Workshops
We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year. Our workshops provide scope for collective creativity, individual expression, technical mastery, and innovation.
From introductory day sessions to more intense advanced multi-day workshops, we endeavour to accommodate all skill and interest levels. The Centre strives to bring expert instructors in for speciality workshops – check back regularly so as not to miss out!
June 13th, 14th, 15th, & 16th
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Fri & Sat), & 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Peter Bauer
Learn to create beautiful and unusual jewellery elements in fused silver. Explore seldom-used techniques and learn the art of fusing without extensive facilities or complex and costly equipment.
The...
May 25th, 2013
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tessa Kendrick
In this three hour workshop, learn the origami folding techniques to make a basic 12 piece modular ornament, using 24 strips of paper. Once the basic technique is learned, participants can then...
May 18th, 2013
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Betty Paruch
1. Felted wool dryer balls - are a great, eco-friendly alternative to dryer sheets and are also a fantastic way to use up odd bits of yarn and wool roving. A great kids craft, they make a fun and...
May 16th, 2013
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Basma Kavanagh
Artist's books have become a wonderfully varied source of creative expression. Join Basma Kavanagh and learn how to construct your own handmade book from scratch using newfound book binding skills....
May 11th, 2013
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sara Salter-Burke
Sara Salter-Burke will instruct you on the fundamentals for decorating a Spring Flower Cupcake bouquet. Spend a few hours with Sara as she shows you the "tricks of the trade" when working...
May 7th and May 14th, 2013
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Betty Paruch
Felted wool has been used to create clothing for thousands of years, but the art of designing jewellery by felting with a needle is a result of the industrial movement and modern creativity. Felting...
May 6th, 2013
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Katherine Scott
Beautiful things deserve a beautiful home. In this workshop we will be making a lidded box with a lift-out tray, suitable for storing precious small things. We will be using archival book board and...
