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• ACP Open Studio Night

  • Start
    16 Jan 2026
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  • End
    18 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Artisans Centre Peterborough

  

  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.

  
  

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• Keen Crafters (Private Session)

  • When
    19 Nov 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square

  ***PRIVATE SESSION***

  This is a special group class that will take place in the main studio space.

  
  

  
  

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• Beading - Intro to Peyote Stitch

  • When
    11 Dec 2026
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    4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Artisans Centre Peterborough
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  Learn the basics of bead weaving using the Peyote stitch! 

  This course introduces bead weaving without the use of a loom and will cover straight, even-count and odd-count flat Peyote stitch. Each participant will leave the class with one pair of small beaded earrings!

  All materials and supplies will be provided for the class.

  Class Duration: 2.5 hrs.

  Class Price: $65         ACP Members: $60    

  Instructor: Marnie Clement

  
  

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• Alcohol Inks - Greeting Cards

  • When
    12 Dec 2026
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    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Artisans Centre Peterborough
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  Create your own holiday greeting cards using vivid alcohol inks!

  All skill levels are welcome! Participants will begin by experimenting with the inks on Yupo paper. Then, participants will transition to learning to manipulate and create designs with the inks including use of an air blower for abstract motifs, masking techniques, and other tips and tricks! Participants will leave the class with multiple greeting cards.

  All materials will be provided.

  Class Duration: 3 hrs

  Class Price: $85          ACP Members: $80    

  Students (16+):  $42* 

  *Valid student ID required

  Instructor: Kathleen Thompson

  
  

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• Keen Crafters (Private Session)

  • When
    17 Dec 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square

  ***PRIVATE SESSION***

  This is a special group class that will take place in the main studio space.

  
  

  
  

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• Alcohol Inks - Holiday Coaster

  • When
    17 Dec 2026
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Artisans Centre Peterborough
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  Create your own Winter holiday designs on ceramic tile using vivid alcohol inks!

  All skill levels are welcome! Participants will begin by mocking up thier designs using inks on Yupo paper. Then, participants will transition to learning to manipulate and design with the inks on ceramic tiles, including use of an air blower for abstract motifs, masking techniques, and lots of time for exploring the medium!

  Participants will leave the class with their Yupo paper samples, up to 3 decorated ceramic tiles of varied sizes, and a printed resource handout. 

  All materials will be provided.

  Class Duration: 3 hrs

  Class Price: $85          ACP Members: $80    

  Students (16+):  $42* 

  *Valid student ID required

  Instructor: Kathleen Thompson

  
  

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