YOUTH CLASSES

    • 9 Jul 2025
    • 27 Aug 2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Lower Level Atrium of Peterborough Square

    Join us on Wednesday mornings this summer for FREE drop-in art activities perfect for kids of all ages! Each week we'll do a different small make-and-take craft, all materials will be provided. Find us from 10am-12pm on the lower level of the atrium in Peterborough Square, July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, & August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th.

    • 15 Jul 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Artisans Centre Peterborough
    • 5
    Registration is closed

    A fun and unique summer arts activity, for ages 6 and up!

    In this workshop participants will construct and decorate their very own wind chime out of a hard-shell gourd! We'll be able to paint our gourd, then hang gourd pieces, beads, bells, and any myriad of other bits and bobs to complete our chime.

    We endeavor to use easy to source materials in all our classes so participants can continue to practice the skills they've learned even after the class is done.

    All class materials will be provided.  

    Fee: $25 per registrant

    Duration: 2 hours, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

    Instructor: Weavers & Spinners Guild member Julia

    Permission forms are provided upon your arrival.

    A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class. If the participant and parental guardian are both comfortable, please complete and submit the photo release section as well. 

    • 22 Jul 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Artisans Centre Peterborough
    • 6
    Register

    File:Arimatsu Shibori手蜘蛛絞.jpg - Wikimedia CommonsA fun and educational summer arts activity, for ages 8 and up!

    In this workshop we will learn about the traditional Japanese tie-dyeing practice of Shibori! We'll cover some basic patterns and try each one out on our fabric samples.

    We endeavor to use easy to source materials in all our classes so participants can continue to practice the skills they've learned even after the class is done.

    All class materials will be provided.  

    Fee: $25 per registrant

    Duration: 2 hours, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

    Instructor: Weavers & Spinners Guild member Julia

    Permission forms are provided upon your arrival.

    A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class. If the participant and parental guardian are both comfortable, please complete and submit the photo release section as well. 

    • 29 Jul 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Artisans Centre Peterborough
    • 6
    Register

    For ages 7 and up, a  perfect educational and unique arts activity for your summer! 

    We will learn how to make and print our own stamps with readily available materials from around the house! We'll cover the concepts central to this type of "relief" printmaking, learn different methods to make our own stamps, and play with colour, positive vs negative space, and designing continuous patterns.     

    All class materials will be provided.  

    Fee: $25 per registrant

    Duration: 2 hours, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

    Instructor: Weavers & Spinners Guild member Julia

    Permission forms are provided upon your arrival.

    A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class. If the participant and parental guardian are both comfortable, please complete and submit the photo release section as well. 

    • 5 Aug 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Artisans Centre Peterborough
    • 5
    Register

    An educational and unique summer arts activity, for ages 7 and up! 

    In this introductory workshop we will learn about looms and play with various weaving techniques. Weaving has a rich history throughout all cultures, and is something we often don't realize plays a huge part in our everyday lives!     

    Our first activity will explore the basic concepts of weaving, through weaving with paper strips. Then, moving onto weaving with yarn, we will use a simple cardboard loom to create our own woven sample. Lastly, there will be several table looms set up for everyone to try their hand at!

    We endeavor to use easy to source materials in all our classes so participants can continue to practice the skills they've learned even after the class is done.

    All class materials will be provided.  

    Fee: $25 per registrant

    Duration: 2 hours, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

    Instructor: Weavers & Spinners Guild member Julia

    Permission forms are provided upon your arrival.

    A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class. If the participant and parental guardian are both comfortable, please complete and submit the photo release section as well.

    • 7 Aug 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square

    ***PRIVATE SESSION***

    This is a special group workshop that will take place in the main studio space on Thursday August 7th.



    • 19 Aug 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Artisans Centre Peterborough
    • 6
    Register

    For ages 7 and up! A fun and educational arts activity for your summer! 

    In this workshop we'll learn how to make our very own paper from recycling scraps. We'll cover the basic steps to this process, then get creative with our designs through exploring colour and materials.

    All class materials will be provided.  

    Fee: $25 per registrant

    Duration: 2 hours, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

    Instructor: Weavers & Spinners Guild member Merisa

    Permission forms are provided upon your arrival.

    A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class. If the participant and parental guardian are both comfortable, please complete and submit the photo release section as well. 

    • 26 Aug 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 6
    Register

    For ages 7 and up, a  fun and educational arts activity for your summer! 

    In this workshop focuses on hand lettering techniques. Covering some basic calligraphic principles and the mechanics of printing, we'll create a piece of imaginative decorative lettering by the end of the class.

    All class materials will be provided.  

    Fee: $25 per registrant

    Duration: 2 hours, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

    Instructor: Weavers & Spinners Guild member Douglas

    Permission forms are provided upon your arrival.

    A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class. If the participant and parental guardian are both comfortable, please complete and submit the photo release section as well. 

