The Markham Guild of Village Crafts


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YOUR CREATIVE CRAFT CENTRE

40 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 (2) week prior to the beginning of the course.


                 WINTER COURSES

 Wire Wrapping Jewelry

   ART
    - Art Classes for Pre-Teens and Teens

   KNITTING
    - Beginners / Intermediate Knitting
    - Mitered Squares

   CROCHET
    - Crochet for Beginners
    - Intermediate Crochet
    - Crochet Club

   QUILTING
    - Quilting - Tumbling Block

   PAINTING
    - Open Studio Painting Group

 

   ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
    - Jewelry Making - Wire Wrapping
    - Viking Knit (Wirework)
    - Swedish Weave on Monk's Cloth
    - Candle Making
     
- Soap Making
    - When Scrapbooking Meets Quilting

   POTTERY
    - Pottery Handbuilding and Wheelthrowing

   MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS

                            SPRING COURSES

 Students' Pottery

 

   ART
    - Art Classes for Pre-Teens and Teens

   QUILTING
    - Underground Railroad Quilt
    - Tumbling Block Frenzy
    - Baby / Lap Quilt

   SEWING
    - Children Sewing
    - Beginner Adult / Teen Sewing
    - Daytime Sewing
    - Continued Sewing

   DOMINO KNITTING
   - Mitered Squares

 

   CROCHET
   - Crochet for Beginners
   - Intermediate Crochet
   - Wednesday Crochet Club

   PAINTING
    - Open Studio Painting Group

   JEWELRY MAKING
     -
Jewelry Making - (beading with Japanese seed beads)
    - Jewelry Making - (beading with Tila beads)

   POTTERY
    - Pottery Handbuilding and Wheelthrowing

SPRING COURSES  
ART  

ART CLASS: 
For Pre-Teens and Teens


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This is an art class that is focused on pre-teens and early teens. Students will develop artistic skills and creativity while learning about a variety of art mediums and techniques. The projects are designed with the interests of this age group in mind.

Date:  Classes begin Saturday, March 3, 2012  (6 weeks) every Saturdays
Time:  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Fee:  $75.00 + $20.00 material fee
Instructor:  Christine 
Contact Number:  (905) 477-7208
 QUILTING  

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD QUILT
 (Intermediate)

 


Learn the History of the Underground Railroad and make the blocks that guided the runaway slaves to a safe house. 

Date:  Tuesdays, April 3 – April 24, 2012  (4 classes)
Time:  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Fee:  $56.00
Instructor:  Mary
Contact Number:  (905) 471-2261

 


TUMBLING BLOCK FRENZY QUILT

Tumbling Block Frenzy Quilt

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Learn to make a unique wall hanging using a 60 Degree Ruler. You will make 3D Tumbling Blocks, Triangles & Diamonds. 

Date:  Tuesdays, May 1 - May 22, 2012  (4 classes)
Time:  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fee:  $56.00
Instructor:  Mary
Contact Number:  (905) 471-2261

BABY / LAP QUILT



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Learn to make a simple baby quilt using Nine Patch & Stars. Pick a fabulous baby fabric to create a simple baby quilt in 2 days.

Date:  Saturdays, April 21 & 28, 2012 
           or  May 12 & 19, 2012  (2-day workshop)
Time:  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fee:  $56.00
Instructor:  Mary
Contact Number:  (905) 471-2261
SEWING  

CHILDREN SEWING
 

We will make a variety of projects and learn new skills. Machine rental is available for nominal fee. Material Supplies Extra, to be purchased by student, includes basic sewing supplies, pattern and fabric. Children's Sewing Class  

Date:  April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 28, June 4, 11, 2012
Time:  4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
Fee:  $56.00
Instructor:  Darlene
Contact Number:  (905) 852-4114


BEGINNER ADULT / TEEN
SEWING CLASS

This program is for beginners with minimal or no sewing experience. In this course you will learn the parts and accessories of the machine, sewing skills, standard stitches and sewing terms. You will also learn how to read a pattern and sew curves. You will complete a pair of pajama pants or boxers. Machine rental is available for nominal fee. Material Supplies Extra, to be purchased by student. Includes basic sewing supplies, pattern and fabric.

Date:  April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 28, June 4, 11, 2012
Time:  7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fee:  $56.00 
Instructor:  Darlene
Contact Number:  (905) 852-4114


DAYTIME SEWING

 

This program is for students wanting to continue to advance with their sewing skills. Must know how to use a sewing machine and basic knowledge on using a pattern. You will learn zipper insertion and complete a skirt or cushion cover. Machine rental is available for nominal fee. Material Supplies Extra, to be purchased by student, includes basic sewing supplies, pattern and fabric.

Date:  April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2012
Time:  12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fee:  $56.00
Instructor:  Darlene
Contact Number:  (905) 852-4114


CONTINUED SEWING

(afternoon classes)

 

This program is for students wanting to continue to advance with their sewing skills. Must know how to use a sewing machine and basic knowledge on using a pattern. You will learn zipper insertion and complete a skirt or cushion cover. Machine rental is available for nominal fee. Material Supplies Extra, to be purchased by student, includes basic sewing supplies, pattern and fabric

Date:  April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2012
Time:  4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fee:  $56.00
Instructor:  Darlene
Contact Number:  (905) 852-4114


CONTINUED SEWING

(evening classes)
 


This program is for students wanting to continue to advance with their sewing skills. Must know how to use a sewing machine and basic knowledge on using a pattern. You will learn zipper insertion and complete a skirt or cushion cover. Machine rental is available for nominal fee. Material Supplies Extra, to be purchased by student, includes basic sewing supplies, pattern and fabric

Date:  April 17, 24, May 1, 15, 22, 29, June 3, 19, 2012
Time:  7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fee:  $56.00 
Instructor:  Darlene
Contact Number:  (905) 852-4114

 

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 information, please call 905-294-7421 or e-mail at
markhamguild@rogers.com 


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