Artisans Centre Peterborough upcoming events

Intro to Basketry (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

ACP Open Studio Night (21 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for some fun, drop-in, community driven Open Studio time with the ACP and the Embroiderer's Guild of Peterborough! Open to the public and members alike, everyone is 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!

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.

Basic Earring Making (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Learn the basics of how to make your own earrings!

Using a few beads, headpins, and earring wire you will learn how to create your own colourful earrings!

Gold and silver coloured hardware options will be available.

Each participant will go home with three pairs of brand new beaded earrings! All materials and tools will be provided for the class.

Class Duration: 2.5 hrs.

Class Price: $65 ACP Members: $60

Students (16+): $32*

*Valid student ID required (Minimum of at least 2 student registrations required to run a class)

Instructor: Marnie Clement

ACP Open Studio Night (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for some fun, drop-in, community driven Open Studio time with the ACP and the Embroiderer's Guild of Peterborough! Open to the public and members alike, everyone is 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!

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.

Intro to Alcohol Inks on Tile (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Create your own custom designs on ceramic tile!

In this introductory workshop, participants will learn the basics of working with alcohol inks. The class will begin with a turorial of using the inks on Yupo paper. Then, participants will transition to learning to manipulate and design with the inks on ceramic tiles, including use of an air blower for abstract motifs, masking techniques, and lots of time for experimentation!

Participants will leave the class with their Yupo paper samples, up to 3 decorated ceramic tiles of varied sizes, and a printed resource handout.

All materials will be provided.

Class Duration: 3 hrs

Class Price: $85 ACP Members: $80

Students (16+): $42*

*Valid student ID required

Instructor: Kathleen Thompson

ACP Open Studio Night (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for some fun, drop-in, community driven Open Studio time with the ACP and the Embroiderer's Guild of Peterborough! Open to the public and members alike, everyone is 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!

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.

Alcohol Inks on Tile - Autumn Theme (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Create your own festive autumn designs on ceramic tile with vivid alcohol inks!

All skill levels are welcome! Participants can begin by mocking up thier designs using the inks on Yupo paper. Then, participants will transition to learning to manipulate and design with the inks on ceramic tiles, including use of an air blower for abstract motifs, masking techniques, and lots of time for experimentation!

Participants will leave the class with their Yupo paper samples, up to 3 decorated ceramic tiles of varied sizes, and a printed resource handout.

All materials will be provided.

Class Duration: 3 hrs

Class Price: $85 ACP Members: $80

Students (16+): $42*

*Valid student ID required

Instructor: Kathleen Thompson

ACP Open Studio Night (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for some fun, drop-in, community driven Open Studio time with the ACP and the Embroiderer's Guild of Peterborough! Open to the public and members alike, everyone is 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!

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.

ACP Open Studio Night (18 Dec 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Join us for some fun, drop-in, community driven Open Studio time with the ACP and the Embroiderer's Guild of Peterborough! Open to the public and members alike, everyone is 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!

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.