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• Create a One of a Kind Quilted Vest

  • Start
    Friday, March 06, 2026
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  • End
    Friday, March 20, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    ACAC, 160 D Main Street, AIlsa Craig (Beside Ye Olde Town Hall)
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  Sandra Thomas is back by popular demand to teach a two day course on creating a unique, quilted vest. 

  In this day and age when we are discovering the damage of Fast Fashion, Sandra Thomas is going to show students how to create a stunning, one of a kind vest that reflects their personality, preferred colours and patterns. This project is a great "stash buster"!

  This class takes place over two days and ensures that students have lots of hands on assistance from Sandra.

  Dates: Friday March 6 and Friday March 20th

  10:00 -4:00 PM

  Cost: Members   $95  and Non Members $105

  While Sandra will contact students with a specific list of supplies, students will need to bring their sewing machines, scissors, cutting boards, Olfa cutters, seam rippers, multiple fat quarters or scraps,  batting, thread and cutting rulers.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Pet Portrait Watercolour Class with Janice Hyde!

  • When
    Saturday, March 21, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    ACAC 160 D Main Street, Ailsa Craig, N0M1A0
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  Do you have a pet that you would like to immortalize? Janice Hyde will show you how to paint a lovely pet portrait in watercolour to keep your pet close or simply to celebrate your relationship,

  Learn how to paint your pet using watercolours. Class will include watercolours basics, layering colours, painting fur, detailing a point of interest (eye), glazing, adding finishing touches. Depending on your painting speed you may or may not complete your painting but you will leave with the paints that you have used during the class.
  

  Students are to bring

  - an 8" x 10" colour photo of their pet.

  - Watercolour brushes sizes #12, #5, #3, #000

  - a black Uniball micro roller pen or a Sharpie ultra fine point marker or Micron 02 archival ink waterproof marker (3mm)

  Janice will supply professional grade paints and watercolour paper.

  - lunch

  Members:  $55

  Non Members:$65

  Saturday March 21,  10:00 - 4:00

  The ACAC is a members based, not for profit organization. We encourage membership for reduced class rates, early class notification, access to member groups and for volunteer access. Please join and become a member of the ACAC community.

  youth $10   Adults under 65: $45   Seniors:  $40  Family: $ 55/ year

  
  

  Janice Hyde is a wonderful, inspiring teacher whose work is currently on display at the ACAC. Her classes always have repeat students and provide a wealth of information and fun.

  
  

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• March Coffee and Crochet with Sheree Sarachman

  • When
    Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    ACAC 160 D Main Street, Ailsa Craig, ON., N0M 1A0

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  A New Group at the ACAC will welcome all crocheters who like to gather and create together.

  Coffee and Crochet

  To be held on the 4th Tuesday of the Month

  March 24, 2026

  1:00 - 4:00 pm

  Everyone welcome

  Sheree Sarachman is an avid crocheter and volunteer at the ACAC. If you enjoy crocheting, Sheree invites you to join her for a coffee and a chat while working away on individual projects.  This is a fabulous chance to get to know your neighbours while doing something you love to do.

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• March Story Seekers Creative Writing Club for Kids

  • When
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    160D Main Street, Ailsa Craig, ON., N0M 1A0

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  After a successful launch last month, the Story Seekers is looking forward to more stories, more creativity, more dreaming on March  25th from 6:30-8:00 pm

  Please bring a donation for the Ailsa Craig Food Bank in lieu of a registration fee.

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• Random Weave a Willow Garden Hare

  • When
    Saturday, April 04, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Church at Nairn, 26459 Bear Creek Rd, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0
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  In this introductory willow sculpture class, we will create a charming willow bunny (there will also be a bird option) that can be used to decorate your garden. These organic sculptures bring whimsy and intrigue into a garden space; and mean all the more as they are created by you. In this class you will learn how to create a random weave, 3D form using willow. This is a beginner friendly project and no previous weaving experience is required.

  Students are asked to bring their own garden clippers and a lunch.

  The class will be held at The Church at Nairn - 26459 Bear Creek Road, Ailsa Craig, ON.  This is a bright, roomy space - ideal for creating with friends.