Past events

8 Jul 2025 Youth - Bookbinding (Ages 8+)
13 May 2025 Youth - Shibori Dyeing (Ages 8+)
11 Mar 2025 Youth - Make a Gourd Birdhouse (Ages 6+)
11 Feb 2025 Youth - Card Printmaking (Ages 7+)
31 Jan 2025 Youth - Hand Sewing (Ages 8+)
14 Dec 2024 Youth - Snowman Gourd (Ages 6+)
10 Dec 2024 Youth - Snowman Gourd (Ages 6+)
23 Nov 2024 Youth - Learn Loom Weaving (Ages 7+)
19 Nov 2024 Youth - Learn Loom Weaving (Ages 7+)
29 Oct 2024 Youth - Spooky Pumpkin Gourd (Ages 6+)
26 Oct 2024 Youth - Spooky Pumpkin Gourd (Ages 6+)
27 Sep 2024 Youth - Eco Printing (Ages 8+)
24 Sep 2024 Youth - Eco Printing (Ages 8+)
27 Aug 2024 Youth - Basket Making (Ages 7+)
20 Aug 2024 Youth - Sewing a Felt Animal (Ages 8+)
13 Aug 2024 Youth - Felting (Ages 7+)
6 Aug 2024 Youth - Learn to Weave (Ages 7+)
30 Jul 2024 Youth - Treasure Box (Ages 6+)
23 Jul 2024 Youth - Papermaking (Ages 6+)
18 Jul 2024 Youth - Sewing a Felt Animal (Ages 8+)
9 Jul 2024 Youth - Make a Gourd Birdhouse (Ages 6+)
3 Jul 2024 Wacky Wednesday - FREE Drop-In Crafts for Kids
2 Jul 2024 Youth - Journal Making (Ages 8+)
15 Jun 2024 Introduction to Kumihimo Workshop
15 Mar 2024 Youth - Hand Lettering (Ages 6+)
14 Mar 2024 Youth - Learn to Weave (Ages 7+)
12 Mar 2024 Youth - Journal Making (Ages 7+)
29 Sep 2023 Youth - Papermaking (Ages 6+)
29 Aug 2023 Youth - Treasure Box (Ages 6+)
22 Aug 2023 Youth - Stamp Printmaking (Ages 6+)
15 Aug 2023 Youth - Learn to Weave (Ages 7+)
8 Aug 2023 Youth - Felting (Ages 6+)
3 Aug 2023 Youth - Basket Making (Ages 7+)
3 Aug 2023 Bugs Bugs Bugs for Kids (Ages 6+)
1 Aug 2023 Youth - Basket Making (Ages 7+)
25 Jul 2023 Youth - Learn to Weave (Ages 7+)
18 Jul 2023 Youth - Learn to Spin Yarn (Ages 8+)
4 Jul 2023 Youth - Bookbinding (Ages 8+)
17 Mar 2023 Youth - Foam Stamp Printmaking (Ages 6+)
16 Mar 2023 Youth Fiber Art - T-Shirt Yarn (Ages 10+)
14 Mar 2023 Youth - Learn to Weave on a Loom (Ages 7+)
3 Feb 2023 Youth - Foam Stamp Printmaking (Ages 6+)
15 Oct 2022 Creating Space Drop-In Creative Adventures
24 Sep 2022 Ontario Culture Days
17 Sep 2022 Creating Space Drop-In Creative Adventures
30 Aug 2022 Summer Youth! Crafts with Gourds (Ages 8+)
25 Aug 2022 Summer Youth! Papermaking Workshop (Ages 6+)
23 Aug 2022 Summer Youth! Tie-Dyeing Workshop (Ages 6+)
16 Aug 2022 Summer Youth! Learn to Weave on a Loom (Ages 8+)
13 Aug 2022 Creating Space Drop-In Creative Adventures
9 Aug 2022 Summer Youth! Make a Journal Workshop (Ages 8+)
4 Aug 2022 Summer Youth! Papermaking Workshop (Ages 6+)
26 Jul 2022 Summer Youth! Tie-Dyeing Workshop (Ages 6+)
19 Jul 2022 Summer Youth! Basket Making (Ages 8+)
16 Jul 2022 Summer Youth! Learn to Weave on a Loom (Ages 8+)
16 Jul 2022 Creating Space Drop-In Creative Adventures
12 Jul 2022 Summer Youth! Learn to Weave on a Loom (Ages 8+)
5 Jul 2022 Summer Youth! Make a Gourd Birdhouse (Ages 6+)
9 Apr 2022 Parent and Child Easter Egg Decorating
18 Mar 2022 March Break! Make a Gourd Birdhouse (Ages 9+)
17 Mar 2022 March Break! Make a Gourd Birdhouse (Ages 6-9)
17 Jun 2021 ACP Board meeting by Zoom
26 Nov 2020 Photography for Online sales
22 Oct 2020 Photography for Online sales
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
7 Mar 2020 Beginner Guide to Journaling
2 Nov 2019 ARTISANity Show & Sale
28 Oct 2019 ACP Annual General Meeting
17 Oct 2019 ACP Board Meeting
21 Aug 2019 Felting for Teens in AUGUST 21
19 Aug 2019 Penguin
17 Jul 2019 Felting for Teens in July

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

The Artisans Centre Peterborough respectfully acknowledges that

our facility 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 Nation.   

Miigwetch!


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