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• Board Meeting

  • Start
    August 08, 2022
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  • End
    June 03, 2024
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  • Schedule
    21 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.

  
  

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• Fibre - Drop-In Open Studio

  • Start
    October 07, 2022
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  • End
    May 24, 2024
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  • Schedule
    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.

  
  

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• Monthly Cleaning

  • Start
    November 06, 2022
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  • End
    May 26, 2024
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  • Schedule
    15 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.

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• Floor Loom Weaving - Studio Group

  • Start
    January 11, 2024
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  • End
    May 23, 2024
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  • Schedule
    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.

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• Basketry - Willow Gathering and Basket Workshop

  • Start
    May 09, 2024
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  • End
    June 02, 2024
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
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    1

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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 8, 2024

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• Private Stained Glass Workshop (NWT Literacy Council)

  • Start
    May 27, 2024
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  • End
    May 29, 2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts
  • Spaces left
    8

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  In this private 3-day workshop for the NWT Literacy Council, you will learn the basic techniques of the copper foil method of working in stained glass and complete two small projects. 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. Instructor:  Francine Dennis Prerequisites:  Just a positive attitude! Cost:  Free to participants as a private event sponsored by the NWT Literacy Council.  Registration:  Registration code required. Registration Closes:  May 22, 2024

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• Annual General Meeting

  • When
    May 30, 2024
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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 Thursday, May 30, 2024 in the mixed media studio.  All current members are encouraged to attend.

  
  

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• Bookmaking - Celtic Weave Book

  • Start
    June 06, 2024
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  • End
    June 08, 2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
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    2

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  In this bookmaking workshop, participants will construct a Celtic weave book.  Brown paper bags will be used to form the covers and optional inside pocket flaps. Acrylic paints will be applied to give the bags a faux leather or feral naugahyde look. The book will contain 10 thin sections of paper which highlight the Celtic stitch.  Celtic weave produces a versatile and stable book form with visible spine stitching. Instructor:  Jake Burles Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older. Cost (Full Members): $65 (includes materials) Cost (Casual Members): $75 (includes materials) Registration Opens:  May 13, 2024 Registration Closes:  June 4, 2024

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• Northwest Territories Flying Association - Discover General Aviation!

  • When
    June 08, 2024
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    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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    20

  
  

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

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

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