Workshops

Workshop Name Description Code Date/Time Cost
History Lecture Series - Tapestry of Culture We are going to journey through time and across continents - a look into the rich and diverse cultural roots that helped shape Thunder Bay into the vibrant and unique community it is today. We will include coffee & tea to enjoy while you learn! 35169 Wednesday, Sept 24 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $7.00
History Lecture Series Fancy Gadgets Gadgets and gizmos are all around us, we'll show you some historic gadgets that were used for everyday things. We will include coffee & tea to enjoy while you learn! 35170 Tuesday, October 21 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $7.00
History Lecture Series - We Remember The month where we Remember. In this program, we will show you artifacts from the Museum's military collection. We will include coffee & tea to enjoy while you learn! 35171 Wednesday, November 5 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $7.00
History Lecture Series - Christmas Around the World In this program we are going to take a trip around the world to learn about other Christmas traditions in various countries. We will include coffee & tea to enjoy while you learn 35173 Wednesday, December 10 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $7.00
Knitting Workshop - Fair Isle hat Using 2 or more colours, you will learn how to knit and manage yarns in both hands. Must have some basic knitting skills. Materials list will be provided by instructor before course starts. 35146 Tuesdays, Oct 21 - Nov 4 1:00 pm 3:00 pm $80.00
Knitting Workshop - Mitten Garland Make a mitten garland using several techniques. The basic mitten will be knitted, but you will learn several decorating techniques including needle felting, embroidery, making an "I" cord braid and working with pre-felted fabric. Materials list will be provided by instructor before the course starts. 35147 Tuesdays, Nov 18 - Dec 2 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $80.00
Swedish Weaving for beginners 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. 35150 Wednesdays, Sept 24 - Oct 15 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm $40.00
Fall Gardening with Linda Parker Get your gardens ready for fall with tulips & bulbs, autumn planting tips, composting, saving seeds & propagating outdoor plants for next spring. 35410 Wednesdays, Sept 10 - Oct 1 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $50.00
Journal Cover Workshop with Paula Clarke Paint, Stencil &/or Decoupage a lined Journal cover using Acrylics, Chalk or Fusion mineral paint. Beautiful to gift or record your own special memories in. All supplies included. 35184 Thursday, Sept 11 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $45.00
Mason Jar Painting with Paula Clarke Join us to paint a Mason Jar with chalk paint. Decoupage clip-art or paint a design, wrap with twine, then add dried or silk florals to create a beautiful little centrepiece. All supplies included. 35195 Thursday, November 6 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $50.00
Holiday Mason Jar/Glass vase painting with Paula Clarke Choose a Mason Jar or Glass Vase to paint with Chalk or Fusion paint. Decoupage clip-art or paint a design, then add silk florals & sparkly stems to create a beautiful Holiday centrepiece. All supplies included. 35224 Thursday, December 4 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $50.00
Gnome Workshop - Scarecrow Gnome Make your own adorable Fall Scarecrow, complete with a floppy burlap hat & holding his little pumpkin or gourd. All supplies included. 35185 Thursday, September 25 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $50.00
Gnome workshop - Spindle Gnome Start with a spindle; paint it your choice of colour and add a beard, nose, hat & accessories to create a really unique tall, skinny Gnome in a Fall or Holiday theme. All supplies included 35186 Thursday, October 9 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $50.00
Gnome Workshop - Halloween Ghost Gnome Join us to create our friendly Gnome-Ghost in black! All supplies included. 35189 Thursday, October 23 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $50.00
Gnome Workshop - Gnome bar: Holiday Reds Spend a crafternoon at the Gnome Bar creating a holiday gnome featuring your favourite Holiday Reds, with 3 or 4 different styles to choose from. All supplies included. 35196 Thursday, November 27 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $50.00
Gnome Workshop - New greens and blues Spend a crafternoon at the Gnome Bar featuring NEW Greens and Blues. We'll have 2 or 3 different Hat styles and as always, lots of accessories to choose from 35225 Thursday, December 11 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $50.00