Upcoming Workshops & Classes

    • 26 Jan 2024
    • 20 Dec 2024
    • 37 sessions
    • Artisans Centre Peterborough

    It's  Knit & Crochet night at the Artisans Centre!

      Great for all levels of crafters...

      • Beginners,  
      • Experts-- looking to socialize and share some craft time
      • Procrastinators - bring in those work-in-progress    projects and get them done

      We have a seat waiting for you!

      Friday evenings 6:00pm-8:00pm

      $5 fee for studio time - payable to the instructor.

       Come out and have a social night out with new Knit/Crochet buddies!


      • 9 Oct 2024
      • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      • Peterborough Square
      • 0
      Registration is closed

      Learn the basics of needle felting through creating your own felted critter! We provide a kit with all the tools and materials you'll need to create a festive and fuzzy little guy, plus instruction from an expert felter!

      The theme for this class is: Autumn pumpkins!

      All skill levels are welcome. Register with a friend for a fun and creative day out!

      Public  Cost - $75

      ACP members - $60

      Class maximum is 8 people.

      Instructor: Darlene Fallis

      • 16 Oct 2024
      • 13 Nov 2024
      • 3 sessions
      • Peterborough Square
      • 6
      Register

      Come and join us in a fun knitting activity and  create your own Christmas Slipper Sock!

      Adventurous beginners to experienced knitters will love these lovely slipper socks just in time for the cold weather.

      We'll start off with the basics, including how to:

      • cast on / bind off
      • knit
      • colourwork using 3 colours
      • heels and toes
      • kitchener stitch
      This course is held over three nights for a total of 6 hrs. of instructed time.

      Class maximum is 8 students.

      Prerequisite: Basic Knitting or equivalent experience

      Cost - $150.00         

       ACP Members - $125.00

      Instructor: Darlene Fallis

      Instructor will email participants materials requirements before the start of the course.

      • 9 Nov 2024
      • 16 Nov 2024
      • 2 sessions
      • Artisans Centre Peterborough
      • 4
      Register

      In this Next Steps in Weaving class, using provided 15-inch 4-shaft table looms, you will learn to read a pattern, measure a warp, and dress a loom with lots of time to complete and weave a hand towel.

      Using 100% cotton, this would make a lovely  addition to your any bathroom! Knowing how to set up and weave a pre-designed project helps fill the gap between introductory knowledge and weaving independence.

      Class Pre-requisite: Introductory Weaving

      Class maximum is 4 students

      Cost - $200    

       ACP Members - $170.00

      Materials fee - $8 for yarns, paid to instructor at first class.

      Instructor: Lois Watson




      • 20 Nov 2024
      • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      • Artisans Centre Peterborough
      • 6
      Register

      The holiday season is approaching! Come learn an easy weaving technique and make a small festive wall hanging using a tapestry loom. A wall hanging tapestry is great for decorating a room or makes a lovely gift. Bring along any special yarns for embellishments if you have them. All skill levels are welcome!

      Materials, including frame looms, will be provided for the class. Loom kits will be available for $10 if you wish to take one home.

      Class maximum is 6 students

      Cost - $75.00         

       ACP Members - $60.00


      Instructor: Lois Watson

      • 30 Nov 2024
      • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
      • Artisans Centre Peterborough
      • 0
      Registration is closed

      Indigenous Fabric Belts Oaxaca Mexico Stock Photo - Download Image Now - Oaxaca City, Pattern, Craft - iStockIn this class we will learn to warp an inkle loom with a supplementary warp and how to create patterns!

      Come out for a fun and enjoyable morning!  If you do not have your own inkle loom, a limited number are available for use during the class. Instruction time is 3 hours. 

