CALENDAR - USE OF MIXED MEDIA STUDIO

Refer to the calendar below for classes, workshops, scheduled open studio sessions, and other events scheduled in the mixed media studio.  Scheduled mixed media and fibre open studio sessions are open to adult full members on a drop-in basis at a cost of $5 per session.  Members holding full access privileges for the mixed media studio are encouraged to refer to this calendar prior to visiting the studio to ensure that it is available for use.


Upcoming events

    • August 08, 2022
    • May 06, 2024
    • 20 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.


    • October 07, 2022
    • May 24, 2024
    • 57 sessions

    Scheduled fibre open studio sessions operate on a drop-in basis on Fridays and varies between mornings from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and evenings between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.  These sessions are restricted to clean and quiet disciplines such as knitting, basketry, and weaving.

    Each mixed media open studio is hosted by member with experience in one or more mixed media 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 and be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.  The drop-in fee is $5.00 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.


    • November 06, 2022
    • March 31, 2024
    • 13 sessions
    Monthly professional cleaning of Guild space occurs on one Sunday per month usually commencing at 4:30 pm.  Members are asked to vacate both downstairs and upstairs space to accommodate the cleaning contractor.
    • January 19, 2023
    • April 25, 2024
    • 69 sessions

    Scheduled mixed media open studio sessions operate on a drop-in basis on Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  All disciplines are welcome during these sessions.

    Each mixed media open studio is hosted by member with experience in one or more mixed media 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 and be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.  The drop-in fee is $5.00 per session and must be paid online.  Scheduled open studio sessions may be cancelled during holiday periods and do not run during the summer months.

    • January 11, 2024
    • May 23, 2024
    • 20 sessions

    Floor loom weavers gather at the Guild on operate on Thursday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.  Since the availability of floor looms is limited, the weaving group is not currently admitting new participants.

    • February 05, 2024
    • April 01, 2024
    • 7 sessions
    • 1

    Learn to cut, solder and shape sterling silver and copper to make jewelry and decorative objects. In a small group, students each work on a project of their choosing.

    To the first class, please bring ideas, photos, sketches, a notepad and pencils, an overshirt that can get dirty, and any found objects you'd like to incorporate.

    Former students are welcome, and will be supported in further developing their skills.

    Instructor:  Kris Schlagintweit

    Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 65 or older.

    Cost:  Free for qualifying seniors.  Adult full membership included.  Program made possible through grant funding from the NWT Healthy Choices Fund.

    Registration:  Registration code required.  Following registration, adult full membership will be activated to August 31, 2024.

    Registration Closes:  February 3, 2024


    • March 06, 2024
    • April 17, 2024
    • 7 sessions
    • 0


    Learn to cut, solder and shape sterling silver and copper to make jewelry and decorative objects. In a small group, students each work on a project of their choosing.

    To the first class, please bring ideas, photos, sketches, a notepad and pencils, an overshirt that can get dirty, and any found objects you'd like to incorporate.

    Returning students are welcome, and will be supported in further developing their skills.

    Instructor:  Kris Schlagintweit

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

    Cost:  $313 (includes materials)

    Registration Opens:  January 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm
    Registration Closes:  March 5, 2024


    • March 12, 2024
    • April 30, 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • 0

    This fun and challenging program introduces you to textures and colours of stained glass, glass working tools, and patterns.  You will also learn skills like glass scoring, breaking, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, and finishing.

    You will complete at least two projects. You will choose from one of the patterns provided for your first project: learning how to make a template from which you will create a sun catcher using the Tiffany method.  Once you have completed the sun catcher, you will have an opportunity to try another project of your choosing.  Templates made from the patterns are yours to keep.  A variety of patterns are available for use in class.

    Instructor:  Francine Dennis

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

    Cost:  $258 (includes materials)

    Registration Opens:  January 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
    Registration Closes:  March 10, 2024

    • May 02, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • May 05, 2024
    • 2:59 PM
    The mixed media studio is unavailable from 12 noon on the Thursday before the Spring Sales until conclusion of the sales.  Sellers may set up their art product starting at 12 noon on the Thursday and are expected to collect any unsold product promptly upon conclusion of the sales.
    • May 04, 2024
    • May 05, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts

    The Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts will hold its 2024 Spring Sales on May 4 and 5, 2024.  Each sale will be held in the Guild building at 113 Kam Lake Road, Yellowknife, NT and run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

    • May 09, 2024
    • June 02, 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • 4
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    On the first evening of this workshop, we will meet at the Bristol Freighter Monument and carpool to a collecting site to gather the willow that we will later use to make several willow baskets.  Participants will be required to wrap their willow in plastic and store it outside to keep it fresh until the creating weekend.

    We will meet again over a weekend to create willow baskets. Participants will learn the basic stake and strand method of round willow basketmaking plus several of common willow weaves. A handle can be added if desired. Depending on the size of your baskets, you should be able to make two baskets. Participants should bring a sharp, locking knife, anvil pruners, an old towel and spray bottle.

