Fibre workshops and classes

Fibre Classes

The Artisans Centre Peterborough in association with the Peterborough Weavers and Spinners Guild is offering the following classes in Fibre Art

Please note that in order for instructors to prepare enough materials for students registration closes 3 days before the class date on some classes. You can now choose to register and pay for classes in the following ways:  

  • Register online
  • Pay Online
  • Register online but choose invoice and e-transfer payment to info@artisanscentre.ca
  • Register online but choose invoice and pay with cash or cheque in the studio
  • Register at the studio in Peterborough Square

Thank You

COVID-19 Protocol's in place

Masks and vaccinations required 


Upcoming Workshops

  • Beginners Finger Weaving (Ceinture fléchée)

    • 18 Jun 2022
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    The ceinture fléchée  an "arrow sash" or commonly known as a "Voyager sash"  is a traditional piece of French-Canadian clothing linked to the early 17th century. 

    • Register with a friend for a fun day out
    • Maximum 6 students
    • Cost -  Public  $65.00    
                 -  ACP Members  $56.00
    • Instructor – Merrilyn Lindsay
    • Class will be held at the Artisans Centre, Unit 3, Peterborough Square
    Register at artisanscentre.ca

    Participants will learn the basics of finger weaving and make a small bracelet or hat band in a simple Chevron pattern in the Spirit of a Ceinture fléchée.


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Past Workshops

14 May 2022 Fibre Art Festival Peterborough
16 Apr 2022 Introduction to Weaving Class
2 Apr 2022 Textured Wall Hanging Workshop
26 Mar 2022 Rag Weaving Workshop
19 Mar 2022 Introduction to Weaving Class
12 Mar 2022 Inspirational Fiber Art - Mini Prayer Flag (Angel Tags)
5 Mar 2022 Introduction to Kumihimo Workshop
26 Feb 2022 Zigzag Weaving Workshop
19 Feb 2022 Introduction to Weaving Class
5 Feb 2022 Exploring Fleece Preparation Workshop
29 Jan 2022 Introduction to Weaving Class
1 Dec 2021 Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners Member drop in
24 Nov 2021 Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners Member drop in
17 Nov 2021 Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners Member drop in
10 Nov 2021 Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners Member drop in
6 Nov 2021 Felted Critters - Festive Friend
9 Oct 2021 Beginning Spinning
17 Jun 2021 ACP Board meeting by Zoom
6 Feb 2021 Introduction to Weaving
14 Jan 2021 ACP Board Meeting
28 Nov 2020 Masked Artisans Market
26 Nov 2020 Photography for Online sales
21 Nov 2020 Zigzag Weaving
21 Nov 2020 Masked Artisans Market
14 Nov 2020 Introduction to Weaving
14 Nov 2020 Masked Artisans Market
7 Nov 2020 Wire and Granite Tree
7 Nov 2020 Masked Artisans Market
3 Nov 2020 Felted Critters
31 Oct 2020 Wet-Felted Vessel Class
22 Oct 2020 Photography for Online sales
13 Oct 2020 Felted Critters
10 Oct 2020 Beginning Spinning
24 Sep 2020 Photography for Online sales
27 Aug 2020 Photography for Online sales
17 Aug 2020 ACP COVID-19 update
19 Mar 2020 ACP Board Meeting
18 Mar 2020 Kids March Break Weaving
1 Mar 2020 Loom Dressing Tutorial - Change of Date
13 Feb 2020 Triangular Shawl
8 Feb 2020 Silk Paper Making Cards as Art
1 Feb 2020 Zigzag Weaving
8 Dec 2019 Refresher Course, Weaving
8 Dec 2019 Natural Dyeing for Spinners and Weavers
24 Nov 2019 Triangular Shawl
2 Nov 2019 ARTISANity Show & Sale
2 Nov 2019 Introduction to Weaving
28 Oct 2019 ACP Annual General Meeting
22 Oct 2019 Beginners Tatting
19 Oct 2019 Zigzag Weaving
17 Oct 2019 ACP Board Meeting
10 Oct 2019 Eco-printing on Paper with Natural Dyes
6 Oct 2019 Beginners Spinning
25 Sep 2019 Needle-felted Bauble Necklace
21 Aug 2019 Felting for Teens in AUGUST 21
15 Aug 2019 Call for Entry "ARTISANity"
17 Jul 2019 Felting for Teens in July
20 Jun 2019 ACP Board Meeting
8 Jun 2019 Rag Weaving for an Adult Beginner
11 May 2019 “NEXT STEPS IN WEAVING” Topic: Block Weaves
11 May 2019 Spring ARTISANity Show & Sale
28 Apr 2019 2019 Dye Classes Indigo Parent & Child
27 Apr 2019 Indigo Scrunch and Roll
25 Apr 2019 Dye with Indigo
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