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 Winter 2025 fibre and mixed media classes and workshops will open on January 14, 2025.  Offerings are expected to include silversmithing, stained glass, rigid heddle weaving, soapmaking, felting, basketry, rug hooking and more.

Class and workshop information will be posted in early January as details are finalized.

Refer to the information below for important details including eligible membership levels, prerequisites and other requirements for registration.



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.


WINTER 2025 MIXED MEDIA CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Registration Opens Online on January 14, 2025
Class and Workshop Details Coming Soon!

    • February 07, 2025
    • February 09, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • 6

    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.

    Instructor:  Cynthia Levy

    Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.

    Cost:  $145 (includes materials)

    Registration Opens:  January 14, 2025 at 9:00 am
    Registration Closes:  January 31, 2025


Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts
113 Kam Lake Road, Yellowknife, NT  X1A 0G3
867-920-4573
yellowknifeguild@gmail.com

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