    Instructor:  Cathie Harper

    Prerequisites:  No experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Participants who have previously taken a full weekend willow basketry class with this instructor may be able to complete more advanced projects.

    Cost:  $286

    Registration Opens:  January 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am
    Registration Closes:  May 7, 2024

    • May 30, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    The Annual General Meeting of the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in the mixed media studio.  All current members are encouraged to attend.


Past events

March 11, 2024 Knitting - Intro to Socks
March 01, 2024 Basketry - Potato Basket
February 19, 2024 Basketry - Coiled Basket (Seniors Only/Daytime)
January 30, 2024 Stained Glass - Beginner (Seniors Only/Daytime)
January 26, 2024 Basketry - Reed Gathering Basket
January 22, 2024 Rug Hooking - Guatemala Style
January 19, 2024 Rigid Heddle Weaving - Introduction
January 17, 2024 Silversmithing - Introduction
January 16, 2024 Stained Glass - 3D Vases and Boxes
December 02, 2023 Intergenerational Activity! Making Felted Holiday Ornaments (Senior with Youth)
November 25, 2023 Christmas Sale
November 15, 2023 Knitting - Intro to Lace
November 12, 2023 Needle Felting - Christmas Ornament (Ball)
November 08, 2023 Wet Felting - Vessel with Lights
November 04, 2023 Bookmaking
October 29, 2023 Needle Felting - Penguin
October 28, 2023 Soap Making
October 24, 2023 Mixed Media - Drop-In Open Studio
October 22, 2023 Basketry - Willow Gathering and Basket Workshop
October 22, 2023 Needle Felting - Gnome
October 19, 2023 Floor Loom Weaving - Huck Placemats
October 18, 2023 Knitting - Intro to Cables
October 13, 2023 Rigid Heddle Weaving - Introduction
October 12, 2023 Play with Wool! Make a Felted Light (Seniors/Daytime)
October 04, 2023 Stained Glass - Beginner (Daytime)
October 03, 2023 Stained Glass - Beginner
May 31, 2023 Annual General Meeting
May 06, 2023 Spring Sale
April 29, 2023 Basketry - Willow Garden Obelisk
April 22, 2023 Soap Making
April 15, 2023 Basketry - Wild Willow Banneton
March 31, 2023 Make Yourself a Unique "Art to Wear" Jacket
March 29, 2023 Introduction to Silversmithing
March 26, 2023 Needle Felted Jellyfish (Adult and Me)
March 25, 2023 NWT Judo - Craft Workshop
March 25, 2023 Beaded Earrings
March 13, 2023 Basketry - Coiled Basket (Daytime)
March 12, 2023 Needle Felted Fox
March 11, 2023 Introduction to Beading
March 06, 2023 Basketry - Coiled Basket
February 25, 2023 Beaded Earrings
February 24, 2023 Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving
February 19, 2023 Needle Felted Penguin
February 18, 2023 Primitive Rug Hooking - Guatemala Style
February 15, 2023 Woodburning
February 14, 2023 Introduction to Silversmithing
February 11, 2023 Introduction to Beading
February 10, 2023 Basketry - Potato Basket
February 04, 2023 Soap Making
January 28, 2023 Introduction to Beading
January 21, 2023 Shibori Dyeing
January 20, 2023 Beginner Stained Glass (Daytime)
January 19, 2023 Introduction to Weaving on Floor Looms
January 16, 2023 Beginner Stained Glass
November 20, 2022 Needle Felted Gnomes
November 19, 2022 Soap Making
November 13, 2022 Needle Felted Ornaments
November 11, 2022 Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving
November 05, 2022 Wet Felted Vessel
October 28, 2022 Basic Dyeing Techniques
October 26, 2022 Woodburning
October 23, 2022 Needle Felted Calla Lily
October 23, 2022 Introduction to Darning (Fixing Favorite Socks 101)
October 22, 2022 Patching Synthetic Outerwear (Tackling Hard-To-Mend Fabrics 101)
October 22, 2022 Introduction to Basic Hand Sewing (Mending Basics 101)
October 21, 2022 Yellowknife Quilters - Trunk Show and Lecture (Terry Rowland)
October 18, 2022 Painting for Your Well-Being
September 24, 2022 Visiting Artist Workshop - Silver Spoons and Bangles/Bracelets (Gisela Kuckertz)
September 23, 2022 Visiting Artist Talk - Gisela Kuckertz (Silversmithing)
September 19, 2022 Stained Glass (Beginner)
September 18, 2022 Needle Felted Beehive and Bee
September 06, 2022 Silversmithing
August 27, 2022 Visiting Artist Workshop - Felted Bags (Angela Graham)
August 26, 2022 Visiting Artist Talk - Andrea Graham (Felting)


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

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