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• October YACAC (Youth + Ailsa Craig Arts Centre)-12-16 years

  • When
    Wednesday, October 07, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    ACAC Side of YOTH - 160 D Main Street, Ailsa Craig, ON
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  Book now for the October 7, 2026 Session 

  YACAC (Youth + Ailsa Craig Arts Centre) is a arts based program sponsored by the East Williams Optimists and the ACAC.

  The cost to participate is simply a donation to the Ailsa Craig Food Bank.

  Please note if you have a child 8-11 years of age, please look for and register for the Junior YACAC session.  

  If your child is unable to attend, please notify the ACAC so supplies are adjusted or another child may participate. Should you fail to notify YACAC of your child's absence on two occasions, your child will not be eligible to attend. 

  Registration is open to North Middlesex residents only 

  YACAC is made available to the community due to the generosity of the East Williams Optimists Club and the Ailsa Craig Arts Centre. 

  
  

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• October JR YACAC - ages 8- 11 years

  • When
    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ACAC 160D Main St., Ailsa Craig, ON, (side of YOTH)

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• Expressive Floral Watercolour Class

  • When
    Saturday, October 17, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    ACAC 160D Main Street, Ailsa Craig, N0M 1A0
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  Expressive, Floral Watercolours

  In this beginner friendly class taught by Tetiana Markova, students will learn how to create a loose and expressive floral composition in watercolour. The focus will be on composition, colour mixing, values, layering, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, and confident brushshwork.

  Class Date: October 17th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm

  Member Price:  $ 45 +

  Non Member Price: $ 50 +

  +There will be a $6 kit fee payable to Tetiana on the day of the class. 

  The instructor will provide Arches 140 lb/300 gsm cold-press 9 × 12 inch watercolour paper for the workshop, pencils, a paper towel, and masking tape.

  At the conclusion of the day, students will have completed a 9" x 12" expressive floral watercolour, which we are sure they will be proud to hang in their home.

  

  Students to bring:

  Students should bring professional-quality watercolour paints, a selection of watercolour brushes, a palette for colour mixing, two water containers, a pencil, an eraser, a kneadable eraser, and masking tape.

  About the Artist Teacher:

  Tanya Markova is a visual artist and art educator with a unique background in biology. Her artistic journey began through detailed botanical, animal, and anatomical drawing during her biology studies, leading her to discover her deep love of art and the natural world. Today, Tanya combines her scientific and artistic perspectives in her work, with nature serving as a constant source of inspiration. Her teaching style is warm, supportive, and hands-on, encouraging students to explore colour, composition, brushwork, and their own creative expression.

  
  

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• Intro to Rug Hooking With Kim Baskin

  • When
    Saturday, October 24, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Ailsa Craig Arts Centre, 160D Main Street, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0
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  Introduction to Rug Hooking with Kim Baskin
  

  “Autumn in Huron County” 

  Designed by Kim Baskin

  Saturday, October 24th, 2026 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

  Cost:  $75 for members

  Cost: $85 for nonmembers

  During this workshop students will learn all the elements required to complete an 8" x 8” rug. Beginner students will finish most of the rug by the end of class. More experienced hookers should be able to complete it during the class. Hands-on instruction will detail basic pulling techniques and edge finishing. 

  *There is a Kit fee of $55.00.  This is paid to instructor on the day of the workshop. Please bring cash.

  The kit for the rug which will include a paper drawing of the 8x8" rug, linen, all yarn/cloth/sari to complete the rug, a colour key, and a hook.  This also includes a 10" hoop.  If students have a 10" hoop at home they are welcome to bring it (kit cost would be $50.00). There will be a 30 minute lunch break. 

  Kim Baskin is a featured Canadian fibre artist, instructor, and designer specializing in traditional rug hooking with vibrant, original patterns.

  
  

  
  

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• Leather Journal Cover Workshop with Kasper Skinner

  • When
    Sunday, October 25, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Ailsa Craig Arts Centre 160D Main Street, Ailsa Craig, Ontario N0M 1A0
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  Leather Journal Cover Workshop

  Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

  Price: Members $70     Non Members $80 

  *There is a $40 Kit fee payable in cash to teacher on day of class.

  Learn how to make a leather journal cover from start to finish in a small, hands-on workshop focused on traditional leather working techniques.

  This class takes place at the Alisa Craig Arts Center, where you’ll be guided through each step of the process — from cutting out the components from a hide of leather, through dyeing and stamping the leather, to gluing and stitching the journal together. You’ll be working with your hands throughout, using well-established techniques to shape, assemble, and finish your piece. No experience is necessary, and all tools and materials, including leather, thread, needles, dye, hardware, and a blank journal, are provided.

  This is a small-group class with an emphasis on attention to detail and individual guidance. You’ll leave with a finished journal cover, a blank journal insert, and a clear understanding of the techniques used to make it.

  Kasper Skinner is a Canadian leather craftsman, designer, and teacher. He hand-crafts a variety of leather goods and has been working with leather for over ten years.
  

  *There is a kit fee is $40 per student, which includes leather, thread, hardware and other materials. This is paid to the instructor in cash on the day of the workshop. 

  
  

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• Ready, Set, Print: Intro to Gel Plate Printing with Cynthia Nowak

  • When
    Thursday, November 05, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Ailsa Craigs Arts Centre 160D Ailsa Craig Main St, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0
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  Ready, Set, Print: Intro to Gel Plate Printing with Cynthia Nowak

  Thursday, November 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  

  Cost:  $50.00 for Members

  $60.00 for Non members

  Gelli printing is the ultimate, beginner-friendly art form that gives you instant, gorgeous results. In this 2-hour session, you will dive into the tactile world of gel plates to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind masterpieces! Suitable for all skill levels, we will focus on specific techniques like botanical resists, layering, and texture-making to create unique mono-prints using acrylic paints and real foliage.

  What You Will Learn
  

  • Master the magic of press-free printmaking as you learn to layer vibrant acrylics, experiment with textures, and use advanced techniques like resists and transfers to create unique, frame-ready artwork.

  What to Bring
  

  • Just your creativity and an apron. All supplies are included.

  Leave the art centre with a beautiful collection of original, frame-ready prints!

  

  
  

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