Spring Classes!

Workshops

Stained Glass: An Introduction

In this course Paul Drover introduces you to the craft of stained glass. You will learn the process step by step. Paul will show you how to transfer your design to the glass and cut the interlocking pieces. Then you will learn to polish the glass and solder it using the copper foil technique. Gain hands on experience while completing your choice of attractive sun catcher. No experience required, but register early, it is a popular class.

Saturday, April 10 (1pm-5pm) and Sunday, April 11 (10am-5pm), 2010

$135 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Paul Drover

Natural Dye Workshop

Learn about plants and flowers and the beautiful dyes they make! In this one day introductory workshop craftsperson, Susan Furneaux, will take you through the process of preparing and dying fabrics with these natural treasures.

Saturday, March 27, 1 – 4 pm

$40 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Susan Furneaux

Jewellery Basics

You will be surprised at just how easy it is to get started making your own jewellery. In this introductory class Gina will show you how to get started. Instruction will include how to use glass beads and semi-precious stoned to make your own one of a kind pieces; and how to use crimps and tiger wire to give you pieces that professional touch. Students will learn the basics of jewellery making and be given ample time to work on projects and to develop ideas under expert guidance.

Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm, April 4, 2010  OR Saturday afternoon, 1-4pm,  April 17, 2010 (Kids and parents!)

$40 includes HST and materials

Instructor: Gina Rae Hoyles

Stained Glass: Intermediate

If you have tried stained glass in the past, and are interested in furthering your skills using the copper foil technique then this is the class for you. Paul Drover will guide you through the steps to create your own design, and depending on you individual level of experience show you the techniques to create three dimensional works, from colourful glass. You may bring your own pieces of coloured glass or purchase it from the instructor.

Saturday, June 5 (1pm – 5pm) and Sunday, June 6 (10am – 5pm), 2010

$115 includes HST . materials may be purchased from the instructor

Instructor: Paul Drover

Workshops for parents and children…10 and up!

Easter Bunny Card Making Workshop

Come together and spend the afternoon creating adorable Easter cards in a variety of styles.  Parent and child will work together to create 5 Easter cards just in time for Easter Sunday! Instruction will include tips for using both rubber and acrylic stamps.

Saturday, 2-4 pm

April 3, 2010

$50.00 per pair (parent/child), plus a $10 material fee

Instructor: Meghan Fahey

Craft Classes

Knitting Basics

Always thought you would like to knit, but never got around to it. In just four evenings you can learn the basics of knitting: knit, purl, cast on, cast off, increase, decrease, how to fix mistakes and follow simple stitch patterns. This course is designed as four short classes so you can go home and practice your new skills, and return the following week for troubleshooting.

4 Tuesdays . 7pm – 9pm . March 16-April 6, 2010

$69 includes HST and some materials

Instructor: Megan Tanner

Operation Homespun: Intermediate Knit

Baffled and intimidated by knitting patterns…what is a cable?? For even the most seasoned knitter, there is just something daunting about turning your first heel.  Choose from a selection of patterns from our newly printed traditional NL pattern book, Operation Homespun, and  complete your project with the guidance of your instructor, Megan Tanner.  Make this winter a warm one!

6 Wednesdays, 7 – 9pm, March 17-April 7, 2010

$105, materials extra (based on chosen project: Operation Homespun, $25.00)

Instructor: Megan Tanner

Traditional Newfoundland Rug Hooking (cancelled)

Years ago hooked mats were found in almost every Newfoundland home. Now you can learn the skills and techniques to recapture the tradition. This hands on class will show you how to attach burlap to a frame, transfer your design, select and cut fabrics, and learn how to hook your choice of design. You’ll learn the basics while completing a small rug/wall hanging of your choice. Instruction will also cover finishing techniques and hanging methods. Register early, this class is one of our most popular.

3 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm, April 20 – May 4, 2010

$95 includes HST and materials . Hook and frame may be purchased for $22

Instructor: Catherine McCausland

Rug Hooking Workshop: Let’s Face It

In this 3 week course participants will hone their hooking skills by completing a portrait; allowing the artist to discover how to represent shading and highlights, while constructing the specific tones and textures of their muse. Designs can be friends or foes, front on or profile, just bring along your choice (8 x 10 portraits).

3 Sundays, 10 – 1pm, March 28, April 4 & 11

$105 includes HST and materials. Hook and frame may be purchased for $22

Instructor: Catherine McCausland

Floral Rug Hooking: Spring Fever (EVENING DATES!)

Have you learnt to hook rugs but lack the push to continue on your own? Join us for this 3 week workshop where you will be inspired and accompanied in your love of hooking. Along with instructor Catherine McCausland, create your own beautiful springtime matt; use vibrant colours and patterned fabrics to put together a wonderful flower design…perfect for Mother’s Day!

