Coming Events... October 25 - 27 Visit us at the Creativfestival at the Metro Toronto Convention Center November 29 - December 1 Black Friday Savings event! lots of great bargains just in time for Christmas shopping! The whole month of December SAVE THE TAX every Sunday Save the HST equivalent on all purchases. The First Tuesday of every month is Club 50+ Day! Customers 50 and over receive 20% off everything in the store. Preferred Customer Club...join and receive valuable points for every purchase. Be sure to give us you e-mail as well so you can begin to receive notices about great sales events! Craft Class Brochure GREAT NEWS! NO MORE CLASS FEES! Yes, that’s right. We don’t charge for classes! We ask that you buy all supplies at Mary Maxim from the project list you will receive. There is a $10.00 deposit at time of registration which is refunded if class fails to continue, or when you attend the class. To register, or for additional info please contact us: By phone: Toll Free 1-888-442-2266 Locally: 519-442-6342 Email: [email protected] Attention: Laurie Hogarth Happy Crafting Chain Maille Sunday October 6 11:30 - 4:00 Using this beautiful technique students will create a lovely bracelet of chain maille and crystals. Learn the basics of finishing as well. Beginner Crochet Two sessions Saturday October 5 & Sunday October 20 11:00 - 4:00 For the ultimate beginner, this class will teach the basics and prepare you for future classes. Approx. cost of supplies $30.00 Beginner Beading Sunday October 20 11:00 - 3:00 You won’t believe how simple it is to create this addition to your jewellery wardrobe! Learn all the beginner basics that will have you becoming a serious beader in no time! Approx. Cost of supplies $15.00 Kids Beginner Knitting Saturday October 19 1:00 - 5:00 Join us for a Saturday afternoon and learn some basics in knitting. Before you know it you’ll be knitting like a pro! Ages 10 and up. Approx. cost of supplies $10.00 Approx. cost of supplies $30.00 Kumihimo Braiding Adult Beginner Knitting Sunday November 17 1:00 - 4:00 Learn this simple braiding process while making a beautiful braided bracelet. Once you have learned the basics, these braids can be used for all kinds of accessories. Two Sessions Tuesday October 15 & 22 6:30 - 9:00 This is as easy as it gets! This class is perfect for the absolute beginner. Learn the steps of basic knitting to complete a unique dishcloth. Approx. cost of supplies $30.00 Approx. Cost of supplies $15.00 Beginner Smocking Crochet Next Steps 3 sessions starting Tuesday September 24 6:30 - 9:00 Two Sessions This class is designed for the ultimate beginner. Once you complete this class you will be ready to move on to bigger things. Approx. cost of supplies $30.00 Saturday November 2 & 9 11:00 - 4:00 You won’t believe what you can do with just one hook! Learn the ins and outs of crochet, and soon with just a few stitches, you’ll be on your way. Approx. cost of supplies $25.00 Traditional Knitted Socks Please Note: Intermediate Smocking 5 sessions starting Monday September 23 6:30 - 9:00 Take your smocking skills to the next level. Students will build on skills learned in previous classes. Approx. cost of supplies $40.00 Two Sessions Tuesday October 29 & Tuesday November 5 6:30 - 9:00 For all Quilting and Smocking Classes students must have a sewing machine in good working order that you are familiar with. Students will learn the traditional method for knitting socks using double pointed needles. Approx. cost of supplies $20.00 Intermediate Knitting Fair Isle Two Sessions Wednesday October 2 & 9 6:30 - 9:00 Students will learn this unique technique and create a lovely hat, mitts or headband. Approx. cost of supplies $30.00 Attic Window Intermediate Knitting One session Two Sessions Saturday October 19 10:00 - 5:00 This quilt pattern creates a very dramatic effect. You won’t believe you made it yourself! Bring a sewing machine that you are familiar with and is in good working order, a rotary cutter, panel, co-ordinate fabric and fabric for sashings and border. Skill level...confident beginner. Fabric may not be exactly as shown. Wednesday October 16 & 23 6:30 - 9:00 Students will learn how to knit a pair of socks using two straight needles to complete one pair of socks. Students require at least an intermediate level of knitting skill. Approx. cost of supplies $15.00 Fabulous Fractures One Session Saturday October 5 10:00 - 5:00 Use the simple strip piecing techniques to create an infinite array of stunning one of a kind fractured designs from large scale prints, panels, or your own digital images. Cost of supplies will depend on fabrics chosen and size of panel. Dresden Pillow One Session Sunday November 3 11:30 - 4:00 Pillows are the perfect way to try a new technique or practice a block for a larger quilt. Cost of supplies will depend on fabrics chosen. Panel or Theme Fabric Quilt One Session Saturday November 30 10:00 - 5:00 This quilt showcases more than one large print using a panel or theme fabric along with coordinating center and side accents for the background and borders. Cost of supplies will depend on fabrics chosen. Quilt as you Go Hand Quilting Two Sessions Wednesday October 16 & Wednesday November 13 6:30 - 9:00 This design is great for beginners. Learn the basics of hand quilting while creating a lovely pillow or quilt. Cost of supplies will depend on fabrics chosen.