into the holiday spirit and create a beautiful stained glass Christmas tree that sparkles and shines!  In this fun hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of stained glass while creating your own festive tree, finished with colourful gemstone beads for an extra touch of magic. Choose your favourite colours, add a little sparkle, and let your creativity shine as you make a unique holiday decoration to display or gift. No experience necessary; just bring your creativity and Christmas spirit!  All necessary supplies and materials will be provided. Instructor:  Anna-Maija LaFlamme Prerequisites: No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $188 (includes materials and use of tools) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  October 27, 2026

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• Wheel - Intermediate Level 2

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    November 03, 2026
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    December 15, 2026
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    7 sessions
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  This class will teach you how to center larger amounts of clay and will refine skills learned in beginner wheel classes.  It will also introduce students to more advanced skills such as adding handles and lids. Instructor:  Tori Carmichael Prerequisites:  Successful completion of Wheel - Beginner Level 1 at the YK Guild.  Ability to center clay and make basic cylinders on the wheel.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $260 (clay not included; clay must be purchased separately through Guild website) Registration Opens:  September 8, 2026 @ 7 pm Registration Closes:  October 31, 2026

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• Knitting - Grandma's Slippers

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    November 04, 2026
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    November 18, 2026
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    2 sessions
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  Remember Grandma’s slippers? Wish you still had a pair of those colorful, hard-wearing, warm and washable footsies?   Using vintage and reproduction patterns with the traditional Phentex yarn, you’ll learn to knit these retro slippers and adorn them with sassy pompoms.  Homework will be required between sessions. Registration fee includes knitting needles and all materials. Instructor:  Cynthia Levy Prerequisites:  Basic knitting skills including casting on, knit and purl stitches, and casting off.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $86 (includes knitting needles and yarn) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  October 21, 2026

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• Wheel - Beginner Level 1

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    November 04, 2026
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    December 16, 2026
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    7 sessions
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  Learn the basics of wheel thrown pottery: wedging, centering, throwing simple shapes, trimming, firing and glazing. Instructor:  Wendy Stephenson Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $294 (includes clay) Registration Opens:  September 8, 2026 @ 7 pm Registration Closes:  November 1, 2026

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• Concrete Sculpture - Plant Pot

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    November 06, 2026
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    November 08, 2026
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  Create a faux-rock planter for your small potted plant out of concrete! Marcus is the carved concrete artisan behind Concrete Creations YK, and he will lead this class through the process of sculpting, carving, and painting concrete to achieve a realistic stone look. By the end of the weekend, you will have completed a 4” diameter artificial stone pot, perfect for an indoor plant or just a unique desk ornament. This class requires no previous experience with concrete or sculpting.  Just bring a willingness to get your hands dirty and be prepared to find new appreciation for the variety in everyday rocks! Instructor:  Marcus Miller, Concrete Creations YK Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $190 (includes materials and use of tools) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  November 4, 2026

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• Needle Felting - Dryer Balls

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    November 08, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 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 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.  Adult full or casual membership. Cost (Full Members):  $75 (includes materials) Cost (Casual Members):  $85 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  November 6, 2026

  
  

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• Wheel - Spoon Rests

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    November 15, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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  This spoon rest workshop introduces the techniques needed for throwing flat and making minor alterations to thrown pieces.  Short demonstrations combined with hands-on throwing practice will introduce techniques for centering flat pieces, creating angled rims, and altering rims.  Tips will be provided for trimming and glazing. Instructor:  Cynthia Levy   Prerequisites:  Successful completion of Wheel - Beginner Level 1.  Current scheduled open studio or full studio privileges.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $52 (clay not included; must be purchased through Guild website) Registration Opens:  September 8, 2026 @ 7 pm Registration Closes:  November 12, 2026 Important Note:  This workshop is the first in a 3-part series and is a prerequisite for the next 2 worskhops in the series: Plates and Platters and Chip-and-Dip Platters.

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• Rigid Heddle Weaving (Level 2) - Festive Plaid Table Topper

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    November 20, 2026
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    November 26, 2026
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  Learn more about the possibilities of rigid heddle weaving by making a festive plaid table topper!  This class builds on the basic skills learned in the introductory rigid heddle weaving class (direct warping and plain weave) but uses 4/8 cotton instead of wool.  You will learn how to create a warp using multiple colours and discover how alternating weft colours can create a plaid pattern. You will also learn (whether you want to or not!) how important it is to weave nice straight selvedges. Registration fee includes all materials plus use of a rigid heddle loom for the duration of the workshop.  Students will have a choice between using red/green or blue/grey yarn colourways. Instructor:  Cayley Thomas Prerequisites:  Rigid Heddle Weaving (Intro Level 1).  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $239 (includes materials and use of loom) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  November 6, 2026

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• Block Printing - Gift Wrapping Paper

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    November 23, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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  Personalize your gift wrapping paper!  Learn how to carve and block print your image again and again to make a pattern on Kraft wrapping paper. 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 5 feet of Kraft wrapping paper using various colours of block printing ink. All supplies will be provided. Take home your handmade block printed paper to wrap up your gifts. Your custom printing block is yours to keep and can be reused to make more custom wrapping paper. Instructor:  Beth Cowan Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full or casual membership. Cost (Full Members):  $63 (includes supplies) Cost (Casual Members):  $73 (includes supplies) Registration Opens:  September 9, 2026 @ 9 am Registration Closes:  November 9, 2026

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