Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts upcoming events

Needle Felting - Dryer Balls (May 03, 2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Feeling stressed? Come out for some relaxation and stab some wool into a beautiful 3D object. In this class, you will learn how to needle felt and take home a set of dryer balls.

Needle felting is a textiles craft technique that can be used to create 3D objects. It involves a special felting needle being used to stab and agitate wool fibers, so they join and bond together.

Instructor: Andrea Korpel

Prerequisites: No prior experience necessary. Age 16 or older. Youth aged 12 to 15 with registration of parent/guardian and approval of instructor (see note below). Current membership at eligible level.

Cost (Full Members): $60 (includes materials)
Cost (Casual Members): $70 (includes materials)
Cost (Child Members): $60 (includes materials)

Registration Opens: January 6, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Registration Closes: April 26, 2026

Note re Youth Participation: Youth aged 12 to 15 may be permitted to participate in this workshop provided that their parent or guardian has registered for and participates in the workshop. Email the Guild at ykguildwebsite@gmail.com to arrange for youth registration.

Monthly Cleaning (May 03, 2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Monthly professional cleaning of Guild space occurs once per month and is scheduled based on the availability of the cleaners. Email notices are sent to advise members in advance. Members are asked to vacate both downstairs and upstairs space to accommodate the cleaning contractor.

Board Meeting (May 04, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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.

Block Printing - Spring Cards (May 06, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Personalize your Mother's Day, Father's Day or birthday cards!

Learn how to carve and block print beautiful 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. 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: March 26, 2026
Registration Closes: May 3, 2026

Mixed Media - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio (May 07, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Scheduled mixed media open studio sessions operate on a drop-in basis on selected evenings. Silversmithing equipment is not available for use during open studio sessions but all other mixed media disciplines are welcome.

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. The fee is $40 per month or $5 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.

Fibre - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio (May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Scheduled fibre open studio sessions operate on a drop-in basis on Friday mornings from 9 am to noon. These sessions are restricted to clean and quiet disciplines such as weaving, knitting, and basketry.

Each fibre open studio is hosted by member with experience in one or more 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.

Mixed Media - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio (May 14, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Fibre - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio (May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Needle Felting - Adorable Bees (May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Feeling stressed? Come out for some relaxation and stab some wool into a beautiful 3D object. In this class, you will learn how to needle felt and take home a couple of adorable bees.

Needle felting is a textiles craft technique that can be used to create 3D objects. It involves a special felting needle being used to stab and agitate wool fibers, so they join and bond together.

Instructor: Andrea Korpel

Cost (Full Members): $50 (includes materials)
Cost (Casual Members): $60 (includes materials)
Cost (Child Members): $50 (includes materials)

Registration Opens: March 24, 2026
Registration Closes: May 14, 2026

Annual General Meeting (May 21, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The Annual General Meeting of the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the mixed media studio. All current members are encouraged to attend.

Fibre - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio (May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Mixed Media - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio (May 28, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Fibre - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio (May 29, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Basketry - Willow Peg Basket (May 29, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Help use up some of the instructor's seeming bottomless stash of wild and cultivated willow! All willow will be soaked and ready for your use.

This is a small (6" high x 6" diameter without handle) willow basket with a handle. Similar baskets are used in Europe for clothes pins, but you can use yours for whatever you want.

Weaves will include twining, 3-rod wale, and slewing weaves. A 4-1 border plus a roped handle will be used.

Note: Working with willow requires hand strength, so if you have arthritic hands you may find willow challenging. If you have an allergy to aspirin, willow could also be a challenge since it was the original source for aspirin.

Instructor: Cathie Harper

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

Cost: $199 (includes materials and use of tools)

Registration Closes: May 20, 2026

Registration fee includes materials and use of special equipment. If possible, participants should bring anvil clippers, locking knifes and old towels.

Basketry - Willow Peg Basket (May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Help use up some of the instructor's seeming bottomless stash of wild and cultivated willow! All willow will be soaked and ready for your use.

This is a small (6" high x 6" diameter without handle) willow basket with a handle. Similar baskets are used in Europe for clothes pins, but you can use yours for whatever you want.

Weaves will include twining, 3-rod wale, and slewing weaves. A 4-1 border plus a roped handle will be used.

Instructor: Cathie Harper

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

Cost: $199 (includes materials and use of tools)

Registration Closes: May 20, 2026

Registration fee includes materials and use of special equipment. If possible, participants should bring anvil clippers, locking knifes and old towels.

Northwest Territories Flying Association - Discover General Aviation! (June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Discover General Aviation seminar hosted by the Northwest Territories Flying Association.

Event details and registration information will be available on the website of the Northwest Territories Flying Association at www.flyingnwt.com.