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Pottery on the Wheel
Try your hand at making your own clay works of functional art in Greater Saint John’s community arts centre’s pottery studio. Sign up now and join professional potters Molly Davidson, Joanna Pottle, and Helen Stanley for these fantastic classes, working on the wheel and handbuilding! Space is limited to only four students per class for plenty of time on the wheel …
Drawing Basics
Join Amy Ash for a fun and informative overview of Drawing Basics! This class is ideal for beginners who’ve always wanted to try drawing or intermediate students who are eager to hone their skills. It is designed to develop your hand and eye in traditional skills and ideas that have occupied artists throughout history. Each week will cover exercises in …
Introduction to Watercolour
This course will provide the student with a solid foundation for pursuing an interest in watercolour painting. With watercolour, the artist’s knowledge and skill are not disguised through elaborate technique or mechanical means. It is an intimate process. The artist’s expressions are conveyed in a very personal manner both through intention and accident. Topics for investigation will include: composition, form, …
Sewing: Paper Piecing Quilted Pillow
Join Margo for a three week quilting course and learn the technique of paper piecing! Paper piecing is a popular technique that creates fun patterns by sewing fabric to foundation paper. You can choose between two options of creating a Canada Day pillow or an adorable Ice Cream pillow! (You can certainly try your hand at both if you wish!) …
Intro to Video and Film-making
Love creating videos? Are you a movie addict? Are you think about going to school for film? This course is perfect for you! Join film-maker Michael Mohan for an exciting two-week course in filmmaking. With a small class size of only four participants, this is the perfect way to get one-on-one experience in creating films! This introductory course teaches the …
Anime Drawing for Teens
Want learn more about and how to draw in the anime style? Join instructor Stephanie McHugh for this new workshop designed for teens 13 & up! In the course we will cover topics like animation history, great anime movies, different styles, and learning how to draw anime. The course will consist of one-on-one instruction and time to develop your own …
SPaRT! Summer Camp
SPaRT! Camp August (Sports/Participation/Art/Recreation/Together!) For Kids aged 9-12 This fun-filled week of art and recreation is designed to encourage your child’s creativity and activity through exploring the arts, swimming at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre and visits to the library and museum. SPaRT takes full advantage of the multiple talents of our great team of summer interns; campers will have …
Make Some Mugs!
Everyone loves to enjoy their beverages in handmade mugs. In this class, students will join Helen Stanley to make a set of mugs on the wheel, learn creative handbuilding techniques, and sculpt unique handles for their mugs. Make them tall or wide, ornate or simple. Step into the rhythm of making your own ceramics and see your ideas come to …
Storm Policy
With the arrival of more wintery weather, please note these reminders about our Storm Policy: General Storm Policy Our general policy for weekdays is if school is closed in Anglophone School District South, SJAC galleries and offices are closed for the day, and events and workshops are cancelled/postponed. SJAC will update our telephone voicemail message first (call 506-633-4870), and our website …