The Markham Guild of Village Crafts   39 YEARS OF CRAFTING EXCELLENCE! 11 Church Street (at Washington St.) Markham, Ontario L3P-3V5 905-294-7421 e-mail: markhamguild@rogers.com
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A variety of courses are available at the Markham Guild of Village Crafts to satisfy your interest. Enroll in some classes and see what you can do!

Classes are open to members and non-members.

REGISTRATION: Please register with the individual instructor for the respective course. Students must register 1 week prior to class start date. Most classes require additional materials fees which are not included in the prices unless otherwise stated. Validate times and additional fees with each instructor when registering. Cheques should be made payable to: Markham Guild of Village Crafts.

REFUND POLICY: Full Refund: If the program you choose is cancelled by the Guild.
                                  Partial Refund: $5.00 administration and material fees are not refundable if cancelled by the student.
                                  No Refund: If student cancels later than one (1) week prior to the beginning of the course.

PAPER CRAFTS
Calligraphy-Italic click on the above photo  to view larger	Learn calligraphy basics and the beautiful italic alphabet. Date:  Tuesdays, September 15 - November 3, 2009 (7 weeks) Time:  1:15 - 3:15 p.m. or 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.  Fee:  $91.00 plus material fee is $5.00 Instructor:  Gayle  Contact Number:  905-294-4272
Parchment Craft (Pergamano)   click on the above photo  to view larger	Make beautiful embossed cards. Date:  Saturday, October 17, 2009 (one day workshop)  Time:  10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Fee:  $32.50 plus material fee $5.00 extra. Instructor:  Gayle Contact Number:  905-294-4272
POTTERY
Pottery Handbuilding and Wheelthrowing click on the above photo  to view larger	An on-going class to acquire technical skills in Handbuilding and Wheelthrowing techniques. Practice both techniques with stoneware clay and porcelain, experiment with glaze making, kiln loading and firing. A wheel is available for each student. Date:  Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon or           Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or           Saturdays, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. or           Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Time:   Fee:  $240.00 plus material fee: $20.00 for clay. Instructor:  Wai-Yu  Contact Number:  416-219-9708 (Please call after 3:00 p.m.)   click on the above photos  to view larger
SEWING
Adult / Teen Classes Sewing for Beginners	This course requires minimal or no sewing experience. You will learn the parts and accessories of the machine, sewing skills, including adjusting tension and uses for the variety of standard stitches, and sewing terms. You will learn to read a pattern, and sew a pair of pajama pants. Date:  Mondays, September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 2009 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (4 weeks)           or Mondays, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 16, 23, 2009  (4 weeks)  Time:  7:00-9:00 p.m. Fee:  $52.00 Instructor:  Darlene Contact Number:  905-852-4114
Continuing Sewing	This class is a continuation of the beginner sewer. We will cover new skills with your choice of projects. Buttonholes, collars, cuffs, pleats, tucks, etc. Must have previous sewing experience. Date:  Tuesdays, September 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, 2009  (4 weeks)  Time:  4:30 - 6:30 p.m. or 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Fee:  $52.00 Instructor:  Darlene Contact Number:  905-852-4114
Sewing	This class is a continuation of the beginner sewer. We will cover new skills with your choice of projects. Would be looking at Xmas projects. Must have previous sewing experience.  Date:  Tuesdays, October 27, November 3, 17, 24, 2009  (4 weeks)  Time:  4:30 - 6:30 p.m. or 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.           Any interest in a class Monday or Tuesday afternoon 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.            please call Darlene McFetridge at 905-852-4114. Fee:  $52.00 Instructor:  Darlene Contact Number:  905-852-4114
Quilted Scrappy Sac click the above image to view larger	Beginner quilting project. Must have some sewing skills. Will purchase supplies before the class. Date:  Mondays, September 28, Oct. 5, 2009 Time:  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Fee:  $26.00 Instructor:  Darlene  Contact Number:  905-852-4114
Rag Blanket  click the above image to view larger	You will choose your own fabric and complete a rag blanket. Date:  Tuesdays, November 3 & 24, 2009  Time:  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Fee:  $26.00 Instructor:  Darlene Contact Number:  905-852-4114
Jointed Teddy Bear click on the above photo  to view larger	Come and have fun making a 16” Jointed Teddy Bear. Sewing experience required. Date:  Wednesdays, September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2009  (4 weeks) Time:  9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Fee:  $52.00 plus material Instructor:  Klara Contact Number:  905- 294- 9729
English Smocking Beginners to Intermediate click on the above photo  to view larger	After learning the basic stitches on a sampler, you can start a project of your own choice. Date:  Thursdays, September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2009  (4 weeks) Time:  7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.  Fee:  $52.00 plus sampler kit Instructor:  Klara Contact Number:  905-294-9729
STAINED GLASS
Stained Glass for Beginners	Beginners classes to acquire skills to work with stained glass, including glass cutting, refining glass shapes with a grinder, copper foil construction, lead cane construction, soldering and finishing pieces. Project include: Snowflake sun catcher, Christmas sun catcher, glass box and glass panel. Date:  Wednesdays, September 9 - October 28, 2009 Time:  7:00 - 9:30 p.m.    Fee:  $130.00  Materials extra.  Instructor:  Wendy  Contact Number:  905-471-8797 (Please call after 3:00 p.m.)
RUG HOOKING
Rug Hooking (Beginner / Experienced) click on the above photo  to view larger	This class is open to beginners and experienced rug hookers. Experienced rug hookers can bring any pattern, their own or commercial design. New rug hooking students can begin with a kit (to get started) and after that create their own pattern or use another kit. This is a class for all beginners or experienced rug hookers to enjoy. Rug hookers are always welcome to getting help on finishing a project they've already started. There are many ways in doing rug hooking that are cost effective and creative. Plenty of helpful advice, dyeing tips and finishing techniques will be offered. This is a great class to take as everyone will be learning from all styles of rug hooking. Date:  October 18 - November 8, 2009  (4 weeks) Time:  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.    Fee:  $54.00  Material and equipment can be purchased from instructor.  Instructor:  Grace  Contact Number:  905-426-3491 click on the above photos  to view larger

Note: User fees may apply to some classes.

Please call the guild to check on these and other classes that may be offered. 
The office is open Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. until noon.
For more info, please call 905-294-7421
or e-mail at markhamguild@rogers.com 

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