Our Mission

To preserve and promote traditional heritage skills in Peterborough and the Kawarthas through teaching the public and promoting local artists and artisan groups.

     

Our Facilities

Situated in the heart of downtown Peterborough, the ACP occupies a 1966 sq. ft. space on the lower level of Peterborough Square Mall, located off of the main atrium. Our facility is comprised of a large classroom at the front, including our Artisans Market storefront, and a separated woodshop towards the back of the space.  

Accessibility

ACP is committed to providing a safe and inclusive experience for all. After the success of our application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a Capital Grant, we were able to purchase new equipment with the goal being to improve accessibility in our studios.  We acquired a height adjustable table for our main classroom, a new Ashford table loom with ergonomic front toggles for improved ease of use, a table top e-Spinner, a sit-down adjustable lathe for our woodshop, and various additional equipment to broaden the scope of our existing class offerings. 




Visit us:

360 George St. N, Unit 3

Peterborough Square

Peterborough ON K9H 7E7

(1-hour free, underground parking 

located behind Galaxy Cinemas)


Our Hours:

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

Saturdays:  10:00am - 1:00pm

Sundays:  Closed


Contact us:

(705) 775 - 1797 

info@artisanscentre.ca

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Affiliated Groups

Kawartha Gourd Society 

An offshoot of the Canadian Gourd Society founded in 1998, the Kawartha Gourders began meeting regularly in 2007 at members' home studios. After joining  the ACP in 2013, they now maintain a permanent space here for their members to meet and share skills, house a selection of equipment and gourding materials (including a large repository of dried gourds), and share the joy of gourding with others. 

Website: https://www.canadiangourdsociety.ca/kawartha-gourders


ACP Woodturners

Formed in 2022, the ACP Woodturners are a group of ACP members who hold a special interest and passion for woodturning. The group consists of beginner to experienced turners, and also includes our woodturning instructors. The group does not hold formal meetings, but members will often assist each other and work on personal projects in our woodshop when classes are not in session. 

Peterborough Weavers & Spinners Guild 

The Peterborough Weavers and Spinners Guild was founded in 1955 by a group of area women wanting to promote learning opportunities and the enjoyment of weaving for themselves and the public. As well as its original focus on handweaving, the PWSG expanded to encompass the related skills of spinning, dyeing, basketry and felting. After joining the ACP in 2013, the guild now holds their meetings (the third Monday of every month) and house their equipment and library at the centre. For a full list of guild equipment and resources please visit their website.


Website: http://www.ptbo-hwsg.com/

Contact: pwsg.info@gmail.com


Kawartha Potters Guild


The Kawartha Potters’ Guild is a not-for-profit, founded in 1993 to promote the art and craft of ceramics in the community and to provide a forum for local potters to share their experiences and knowledge of clay.

Website: https://kawarthapottersguild.com/

Contact:  administrator@kawarthapottersguild.com

705-742-4979

993 Talwood Drive
Kingswood Centre
Peterborough, ON K9J 7R8


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!


The ACP is thankful for the  generous support of:

 

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