https://buttonfactoryarts.wildapricot.org/clarke Button Factory Arts Centre upcoming events Button Factory Arts Centre Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:59:08 GMT Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:59:08 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT <p><font style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><strong><font color="#000000">Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. August 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 weeks)</font></strong></strong><br></font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;"><img src="https://buttonfactoryarts.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/unnamed%20(4).jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font><strong>Members $102 / non-members $120 +$ 30 Materials fee + HST&nbsp;</strong></font></font></p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#222222" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>This 4 week course explores techniques fundamental to making jewelry. Each class will focus on a specific topic and related projects. You will learn basic elements of colour and design and how to plan earring, bracelet and necklace projects. You’ll receive an overview of the materials and tools, learn techniques for that topic’s aspect of jewelry making, then practice skills learned by completing projects (4 or more, time permitting). Jewelry-making tools as well as a&nbsp;variety of materials and components are provided. While all skill levels are welcome, this course is designed for those with no prior jewelry-making experience.&nbsp;</strong></font></span> <p style="line-height: 19px;"><br></p> <p><br></p> https://buttonfactoryarts.wildapricot.org/event-6667717 https://buttonfactoryarts.wildapricot.org/event-6667717 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT <p align="center"><img src="https://buttonfactoryarts.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Summer%20Memories.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></p> <p><strong>Saturday, August 22,&nbsp; 1 - 5 pm</strong></p> <p><strong>$51 Members, $60 non-members + $30 materials fee</strong></p> <p><strong>To learn more about Susan and her work, please <a href="https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke" target="_blank">visit:&nbsp;https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke</a></strong></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Summer Memories!</font> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#000000">Don't let your memories fade—wear them instead!</font></span> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#000000">Jewelry-Making Workshop</font></span><br></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Summer has a way of leaving behind little treasures - a smooth stone from a river stream, a weathered piece of driftwood, or a shell found on the shore. These found objects often carry the memories of our most cherished stories. In this workshop, <font>you'll make a unique and one-of-a-kind pendant necklace</font> to give your personal memories a permanent home.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;"><font>Bring a special souvenir from Summer to feature in your necklace, or pick from a wide variety of materials to craft your design -</font> <font color="#222222">driftwood, beach glass,</font> <font>theme-related</font> <font color="#222222">charms, and more.</font> <font>Learn basic jewelry-making techniques and how to incorporate that special memento into your pendant.</font></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Whether you're a seasoned maker or picking up pliers for the first time, everything you need to create <font color="#222222">a handcrafted reminder of your favourite summer days will be provided.</font></font></p> <p><br></p> https://buttonfactoryarts.wildapricot.org/event-6718190 https://buttonfactoryarts.wildapricot.org/event-6718190 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT <p><font style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><strong><font color="#000000">Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. August 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 weeks)</font></strong></strong><br></font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;"><img src="https://buttonfactoryarts.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/unnamed%20(4).jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font><strong>Members $102 / non-members $120 +$ 30 Materials fee + HST&nbsp;</strong></font></font></p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#222222" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>This 4 week course explores techniques fundamental to making jewelry. Each class will focus on a specific topic and related projects. You will learn basic elements of colour and design and how to plan earring, bracelet and necklace projects. You’ll receive an overview of the materials and tools, learn techniques for that topic’s aspect of jewelry making, then practice skills learned by completing projects (4 or more, time permitting). Jewelry-making tools as well as a&nbsp;variety of materials and components are provided. While all skill levels are welcome, this course is designed for those with no prior jewelry-making experience.&nbsp;</strong></font></span> <p style="line-height: 19px;"><br></p> <p><br></p> https://buttonfactoryarts.wildapricot.org/event-6667717 https://buttonfactoryarts.wildapricot.org/event-6667717