Join the Marquetry Society and explore an incredible craft first practiced by the Egyptians over 3000 years ago the Society of Creative Anachronism for a glimpse into medieval crafts!
Painting in Wood with the Marquetry Society of Canada
Marquetry Painting with Wood
Marquetry is sometimes referred to as “painting in wood”, or at Creativ… “quilting in wood”. This incredible art form was first practiced by the Egyptians over 3000 years ago. Discover how to create enriched designs with intricately cut and perfectly placed natural coloured veneers of wood. Watch the step-by-step process to creating an image by using a fretsaw table or knife. Marquetry is a hobby that is relatively inexpensive compared to others and requires very little working space. The Marquetry Society of Canada is a club whose goal is to keep this imaginative and creative craft alive in Canada! Catch demonstrations, meet artists and find out about membership and how you can learn this exciting ancient craft. Plus, get a sneak peek at this year’s fall conference project, a 19 piece image called the “Lighthouse”.
Marquetry Society of Canada – Booth #513
Explore medieval crafts with the Society for Creative Anachronism
SCA Kingdom of Ealdormere
This international organization is dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre 17th century Europe for fun and enjoyment. Get a taste of yester year by joining in these hands-on sessions.
Celtic Knots (Hands-on Activity)
Life is symbolic and what better way to make this statement than with Celtic flair? Learn techniques to design simple Celtic knots and how to transfer those techniques to more elaborate designs that can be used to embellish cards, scrapbooks, paintings, woodwork, quilts, and so much more.
Fri 10:30 to 11:30 / Sat 1:30 to 2:30
Sugar Paste (Hands-on Activity)
Medieval feasts were nothing if not elaborate and tasty treats were made more appealing with sugar paste. Discover secrets to make this treasured embellishment, some recipes and how they were used. Try your hand at a sugar paste sample and get set for your next courtly gathering.
Fri 12:30 to 1:30 / Sat 3:30 to 4:30
Drop Spindle (Hands-on Activity)
The origin of the first wooden spindle is lost to history because the materials did not survive. Experts believe that they date back at least to Neolithic times based on discoveries from archaeological digs around the world. “Drop” by and join SCA members as they teach this ageless method for making your own yarn.
Fri 2:30 to 3:30 / Sat 9:30 to 10:30
Viking Naal Binding (Hands-on Activity)
This ancient group of stitches pre-dates knitting and was used extensively in the early medieval period when warmth was a sought after luxury. Learn the techniques for a basic and highly versatile naal binding stitch that can be used to make socks, sweaters, mitts and hats.
Fri 4:30 to 5:30 / Sat 11:30 to 12:30
Drop in for these fun sessions at The Society for Creative Anachronism – Booth #163
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- Creativ Festival, International Centre, Entrance 1, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON Canada L4V 1E8
- Free parking! Friday, April 24 – 10am to 7pm & Saturday, April 25 – 10am to 6pm. Get in early at 9am with advance tickets and e-tickets.
- All sessions are free with admission and no pre-registration required! Buy advance tickets now.