The Markham Guild of Village Crafts

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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 2 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.


 

                 WINTER COURSES

Kaleidoscope Magic Quilt

 

   ART CLASSES
      - Art Classes

   QUILTING
      - Shakespeare in the Park Quilt
      - Kaleidoscope Magic Quilt
      - Finishing School for Quilts

    POTTERY
       - Pottery Handbuilding and Wheelthrowing


    
     KIDS ART
       - Pre-Teen and Teens

     STAINED GLASS
       - Stained Glass for Beginners

     SELLING CRAFTS
       - Selling Your Crafts on eBay

     SEWING
       - Sewing for Teens and Adults
       -
Sewing for Young Children

 

 

                 SPRING COURSES

Pre-Teens and Teens Art Class

 

   QUILTING
      - 3D Ctiy Scape Wall Hanging
      - Star Chain Quilt
      - Twisted Log Cabin Quilt
      - Irina Bag

    PAPER CRAFT
      - Paper Quilling

    POTTERY
      - Pottery Handbuilding and Wheelthrowing

    KIDS ART
      - Pre-Teens and Teens Art Class

    STAINED GLASS
      - Stained Glass for Beginners


    

     SEWING
       -
Sewing for Young Children
       - Beginner Sewing for Teens and Adults
       - Sewing Continued

     BEAR MAKING
        - Jointed Teddy Bear

     ENGLISH SMOCKING
        - Beginners to Intermediate

     CROCHET
        - Crochet for Beginners 
        - Nice and Easy Afghans
        - Crochet 911

     KNITTING
        - Beginners / Intermediate
        - Mitered Squares
        - Knitting 911

 

SPRING COURSES  
QUILTING  

3D City Scape Wall Hanging
 

3D City Scape Wall Hanging

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You will learn to create a unique 3D wall hanging using the 60º equilateral Triangle and Diamond. Combine 3 fabrics, Light Medium & Dark to create a 3Dimensional effect. Using the Super 60º Clearview ruler, you will create, hexagons, stars and tumbling blocks. For the Intermediate/Advanced quilter.  Sewing Machine rental for a nominal fee is available for Quilting classes.

Date: Tuesdays, April 6 – 27, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (4 Weeks) OR
         Saturdays, May 1 – 8, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (2 Weeks) 
Instructor: Mary
Contact Number: 905-471-2261

Star Chain Quilt

3D Star Chain Quilt

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For beginner quilters, make this lovely Star Chain quilt using Friendship Star and Stepping Stone Blocks. Sewing Machine rental for a nominal fee is available for Quilting classes.

Date: Monday, May 3 – 31, 2010  (4 weeks)
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $58.50
Instructor: Mary
Contact Number: 905-471-2261

Twisted Log Cabin Quilt
 

Twisted Log Cabin Quilt

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Take a traditional log cabin block and give it a little twist. A lovely block sashed with friendship stars. A great opportunity to dive into your stash! Looks wonderful totally scrappy or just open up a jelly roll of 2 1/2" strips and away you go! Baby quilt, lap quilt or full size – the choice is yours!
Excellent for the beginner quilter and experienced alike. Sewing Machine rental for a nominal fee is available for Quilting classes.

Date: Mondays, April 26 – May 10, 2010  
(3 weeks) 
Time: 
9:30 a.m.  – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: 
$58.50 + Pattern fee: $12
Instructor: Kelly 
Contact Number: 905-472-2716


Irina Bag
 

Irina Bag

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This designer handbag is both versatile and functional, featuring loads of customizable pockets and a roomy interior for those absolute necessities.
Pattern fee extra. Sewing Machine rental for a nominal fee is available for Quilting classes.

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. OR
         Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (1 day class) 
Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Irene Dewar
Contact Number: 905-294-7421

 

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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