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SUMMARY:PLAYFUL PUNCH NEEDLE CHARACTER! WITH ALISA McRONALD
DESCRIPTION:Summon a soft\, squishy sidekick from the depths of your creative cauldron—let’s BREW UP A PAL with ALISA McRONALD! Let the colours swirl and the characters emerge with internationally exhibited textile artist Alisa McRonald! \n \nThis Brew Up a Pal workshop will begin with playful\, abstract watercolour techniques to conjure up mysterious faces and whimsical beings from the page. Through guided prompts and intuitive mark-making\, you’ll invite unexpected personalities to surface—some sweet\, some strange\, all uniquely yours. \nFrom your cast of painted characters\, you’ll choose one special face to bring into the third dimension using hand punch needle techniques. With vibrant yarns\, tactile textures\, and plenty of creative freedom\, you’ll poke your new pal into life—one loop at a time! \nThis workshop is a joyful mashup of colour magic\, character design\, and soft sculpture. No drawing or punch needle experience needed—just curiosity and a love for creatures who live in the margins of imagination. \n\n  \nPlease note\, there is a $20 kit fee payable in cash to Alisa at the start of class.\nAll materials are provided in the kit fee; punch needle\, yarn\, hoop and burlap. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/playful-punch-needle-character-with-alisa-mcronald/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:WEAVING A CANADIAN LANDSCAPE WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
DESCRIPTION:TAPESTRY WEAVING WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN \nDiscover the quiet joy of tapestry weaving with fibre artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden and create your own hand-woven Canadian landscape. This workshop welcomes both beginners and experienced weavers into a relaxed\, creative space that celebrate the land\, sky\, and beauty of our home-Canada. \n \nBring a favourite photo or choose one provided. Together\, we’ll transform your image into a simple line‑drawn cartoon to sit behind the warp—an intuitive guide as you weave. From there\, you’ll learn approachable techniques that bring natural textures to life! \nTechniques such as soumack\, rya knots\, and blended yarns will help you create depth\, movement\, and atmosphere. \nA welcoming space for both new and experienced weavers to explore the beauty of place through fibre. By the end of class\, you’ll have a woven landscape that feels personal—rooted in place\, memory\, and the colours of home. \nWhether you’re picking up a tapestry needle for the first time or expanding your skills\, this workshop offers a welcoming space to explore the beauty of fibre and the Canadian landscape! \n\n  \nPlease note\, there is a $25 kit fee payable in cash to Dianne at the start of class.  \nAll materials are included in the kit fee: a tapestry loom\, an assortment of beautiful yarns\, and weaving needles—all yours to keep. \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/weaving-a-canadian-landscape-with-dianne-kennedy-cruttenden/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Classes,Workshops
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SUMMARY:HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS! FUSED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE
DESCRIPTION:FUSED GLASS ORNAMENTS WITH STEPH HOWE \nCapture the glow of the season with the magic of fused glass as you create your own glowing holiday ornaments with glass artist Steph Howe. IExplore how colour\, texture\, and light come together inside the kiln to form vibrant\, one‑of‑a‑kind glass pieces perfect for gifting or decorating your home! \n \nSteph will introduce you to essential fused‑glass techniques in a relaxed environment designed for beginners and returning students alike. With step‑by‑step guidance\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n\nSelect and safely cut glass \n\n\nLayer transparent and opaque pieces for depth and dimension \n\n\nIncorporate decorative elements to enhance your design \n\n\nUnderstand how materials transform during firing \n\n\nChoose from one of Steph’s original ornament templates or bring your own idea to translate into glass. You’ll have access to a beautiful range of colours and materials as you experiment\, build confidence\, and craft a unique ornament ready for the kiln. \nLeave the workshop with fused‑glass holiday ornaments\, ready to be kiln-fired at Steph’s studio. Work will be returned to the Art Centre within 2 weeks. Participants will be emailed when work is ready for pick up. \n\n  \nFused glass is a labor-intensive process to prepare\, with a higher material cost.  \nPlease note\, there is a $30 kit fee payable to the instructor in cash or transfer at the start of class.  \nAll tools and materials will be provided in the kit fee.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/holiday-ornaments-fused-glass-with-steph-howe/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses,Workshops
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SUMMARY:MOSAIC CHRISTMAS TREE WITH STEPH HOWE
DESCRIPTION:MOSAIC STAINED GLASS CHRISTMAS TREE WITH STEPH HOWE \nStep into the sparkle of the season with glass artist Steph Howe in this festive\, hands‑on mosaic workshop. Explore the magic of creating your own shimmering mosaic Christmas tree\, from choosing colourful glass to shaping and arranging each piece into a radiant holiday design! \n \nSteph will guide you through essential stained‑glass mosaic techniques—scoring\, snapping\, shaping\, and assembling\, using a beautiful selection of textured and vibrant glass. Learn how to adhere and grout your pieces to create a finished tree that glows with colour and personality. \nDesigned as a relaxed and inspiring creative session\, this workshop is perfect for beginners and returning students alike. With step‑by‑step instruction\, you’ll build confidence\, discover new skills\, and leave with a completed mosaic Christmas tree ready to display or gift. Choose from Steph’s original seasonal patterns\, or bring your own tree design idea to bring to life in glass! \nNo experience necessary.  All materials included.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/mosaic-christmas-tree-with-steph-howe/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,courses,Workshops
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