3 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm, April 20 – May 4, 2010

$105, plus materials

Instructor: Catherine McCausland

Peek-a-Boo Quilt

Try out your quilting skills with 3D quilting! This interactive child’s play quilt, sized 40″ x 51″, has twelve “windows” made by using a block of novelty print fabric surrounded by four prairie points. These three-dimensional points are “opened” to reveal what lies beneath. This action creates a great game of peek-a-boo for young children where they learn that objects exist even when they are out of sight.

5 Tuesdays, 7 – 10pm,  April 6 – May 4, 2010

$175, plus materials

Instructor: Sheila Ford

Quilt as You Go: Reversible Quilting

Using a unique three-layer reversible sewing and quilting technique, you will learn to make and sew both sides at once! The quilting is done as strips of fabric and batting are added, so when the last strip is attached the actual quilting is complete…just add the binding and your quilt is finished.

4 Saturdays, 1-4pm, April 3 – 24, 2010

$140, plus materials

Instructor: Sheila Ford

 

Art Classes

Sewing Classes

Machine Sewing: An Introduction

This short course is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to get started machine sewing. You will learn machine set up, parts and accessories, cutting patterns, sewing straight and curved seams, finishing techniques and more. You will learn basic skills as you as you gain hands-on experience, follow a simple pattern, and complete  elastic waist pajama pants and a gorgeous tote bag. No experience required.

Bring your own machine or request to use one of ours.
This is a popular class, register early to ensure your place in the class.

4 Thursdays, 7-10pm, April 15 – May 6, 2010

$115 includes HST . supplies extra, a materials list will be provided

Instructor: Gina Rae Hoyles

Sewing: Active Wear

Cutting and sewing with stretch fabrics requires special handling and sewing techniques. This introduction to stretch sewing is an excellent starting point. Instructor Jessica Waterman will show you how to get started making your own dance wear, skating costumes, and active wear. K nowing how to work with stretch fabrics creates opportunity for better fitting professional looking garments. Previous sewing experience is required, and experience using a serger is advantageous.

4 Wednesdays . 7–10 pm . April 14 – May 5

$115 includes HST . supplies extra, a materials list will be provided

Instructor: Jessica Waterman

Contemporary Machine Embroidery

Painting with thread; a contemporary approach to machine embroidery used for quilting, patchwork and creating beautiful imagery on fabric. Experienced machine sewers will learn and use various techniques such as experimenting with tensions, appliqué and reverse appliqué, lace work and bicycle wheel. Follow a complete design process to create and mount your final land, ocean or cityscape.

6 Sundays, 1-4pm, March 21 – April 25, 2010

$180, includes HST and some materials (will be discussed in first class)

Instructor: Ricky Brophy

Sewing: Advanced Skills

An opportunity for experienced sewers to develop and advance their sewing skills.  In this intensive 8 week course you will start and complete a  of a instructor selected project; a woman’s corset!   Previous sewing experience is required.

8 Mondays . 7 – 10 pm . March 22 – May 10

$180 includes HST . supplies extra, a materials list will be provided

Instructor: Jessica Waterman

Open Studio Times

Rug Hooking Open Studio

Fridays, 7-9 pm, February 5, March 5, April 2, etc…

Join Catherine McCausland on the first Friday evening of the month (7-9 pm) beginning February 5th for a rug hooking open studio. Bring your current rug hooking project and work on it in the company of fellow rug hookers. Catherine will provide help and guidance if you need it… Or treat it as a night out – it’s a great opportunity to meet new people with a common interest and share your enthusiasm for rug hooking and “show-n-tell”.

Fee: $10 (collected by Catherine each open studio evening)

KNIT-WITS a knitting social

on the last Sunday evening of each month

Sundays, 7-9 pm, January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, etc…

Bring your current project, start a new one or dig out that long forgotten sweater from the depths of your closet… get motivated to knit! And if you’re new knitting, there will be plenty of help available to get you started and trouble shoot knitting difficulties.

Bring along your favourite books, magazines, patterns or fibres for inspiration! We’ll have a cup of tea (and treats if anyone feels like baking), you may also bring your own music for knittin’ and purlin’ …. all in all, it’s a fun night all about knitting (or crochet) …and it’s free!

Comic Jam

Fridays, 7-9 pm, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, etc…

Join local cartoonist Wallace Ryan on the first Friday evening of the month (7-9 pm) beginning January 8th for a cartooning open studio. Bring your current project and work on it in the company of fellow cartoon enthusiasts. Wallace will also have different topics of discussion so that each Comic Jam helps budding cartoonists to develop their drawing, lettering, and storytelling skills. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the world of professional cartooning and meet new people with a common interest. Comic Jams are free and welcome individuals with all levels of cartooning experience, young and old.

Call 739-7623 to register