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  Artisan Centre & Supply Warehouse  

Store Location: 430 Laird Road, Guelph, ON Canada N1G 3X7
519.546.7687   crafters_cupboard@hotmail.com
 
Mailing address:  PO Box 26042, Guelph, ON Canada N1E 6W1   
Please do not mail anything to the store address.
 
 
 

KIDS "STUFF"

Summer Camp Sessions 2012(link)

Sessions will be set up for the following weeks:
Week of July 09
Week of July 23
Week of August 06
CLOSED LAST TWO WEEKS OF AUGUST

Watch for specific class lists coming soon!


 

Birthday Parties!  End of Season Sports Parties!  Just Because Parties!

We are completely flexible about the times available (day or evenings, Mon through Sun), length of party and crafting activity provided. But here's a basic starting point. Parties can be themed with enough advance notice (eg, Pirates, Princesses).

A 2 hour party gives you 1 hour of free time to eat, have presents, visit and play games; and 1 hour of instruction which may be split into 2 half hour sessions depending on the age of attendees. You bring your own food/drink/cake, etc. We provide the craft materials and instruction which could be 2 or three crafts for younger children, or one larger project for older kids. Cost is $20 to book 2 hours, plus $5 per child participating in the crafting activity. Siblings welcome with supervision. Some game supplies available on-site for organization by parents.

We don't have age limits, although the number of supervising adults will reflect the age of the children. We cannot provide a craft to children under 3. We know there are 3 going on 4-year-olds who are very able and interested, and we do have activities for this age group.

We Can do Loot Bags Too!

Note: Sports parties will be provided at least one activity where they can make a project in their team colours and with a charm reflecting their sport!

 

"Getting Started" Kits

A new line of kits which takes some of the fundamental crafting skills and modifies materials and instructions to create a short, easy and fun activity to get kids started. No frills or fancy packaging, these kits focus on providing a variety of materials at a reasonable quality level. Each kit is a complete project with only simple household items being additionally required (e.g. scissors, pencils). There are both themed kits and generic kits, all of which can be modified for colour or pattern to suit a specific group or event.

Basic Kits are $3 per kit, Deluxe Kits are $5 per kit.

These kits are perfect for Scouts, Guides, Babysitters, Homeschoolers, After School Care Providers, Hospital Visits, Birthday Party Activities or Loot Bag Gifts, Therapy Activities, Rainy Days, Visits to Grandma's House, and so much more!

Kits Available:
Decoupage Picture Frame, Plastic Lace Zipperpull, Gingham Lace Jar Topper, Disc Braiding, Wooden Magnet Painting, Tapestry Bookmark, Embellished Card, Basic Beaded Bracelet, Tile Mosaic, Basket Weaving, Paper Mobile, Easy Weave Granny Squares. Plus more coming each month.
 

Scouting/Guiding Support - How can we help you this year?

  • Getting Started Kits
    Simple activities with modified supplies safe for most age groups. Kits can be created or adjusted to meet badge requirements, to meet a theme, or to match colours and logos.Ready-to-go, you don't have to worry about:

    • Ideas
    • Price
    • Shopping
    • Teaching
    • Storing

We've put together a variety of interesting activities for a target price of $3.00 per youth per activity. Quality supplies are all included so you don't have to run all over town looking for each component while trying to find the best price. Instructions are simple and easy to teach, or you can have an instructor come to teach for you. With "just enough" supplies, you don't have to find more space to store the leftovers (like when you're forced to buy in bulk!).

We have new kits being released each month, some a variation on a theme and some brand new disciplines or media.

Pre-order of 48 hours required on the above!

  • Special Activities
    Longer sessions, themed events, and camp activities to name a few. We have a whole program planned to complete most of a badge.

    Here are the first in a series. Plus, we can create a program to meet your theme or badge needs.
    • Earth Day - planting, environmental crafts and activities
    • Recycling - games, crafts and activities
    • Culture Through Craft - exploring history, culture and craft
    • Pioneer Activities - basic skills every wooods-person should have

  • Supplies
    At near wholesale prices, we can help source that last item or two you need to complete a project you've been collecting for. We also have a whole "cupboard" coming this spring of kids supplies and kits for your own programming needs.
     
  • Space
    Over 1600 sq. ft. of open space for emergency meetings if you get cancelled out of your normal spot (if available). Plus, it's perfect to use as a hub for Apple Day and fundraisers where you need a drop spot, sort station ahd pick-up point for chicken, oranges, plants, etc.
     
  • Fundraising Support
    Need help prepping a spring fundraiser? We can purchase supplies at wholesale for *First Aid Kits or *Clay-Potted Marigolds. Groups do their own assemby here (mess stays here too) and then sell the items at their own price.
     
  • 1 Hour Classes
    The following can be taught in an hour or less by either the leader or by our teacher.
Gimp Braiding Decoupage Candlestick Tile Mosaic Coaster
Beaded Dragonfly Embellishinhg Cards Painted Glass*
Holiday Memory Book Personalized Pencil Case Yard and Ribbon Weaving
Paint Flowers* Glass Etching* Gingham Lace Jar Topper


* Rquire the use of additional tools/supplies available with our teacher or rented from the store

 contact us for more details
crafters_cupboard@hotmail.com
519-546-7687

 

Tuesday Night Series Classes

Our Tuesday night series has been a success! We're having so much fun, that we need to open up another session. All the classes listed below will be offered both Tuesday night 6:30 - 7:30 and Wednesday night 6:30 - 7:30 - same class, just an additional date.

Cost is $10 per class per youth. Class space is limited to 8 youth. Pre-registration is required by the Monday prior. Ages 6 - 12 (Occasionally an adult may need to stay for 8 and under) These classes may be appropriate for 5-year-olds when parents stay (It is up to the parent to decide if the 5-year-old has the attention span and ability to participate).

Tuesday April 03 6:30 - 7:30 Pysanka Easter Eggs
Tuesday April 10 6:30 - 7:30 Pincushion Needlework Sampler
Tuesday April 17 6:30 - 7:30 Metal Stamped Keytag
Tuesday April 24 6:30 - 7:30 Bead, chain & Wire Necklace
       
Tuesday May 01 6:30 - 7:30 Felt Puppet
Tuesday May 08 6:30 - 7:30 Quilling & Origami
Tuesday May 15 6:30 - 7:30 Beaded Wire Dragonfly
Tuesday May 22 6:30 - 7:30 Basket Weaving
Tuesday May 29 6:30 - 7:30 Woodburning Garden Marker
       
Tuesday June 05 6:30 - 7:30 Tile Mosaic Flower Pot
Tuesday June 12 6:30 - 7:30 Rug Hooking
Tuesday June 19 6:30 - 7:30 Tin Punched Patio Lantern
Tuesday June 26 6:30 - 7:30 Build a Kite

Watch for these classes coming in the Summer:
Wooden Raft, Wind Chimes, Whirligig, Personalized Pencil Case, Holiday Memory Book plus so much more!