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• Keener's Craft (Private Session)

  • When
    16 Oct 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square

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  ***PRIVATE SESSION***

  This is a special group class that will take place in the main studio space on Thursday October 16th, 2025.

  
  

  
  

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• Visible Mending for Jeans

  • When
    21 Oct 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Artisans Centre Peterborough
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    6

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  Do you have a pair of jeans or two that need some love and mending?

  In this class you'll learn to creatively mend jeans with a machine and by hand sewing with a few different types of stitches.

  You must bring your own jeans, all other materials and equipment will be provided for the class. If there is a specific colour of thread or fabric material you'd like to use, bring that with you as well.

  Class time is 2 hours.

  Class maximum is 5 students.

  Cost: $58     ACP Members: $50

  Student (16+years): $25*

  *Valid student ID required

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• Upcycled T-shirt Bags

  • When
    23 Oct 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Artisans Centre Peterborough
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    5

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  Do you have a favourite old t-shirt with sentimental value OR that you've outgrown?  Why not make it into a bag!

  All that's needed are two t-shirts (your favourite for the outside and another for the lining) or one sweatshirt to make this fun and thrifty bag.

  Bring your own t-shirts (2) or sweatshirt (1) with you to the class. All other materials, including sewing machines, will be provided. If there is a specific colour of thread you'd like to use, bring that with you as well.

  Class time is 2 hours.

  Class maximum is 5 students.

  Cost: $58     ACP Members: $50

  Student (16+years): $25*

  *Valid student ID required

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• Block Printing your T-shirt

  • When
    24 Oct 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artisans Centre Peterborough
  • Spaces left
    6

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  REFRESH and RECYLE an old t-shirt or top by creating patterns with wooden blocks and block printing ink. Play with different colours and patterns to design your garment. All materials will be provided, just bring your t-shirt or top, PRE-WASHED to absorb the ink.

  A great way to have fun and spend an evening with your friends.

  Class time is 2 hours.

  Class maximum is 6 students.

  Cost: $58     ACP Members: $50

  Student (16+years): $25*

  *Valid student ID required

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• Paper Quilling - Part 1

  • When
    6 Nov 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square
  • Spaces left
    6

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  In this class you will learn the basics of paper quilling. Using rolled paper strips to create shapes, you will be able to make some lovely cards with balloons or heart shapes. 

  All materials and equipment will be provided. 

  Class length is 2 hrs.

  Class maximum 6 students.

  Cost: $50.00      ACP Members:$45.00

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• Paper Quilling - Part 2

  • When
    13 Nov 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square
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    6

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  Learn to make beautiful flowers and vegetal shapes with the techniques learned from Part 1. In this class we will make some cards or pictures you could frame.

  All materials are included. 

  Prerequisite: Paper Quilling - Part 1

  Class length is 2 hrs.

  Class maximum 6 students.

  Cost: $50.00      ACP Members: $45.00

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• Block Printing your T-shirt

  • When
    18 Nov 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artisans Centre Peterborough
  • Spaces left
    6

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  REFRESH and RECYLE an old t-shirt or top by creating patterns with wooden blocks and block printing ink. Play with different colours and patterns to design your garment. All materials will be provided, just bring your t-shirt or top, PRE-WASHED to absorb the ink.

  A great way to have fun and spend an evening with your friends.

  Class time is 2 hours.

  Class maximum is 6 students.

  Cost: $58     ACP Members: $50

  Student (16+years): $25*

  *Valid student ID required

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• Paper Quilling - Part 3

  • When
    27 Nov 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Building on techniques covered in Part 1, in this class you will learn to make beautiful paper quilled snowflakes! Use them as decorations, hang them on a tree, or use them for holiday cards.

  All materials and equipment will be provided for the class. 

  Prerequisite: Paper Quilling - Part 1

  Instructed time is 2 hrs.

  Class maximum 6 students.

  Cost: $50.00      ACP Members: $45.00

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• Introduction to Basketry

  • When
    10 Jan 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square, Unit 3
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Join us for a day of creativity and learn how to make your own round basket!

  We will introduce you to weaving with coloured reeds and start the basket from a solid flat bottom.

  All materials will be provided for the class and absolutely no experience is required!

  Class price: $80      ACP Member price: $65

  Instructor: Merrilyn Lindsey

  
  

  
  

  
  

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