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 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

Crochet for Beginners

 

   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  
SEWING  

Sewing for Children

 

 


Continued Sewing class for young children. We will be making a variety of projects and learning new skills. Extra supplies to be purchased by student would be basic sewing supplies, pattern and fabric. Sewing machine rental for a nominal fee is available for sewing classes.
 
Date: Monday, March 29 – April 19, 2010   (4 weeks) 

Time: 
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Fee: 
$46.00
Instructor: 
Darlene
Contact Number: 
905-852-4114

Beginner Sewing
 for Teens and Adults

 

 

 


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. Extra supplies to be purchased by the student would be basic sewing supplies, pattern and fabric. Sewing machine rental for a nominal fee is available for sewing classes.

Date: Monday, March 29 – April 19, 2010 
(4 weeks) 
Time: 
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $52.00
Instructor: Darlene
Contact Number: 905-852-4114

Sewing Continued

 

 

 

 

 


This program is for students wanting to continue to advance with their sewing skills. Must have knowledge of using a sewing machine and basic knowledge of using a pattern. You will learn zipper insertion and will complete a skirt. Extra supplies purchased by student would be a pattern and fabric. Sewing machine rental for a nominal fee is available for sewing classes.

Dates: Tuesdays, March 30 – April 27, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  (4 weeks)
           Tuesdays, March 30 – April 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. –  9:00 p.m.  (4 weeks) 
           Mondays, April 26 – May 17, 2010  at  4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  (4 weeks) 
           Mondays, Apr. 26 – May 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (4 weeks)
Fee: $52.00
Instructor: Darlene
Contact Number: 905-852-4114
BEAR MAKING   

Jointed Teddy Bear
 

Jointed Teddy Bear

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Come and have fun making a 16” Jointed Teddy Bear; sewing experience required.
Material fee extra.

Date: Monday, April 12 – May 3, 2010  (4 weeks) 
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 
Fee: $52.00 +
Material fee extra.
Instructor: Klara 
Contact Number: 905-294-9729

English Smocking
Beginners to Intermediate

 

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After learning the basic stitches on a sampler, you can start a project of your own choice.
Sampler kit extra.

Date: Wednesdays, April 14 – May 5, 2010   (4 weeks) 
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $52.00
Instructor: Klara 
Contact Number: 905-294-9729

 

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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