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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 2 week prior to class start date. Most classes require additional materials fees
which are not included in the prices stated 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.
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MITERED SQUARES 
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Workshop teaches how to create a truly unique pattern and make a wearable piece of art. Date: Saturday, May 5,
2012 (1-day workshop) |
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CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS  click on the above photo to view larger |
This class will teach various crochet stitches with an introduction to elementary crochet techniques. Date: Wednesdays, March 7 and
March 14, 2012 (2 weeks) |
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INTERMEDIATE CROCHET 
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Various crochet techniques will be taught, colour changing, shaping and complex stitches. The class is providing guidance in pattern reading for novice crochet students. Bring your own project and /or get some new pattern(s) free. **Students must have basic crochet skills** Date: Wednesdays, March 21, and
March 28, 2012 (2 weeks) |
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WEDNESDAY CROCHET CLUB (Intermediate / Advanced)  click on the above photo to view larger |
These ongoing classes will teach advanced crochet skills and special techniques some of which are crochet with beads. Projects vary from making crochet accessories, bags to go and crochet jewelry, to making socks and other charity crochet items . All kinds of projects or crochet problems are welcome! Bring your own work and/or get familiar with new skill. ** Prerequisites: Students must have basic crochet skills. ** Date: Wednesdays, December 7, 2011, January 11, 2012, February 1 & 29, 2012 (4 evenings) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fee: $56. Material fee: $10 Instructor: Katarina Contact Number: (905) 884-2829 |
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OPEN STUDIO PAINTING GROUP Intermediate & Advanced – Uptown Palettes |
Intermediate & Advanced – Uptown Palettes Date: Starting September 8th to June 2012 Time: Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: $15/week Instructor: Marg Contact Number: 905-477-0774 |
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JEWELRY MAKING (beading with Japanese seed beads)  click on the above photo to view larger |
Students will learn the beading technique called the Peyote stitch and use it to create a beautiful bracelet. Date: April 14, 2012 (1-day workshop) |
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JEWELRY MAKING (beading with Tila beads)  click on the above photo to view larger |
Students will work with Tila beads, square beads with two holes and seed beads. They will learn the Herringbone stitch to complete a classic and elegant bracelet. Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
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POTTERY - Handbuilding and Wheelthrowing
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This is an on-going class for beginner, Intermediate and Advanced students. The student acquires technical skills in Hand-building and Wheelthrowing. Practice both techniques with stoneware clay and porcelain. The experiment in glaze, kiln loading and firing will be discussed as the student advances in knowledge and experience. There is a maximum of 6 students per class to allow for individual attention. Date: Classes are ongoing. Contact teacher for start dates Saturday mornings: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday afternoons: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday mornings: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sunday afternoons: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fee: $245.00 plus material fee $20.00 and clay $15.00 Instructor: Wai-Yu Contact Number: (416) 219-9708
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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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