MIXED MEDIA CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

The Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts offers a diverse range of classes and workshops in various mixed media disciplines.  Our core programs include weaving, knitting, felting, stained glass and silversmithing.  Classes and workshops in other disciplines, ranging from woodburning to soapmaking, are offered as permitted by interest and availability of instructors.

All mixed media classes and workshops are held in the mixed media studio on the second floor of the Guild building at 113 Kam Lake Road, Yellowknife, NT.

Registration for Spring 2025 fibre and mixed media classes and workshops is ongoing.  Classes/workshops available during this session include weaving, felting, basketry, rug hooking, silversmithing, stained glass, paper making, sock darning, and maybe more!

Please refer to the information below for important details including eligible membership levels, prerequisites and other requirements for registration.  Unless indicated otherwise in the class/workshop description, all classes/workshops are open to adults only.

Refunds arising from registration errors or failure to meet prerequisites are subject to  a $25 administration fee.



CLASS/WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

Membership in the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts is required for participation in all classes and workshops.  To ensure that our programs are as accessible as possible, we offer several different membership levels.  Registration details for each program indicate the level of membership required and any necessary prerequisites.

Classes and workshops offered during fall, winter/spring sessions.  Registration is conducted online and spaces are in high demand.  We recommend that members and prospective students subscribe to our newsletter and check our website regularly to learn about upcoming classes and workshops.

Registration and materials fees for classes and workshops are non-refundable except in very limited circumstances.  Membership fees must be paid in advance of registration and are non-refundable even if a particular class or workshop is unavailable.  Acknowledgement of our refund policy is a condition of registration.  Registrations cannot be transferred between students or between classes or workshops.

Refer to our Info Sheet - Class/Workshop Registration for more information and tips for successful registration.


SPRING 2025 MIXED MEDIA CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Registration is Ongoing
Spaces are Available in Various Classes and Workshops
See Below for Class and Workshop Details!

  • Basketry - Willow Market/Bicycle Basket

    • April 26, 2025
    • April 27, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • 5
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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 18, 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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  • Wood Carving - Loon

    • May 08, 2025
    • June 05, 2025
    • 8 sessions
    • 0
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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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  • Mosaics - Ancient Art with a Modern Twist

    • June 06, 2025
    • June 08, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • 0
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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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Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts
113 Kam Lake Road, Yellowknife, NT  X1A 0G3
867-920-4573
yellowknifeguild@gmail.com

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