55 Plus Centre Workshops

The following workshops take place at the 55 Plus Centre.

KNITTING WORKSHOPS

with Margaret Duncan

CODE WORKSHOP TIME DATE COST
26535 Top-Down Sweater 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sept 25 – Oct 9 $80.00
Learn to knit a top-down sweater, there are no seams to sew just a few beginning and ending yarns to weave in. A bonus to this knit style is you can easily replace the bottom and cuffs for growth. The pattern is not difficult, suitable for intermediate knitter. Must be able to increase, decrease, cast on cast off, comfortable with the knit and purl stitches.
26536 Christmas Stocking 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Nov 6 – Nov 20 $80.00
Learn to knit a Christmas stocking and we will add embellishments with needle felting and basic embroidery stitches. Best suited for those with basic knitting skills

SWEDISH WEAVING FOR BEGINNERS

with Val Zhiha

Learn the beautiful fabric art of Swedish Weaving. There is an extra $25 for supplies for the course, payable to the instructor on the first day.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
25889 Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Oct. 22 – Nov 12 $48.00

WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING EDUCATION

with Eco Superior

In this workshop hosted by Eco Superior, you will learn how to reduce your waste and live a more sustainable lifestyle. Learn the ins and outs of recycling in our region, and why recycling should be considered a last resort.

CODE DAY TIME DATE COST
25538 Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm September 25 $10.00

COMPOSTING 101

with Eco Superior

Composting is a simple way to reduce your curbside trash by as much as 30%, provide a great source of natural fertilizer for your lawn and garden, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This workshop, hosted by Eco Superior, involves an interactive presentation where you’ll learn the basics of both indoor (vermicomposting) and backyard composting, including all the troubleshooting, tips, and tricks you’ll need.

CODE DAY TIME DATE COST
25539 Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm October 9 $10.00

KEEP IT SIMPLE

with Eco Superior

Are you interested in learning about housecleaning without harm, or safer options for personal care products? This presentation, hosted by Eco Superior, helps decipher what ingredients are in your products and how to make safer choices. This workshop involves an interactive presentation and the materials to make a safe, simple, and natural body scrub to take home!

CODE DAY TIME DATE COST
25540 Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm October 23 $10.00

PAINTING POTTERY

with The Hive

Join us for these half day workshops where you will paint hand made pottery. All tools and paint provided, your pottery will be fired for you by The Hive, pick up of your piece is at The Hive.

CODE DAY TIME DATE COST
26299 Starry Night Mug 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Friday, September 20 $50.00
26303 Fall Leaves Mug 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Tuesday, October 8 $50.00
26305 Ceramic Pumpkin Painting 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Friday, October 18 $60.00
26308 Rustic Stein Mug 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Tuesday, November 5 $60.00
26309 Peacock Bowl 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Friday, November 29 $60.00

AUTUMN IN THE GARDEN

with Linda Parker

Learn how to preserve your garden harvest, how to plant fall bulbs and winter garlic. Propagate perennials for spring blooms and prepare outdoor gardens for winter.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
26425 Wednesdays 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Sept 11 – Oct 16 $65.00