CRAFT CORNER
History
Craft Corner was started in January 1993 by Marcelle Godfrey. There were 12 students in this session, taking Knitting, Crocheting and Paper Crafts; most of the students were from Westmount itself. Marcelle continued as Co-ordinator until January 1997 when Magda Davey took on the position.
The original idea was to offer an outreach through crafts, fellowship and fun, and to pass on to others the love and blessings given to us by God.
Many different crafts have been offered throughout the years and some have become standard favourites. We have had classes in watercolour painting, pyrographics, embroidery, knitting, crochet, cross stitch and "Kraft Katchup" where our students are encouraged to bring their unfinished projects and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Over the years, other crafts have included wreath making, origami, smocking, petal porcelain, beadwork, paper dolls, faux glass painting and candle making.
One exciting addition in the past couple of years has been that some of the students from Craft Corner have joined with our Seniors’ Fellowship at the "Magda’s Soup Kitchen" meeting in February, where they can share with more of our Westmount family and learn about us and our purpose in life.
All the teachers, kitchen staff, speakers and baby sitters were and still are volunteers from Westmount. A special tribute goes out to all the hardworking volunteers who have come out faithfully each Thursday to help out.
We advertise in various newspapers, send posters out to churches within our immediate area, and include regular updates on this site so that we can welcome newcomers to our sessions as well as joyfully reunite with old friends.
Craft Corner has filled a great need in the neighbourhood; from the small beginnings in 1993, the number of students has grown to between 45 and 50 at each session. We are always delighted to see new people come out and also welcome back old friends.
We are very thankful for our Lord’s leading in this ministry and pray that we will be able to continue to faithfully follow his directions.
General Class Information
Craft Corner is held once a week on eight Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a refreshment break and short inspirational talk, usually given by our Pastor, in between. This break gives the students an opportunity to meet people from other sections and to have fellowship together. There are two sessions each year - the first beginning in January (winter term) and the second beginning in September (fall term). Each session lasts 10 weeks. The first Thursday is for registration, the last Thursday for Display Day when the crafts made in the past 8 weeks are displayed.
The cost for our classes has remained steady at $10.00 + cost of materials. These generously cover the cost of the refreshments/light luncheon. We also have been able to contribute to the purchase of things needed by Westmount such as new round tables, a DVD player and storage chests. This past year we have been happy to contribute to the cost of resurfacing the parking lot.
** Upcoming Session Dates **
In-Person Registration: Thursday, January 17, 2008 9:30 am to 11:00 am (Registration only available in person)
Classes: Thursdays - January 24, 2008 to March 13, 2008
NOTE: Display Day: Changed to Thursday, March 27, 2008
Format
Class Time: 9:30 am to 10:15 am
Refreshments and Inspirational Talk: 10:15 am to 10:30 am
Class Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Crafts Offered In Our Upcoming Session
CROSS STITCH
CROCHET
EMBROIDERY
HAIRPIN LACE IN WOOL
KNITTING
KRAFT KATCHUP
NEEDLEPOINT
PYROGRAPHICS
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - IMAGEZ OF LIFE
Cost
$10.00 + cost of materials
Pre-school Babysitting Available (no charge)
For Further Information
Contact Magda Davey (Craft Corner Co-ordinator) 416-244-9744
June 2007 Update
The Craft Corner has been offering a new course for the past two sessions called IMAGEZOFLIFE - Digital Photography. This has become a very popular course but more than that, it has brought together various people from Westmount and also from outside the church who continue to meet outside of regular classes to share information between themselves and learn from their teacher, Bill Harrison.
August 2007 Update
We are delighted to be able to offer yet another craft for our upcoming Craft Corner session. It is called "Hair-Pin Lace Done with Wool" and will require a special "hair-pin", a crochet hook #3 or #4, and four or three-ply wool. It will be taught by Marcelle Godfrey. Don't miss out on this one!
