Education Programs
Adult Artisan Workshops
The Public Programs Department is delighted to announce our latest line-up of Adult Artisan Workshops. Many past participants requested a class on making a wanigan, so for the first time in 2009 Wanigan Building has been added to our unique list of courses being offered. We are, once again, offering special ‘Member Discounts,’ on all of our workshops, as a thank-you for our members’ continuing support.
Workshop participants spend a day, or two, learning a traditional skill, meeting interesting people, and working with their hands in a relaxing setting, with supportive instructors. Whether you are interested in woodworking, weaving or sewing there is something for everyone to enjoy! If you have any questions, or would like to register for an Artisan Workshop, contact Jeremy or Beth:
Beth Stanley or Jeremy Ward at The Canadian Canoe Museum
Tel: (705) 748-9153
Fax: (705) 748-0616
E-mail Beth: bethannstanley@hotmail.com
E-mail Jeremy: jeremy.ward@canoemuseum.net
NEW for 2009 - Unique one-day workshops for Wanigan Building!
1 Day Fundamentals of Fléchée: The Basics Of Finger Weaving
Sat. Oct 25th, 2008
Sat. Oct 24th, 2009
Ceinture Fléchée
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Learn a traditional form of off-loom weaving with endless pattern ideas. Every participant starts with basic pattern samples learning both weaving and ‘colour change’ techniques. You will leave with the fundamentals needed to make a celebrated Ceinture Fléchée worn by Voyageurs, Metis people, and others. All materials are included, no experience necessary.
When:
Sat. Oct 25th, 2008
Sat. Oct 24th, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: The Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough
Cost: $65 Includes tax, instruction & all material. (Museum Member Price - $60)
Who?: Adults, all skill levels welcome.
1 Day Make a Hudson Bay Blanket Coat:
Sat. Jan 24th, 2009
Capote
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Handcraft a Capote with and authentic Hudson Bay Point Blanket. Spend the day immersed in the history of these blankets, following traditional patterns and hand-sewing the seams of your one-of-a-kind coat. All materials, including a blanket, are supplied and no experience is necessary.
When: Sat. Jan 24th, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: The Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough
Cost: $300 Includes tax, instruction & all material. (Museum Member Price - $290)
Who?: Adults, all skill levels welcome.
1 Day Weave a Woodland Pack Basket:
Sat. Mar 28th, 2009
Packbasket
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Now you can add the perfect blend of tradition and function to your camping gear. Weave a large pack basket - great for canoeing and hiking, or going to the market. All materials are included, no experience necessary!
When: Sat. Mar 28th, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: The Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough
Cost: $150 Includes tax, instruction & all material. (Museum Member Price - $140)
Who?: Adults, all skill levels welcome.
NEW! 1 Day Build a Wanigan:
Sat. Apr 25th, 2009
Wanigan
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The Canadian Canoe Museum's newest workshop! A wanigan is a wooden box that holds kitchen supplies on a canoe trip. Build this unique piece of camping equipment with the help of knowledgeable instructors. Learn the basics of harness making and sew your own tumpline. Customize your wanigan with a Checker or Backgammon board (patterns provided). This workshop is multi-disciplinary blend of woodworking and leatherworking and the result is a functional wanigan, ready to be packed and portaged. All materials, including wanigan, and leather tumpline are provided - no experience necessary!
When: Sat. Apr 25th, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: The Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough
Cost: $120 Includes tax, instruction & all material. (Museum Member Price - $110)
Who?: Adults, all skill levels welcome.
2 Day Handcraft a Black Cherry Paddle:
Sept 27th and 28th, 2008 (Sold Out)
Nov 29th and 30th, 2008 (Sold Out)
Feb 21st and 22nd, 2009
May 30th and 31st, 2009
Sept 26th and 27th, 2009
Nov 28th and 29th, 2009
Our most popular workshop - book your spot early. Learn in the museum's Preserving Skills Gallery with supportive, expert instructors. Create a custom carved and sanded paddle and go home with all varnishing supplies to see it complete. This workshop makes a terrific gift and there is no experience necessary.
When:
Sept 27th and 28th, 2008 (Sold Out)
Nov 29th and 30th, 2008 (Sold Out)
Feb 21st and 22nd, 2009
May 30th and 31st, 2009
Sept 26th and 27th, 2009
Nov 28th and 29th, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: The Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough
Cost: $175 Includes tax, instruction & all material. (Museum Member Price - $165)
Who?: Adults, all skill levels welcome.
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The Canadian Canoe Museum wishes to thank Peterborough's Community Futures Development Corporation for their support in the development of our Artisan programs.
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