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Weaving Workshop: Mini Coiled Pine Needle Basket 

Learn the a traditional art of basket making with Pin Needles. Non Members $45, Members $40.50; Material Fee $10 Pine needle basketry is one of the oldest-known coiled basketry techniques. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basic techniques of making coils from pine needles and stitching them together to make a simple basket. Relax and

Jewellery Workshop: Wire Wrapped Pendant

Gemstones and metals are naturally occurring materials in nature, which has captured the fascination, use, ingenuity, and appreciation of many humans. Over history, we have used gemstones to adorn our bodies, and even heal or aid our spirit. Regardless of what draws you towards gemstones, this workshop will offer you a creative way to engage

Scratchboard Workshop: Butterflies

Learn the traditional art of scratchboard while creating your own whimsical animal. Non Members $60, Members $54; Material Fee $30 This 4 hour class will present the basic techniques of scratchboard. Mark making, composition and colour will define your mini magnet creation. Create a whimsical image on 5" x 5" pieces of Scratchboard what will

Silkscreening Workshop: Aprons or Tote Bags

In this introductory workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of silkscreen printing using cut paper stencils. The first part of the workshop will be dedicated to cutting the stencils using the images provided. During the second part, participants will create silkscreen prints on mulberry paper and then will create a final print on either a

Woodburning Workshop: Cutting Board

In this workshop, you’ll be able to make something for your home that’s both decorative and functional while also learning a new skill! The class will focus on the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare a surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for using the various tips. There will

Weaving Workshop: Coiled Basketry with Foraged Materials

For generations, people have been using locally sourced and readily available materials to create baskets. In the first class of this two-part workshop, you’ll learn about a variety of local plants that can be used for basketry, as well as items that might be growing in your own yard and home or even found in

Crochet Workshop: Granny Squares

Crochet is one way of taking yarn and turning it into an item or something new. Learning to create crochet granny squares can open the doors to an abundance of fun and exciting projects; like blankets, sweaters, bucket hats, and so much more!  This workshop is recommended for beginners. Having some basic knowledge/experience with crochet is helpful for getting

Woodburning Workshop: Animal Portrait

Learn the traditional art of woodburning by creating an Animal Portrait Non Members $45, Members $40.50; Material Fee $10 While this class will present the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare a surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for using the various tips, students will also learn more intermediate

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