Artisans Centre Peterborough upcoming events

Wacky Wednesday - FREE Drop-In Kids' Crafts (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, & August 5th, 12th, 19th.

Youth - Game Days (Ages 6 to 9) (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

For ages 6 to 9!

In this new full-day session, we will be hand crafting our very own games and entertainment! Some things to look forward to include creating your own shoebox foosball, tic-tac-toe on the go, playing some fun carnival games, and participating in camp songs & activities!

The session will be composed of two hours of crafting and play in the morning, an hour break for lunch at midday, followed by another two hours of fun in the afternoon!

Participants must bring their own packed (nut-free) lunch and snacks as well as hydration! If a participant has an allergy please alert us before the session and include it when completing the permission form.

Fee: $50 per registrant

Duration: 5 hours, 10:30am to 3:30pm

Instructors: Liza & Julia

Permission forms are provided upon your arrival and must be completed for each participant at the beginning of the class. You can also view the permission form here.

All program facilitators have completed a criminal record check/vulnerable sector check. ACP staff person has completed Standard First Aid and CPR training.

Youth - Bug Day (Ages 4 to 7) (4 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

For ages 4 to 7!

In this workshop we’ll embrace nature's beauty and create some of our favourite bugs! Perfect to put in your garden, play with in the sandbox or just to display in your home, we'll experiment with using different materials such as rocks, coffee filters, scrap fabrics, gourds and more!

All class materials will be provided. 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.

Fee: $25 per registrant

Duration: 2 hours, 10:30am to 12:30pm

Instructor: Liza

Permission forms are provided upon your arrival. A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class.

Our youth programming is made possible with funding through the City of Peterborough's Community Investment Grants Initiative.

Youth - Bug Day (Ages 8 to 12+) (4 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

For ages 8 to 12+

All class materials will be provided. 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.

Fee: $25 per registrant

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

Instructor: Liza

Permission forms are provided upon your arrival. A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class.

Our youth programming is made possible with funding through the City of Peterborough's Community Investment Grants Initiative.

Wacky Wednesday - FREE Drop-In Kids' Crafts (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, & August 5th, 12th, 19th.

Youth - Nightlight Terrarium (Ages 4 to 7) (11 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

For ages 4 to 7!

This workshop will light up your child's imagination as they create their very own nightlit realm, all contained within a handmade and decorated terrarium!

All class materials will be provided. 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.

Fee: $25 per registrant

Duration: 2 hours, 10:30am to 12:30pm

Instructor: Liza

Permission forms are provided upon your arrival. A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class.

Youth - Nightlight Terrarium (Ages 8 to 12+) (11 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

For ages 8 to 12+!

This workshop will light up your child's imagination as they create their very own nightlit realm, all contained within a handmade and decorated terrarium!

All class materials will be provided. 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.

Fee: $25 per registrant

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

Instructor: Liza

Permission forms are provided upon your arrival. A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class.

Wacky Wednesday - FREE Drop-In Kids' Crafts (12 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, & August 5th, 12th, 19th.

Youth - Game Days (Ages 6 to 9) (14 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

For ages 6 to 9!

The session will be composed of two hours of crafting and play in the morning, an hour break for lunch at midday, followed by another two hours of fun in the afternoon!

Fee: $50 per registrant

Duration: 5 hours, 10:30am to 3:30pm

Instructors: Liza & Julia

Permission forms are provided upon your arrival and must be completed for each participant at the beginning of the class. You can also view the permission form here.

All program facilitators have completed a criminal record check/vulnerable sector check. ACP staff person has completed Standard First Aid and CPR training.

Youth - Tie Blanket (Ages 4 to 7) (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

For ages 4 to 7!

In this workshop we’ll be making our own no-sew fleece tie blankets! Perfect as a small lap blanket for long car rides or snuggling up to watch a movie, this is a great activiy to practice fine motor skills and problem solving!

All class materials will be provided. 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.

Fee: $25 per registrant

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

Instructor: Liza

Permission forms are provided upon your arrival. A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class.

Our youth programming is made possible with funding through the City of Peterborough's Community Investment Grants Initiative.

Youth - Tie Blanket (Ages 8 to 12+) (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

For ages 8 to 12+!

All class materials will be provided. 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.

Fee: $25 per registrant

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

Instructor: Liza

Permission forms are provided upon your arrival. A completed permission form must be submitted for each participant at the beginning of the class.

Our youth programming is made possible with funding through the City of Peterborough's Community Investment Grants Initiative.

Wacky Wednesday - FREE Drop-In Kids' Crafts (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, & August 5th, 12th, 19th.

Youth - Game Days (Ages 6 to 9) (21 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

For ages 6 to 9!

The session will be composed of two hours of crafting and play in the morning, an hour break for lunch at midday, followed by another two hours of fun in the afternoon!

Fee: $50 per registrant

Duration: 5 hours, 10:30am to 3:30pm

Instructors: Liza & Julia

Permission forms are provided upon your arrival and must be completed for each participant at the beginning of the class. You can also view the permission form here.

All program facilitators have completed a criminal record check/vulnerable sector check. ACP staff person has completed Standard First Aid and CPR training.