      Class size - 5 participants

      Prerequisite - Weaving experience needed

      Class fee: $75

      ACP member: $60

      Materials fee - $5 for yarns, paid in cash to instructor at start of class

      Instructor - Douglas Schalin


    Past Workshops

    5 Oct 2024 Weaving - Intro to Inkle Looms
    28 Sep 2024 Sewing - Plump Up A Pumpkin Workshop
    21 Sep 2024 Needle Felt - Landscape
    18 Sep 2024 Beginner Spinning Class
    14 Sep 2024 Weaving - Zigzag Tapestry
    4 Sep 2024 Learn to Crochet- the Basics
    24 Aug 2024 Weaving - Intro to Inkle Looms
    6 Aug 2024 Learn to Crochet- the Basics
    31 Jul 2024 Learn to Knit - Sampler Stitch Cowl
    24 Jul 2024 Learn to Knit - the Basics
    17 Jul 2024 Rug Hooking - Mug Rug
    10 Jul 2024 Learn to Crochet- the Basics
    3 Jul 2024 Needle Felt - Landscape
    22 Jun 2024 Weaving - Intro to Inkle Looms
    15 Jun 2024 Introduction to Kumihimo Workshop
    12 Jun 2024 Needle Felt - Landscape
    11 Jun 2024 Sewing - Introduction to Basics
    5 Jun 2024 Learn to Crochet- the Basics
    29 May 2024 Needle Felt - Landscape
    18 May 2024 Introduction to Weaving Class
    15 May 2024 Needle Felt - Landscape
    11 May 2024 Sewing - Introduction to Basics
    8 May 2024 Learn to Crochet- the Basics
    4 May 2024 Zigzag Weaving
    1 May 2024 Beginning Spinning- Drop Spindle
    24 Apr 2024 Needle Felt - Landscape
    17 Apr 2024 Felted Critters
    10 Apr 2024 Learn to Knit - the Basics
    6 Apr 2024 Learn to Crochet- the Basics
    6 Apr 2024 Zigzag Weaving
    3 Apr 2024 Needle Felt - Landscape
    23 Mar 2024 Zigzag Weaving
    14 Mar 2024 Learn to Crochet- the Basics
    6 Mar 2024 Beginner Spinning Class
    21 Feb 2024 Needle Felt - Landscape
    14 Feb 2024 Learn to Knit - the Basics
    3 Feb 2024 Weaving - Patterned Mug Rug Weave-along
    31 Jan 2024 Learn to Crochet- the Basics
    27 Jan 2024 Natural Dyeing with Iron
    6 Jan 2024 Introduction to Weaving Class
    5 Jan 2024 Crochet-A-Long 2024
    25 Nov 2023 Weaving - Intro to Inkle Looms
    18 Nov 2023 Weaving - Hand Towel Weave-Along
    8 Nov 2023 Felted Critters - Festive Friend
    28 Oct 2023 Rug Hooking - Mug Rug
    21 Oct 2023 Zigzag Weaving
    21 Oct 2023 Intro to Shibori Dyeing
    7 Oct 2023 Felted Critters - Festive Friend
    3 Oct 2023 Beginner Spinning Class
    30 Sep 2023 Learn to Crochet
    23 Sep 2023 Learn to Knit - the Basics
    8 Sep 2023 Learn to Knit - Sampler Stitch Cowl
    2 Sep 2023 PWSG - Tapestry Weaving "Learn-In" Day 3
    1 Sep 2023 ACP Knit & Crochet Night
    15 Jul 2023 Felted Ornaments- Christmas Fun
    15 Jul 2023 Felted Ornaments- Christmas Fun
    8 Jul 2023 PWSG Tapestry Weaving "Learn-In" Day 2
    24 Jun 2023 PWSG Tapestry Weaving "Learn-In" Day
    10 Jun 2023 Weaving - Intro to Inkle looms
    27 May 2023 Weaving - Intro to Rigid Heddle
    20 May 2023 Needle Felt - Landscape
    9 May 2023 Weaving - Hand Towel Weave-Along
    6 May 2023 Rug Hooking - Mug Rug
    22 Apr 2023 Needle Felt - Landscape
    15 Apr 2023 Rag Woven Placemats
    8 Apr 2023 Needle Felt - Landscape
    1 Apr 2023 Beginner Spinning Class
    18 Mar 2023 Learn to Knit - the Basics
    25 Feb 2023 Fiber Art - T-Shirt Yarn
    18 Feb 2023 Zigzag Weaving
    7 Feb 2023 Introduction to Weaving Class
    4 Feb 2023 Rag Rug Workshop
    21 Jan 2023 Weaving - Scarf Weave-Along
    14 Jan 2023 Learn to Crochet
    12 Jan 2023 Learn to Crochet
    10 Jan 2023 Fiber Art - T-Shirt Yarn
    7 Jan 2023 Distaff Day
    7 Dec 2022 Felted Christmas Ornament - Wreath
    3 Dec 2022 Triangular Shawl
    30 Nov 2022 Felted Christmas Ornament - Bells
    26 Nov 2022 Felted Critters - Festive Skater
    26 Nov 2022 Fiber Art Bowls - T-shirt
    23 Nov 2022 Felted Critters - Festive Skater
