Craft Nights

Forest Cove Alpaca Farm will host our first Winter Craft Night, where participants will learn how to create a felted vessel or luminary. All materials and instruction are included. This workshop is very beginner-friendly and produces a beautiful, finished piece. Using all-natural fibres such as merino wool, silk, blends, viscose, bamboo, wool nepps, Angelina fibre, and alpaca fibre grown on the farm, participants will explore the art of wet felting. Topics covered in this two-hour class include a brief history of wool and its use in felting, how felting occurs, and the wet felting process. Instructor demonstrations and hands-on assistance will guide you through the techniques and help bring your creation to life. Spark your creativity and combine fabulous fibres to create a truly unique felted piece.

This class will cost $125.00+HST per person *

* A non-resident fee will apply to anyone who lives outside of Pembroke or Laurentian Valley 

This workshop is led by Yvonne Lux, owner of Stain in the Glass, a Pembroke-based studio specializing in glass fusing and mosaic workshops. The studio also features a small retail space offering glass art and supplies. During this session, participants will create a glass piece that will be adhered to an LED night light. You will work with COE 96 glass, which is designed to be fired at high temperatures in a kiln. Decorative embellishments used in the project are sourced from Croatia.

This class will cost $45.00+HST per person *

* A non-resident fee will apply to anyone who lives outside of Pembroke or Laurentian Valley 

This workshop is led by Heather Desormeaux of Nuthatch Artistry. She will teach the essential skills needed to build confidence and proficiency in watercolour. This is not a class where participants will leave with a finished art piece ready to hang on the wall. Instead, the focus is on skill building for those who wish to strengthen their watercolour techniques and become more confident artists.
Skills you will learn:
Watercolour Skill Building
•    Introduction to watercolour technique practice
•    Wet-on-wet technique
•    Wet-on-dry technique
•    Grading and layering
Watercolour Material Breakdown
•    Paper types and brands
•    Types of brushes and their uses
•    Paint brands
Colour Theory
•    Understanding the colour wheel
•    How to build a palette

This class will cost $20.00+HST per person *

* A non-resident fee will apply to anyone who lives outside of Pembroke or Laurentian Valley 

This workshop is led by Julie Hebert of Artsy Phartsy Ceramics. Participants will create and paint an egg-shaped platter, with each piece reflecting individual creativity and design choices. This workshop is a great seasonal craft to celebrate Easter in early April. During the class, participants will paint their platter, which will then be sent for kiln firing. Once firing is complete, participants will be contacted when their finished piece is ready for pick-up.

This class will cost $40.00+HST per person *

* A non-resident fee will apply to anyone who lives outside of Pembroke or Laurentian Valley 

A Brief History:

In 2019, Julie was introduced to pottery painting and fell in love. Having served in the Canadian Armed Forces, she has found that this hobby has allowed her to regain her focus and creativity while feeling momentarily free. In 2023, with help from family and friends, she started a small home -based studio where she can offer the same experience in the valley.

Artsy Phartsy Ceramics is a welcoming nature-inspired studio offering paint-your-own ceramics, workshops and creative experiences for kids, Families, veterans, and the community. It's a peaceful place to create, escape, and feel free. 

This is what we will be making. Your will look different based on your creativity!

This workshop is led by Maria Gabnai and introduces participants to the art of dot painting. Dot painting is best known for creating beautiful mandalas and is valued for its calming, meditative, and spiritual qualities, leaving participants feeling relaxed and inspired to continue painting.

During the class, participants will paint a round tea light holder. Each piece will be unique, reflecting individual creativity and personal style.

This class will cost $40.00+HST per person *

* A non-resident fee will apply to anyone who lives outside of Pembroke or Laurentian Valley 

We will be making the round ones in our class.

This workshop is led by Liz Parker. In this workshop, participants will create an upcycled stitched spine notebook using a gift bag as the cover, with the option to include a handle. Participants may bring their own gift bag to upcycle or choose from provided supplies. Bringing a gift bag with personal meaning is encouraged, as it adds a unique and personal touch to the finished notebook.

This class will cost $10.00+HST per person *

* A non-resident fee will apply to anyone who lives outside of Pembroke or Laurentian Valley 

     

This is the outside of the upcycled notebook. We recommend you bring your own bag to make this your own!