Covid-19 Protocols in place.
Masks and vaccinations Required.
In this issue:
1. Artisans Centre Peterborough - Holiday Shopping
(Online; In-Store, ARTISANity)
2. Volunteer Appreciation
3. Make your own Gift
4. Upcoming Classes
5. Looking ahead to 2022
6 ACP Membership
7. Did you know?
8. Comments/ Information & Our Sponsors
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ACP Holiday Shopping
Three options include the ACP Frontshop,
Online Artisans Market Peterborough (AMP)
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ARTISANity
ARTISANity is back and bigger than ever. Nine days of shopping for gifts and treasures made by your favorite makers. With over 30 Artisans displaying their creations there will be something for everyone. Come out and see what they have been up to during the pandemic. We'll be just a few doors down from the Artisans Centre in Peterborough Square.
Nov 25 - Dec 11
Thursday/Friday - Noon - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free Admission
1 Hour free parking at Peterborough Square (Thur/Fri)
All day free parking (Sat)
Be sure to look for the tree of ornaments donated by our artisans.
Funds raised by the sale of the ornaments are being
split between the ACP and Five Counties Children's Centre.
Click here to be taken directly to the online market
Also, in coordination with the First Friday PTBO Art Crawl the show will be open until 8:00 pm on Friday, Dec 3. |
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ACP Honors its Volunteers
The newest member of the ACP Board of Directors is Denise Stone
Denise relocated to Peterborough from St. Catherines a few months before Covid hit to be near her 2 daughters and grandchildren. She has been a knitter for years and more recently developed an interest in quilting and weaving. She is thrilled to be a part of the Spinners and Weavers Guild and the ACP. As a former emergency management specialist she is sure to be an asset to the ACP Board.
Welcome Denise!
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MAKE YOUR OWN GIFT. There is still time left to be creative this holiday season.
We are offering single classes on several Saturdays this autumn for anyone who would like to make a Christmas or other Holiday Gift to give away or keep for yourself. Click here to register.
Sat, Nov 20 and Dec 11
1:00 -4:00pm
Basic Pen Turning
This is one of our most popular classes. Students learn the basics of turning pens from wood, including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly. Pens include a standard Slimline pen and possible variations on the Slimline. You will take home two completed pens, perhaps one for you and one for a gift.
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Gourd Art Studio Time and Classes
Gourd Art Member Drop In
Mon, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Kawartha Gourd Art Society meet every Monday
at the Square to Create, Discuss and Teach everything Gourd.
Do you know what the many uses of Gourds are?
From utility to music
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Woodturning Classes
Basic Woodturning
Nov 30, Dec 7,14 and 21
1:;30 - 4:30 pm
This class covers the safe operation of a lathe including appropriate personal safety protection and sharpening techniques for turning tools. It covers techniques for turning spindles, both simple and complex, basic bowl and basic platter over the four nights.
Turning a Peppermill
Nov 25
1:30 - 4:30
This class will cover the basics of turning a peppermill from wood, including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly.
Sharpening Woodturning Tools
Dec 13
1:30 - 3:30 pm
This class covers the use of the One Way Wolverine system for sharpening woodturning tools. Included is the use of the Varigrind attachment for gouges and the skew attachment. Students are encouraged to bring their own woodturning tools to sharpen in the class.
Natural Edge Bowl
Dec 9
1:30- 4:30
This class will cover the basics of turning a natural edge bowl, including blank preparation, design considerations and turning basics. Material fee of $10.00 included in cost.
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Fibre Classes
Click here to see dates/times and to register for 2022 classes .
Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners
Member Drop In
Wednesdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Watch the website for dates/times and registration information for the following.
Beginner Finger Weaving
Sat, Jan 15, 2022
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Participants will learn the basics of finger weaving and make a small wrist bracelet or hat band in a simple Chevron pattern in the spirit of a Ceinture flechee.
Inspirational Fibre Art - Mini Prayer Flag (Angel tags)
Sat, Jan 22, 2022
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come out for loads of fun and create your own Inspirational Key Ring or Mini Prayer Flag
Introduction to Weaving
Jan 29 & 30, 2022
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (both days)
In this introductory 2 day weekend class, using 15" table looms provided, you will complete all the steps needed to plan and complete your first handwoven project.
You will wind a warp (dressing the loom) for a sampler and learn how to calculate yarn requirements. Thread a pattern and then weave a sampler.
Also coming in 2022....
Triangular Shawl - Feb 19, 2022
-Make a small shawl, no loom required!
Zig-Zag Weaving - Feb 26, 2022
-Create a small wall hanging using a small frame loom.
Looking for additional inspiration - check out the Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners Guild Website and Facebook Page
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Classes/Events at our partner Guild - The Kawartha Potters Guild (KPG) can be booked directly through their website by clicking here.
2021 Holiday Show & Sale
Our popular show is back again this year for an extended run.
December 14-23; book your appointment time(s).
Our selection of 6 week classes for Nov-Dec are now full, but private classes are available as a holiday treat for someone and registrations for Jan-Feb 2022 have started.
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Creating Space Returns to the ACP
Thursdays beginning Nov 25
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Creating Space is a community arts studio that fosters connection and resilience by making art of all sorts, telling stories, and learning together in Nogojiiwanong/ Peterborough, Ontario.
All are welcome. No skill necessary - only curiosity and a willingness to try.
We aim to practice radical hospitality and inclusion, responding in creative ways to things that matter in our community. We do this through hosting drop in workshops at the Artisan's Centre and pop-up creative arts activities around town. We believe in the power of creative expression to foster resilience in all of us.
We provide all the materials. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
It is our privilege to engage in creative play on Michi Saagig Anishinaabe territory.
We can be reached at creatingspaceptbo@gmail.com or through our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/creatingspacePtbo/
There will also be a Weekend Workship on Saturday, Nov 27, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Looking ahead to 2022
Big things are coming!!!
Feb 12, 2022 - Just in time for Valentine's Day!
Also in February 2022 - The KPG will be participating in the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for YWCA with hopes of contributing 200 bowls.
April 7, 2022 - Celebrate Ceramics Pottery Sale
On Thursday April 7, 2022, the KPG is hosting Celebrate Ceramics! Watch for more details as the date gets closer.
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ACP Membership
Our classes are open to any adult member of the community...AND...all members of our founding guilds are entitled to take courses at the reduced member rate. Individual memberships are available for $50/year (September to August) or $30/year for students. This fee enables you to also be a vendor at the Spring/Fall Artisanity sales and to sell in the Online Artisans Market Peterborough.
By belonging to the ACP you benefit from collaboration with members from the other participating guilds and may find techniques within other mediums or from other mediums that will enrich your own experience.
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Did you know?
As a member of the Artisans Centre Peterborough (independent, member of KWG, KPG, Kawartha Gourders or HWSG) you can participate in the ACP Annual General Meeting (AGM). Watch for the date and time in a future Newsletter or in a separate email.
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Comments and Information
Our location in Peterborough Square follows all Covid restrictions.
You can arrange for curb-side or drop-in pick up of online purchases by calling
705-775-1797
Check out the Website for more information.
We are on Facebook under "Artisans Centre Peterborough" and Instagram at "artisanscentrepeterborough". Please pass this newsletter on to anyone who might be interested.
Our Sponsors
We are very grateful to the following organizations for their generous sponsorship of our activities.
If you would like to support us you can help by sending a donation through the "Make a gift" page on our website.
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