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
  

 

Left Handed Beginner Knitting Class

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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

Jointed Teddy Bear

 

   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

 

COURSES  
KIDS ART  

Kids Art
Pre-Teens and Teens


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

Date:  Winter classes begin on Saturday, January 9, 2010  (6 weeks)
Time:  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Fee:  $69.00
Instructor:  Christine
Contact Number:  905-477-7208

STAINED GLASS  

Stained Glass for Beginners

Beginner classes to acquire skills to work with stained glass, including glass cutting, refining glass shapes with grinder, copper foil construction, lead came construction, soldering and finishing pieces. Projects include snowflake sun catcher, sun catcher, glass box, glass panel. Maximum 10 students. Materials extra. Please call after 3:00 p.m.

Date:  Wednesday, January 27 - March 17, 2009  (8 weeks)
Time:  7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fee:  $130.00
Instructor:  Wendy
Contact Number:  905-471-8797

SELLING CRAFTS  

Selling Your Crafts on eBay

Are you looking to expand your crafts selling market? Millions shop online and it is a growing market place. Learn some of the tricks to selling your crafts on eBay. We will go throu pricing fee, searches how-to-lists and regulations of eBay. You must have computer knowledge to keep up with the rest of the class.

Date:  One day crash course  - $26.00
          Saturday, November 14, 2009,  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and / or 
          Monday, February, 15 - February 22, 2010 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (2 weeks)  - $26.00
Instructor:  Yvette
Contact Number:  905-421-9086

SEWING  

Sewing for Teens and Adults

This program is for beginners with minimal or no sewing experience. Machine rental is available at a nominal fee. Extra supplies to be purchased by the student would be basic sewing supplies, pattern and fabric.

Date:  Mondays, January 11, 18, 25 & February 1, 2010  (4 weeks) or
          Mondays, February 8, 15, 22 & March 1, 2010  (4 weeks)
Time:  7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fee:  $52.00
Instructor:  Darlene
Contact Number:  905-852-4114


Sewing for Young Children

Learn the parts of the machine and fundamental sewing skills, such as, stitch length, sewing proper seams, using zigzag stitch, and sewing terms. Machine rental available for nominal fee. Extra supplies to be purchased by student would be basic sewing supplies, pattern and fabric.

Date:  Mondays, January 11, 18, 25 & February 1, 2010 or
          Mondays, February 8, 15, 22 & March 1, 2010  ( weeks)
Time:  4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fee:  $46.00
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 info, please call 905-294-7421
or e-mail at markhamguild@rogers.com 

 

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