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 weeks 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 then 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

Irina Bag

 

   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  
CROCHET  

Crochet for Beginners
 

Crochet for Beginners

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This class will teach various crochet stitches with an introduction to elementary crochet techniques. 

Date: Wednesdays, April 7 & 14, 2010  (2 weeks) 
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $26.00 + Material fee $10 is extra.

Instructor: Katarina 
Contact Number: 905-884-2829


Nice and Easy Afghans
(Afghan Crochet for Beginners)

 

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Afghan making can be fun. Come and enjoy this “hands-on” demonstration chockfull with crochet tips and tricks.
Prerequisites: Students must have basic crochet skills.

Date: Wednesdays, April 21 & 28, 2010 
(2 weeks) 
Time: 
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 
Fee: $26.00 + Material fee $10 is extra.
Instructor: Katarina 
Contact Number: 905-884-2829

Crochet 911
 

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A workshop created for beginners, providing answers to common pesky problems like pattern reading. Bring your own project or get some new pattern(s) free.

Date: Sunday, May 9, 2010  (3 hour workshop)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $19.50 + Material fee $10.
Instructor: Katarina
Contact Number: 905-884-2829
KNITTING  

Knitting for
Beginners / Intermediate

 

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Learn to cast on, knit and purl stitches, cast off, increase and decrease, as well as pattern reading.
Fair Isle, cable, knitting in the round and on 4 needles will be taught in the Intermediate group. Bring your own project if you have one.

Dates:  Mondays, March 8 – 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (4 weeks) OR
            Mondays, April 5 – 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (4 weeks)
Fee: $52.00
Instructor: Carol 
Contact Number: 905-471-7801

Mitered Squares 
 

Mitered Squares

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This knitting gem also known as Domino Technique is perfect for colour lovers. Workshop teaches how to create a truly unique pattern and make a wearable piece of art.

Date: Sunday, April 4, 2010  OR Sunday, April 18, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  (3 hour workshop)
Fee: $19.50 + Material fee $10 is extra.
Instructor:  Katarina
Contact Number:  905-884-2829


Knitting 911
 

Knitting 911

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Suited for intermediate knitters who want to learn finishing tips and tricks, colour techniques (intarsia) and pattern reading. Bring your own project.
 
Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010 
(3 hour workshop) 
Time: 
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $
19.50
Instructor: 
Katarina 
Contact Number: 
905-884-2829

 

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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