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• Story Seekers Fall 2026

  • Start
    Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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  • End
    Wednesday, April 28, 2027
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    ACAC
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• Story Seekers Fall 2026

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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    6:30 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, May 12, 2027
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    8:30 PM
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    ACAC
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• Round Willow Basket: An introduction to Stakes and Strand Willow Weaving

  • When
    Saturday, November 07, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    26459 Bear Creek Rd, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0
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  In the dark days of early winter, before the solstice, come experience the magic of the willow.  You will delight in this craft that touches all the senses. The fragrance of the willow will transport you to springtime. The generosity of the specially cured branches will bend to your hand and create a round stake and strand basket that will serve you for years to come. Enjoy the community chatter as you learn with others and leave with a completed vessel. 

  In this introductory stake and strand willow basketry class we will create a round basket around the size of a fruit bowl. You will learn how to create a 4x4 slath, 3 rod base wale, french rand side weave and end with a 2 pair border. This is a beginner friendly weaving project, no prior experience required. Please note, working with willow requires a fair amount of hand strength and can be challenging on your joints. All tools will be provided, please bring a lunch.

  
  

  There is a lot of time and physical work that goes into preparing the willow for a class as each strand is grown, harvested, dried and then soaked for 4-6 days.  As such, students are responsible for paying a $25 Kit Fee to the instructor on the day of the class.

  Member Cost: $150.00

  Non Member Cost: $160.00

  This class will take place at The Church at Nairn on November 7th.  It runs from 10:00 - 4:00 pm with a 1/2 hour lunch break.

  Address: The Church at Nairn

                      26459 Bear Creek Rd, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0

  
  

  
  

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• Create Beautiful Cards Using Napkins- Back by popular demand

  • When
    Monday, December 07, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Ailsa Craig Arts Centre,160 D Main St., Ailsa Craig, ON., N0M1A0
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  This class sold out so quickly and the results were so outstanding, that we persuaded Wilma and Rebecca to teach the class again. Christmas cards this time!!!  Grab a friend and prepare to create some beautiful cards.

  Here's a new approach to card making!  Use quality paper napkins to create stunning cards for any occasion. 

  Napkins will be provided as we learn the technique together, but then you will have your choice of napkins for the rest of your cards. If you have one at home that you really want to try, bring it along and we can see if it will work. You will go home with 4 - 6 beautiful cards!

   December 7, 2026

  1:00 -3:00 PM

  $25 Members and $30 Non Members

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