Special Interest Classes

  • ACP Open Studio Night

    • 16 Jan 2026
    • 15 May 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • Artisans Centre Peterborough

    Join us for some fun, drop-in, community driven Open Studio time with the ACP. Open to the public and studio members alike, all are welcome to attend!

    Bring any crafts or projects you're working on, hang out and visit with other crafters, or get advice and questions answered by one of our resident experts in knitting , crochet, weaving, spinning, sewing, felting...and so much more!

    Open Studio Night will take place on the 3rd Friday of every month, from 6 pm to 8 pm. There is no fee but donations are always greatly appreciated.


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  • Intro to Basketry

    • 24 Jan 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 1
    • 4 registrants
    Register

    Join us for a day of creativity and learn how to make your own round basket!

    We will introduce you to weaving with coloured reeds and start the basket from a solid flat bottom.

    All materials will be provided for the class and absolutely no experience is required!

    Class price: $80      ACP Member price: $65

    Instructor: Merrilyn Lindsey




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  • Intro to Basketry - Next Steps

    • 28 Mar 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 5
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    Join us for a day of creativity and the next steps in making your own basket!

    We will continue your basket weaving journey with weaving from the base of your basket to the top!

    All materials will be provided for the class, but bring in your own favourite materials to incorporate in your basket.

    Pre-requisite - must have basket making skills or have previously taken the  Intro to Basketry class.

    Class price: $80      ACP Member price: $65

    Instructor: Merrilyn Lindsey




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Past events

10 Jan 2026 Intro to Basketry
11 Dec 2025 Make a Christmas Wreath (Private Session)
27 Nov 2025 Paper Quilling - Part 3
18 Nov 2025 Block Printing your T-shirt
13 Nov 2025 Paper Quilling - Part 2
6 Nov 2025 Paper Quilling - Part 1
24 Oct 2025 Block Printing your T-shirt
23 Oct 2025 Upcycled T-shirt Bags
21 Oct 2025 Visible Mending for Jeans
16 Oct 2025 Keener's Craft: Dream Catcher
28 Aug 2025 Keener's Craft (Private Session)
28 Jul 2025 Gourd Wind Chime
19 Jun 2025 Summer Craft (Private Session)
14 Jun 2025 Powertex Mask Workshop
31 May 2025 Introduction to Basketry
14 May 2025 Jewellery - Chainmail Bracelet
1 May 2025 Paper Quilling - Part 2
24 Apr 2025 Paper Quilling - Part 1
10 Apr 2025 Easter Craft (Private Session)
13 Mar 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Craft (Private Session)
22 Feb 2025 Introduction to Basketry
3 Dec 2024 Make Gourd Decorations
21 Nov 2024 Soft Block Printmaking - Holiday Cards
7 Nov 2024 Introductory Bookbinding
21 Oct 2024 Make a Festive Wreath
1 Aug 2024 2-Colour Soft Block Printmaking
27 Jul 2024 Powertex Mask Workshop
16 Jul 2024 Introductory Bookbinding
15 Jun 2024 Introduction to Kumihimo Workshop
20 Apr 2024 Beginner Pyrography
21 Mar 2024 Introductory Bookbinding
20 Jan 2024 Beginner Pyrography
16 Nov 2023 2-Colour Soft Block Printmaking
2 Nov 2023 Introductory Bookbinding
12 Oct 2023 Intro to Soft Block Printmaking
23 Sep 2023 Beginner Pyrography
24 Jul 2023 Beginner Pyrography
11 May 2023 Intro to Soft Block Printmaking
11 Mar 2023 Powertex Mask Workshop
4 Mar 2023 Jewelry Making - Necklace and Earrings
31 Jan 2023 Intro to Soft Block Printmaking
18 Jan 2023 Vision Board
17 Jan 2023 Introductory Bookbinding
14 Jan 2023 Vision Board
16 Nov 2022 Felted Critters - Festive Friend
29 Oct 2022 Introduction to Basketry
15 Oct 2022 Creating Space Drop-In Creative Adventures
24 Sep 2022 Ontario Culture Days
17 Sep 2022 Creating Space Drop-In Creative Adventures
13 Aug 2022 Creating Space Drop-In Creative Adventures
8 Aug 2022 Gourd Shekeree Making
25 Jul 2022 Decorative Eggs for Sunflower Festival
23 Jul 2022 Felted Vessel Workshop
16 Jul 2022 Creating Space Drop-In Creative Adventures
30 May 2022 Beginner Gourd Art
7 May 2022 Gourd Birdhouse Workshop
9 Apr 2022 Parent and Child Easter Egg Decorating
12 Mar 2022 Inspirational Fiber Art - Mini Prayer Flag (Angel Tags)
5 Mar 2022 Introduction to Kumihimo Workshop
7 Feb 2022 Washi Paper Gourd Workshop
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
18 Oct 2021 Leather Look
2 Oct 2021 Tea Light Holder
20 Sep 2021 Huichol Style Beaded Gourd Shard
7 Sep 2021 Beginner Pyrography
9 Aug 2021 Wax Resist Technique
17 Jun 2021 ACP Board meeting by Zoom
26 Nov 2020 Photography for Online sales
7 Nov 2020 Wire and Granite Tree
3 Nov 2020 Felted Critters
31 Oct 2020 Wet-Felted Vessel Class
22 Oct 2020 Photography for Online sales
13 Oct 2020 Felted Critters
24 Sep 2020 Photography for Online sales
14 Sep 2020 Woven Gourd Necklace
27 Aug 2020 Photography for Online sales
17 Aug 2020 ACP COVID-19 update
19 Mar 2020 ACP Board Meeting
7 Mar 2020 Beginner Guide to Journaling
27 Feb 2020 Social Media for Community Groups
8 Feb 2020 Silk Paper Making Cards as Art
13 Jan 2020 Knotless Netting Dream Catcher
8 Dec 2019 Natural Dyeing for Spinners and Weavers
2 Nov 2019 ARTISANity Show & Sale
28 Oct 2019 ACP Annual General Meeting
26 Oct 2019 Carve Your Own Canoe Paddle
21 Oct 2019 Christmas Decorations
17 Oct 2019 ACP Board Meeting
10 Oct 2019 Eco-printing on Paper with Natural Dyes
30 Sep 2019 HARVEST OF COLOURS WREATH
26 Sep 2019 BEGINNER GOURD ART
25 Sep 2019 Needle-felted Bauble Necklace
21 Aug 2019 Felting for Teens in AUGUST 21
19 Aug 2019 Penguin
15 Aug 2019 Call for Entry "ARTISANity"
6 Aug 2019 Ocean Drum
1 Aug 2019 BEGINNER GOURD ART
4 Jul 2019 Beginners Tatting
24 Jun 2019 Rain Stick Making
20 Jun 2019 ACP Board Meeting
11 Jun 2019 Creative Hands On Festival Planning Meeting
3 Jun 2019 Cherry Blossoms
11 May 2019 Spring ARTISANity Show & Sale
6 May 2019 Yarn Painting on a Gourd
4 May 2019 ​Make a Necklace Mother and Daughter Day
28 Apr 2019 2019 Dye Classes Indigo Parent & Child
20 Apr 2019 Parent and Child Easter Egg Decorating Day

Visit us: 

Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturdays:  10:00am - 1:00pm

Sundays:  Closed

360 George St N, Unit 3, Peterborough Square

Peterborough, ON   K9H 7E7

The Artisans Centre Peterborough respectfully acknowledges that

our facility is located on Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and is in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nation.   

Miigwetch!


Connect with us:

705-775-1797

 INFO@ARTISANSCENTRE.CA

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