Artisans Centre Peterborough upcoming events

Intro to Machine Sewing - Private Session (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT

***This is a Private Session***

Just got a new machine…want to start sewing some easy gifts…need to do some mending…this is your course!

In this introductory course we will walk through the basics of using a sewing machine, needle types, stitches, tension, and essential sewing tips! You will produce a small project by the end of the course.

Requirements: Your own sewing machine and a spool of good quality white thread (Gutermann or equivalent)

All other materials will be provided in this class.

Class maximum is 4 students.

Cost: $60.00 ACP Members: $54.00

Student (available with a student card): $30.00

Instructor: Donna Walker

Beginner Spinning (17 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Learn to spin sheep's wool into yarn! Come out and have some fun learning an age old craft.

Play with a drop spindle, set up a spinning wheel, wash some wool (if desired) and have some fun colour blending to make your own personal fun art yarn!

All materials will be provided for the class.

Instructed time of 9 hours over 3 sessions.

Class maximum is 6 students.

Class Price - $250.00 ACP Members - $215.00

Instructor: Darlene Fallis

ACP Open Studio Night (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for some fun, drop-in, community driven Open Studio time with the ACP and the Embroiderer's Guild of Peterborough! Open to the public and members alike, everyone is welcome to attend!

Bring any crafts or projects you're working on, hang out and visit with other crafters, or get advice and questions answered by one of our resident experts!

Open Studio Night will take place on the 3rd Friday of every month, from 6 pm to 8 pm. There is no fee but donations are always greatly appreciated.

Learn to Crochet - The Basics (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Attention all beginners!

Pick up a new hobby, come on in and learn to Crochet!

Learn some basic stitches to get you on your way to making all the beautiful things.

Refresher course for those that have tried but need some motivation to return to the craft.

Please bring a 5 or 6 mm crochet hook and bulky weight yarn (#5) to class.

Class time 2 hours. Class maximum is 4 students.

Cost - $50.00 ACP Members - $45.00

Instructor: Dawn Johnson

Beginner Spinning (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Learn to spin sheep's wool into yarn! Come out and have some fun learning an age old craft.

Play with a drop spindle, set up a spinning wheel, wash some wool (if desired) and have some fun colour blending to make your own personal fun art yarn!

All materials will be provided for the class.

Instructed time of 9 hours over 3 sessions.

Class maximum is 6 students.

Class Price - $250.00 ACP Members - $215.00

Instructor: Darlene Fallis

Learn to Crochet - The Basics (7 Jul 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Attention all beginners!

Pick up a new hobby, come on in and learn to Crochet!

Learn some basic stitches to get you on your way to making all the beautiful things.

Refresher course for those that have tried but need some motivation to return to the craft.

Please bring a 5 or 6 mm crochet hook and bulky weight yarn (#5) to class.

Class time 2 hours. Class maximum is 4 students.

Cost - $50.00 ACP Members - $45.00

Instructor: Dawn Johnson

Learn to Crochet - The Basics (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Attention all beginners!

Pick up a new hobby, come on in and learn to Crochet!

Learn some basic stitches to get you on your way to making all the beautiful things.

Refresher course for those that have tried but need some motivation to return to the craft.

Please bring a 5 or 6 mm crochet hook and bulky weight yarn (#5) to class.

Class time 2 hours. Class maximum is 4 students.

Cost - $50.00 ACP Members - $45.00

Instructor: Dawn Johnson

Learn to Crochet - The Basics (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Attention all beginners!

Pick up a new hobby, come on in and learn to Crochet!

Learn some basic stitches to get you on your way to making all the beautiful things.

Refresher course for those that have tried but need some motivation to return to the craft.

Please bring a 5 or 6 mm crochet hook and bulky weight yarn (#5) to class.

Class time 2 hours. Class maximum is 4 students.

Cost - $50.00 ACP Members - $45.00

Instructor: Dawn Johnson

Learn to Crochet - The Basics (20 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Attention all beginners!

Pick up a new hobby, come on in and learn to Crochet!

Learn some basic stitches to get you on your way to making all the beautiful things.

Refresher course for those that have tried but need some motivation to return to the craft.

Please bring a 5 or 6 mm crochet hook and bulky weight yarn (#5) to class.

Class time 2 hours. Class maximum is 4 students.

Cost - $50.00 ACP Members - $45.00

Instructor: Dawn Johnson