In this issue:
1. Online Artisans Market Peterborough
2. Masked Artisans Market - Saturday mornings in November
3. Five Counties Children's Centre Fundraiser
4. Volunteering with ACP
5. Upcoming Classes
6. Community Cultural Centre Discussion
7. Feb 2021 - For the Love of Art Event preview
8. ACP Membership
9. Did you know?
10. Comments and Information & Our Sponsors
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Better than Amazon!
Did you know that you can shop online and support local artisans of Peterborough and the Kawarthas? Check out Artisans Market Peterborough on our website at www.artisanscentre.ca/artisans-market.
Many items are available to view in person at the Artisans Centre - save yourself the handling fees by picking up items there.
Be sure to ask for Gift Certificates at the desk. They can be used toward a purchase from the On-line Artisans Market Peterborough or to learn a new skill in one of the many classes offered at the centre.
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Masked Artisans Market
Shop locally and support area artisans.
The Masked Artisans Market returns in November.
Beautiful, handcrafted gifts created by members of the Artisans Centre; many of whom will be on hand to discuss their processes and projects.
Saturday mornings in November 9:30 - 2:00 (only 2 left)
Lower Concourse, Peterborough Square
Pottery
Fibre Art (Weaving, Spinning, Quilting, Felting)
Gourd Art
Woodturning
Handcrafted Christmas decorations will also be on sale,
with proceeds going to
Five Counties Children’s Centre.
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Looking for an opportunity to Volunteer in your Community?
Presently we have several volunteers helping to keep the ACP open. We now have Monday and Wednesday afternoons covered, but could really use some help with Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons. And remember, you don't have to do EVERY week. I can schedule 2 shifts a month, or whatever you might wish. You can always specify a preference that suits your life.
A big THANK YOU to the Fleming College Students who have made us part of their program. We really appreciate your involvement!!
Please contact me by email or phone if you would be interested in covering some of these shifts. Thank you - it will be very much appreciated!
Gillian Holden
volunteer@artisanscentre.ca
705-938-0115 |
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Gourd Art Studio Time and Classes
There are eight sessions posted for studio time. Visit artisanscentre.ca for details and to register online. In order to observe current rules for physical distancing we can host 6 members each session.
Huichol Style Beaded Gourd Shard
Mon, Jan 4 2021 - 10:30 - 3:30
Are you ready to try a new technique? We will be creating designs with small beads on a gourd shard, using treated beeswax as a base.
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Woodturning Classes
Basic Woodturning
Dec 1 2020 - Dec 18 2020 (4 Sessions)
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.
Sharpening Woodturning Tools
Dec 7 2020
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 2020
1:00-5:00 pm
This class covers the basics of turning a natural edge bowl, including blank preparation, design considerations and turning basics.
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Basic Pen Turning
Dec 14 2020
1:30-4:30 pm
This class covers the basics of turning pens from wood, including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly. Pens will include a standard Slimline pen and possible variations on the Slimline. Students take home two completed pens.
 Note: Woodturning classes have moved to afternoons (from evenings)
in keeping with Peterborough Square operating hours during Covid-19.
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Fibre Classes
Zigzag Weaving Class
Nov 21 2020
1:00 - 4:00 pm
- Learn an easy weaving technique
- Make a small unique hanging on a frame loom
- Bring your own scrap yarns (maybe handspun) or use ours
- Looms provided and kits available to make your own
Introduction to Weaving Class
Dec 5 & 6 2020 (2 Sessions)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this introductory 2 day weekend class, using 15" table looms provided, you will complete all the steps needed to plan and complete your fist handwoven project.
- You will wind a warp for a sampler and learn how to calculate yarn requirements.
- Wind the warp on the loom (called dressing the loom).
- Thread a sampler pattern
- Weave a twill sampler, which is your first reference work for your new weaving binder, or, if you really want to show it off, a wall hanging.
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Special Interest
Click here to register.
If you can't make it for the October session, check out the session in November.
Photography for Online Sales
Thursday Nov 26
1:00-3:30
Photography workshop offering the basics in learning how to photograph your products for e-commerce sites and tips on marketing and website SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for your online store.
Students should bring an article of their work to photograph and their cameras or phones, if they have them.
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Community Cultural Centre Discussions
These discussions continue. To date ACP has created space for Creating Space.
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 pop-up creative arts booths and activities around town.
It is our privilege to live, learn, work and engage in creative play on Mississauga Anishinaabe traditional territory.
Check out the ACP Calendar of Events to see when you can join this lively group. |
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Looking ahead to February 2021
For the Love of Art
"For the Love of Art" will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021, 10:00 - 4:00 at Peterborough Square. This is a great opportunity to purchase previously loved, excellent quality artwork, frames, decor items and artisan quality craft items at very reasonable prices. If you have a wall that needs cheering up this is the place to shop. Want to change up home decor items, we've got you covered! Find a special Valentine's day gift or treat yourself.
Further info will be coming to our website www.ptbo-hwsg.com and to the ACP Website.
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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.
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?
If you missed a previously published Newsletter, you can find many of them on the ACP Website, Membership page.
If you have a friend who would like to receive their own copy of the Newsletter they can sign up for it on the ACP Website, Membership page.
Christmas is only 34 sleeps away!! While you might not be seeing everyone this year, that's all the more reason to find a special, hand-crafted gift for your family and friends.
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Comments and Information
Our location in Peterborough Square is open most Mondays through Saturdays within the operating hours of the Peterborough Square and/or by appointment at 705-775-1797
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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