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In this issue:

1.  Upcoming Events
2.  Feb/Mar Recap
3.  Volunteering with ACP
4.  Classes and Studio Time 
5.  Creating Space
6.  Did you know? 
7.  ACP Membership
8.  Acronyms at a glance
9.  Comments/ Information & Our Sponsors

2023 Represents the Artisans Centre's 10th Anniversary since incorporation.  Watch for many of your favourite classes and workshops and several new ones as we celebrate this wonderful milestone. There is a lot going on at the Centre, be sure to be a part of it in 2023.

Upcoming Events

Creative Challenge 
Theme: Fire and Water 

The judging isn't until June, but the creativity can start any time now.
The Artisans Centre Peterborough is challenging all artists and artisans of Peterborough and the Kawarthas to produce a work of art in a medium of their choice depicting the theme Fire and Water.  A $200 prize will be awarded for the best piece of art work selected by a team of judges.  The entries will be on display in June and the public will pick the "People's Choice" winner.  Registration forms are available on the ACP Website under the "Call for Submissions" heading, or for more information you may email acpchallenge@artisanscentre.ca.
 


ACP Indoor Yard Sale
This Saturday, March 25
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Spring is here and with it the return of Yard Sales. 
Let the ACP indoor Yard sale be your first one for 2023!.
Donations of previously loved treasures will be accepted at the Centre the week of March 20th for the sale, which takes place on Saturday, March 25. 
No clothing please.
  

If you can volunteer at this event please contact volunteer@artisanscentre.ca or call the centre (705) 775 - 1797 and speak to Julia.
 


Kawartha Potters Guild
Spring Sale
Friday, April 21 - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 22 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday April 23 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Spring sale features unique handmade gifts.  Perfect for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Wedding , Graduation and Teacher Gifts.  Or just something to spoil yourself with.

993 Talwood Drive
Peterborough
KawarthaPottersGuild.com
 




Spring ARTISANity Show and Sale
Friday, April 28 - Noon  - 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 29 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Spring ARTISANity returns in April with some of the best handcrafted work by the members of the ACP.  It is an excellent opportunity to pick up wedding, graduation, mother's and father's day gifts.  Members who wish to sell at this event should check the ACP Website for the registration form or email their interest to artisanity@artisanscentre.ca. (include name, phone number and guild to reserve your place)
 


Peterborough Fibre Arts Festival and Sale
Saturday, May 13
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

PWSG presents our annual Fibre Arts Festival and Sale.  Shop all things fibre from a huge selection of vendors from across Ontario.  With over 30 vendors there will certainly be something for everyone.
 


See the Kawartha Potters Guild Website for more information on:
Celebrate Ceramics - June 2, 2023
Summer Camp for Children (Ages 7-12)
 
Ongoing
The Online Artisans Market continues to offer beautiful items for sale, with pickup at the Centre. 
Jan/Feb Recap
 
Empty Bowls YWCA fundraiser - Sat, Feb 25 - Once again the members of the Kawartha Potters Guild provided many beautiful bowls to support this great initiative.

First Friday Peterborough Art Crawl - Fri, Mar 3 - Over 20 people toured the Centre as part of this Downtown Art Crawl, even as a snowstorm approached.  All but one were there because of the First Friday event.  Members were on hand to speak about what the Centre offers and demonstrate some of the crafts.  Most people hung around for a good visit, generating lots of good conversation.  Inquiries were about the classes offered and whether evening or weekend classes were planned.  A few indicated they were getting close to retirement and would be exploring more then.  Ages ranged from high school, college/university and retired.  The upcoming March Break activities were of interest to several.

Watch for the Artisans Centre to be an active participant in the First Friday event each month.

Volunteering with ACP

If you can lend a we'd like to hear from you.
Email volunteer@artisanscentre.ca or call 705-775-1797 to get involved.

We  have a number of Small Jobs for Volunteers
  • If you have experience/familiarity with Health and Safety Committees or as a representative we would like your help setting up our inspection procedures
  • With all of the 10th Anniversary special events we could use some additional Volunteers to help with setup, take down, and event operations.  If you can spare a few hours pleasse contact Julia at the email and/or phone number above.


Keep well and stay safe!

2023 Classes and Studio Time
COVID Protocols in use.  Masks required for classes.
If you see a class you are interested in but the day/date or time does not fit your schedule call the centre to see if another time can be arranged.  705 775-1797  Evening Classes are making a come-back too.

Gourd Art

Mondays are Kawartha Gourders Member's Day.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm 

A day for Kawartha Gourders members to meet in the studio and work on projects.
Happens every Monday when there are no classes scheduled in the main studio space.

Power Carving
Monday, May 8, 2023
10:30 am - 3:30 pm

 

 
Power carving can put 'life' into your work.  I will teach you how to use your carver, what bits to use and how to use them.  You will learn to outline your object, undercut, create depth and height ideas for finishing the background.  The leave has been carved on wood, the bird on a gourd piece.  You can choose to use a small piece as I did with the bird, my first power carved piece or to use a full gourd or wooden piece.
 
Click here to register for this class or to see what else is coming in 2023.

Woodturning 

All of your favorite classes are continuing..
Watch for evening classes to return in March 2023..

Also keep an eye on the website for "hands on" sessions to begin soon.  Bring your own project to the workshop while an instructor is available to help with questions you may have.
         Natural Edge Bowl - Thur, Mar 23, 2023 - 12:00-4:00 pm
 
      This class will cover the basics of turning a natural edge bowl, including blank preparation, design considerations and turning basics.