  Cost:  Member: $125 (+$25 kit fee payable to teacher on the day of class)

            Non Member: $135 (+ $25 kit fee payable to teacher on the day of class)

  Date:  April 4, 2026   

  Students are to bring secateurs and their lunch

  Location: The Church at Nairn     26459 Bear Creek Road, Ailsa Craig,

  A note about kit fees:    Special varieties of weaving willows are planted, cultivated, harvested, dried for 3 months, soaked for approx. 5 days, and tempered for another day or two. The process of preparing willow for weaving is laborious but we're sure you will find it is worth it!

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• April "Knit & Knatter"

  • When
    Tuesday, April 07, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    ACAC 160 D Main Street, Ailsa Craig, ON., N0M 1A0

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  A reminder for all knitters that the "Knit & Knatter" social afternoon  once again being held on Tuesday, April 7 ,2026. 

  Jan Bender is the hostess for this group.

  Please bring your knitting or crochet project and enjoy a cup of tea and a snack. It is hoped this group will grow and become a supportive hub for new and experienced knitters to get together,  share their love of knitting and try and help each other with knitting questions.

  When:  First Tuesday of the Month from 1:00 - 4:00 pm

  Where: Ailsa Craig Arts Centre - 160 D Main Street, (at the side of Ye Olde Town Hall).

  What to bring: Your knitting and good spirits

  While we encourage all participants to become members of the Ailsa Craig Arts Centre, it is not a pre-requisite. Come and experience the fun this community gem provides and get to know your neighbours.

  A tooney donation is appreciated.

  
  

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• Acrylic Painting Masterclass with Bonnie Richardson

  • Start
    Saturday, April 18, 2026
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  • End
    Saturday, May 02, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    ACAC 160 D Main Street, Ailsa Craig, ON. N0M 1A0 (side of Ye Olde Town Hall)
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  Many painters describe acrylics as the most versatile painting medium to work with.  This reflects that acrylics are opaque, dry quickly, come in a multitude of colours, are water soluable, and can work with a multitude of surfaces and mediums.  In short, acrylics offer a ton of fun opportunities for an artist to explore!

  Join Bonnie Richardson in this 3 week master class on acrylics.  Beginner and experienced painters will discover new information and be inspired.

  Week one - landscapes

  Week two - still life (possibly florals)

  Week three - abstract painting
  

  Bonnie Writes:

  "Come to have fun or be challenged. This is your class. All levels welcome, especially those with eye disabilities. What we will cover. Colour mixing and colour theory. How to plan a painting and make it interesting. Value exercises and how to make a painting glow.  Value Blindness? I've got you covered."

  Dates: 

  Cost:  $90 Members           $100 Non Members

  Bonnie Richardson Bio:

  Biography for Ailsa Craig.pdf
  

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• Curated Plein Air Sessions with Bonnie Richardson

  • Start
    Saturday, May 23, 2026
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  • End
    Saturday, May 30, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Meet at the ACAC 160D Main St., Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0
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    13

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  "Plein air painting is the practice of painting outdoors, directly from life to capture fleeting natural light, shadows, and the atmosphere of a scene. Popularized by the Impressionists in the 19th century due to portable paint tubes, this technique focuses on speed—often alla prima (all at once)—and direct observation. "

  Why not join fellow watercolour enthusiasts and our teacher Bonnie Richardson, to start to explore the joy of this challenging but engaging past time.  

  Students will need to bring a travel watercolour kit with brushes and a pallet,, a water container, paper towels, a stool, watercolour paper taped to a cutting board or matt board (ensure it is a convenient size for you to manage).  A hat, sunscreen and drinking water.  Students may also like to bring a sketch pad and pencils. There will be a lunch break so please bring a packed lunch. We never know where we may end up!

  We will meet at the Ailsa Craig Arts Centre by 9:45 am and then travel to Lions Park, which is Ailsa Craig. This offers us a covered venue should there be rain.

  Dates: May 23 and May 30th from 10:00 am - 2:00 PM

  Cost: $75 per Member.   and $85 for Non Member

            

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