UPDATED Feb 19 ...Craft Workshops at Community Centre

This set of 3 workshops are open to all 50+ community members.
$42 when purchasing all three at the same time or $16 per session. Note:  When purchasing all three workshops online you need to use a discount code to receive the cheaper rate. When you get to part 3 of the registration process, the payment page, you will see a Discount Code box in the upper left side of the screen. Enter the code 'THREE'. Alternatively, you can pay directly at the desk in the Community Centre.

Beeswax wraps and Tawashi Sponges
Wednesday February 19th
3-5pm in the Studio
Registration required by 4pm Friday February 14th
Make a concrete gesture toward environmental conservation and learn how to make your own reusable Beeswax Wraps and Tawashi. Beeswax Wraps are a natural alternative to plastic wrap for food storage. They're washable, freezable and reusable. Tawashi are sponges of ecological, economical Japanese origin and will replace your conventional sponge. They are made of recycled materials and can be used for household cleaning and dishes.

Note: Please bring a selection of scrap material, socks or clothing to be used for the Tawashi.


Needle Felting
Wednesday March 4th
3-6pm in the Studio
Registration required by 4pm Monday February 24th
This class is an introduction to needle felting and will demonstrate simple sculpting techniques which are easy to practice at home. You will work on your own felted miniatures which can be crafted into ornaments, sculptures, toys, garlands or mobiles.


Natural Products - Toothpaste, Lip Balm and Hand Cream
Wednesday March 18th
3-5pm in the Kitchen
Registration required by 4pm Monday March 9th
During the workshop, you will learn how to make three 100% natural everyday products with ingredients that can be easily found.
Eliminate disposable containers and questionable compositions from your daily life and make your own natural toothpaste, lip balm and hand cream.
Note: Please bring 3 small containers/jars to bring your products home in.

Note:  When purchasing all three workshops online you need to use a discount code to receive the cheaper rate. When you get to part 3 of the registration process, the payment page, you will see a Discount Code box in the upper left side of the screen. Enter the code 'THREE'. Alternatively, you can pay directly at the desk in the Community Centre.

Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2020