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.

ART CLASSES
Painting Art Classes	Learn to paint in any medium with a local artist. Students will receive individual attention as they work on various projects in this ongoing ten week course. Classes are ongoing. Date:  Thursdays  (10 weeks) Time:  9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fee:  $350.00 Instructor:  John Contact Number:  (416) 421-2561
QUILTING
Shakespeare in the Park Quilt	Learn how to make the Rising Star & Virginia Reel Block to produce this stunning quilt. It can be scrappy or just 3 colours. Intermediate / Advanced Level. Date:  Mondays, February 1 - February 22, 2010  (4 weeks) Time:  7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fee:  $52.00 Instructor:  Mary Contact Number:  905-471-2261
Kaleidoscope Magic Quilt	Discover the possibilities of quilt designs using the Kaleidoscope pattern and the "Stack & Whack" method. Using large scale fabric prints, you will learn to make a dazzling quilt traditionally pieced using 2 templates. Confident Beginner / Intermediate Level. Date:  Saturdays, February 6 - February 27, 2009  (4 weeks) Time:  9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee:  $78.00 Instructor:  Mary Contact Number:  905-471-2661
Finishing School for Quilts	Dig out those orphan blocks, or unfinished quilt tops. Learn to put blocks together in various settings and to layer, baste and quilt your quilt. Bring our lunch. Date:  Tuesday, February 16, 2009 and / or Saturday, March 6, 2009           One day course (6 hours) Time:  9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fee:  $39.00 Instructor:  Mary Contact Number:  905-471-2661
POTTERY
Pottery - Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing (10 weeks)     click on the above photo  to view larger	This on-going class for Beginner, Intermediate & Advance Potter, allows the student to acquire technical skill in Handbuilding and Wheelthrowing. Students will practice both techniques with stoneware clay and porcelain. The experiment in glaze making, kiln loading and firing will be discussed as the student advances in knowledge and experience. A wheel is available for each student. There are a maximum of 6 students per class to allow for individual instruction. Date and Time:  (Wednesdays) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.                          (Saturdays) 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.                                             1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.                          (Sundays) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Course fee (Materials is included): $245.00 10 kg. Clay Fee: $15 Instructor:  Wai-Yu Contact Number:  (416) 219-9708  (after 3:00 p.m.)   click on the above photos  to view larger

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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