    19 Nov 2022 Felted Critters - Festive Friend
    16 Nov 2022 Felted Critters - Festive Friend
    12 Nov 2022 Introduction to Weaving Class
    29 Oct 2022 Introduction to Basketry
    28 Oct 2022 Zigzag Weaving
    12 Oct 2022 Beginner Spinning Class
    24 Sep 2022 Ontario Culture Days
    23 Jul 2022 Felted Vessel Workshop
    18 Jun 2022 Beginners Finger Weaving (Ceinture fléchée)
    14 May 2022 Fibre Art Festival Peterborough
    16 Apr 2022 Introduction to Weaving Class
    2 Apr 2022 Textured Wall Hanging Workshop
    26 Mar 2022 Rag Weaving Workshop
    19 Mar 2022 Introduction to Weaving Class
    12 Mar 2022 Inspirational Fiber Art - Mini Prayer Flag (Angel Tags)
    5 Mar 2022 Introduction to Kumihimo Workshop
    26 Feb 2022 Zigzag Weaving Workshop
    19 Feb 2022 Introduction to Weaving Class
    5 Feb 2022 Exploring Fleece Preparation Workshop
    29 Jan 2022 Introduction to Weaving Class
    1 Dec 2021 Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners Member drop in
    24 Nov 2021 Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners Member drop in
    17 Nov 2021 Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners Member drop in
    10 Nov 2021 Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners Member drop in
    6 Nov 2021 Felted Critters - Festive Friend
    9 Oct 2021 Beginning Spinning
    17 Jun 2021 ACP Board meeting by Zoom
    6 Feb 2021 Introduction to Weaving
    14 Jan 2021 ACP Board Meeting
    28 Nov 2020 Masked Artisans Market
    26 Nov 2020 Photography for Online sales
    21 Nov 2020 Zigzag Weaving
    21 Nov 2020 Masked Artisans Market
    14 Nov 2020 Introduction to Weaving
    14 Nov 2020 Masked Artisans Market
    7 Nov 2020 Wire and Granite Tree
    7 Nov 2020 Masked Artisans Market
    3 Nov 2020 Felted Critters
    31 Oct 2020 Wet-Felted Vessel Class
    22 Oct 2020 Photography for Online sales
    13 Oct 2020 Felted Critters
    10 Oct 2020 Beginning Spinning
    24 Sep 2020 Photography for Online sales
    27 Aug 2020 Photography for Online sales
    17 Aug 2020 ACP COVID-19 update
    19 Mar 2020 ACP Board Meeting
    18 Mar 2020 Kids March Break Weaving
    1 Mar 2020 Loom Dressing Tutorial - Change of Date
    13 Feb 2020 Triangular Shawl
    8 Feb 2020 Silk Paper Making Cards as Art
    1 Feb 2020 Zigzag Weaving
    8 Dec 2019 Refresher Course, Weaving
    8 Dec 2019 Natural Dyeing for Spinners and Weavers
    24 Nov 2019 Triangular Shawl
    2 Nov 2019 ARTISANity Show & Sale
    2 Nov 2019 Introduction to Weaving
    28 Oct 2019 ACP Annual General Meeting
    22 Oct 2019 Beginners Tatting
    19 Oct 2019 Zigzag Weaving
    17 Oct 2019 ACP Board Meeting
    10 Oct 2019 Eco-printing on Paper with Natural Dyes
    6 Oct 2019 Beginners Spinning
    25 Sep 2019 Needle-felted Bauble Necklace
    21 Aug 2019 Felting for Teens in AUGUST 21
    15 Aug 2019 Call for Entry "ARTISANity"
    17 Jul 2019 Felting for Teens in July
    20 Jun 2019 ACP Board Meeting
    8 Jun 2019 Rag Weaving for an Adult Beginner
    11 May 2019 “NEXT STEPS IN WEAVING” Topic: Block Weaves
    11 May 2019 Spring ARTISANity Show & Sale
    28 Apr 2019 2019 Dye Classes Indigo Parent & Child
    27 Apr 2019 Indigo Scrunch and Roll
    25 Apr 2019 Dye with Indigo

    Visit us: 

    Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

    Saturdays:  10:00am - 1:00pm

    Sundays:  Closed

    360 George St N, Unit 3, Peterborough Square

    Peterborough, ON   K9H 7E7

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    The Artisans Centre Peterborough respectfully acknowledges that

    our centre is located on Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and is in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations.   

    Miigwetch!


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