MIXED MEDIA CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

The Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts offers a diverse range of classes and workshops in various mixed media disciplines.  Our core programs include weaving, knitting, felting, stained glass and silversmithing.  Classes and workshops in other disciplines, ranging from woodburning to soapmaking, are offered as permitted by interest and availability of instructors.

All mixed media classes and workshops are held in the mixed media studio on the second floor of the Guild building at 113 Kam Lake Road, Yellowknife, NT.


Online registration for Fall 2024 mixed media classes and workshops opened on September 4, 2024.  Offerings include stained glass, rigid heddle weaving, soapmaking, knitting, wet felting, basketry, and bookmaking.

Registration for Winter 2025 classes and workshops will open in early January 2025.

Refer to the information below for descriptions and other important details including eligible membership levels, prerequisites and other requirements for registration.



CLASS/WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

Membership in the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts is required for participation in all classes and workshops.  To ensure that our programs are as accessible as possible, we offer several different membership levels.  Registration details for each program indicate the level of membership required and any necessary prerequisites.

Classes and workshops offered during fall, winter/spring sessions.  Registration is conducted online and spaces are in high demand.  We recommend that members and prospective students subscribe to our newsletter and check our website regularly to learn about upcoming classes and workshops.

Registration and materials fees for classes and workshops are non-refundable except in very limited circumstances.  Membership fees must be paid in advance of registration and are non-refundable even if a particular class or workshop is unavailable.  Acknowledgement of our refund policy is a condition of registration.  Registrations cannot be transferred between students or between classes or workshops.

Refer to our Info Sheet - Class/Workshop Registration for more information and tips for successful registration.


FALL 2024 MIXED MEDIA CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Spaces remain available in some classes/workshops

    • October 20, 2024
    • December 09, 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • 4
    Register

    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 7 evening sessions 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, and may be able to make more if you do some homework. Participants who have previously taken a full weekend willow basketry class with this instructor may be able to complete more advanced projects.

    Instructor:  Cathie Harper

    Prerequisites:  No experience necessary.  Participants must be physically able to collect their own willow.  Age 16 or older. 

    Cost:  $297

    Registration Opens:  September 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am
    Registration Closes:  October 13, 2024

    • October 25, 2024
    • October 27, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 0
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    Learn the basic principles of weaving while making a cozy wool scarf! This class provides an introduction to weaving on a rigid heddle loom. The project is a plain (tabby) weave scarf made interesting by a combination of solid and self-striping yarn.

    The skills that you will learn include direct warping of a rigid heddle loom, threading the warp and tying-on, hemstitching on the loom, working plain (tabby) weave, and adding knotted fringe. All skills are demonstrated and taught during the class.

    Instructor:  Cynthia Levy

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

    Cost:  $145 (includes materials)

    Registration Opens:  September 4, 2024 at 9:00 am
    Registration Closes:  October 18, 2024

    • October 30, 2024
    • November 27, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 4
    Register

    Long northern winters demand cozy mittens!  Thrummed mittens combine the warmth of traditional wool mittens with the extra insulation of wool fleece.  A clever insertion technique ensures that thrums are securely locked in place inside the mittens.

    Learn skills including the basic techniques of mitten construction and preparation/insertion of fleece thrums.  All skills are demonstrated and taught during the class.  Homework is required between sessions.

    Instructor:  Cynthia Levy

    Prerequisites:  Basic knitting skills including proficiency in casting on, knit and purl, and working in the round.  Not suitable for beginners.  Age 16 or older.

    Cost: $142 (includes yarn)

    Registration Opens: September 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am
    Registration Closes:  October 16, 2024

    • November 09, 2024
    • November 10, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • 0
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    Make your own beautiful soaps! Students will learn about the different types of soap making (we will make cold process) and advantages and disadvantages of each.  The class will teach students how to safely make their own soap and how to use different combinations of essential oils, water, beer, milk and other additions to make their own all-natural soaps!  The possibilities are endless!

    Instructor:  Eva Walker

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

    Cost:  $117 (includes materials)

    Registration Opens:  September 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am
    Registration Closes:  November 7, 2024

    • November 15, 2024
    • November 17, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 0
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    Learn more about the possibilities of rigid heddle weaving while making some pretty and functional tea towels or placemats! 

    This class builds on the basic skills involved in weaving on a rigid heddle loom.  The project is a pair of small towels or placemats featuring a 2-colour houndstooth fabric. 

    Skills to be learned include direct warping of a rigid heddle loom with 2 colours, weaving houndstooth in 2 colours, and creating tidy hems. 

    Instructor:  Cynthia Levy

    Prerequisites:  Completion of Rigid Heddle Weaving - Introduction or equivalent weaving experience approved by the instructor.  Age 16 or older.

    Cost:  $140 (includes materials)

    Registration Opens:  September 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am
    Registration Closes:  November 1, 2024

    • November 23, 2024
    • November 24, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • 0
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    In this bookmaking workshop, participants will learn a modern version of a classic medieval binding known as concertina bookbinding.

    Instructor:  Jacquelyn Burles

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

    Cost: $87 (includes materials)

    Registration Opens:  September 4, 2024 @ 9 am
    Registration Closes:  November 16, 2024


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

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