Artisans Centre holding March break workshops
Kids can try different crafts such as weaving and artistic hand lettering
The Artisans Centre Peterborough is offering three afternoons of creative programs for children during March break.
On Tuesday, Jeffrey Macklin from Jackson Creek Press will lead a workshop on bookbinding. Children will learn about different techniques and materials, how to use the pamphlet stitch, and will create several small books for themselves.
Weaving is the focus of the workshop on Thursday. Instructor Julia Szabo will introduce a variety of techniques and children will be able to test cardboard looms, an Inkle loom and a table loom to make a woven piece to take home.
On Friday, children will learn about artistic hand lettering from
Douglas Schalin. This workshop will explore calligraphy principles and the mechanics of printing, and children will create their own decorative lettering piece.
These workshops are for children aged six years and up. Registration is $30 per workshop and includes all materials.
For more information, or to register, please visit artisanscentre.ca or call 705-775-1797. The Artisan Centre is located in the lower level of Peterborough Square, 340 George St. N.
For Our Grandchildren
For Our Grandchildren hosts 4RG Meets, a series of online meetings featuring local experts speaking on topics related to climate change.
The next meeting takes place Tuesday at 7 p.m. and will feature a panel presentation of different organizations in the Peter borough No gojiwanong area that are committed to climate action, highlighting their successes in fostering change, and exploring opportunities for networking, collaboration, and mutual support.
This meeting is the first in a twopart series, with a second meeting taking place on May 13. All are welcome to attend. Please email 4RGmeets@gmail.com for the Zoom link and visit forourgrandchildren.ca for more information.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 21st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. beginning outside City Hall, 500 George St. N. and running south on George Street.
This year, the parade will celebrate Irish heritage with nearly 80 entries and more than 20 Irish families. Before the parade, join officials and organizations outside city hall for the raising of the Irish flag at 1 p.m. Please visit pspdp.com for more information.
Book signing
Local author and photographer Gordon Harrison will be signing copies of his newest book titled Chasing Life: Wild Creatures of the Field and Forest, on Tuesday, March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 441 Rubidge St. Cake and coffee will be served. Harrison is the author of several books on nature, science, religion, and art. He also taught for many years at Kenner CVI. Attendees should enter through the red door off Kirk Street.
Parking is available in the church lot or on nearby streets.