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• Mixed Media Studio Unavailable

  • Start
    April 25, 2024
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  • End
    June 06, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions

  The mixed media studio is unavailable due to class set-up, Guild sales or a special event.

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• Weaving/Fibre - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio

  • Start
    October 03, 2024
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  • End
    May 29, 2025
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  • Schedule
    31 sessions

  Scheduled weaving/fibre open studio sessions operate on a drop-in basis on most Thursday mornings (9:00 am to 11:00 am).  These sessions are restricted to clean and quiet disciplines such as knitting, basketry, and weaving.

  Each session is hosted by member with experience in one or more fibre 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 $5.00 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.

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• Fibre - Scheduled/Drop-In Open Studio

  • Start
    October 04, 2024
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  • End
    May 30, 2025
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  • Schedule
    30 sessions

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

  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. 

  All participants must be full adult members of the Guild.  The fee is $40 per month or $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.

  
  

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• Stained Glass - Beginner

  • Start
    April 01, 2025
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  • End
    May 20, 2025
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
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  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.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $290 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  March 11, 2025 Registration Closes:  March 29, 2025

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• Wood Carving - Loon

  • Start
    May 08, 2025
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  • End
    June 05, 2025
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
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  Students will carve a small-scale loon (6.5 inches) which is small enough to be manageable but large enough to use all basic carving techniques.  Students will shape the loon, beginning with a basswood cut-out giving top and side profiles, and add feather textures using a dremel tool and wood burner.  Students will finish the loon using acrylic paints. Instructor:  Garry Singer Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $264 (includes materials and use of tools) Registration Opens:  March 10, 2025 Registration Closes:  April 21, 2025

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• Annual General Meeting

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    May 28, 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  The Annual General Meeting of the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the mixed media studio.  All current members are encouraged to attend.

  
  

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• Mosaics - Ancient Art with a Modern Twist

  • Start
    June 06, 2025
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  • End
    June 08, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
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  Students will learn traditional techniques of ungrouted mosaics while using both traditional and contemporary materials.  We will cover mosaic design, materials choices and cutting techniques. We will also discuss the importance of andamento or the flow of the mosaic. Time will be spent allowing each student to try using the hammer and hardie, which are the traditional tools used to cut stone and smalti (the traditional glass used in mosaics). Each student will create an 8” (20 cm) x 10” (25 cm) wall mosaic to take home.  The plywood substrate (base), thinset adhesive, and thinset tints plus a variety of marble, stone and glass will be available for students to use.  Each student is also encouraged to bring any materials they would like to add to their mosaic artwork, such as shells, beads or ceramics. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and people with some mosaic experience. Instructor:  Valerie Brownell Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older.  Adult full membership. Cost:  $337 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  February 20, 2025 Registration Closes:  May 23, 2025

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