Toronto Craft Alert

March Workshops

ETCHING
Learn one of the oldest forms of printmaking and become part of this rich history with our introduction to the intaglio printmaking. This course will take you from a blank piece of copper to a rich black and white print. Learn all steps of this printmaking practice from plate preparation, the use of different grounds for drawing and the final printing.

4 week workshop, March 9, 16, 23 & 30
6:00 – 8:30 PM
$220.00 a person, max 6 people
Materials included

MOLD MAKING
Create a rubber mold for casting [...]

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March Class Schedule

8 week jewellery making classes will be starting on:

* Monday March 15th, 2010 (Into/intermed Fabrication)
* Thursday March 25th, 2010 (Inro/Intermed enameling)
* Wednesday March 30th, 2010 (Intro/Intermed Casting)

1 day jewellery making workshops will be on:

* Saturday March 6th, 2010 (Ring Workshop)
* Saturday March, 13th, 2010 (Enameling Workshop)
* Saturday March 20th, 2010 (Pendant Workshop)
* Sunday March 21th, 2010 (Enameling Workshop)
* Saturday March 27th, 2010 (Incorporating Goldsmithing Techniques into Beaded Work)
* Saturday March 28th, 2010 (Ring Workshop)

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March Classes at Passionknit
3355 Yonge St. 416-322-0688
info@passionknit.ca | passionknit.ca

For pictures of each project, please check out:
http://fibreperson.blogspot.com

Sock Knitting!
Wed. March 10th AND Wed. March 24th, 7 – 9pm

This is a two-part class where students will learn the basics of sock knitting. We will be working on four needles from the cuff down. Please know how to work on 4 needles, read a pattern, cast on/off and be available for both classes. (Pinchy)

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Scadding Court Community Centre has just released its Winter sewing class schedule.

The following classes are great for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on their sewing skills. All classes are $30 each.

Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Thursday, February 25, 6-9pm

Recycle a Shirt – Easy Beginner Projects
Thursday, March 4, 6-9pm

Recycle a Shirt – Make a Girl’s Jumper
Thursday, March 11, 6-9pm

Recycle a Shirt – Make a Girl’s Peasant Dress
Thursday, March 18, 6-9pm

Basic Alterations
Thursday, March 25, 6-9pm

Pajama Pants
Thursday, April 1, 6-9pm

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Heat things up at La Perlerie this Valentine’s Day!

Make something special for your Valentine or take a class with that special someone!

We can help you make glass beads and put together a necklace, pendant or bracelet for that special someone.

Join us!

Check out our website for more info on all our available classes!

Contact:

416 762 2333
www.laperlerie.ca

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Introduction to Heritage Spinning

Date: Sunday February 7th or Sunday February 28th
Time: 10am-4:30pm
Fee: $150 (includes all materials, taxes and parking fees)
Members Fee: $135

Spend the day in one of our historic homes with a costumed instructor and learn how to spin! Mixing history with practical techniques, this workshop will teach participants all the basic skills in the process that turns wool into yarn. Begin by carding wool and then learn about different natural dyes. Next, spin the woll into yarn on both the drop spindle and on an antique [...]

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