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• Introduction to Art Journaling

  • When
    Saturday, September 26, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ACAC, 160D Main Str., Ailsa Craig, ON., N0M1A0
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  Introduction to Art Journaling

  Linda Barr and Shelagh Morrison invite you to share their passion for Art Journaling.

  September 26th, 2026 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  Art journaling can be a quiet, meditative practice that allows the creator to pause and reflect on moments or aspects of their personal journey.

  In this session the instructors will share some tips and tricks they have absorbed over the years of their art journaling practice. Both ladies firmly believe one does not have to be an "artist" to create a meaningful practice.

  "Collect beautiful moments and let them tell the story of your life"
  

  Member Cost: $35

  Non Member: $40

  Class cost includes a tested and endorsed, blank watercolour journal.

  

  What to Bring:

  This is a hands on, participatory session so students should bring the tools they feel most comfortable using.  Both instructors use watercolors as their medium of choice along with waterproof markers. Pencil crayons, wax pastels, graphite pencil, pen and ink, acrylic markers are all suitable mediums to use for this practice.  Please note the watercolour journal provided features 300GSM, acid free paper. The journal is 8.5" x 5.5"

  We invite those who may have already started the practice of Art Journaling to bring any of their ideas or samples to share.

  
  

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• Sue Spargo- Introduction to Creative Stitching part 2

  • When
    Sunday, September 27, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    ACAC 160D Main St., Ailsa Craig, ON., N0M 1A0
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  Sue Spargo

  Introduction to Creative Stitching Part 2

  *Part 1 Pre-requisite

  If you have taken a previous Introduction to Creative Stitching class with Trina from The Cotton Harvest and are keen to learn some more advanced stitches, you might be interested in the INTRODUCTION - PART 2 CLASS.  Bring your circles from Day 1 and continue to stitch.

  Date and time - Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10am-3pm

  Members of the ACAC $95                              Non Members $105

  There is a $15 fee for use of the Threads supplied by Trina payable on the day of the class.

  Prerequisite:  you must have taken a previous INTRODUCTION TO SUE SPARGO CREATIVE STITCHING class WITH Trina from The Cotton Harvest.

  
  

  
  

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• Wet Felted Bowl Class with Patti Cook

  • When
    Saturday, October 03, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Ailsa Craig Arts Centre, 160D Main St, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0
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  Wet Felted Bowl Class with Patti Cook

  Saturday, October 3 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM

  $85 for members and $95 for non members

  In this workshop you will learn how to create your own bowl/pot with raw wool. This workshop is beginner friendly, and all material and use of tools are provided. Come and create your own one of a kind pot/bowl!

  Patti Cook is a passionate textile and fibre artist who transitioned into the world of wool sculpture and felted painting following a career in engineering design. She specializes in both wet-felting and needle-felting, creating eclectic, one-of-a-kind wearable art, 3D vessels, and vibrant wool landscapes. As an educator, she shares her expertise through hands-on community workshops that guide beginners and experienced makers alike through the tactile process of shaping raw wool.

  
  

  
  

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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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