Basic Woodturning - 4 Sessions - Tues, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023 - 1:00-4:00 pm 
     This class will cover the safe operation of a lathe including appropriate personal safety protection and sharpening techniques for turning tools.  It will cover techniques for turning spindles, both simple and complex, basic bowl and basic platter turning.

Basic Pen Turning - Tue, Mar   21, 2023 - 6:30-9:30 pm OR        
                                                    Wed, Apr 5, 2023 - 1:00-4:00 pm            
     This class will cover 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 will take home two completed pens.
                Turning a Peppermill - Thur, Apr 6, 2023 - 1:00-5:00 pm 
 
     This class will cover the basic of turning a peppermill from wood, including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly.

Sharpening Woodturning Tools - Wed, Apr 12, 2023 - 1:30 - 3:30 pm   
     This class will cover the use of the One Way Wolverine system for sharpening woodturning tools.  Included will be the use of the Varigrind attachment for gouges and the skew attachment.  Students are encouraged bring their own woodturning tools to sharpen in the class.

Basic Hollow Turning - Thur, Apr 13, 2023 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm   
      This class will cover the basics of turning a hollow form from wood, including blank preparation, design considerations, and hollow turning basic. 
Turning Garden Dibbers or Wool Winders - Wed, Apr 19, 2023 -  1:00 - 4:00 pm
  
      This class will cover the creation of either a garden dibber or a wool winder, including blank preparation, design considerations, and basic spindle gouge techniques. 
      Garden Dibbers are used to poke holes in the earth when planting bulbs.  They are usually marked off in units to gauge the depth and/or distance between plants.
      Wool Winders (aka Nostapines) are used to create balls of wool that pull from the centre and do not roll away when knitting or crocheting. 

       If you are new to Woodturning and have a Gardener or Knitter/Crocheter on your gift list this class is for you!    Prerequisite: None

Click here to register or to get more information about these classes and others coming in 2023.

Fibre

Wednesdays are PWSG Member's Day
 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

A day for Peterborough Weavers and Spinners Guild members to meet
in the studio and work on projects.
Happens every Wednesday.

Consider joining one of our "a-longs"

Knit and Crochet-a-long (Afghan Sampler)
Every two weeks including Fri, Feb 24 & Mar 10 & 24, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Great for Beginners; those wanting to learn some new stitches; Experts looking to socialize and share some crochet time!
Learn to Crochet different stitches throughout the year and end up with a beautiful Afghan to enjoy or give away just in time for Christmas.  Each month will have a new pattern square to try.  Participants are only required to attend one session per month.

Beginner Spinning Class
3 Sessions
April 1, 8 and 22, 2023
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm


This is a beginner course where you will learn how to spin sheep's wool into yarn.  You will be introduced to spinning on a drop spindle, and on spinning wheel and will have lots of time to practice your new skill in class.

Needle Felt - Landscape
Saturday, April 8, 2023 or
Saturday April 22, 2023
10:00 am - 1:30 pm


Learn to Needle Felt a picturesque 6" X 8" landscape.
All skill levels are welcome.
Create your own fairy tale paradise to enjoy.
Register with a friend for a fun day out!

Rag Woven Placemats
Saturday, April 15, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm


Weave 2 placemats using rags and a simple cardboard frame.
You will learn the basic structure of weaving without any complicated equipment.

Click here to register for any of these classes or to see what else is coming in 2023.
Special Interest Classes


Click here to register or to see other Special Interest workshops coming in 2023.
Youth Programs
We hope you enjoyed the March Break classes.

Watch for PA day activities and soon our Summer Calendar of events.


Click here to register for one of these Youth classes
 
Pottery

Pottery classes are available through the KPG website.  For more information and/or to register for these classes,  please check their website.


 
Creating Space
Thursdays at 3:30 are the drop-in family arts and crafts sessions and one or two Saturdays each month there is a free family craft activity (RSVP required for Saturdays).  Look for them on the Artisans Centre Calendar, watch the Creating Space Facebook page or email them at creatingspaceptbo@gmail.com for more details.  Each month we will host another kids workshop.  Look for more events coming up soon.  Future dates: March 11, April 15, May 13.

 
Did You Know?
 

We accept non-monetary donations too.

If you have a mirror that you no longer need/use we would be happy to take it off your hands.  Often when our customers are trying on one of our beautiful scarves or necklaces they have no way to see how they look.
 

ACP Membership

The ACP welcomes all adult members of the community to purchase a membership. Individual memberships are available for $50/year or $30/year for students.  Membership benefits include: reduced rates on  most classes; use of the equipment and space, with some restrictions; the opportunity, post adjudication, to be a vendor in ARTISANity and Artisans Market Peterborough or possibly to teach your craft.  By belonging to the ACP you benefit from collaboration with other members and may find techniques from other mediums that will enrich your own experience and stimulate your creativity.

You may also join the ACP by purchasing a membership with one of our participating guilds.
 
Join the Artisans Centre Peterborough and belong to the local artisan community.

Acronyms at a Glance

Several acronyms are used throughout this newsletter;  listed here in case you are not familiar with all of them.
ACP - Artisans Centre Peterborough
AMP - Artisans Market Peterborough - the ACP Online Store
IND - Independent Member
KG - Kawartha Gourders
KPG - Kawartha Potters Guild
PHSG - Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners Guild (old name)
PWSG - Peterborough Weavers and Spinners Guild (current name)

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.
 
If you have comments/suggestions or corrections for the Newsletter, please pass them along through Newsletter@artisanscentre.ca

 

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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