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.


Online registration for Fall 2025 fibre and mixed media classes and workshops opened on September 3, 2025.  Classes/workshops include weaving, stained glass, knitting, basketry, woodburning, book binding, block printing, and maybe more!  Details are posted below.

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

Refunds or changes 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.


FALL 2025 MIXED MEDIA CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Registration Ongoing if Spaces Available
See Below for Class and Workshop Details!

  • Book Binding - Soft Cover

    • October 18, 2025
    • October 19, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • 1
    Registration is closed

    Learn how to bind your own books using the “traditional” method.

    All supplies will be provided. Take home your handmade notebook, journal, recipe book – you decide how you want to use it!

    Instructor:  Jacquelyn Burles

    Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership.

    Cost:  $129 (includes materials)

    Registration Opens:  September 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am
    Registration Closes:  October 16, 2025
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  • Floor Loom Weaving - Self-Directed Study

    • October 23, 2025
    • December 18, 2025
    • 9 sessions
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    MANDATORY PREREQUISITE APPLIES

    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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  • Weaving - Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving

    • November 07, 2025
    • November 09, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • 0
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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 that you will learn 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:  Cynthia Levy

    Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership.

    Cost:  $145 (includes materials and use of loom)

    Registration Opens:  September 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am
    Registration Closes:  November 4, 2025
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  • Basketry - Willow Market Basket (Daytime)

    • November 12, 2025
    • November 14, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • 5
    Register

    Spend three consecutive afternoons making a round willow market basket with or without a handle, using willow from the instructor’s seemingly bottomless stash.   The basket will have about a 10 inch diameter base and be about 5 inches tall without the handle and 12 inches in diameter at the top.  The basket will use the stake and strand technique and participants will learn twining, 3-rod wale, French randing, 3-1 rim, and wrapped handle.

    NOTE:  Please take into consideration if you have any of these conditions before you register:
    1.  An aspirin allergy could be challenging as the willow will be twisted at times and the bark  could crack releasing oils and scents that could flare up an allergy.  Willow is the original source of aspirin.
    2.  Arthritic hands could be problematic as hand strength is needed.

    Instructor:  Cathie Harper

    Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership.

    Cost:  $247 (includes materials and use of tools)

    Registration Opens:  September 3, 2025 at 9:00 am
    Registration Closes:  November 5, 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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  • Weaving - Rigid Heddle Houndstooth Placemats or Tea Towels

    • November 21, 2025
    • November 23, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • 0
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    MANDATORY PREREQUISITE APPLIES

    Learn more about the possibilities of rigid heddle weaving while making some pretty and functional placemats or tea towels!  This class builds on the basic skills involved in weaving on a rigid heddle loom.  The project is a pair of placemats or small tea towels featuring a 2-colour houndstooth fabric. 

    Skills to be taught include direct warping of a rigid heddle loom with 2 colours, weaving houndstooth in 2 colours, and finishing with tidy hems or hemstitched fringes.

    Registration fee includes all materials plus use of a rigid heddle loom for the duration of the weekend workshop.

    Instructor:  Cynthia Levy

    Prerequisites:  Completion of "Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving" or equivalent experience approved by the instructor.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership.

    Cost:  $140 (includes materials and use of loom)

    Registration Opens:  September 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am
    Registration Closes:  November 7, 2025
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  • Block Printing - Holiday Cards

    • December 03, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 0
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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:  September 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am
    Registration Closes:  November 19, 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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