Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts upcoming events

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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. Students enrolled in a pottery class may attend scheduled open studio sessions for free until completion of the class.

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (June 25, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery Studio Orientation (June 28, 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

Instructor: Janet Diveky

Prerequisites: Approval from pottery representative for scheduled open studio access following completion of Guild pottery class or assessment of prior pottery studio experience. Age 16 or older. Adult full membership.

Cost: Free for approved scheduled open studio and full studio potters. All other registrations will be cancelled.

Registration Closes: June 26, 2026

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (June 28, 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Canada Day Ice Cream Bowl Sale (July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts will hold its popular Canada Day Ice Cream Bowl Sale on July 1, 2026. This fun event will be held outside Fireweed Studio starting at 11:30 am. For just $15, you get ice cream and toppings in a handmade pottery bowl that's yours to keep. This event is an important fundraiser for the Guild so all support is greatly appreciated.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 02, 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 04, 2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 05, 2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Board Meeting (July 06, 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 09, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 12, 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 16, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Youth Intro to Handbuilding (Ages 12 to 15) (July 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Students will be introduced to the joy of creating with clay. They will learn the ABC's of handbuilding: pinch, coil and slab. Over the 4-week series, the instructor will demonstrate foundational handbuilding techniques and encourage students to exercise their creativity and learn new skills through a series of step-wise projects.

At the last class, students will be able to choose glaze options for their magnificent creations. Pieces will be glazed by the instructor and Guild volunteers and will be available for pick up in September (students/parents will be contacted to arrange pick-up).

Instructor: Wendy Hall

Prerequisites: Current child membership. Students must be between the ages of 12 to 15 years old by December 31, 2026. No prior experience necessary.

Cost: $162 (includes clay)

Registration Closes: July 17, 2026

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 23, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery Studio Orientation (July 26, 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Janet Diveky

Cost: Free for approved scheduled open studio and full studio potters. All other registrations will be cancelled.

Registration Closes: July 24, 2026

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 26, 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Youth Intro to Handbuilding (Ages 12 to 15) (July 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Wendy Hall

Prerequisites: Current child membership. Students must be between the ages of 12 to 15 years old by December 31, 2026. No prior experience necessary.

Cost: $162 (includes clay)

Registration Closes: July 17, 2026

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (July 30, 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 02, 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Youth Intro to Handbuilding (Ages 12 to 15) (August 04, 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Wendy Hall

Prerequisites: Current child membership. Students must be between the ages of 12 to 15 years old by December 31, 2026. No prior experience necessary.

Cost: $162 (includes clay)

Registration Closes: July 17, 2026

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 06, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 09, 2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Board Meeting (August 10, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Youth Intro to Handbuilding (Ages 12 to 15) (August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Wendy Hall

Prerequisites: Current child membership. Students must be between the ages of 12 to 15 years old by December 31, 2026. No prior experience necessary.

Cost: $162 (includes clay)

Registration Closes: July 17, 2026

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 13, 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 16, 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 20, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 23, 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 27, 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery Studio Orientation (August 30, 2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Janet Diveky

Cost: Free for approved scheduled open studio and full studio potters. All other registrations will be cancelled.

Registration Closes: August 28, 2026

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 30, 2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (August 30, 2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (September 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Board Meeting (September 14, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Pottery - Scheduled Open Studio (September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Board Meeting (October 05, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Board Meeting (November 02, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Board Meeting (December 07, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT