IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE As of September 22, 2021, some New Brunswick businesses will require Proof of Vaccination to access non-essential services. All of SJAC’s programs (workshops, galleries, performing arts events, rental events) fall under the included categories of services. All people aged 12 and up will be required to show their record of immunization or medical exemption certificate and …
The Art Room: Let’s Paint
Watercolour and acrylics are explored through weekly exercises where students experience exciting techniques that produce different effects on paper and canvas board. Subjects range from still life to animals, plants, and other things that exist in nature. While learning the elements of art, students will develop an art vocabulary as they learn to talk about their work and the work …
The Art Room: Create with Clay
People have been making things from clay for at least 30,000 years! In this workshop, students will learn how to use hand building techniques to create all sorts of things, from textured ornaments, to a cool animal pinch pot, and a hand carved bowl using the ancient ‘coiling’ method for making pottery. They will learn about different ways that people create things …
The Art Room: Let’s Draw
Students learn about the elements of art through a series of drawing exercises, aimed at developing their knowledge, skills and art vocabulary. Along with line, shape, colour, value, form, texture, and space, students will learn about positive and negative space, optical illusions, shading and layering, and patterning. They will have a great time learning fun facts about the history of drawing …
New Art Program for Kids 9-12!
Artistic Pursuits • New Friends • Self-Expression • Confidence SJAC is very excited to introduce ‘The Art Room’: Visual Art Fundamentals Program for Kids ages 9-12! ‘The Art Room’ program provides keen young artists with an age-appropriate visual arts education that ignites creativity in a quality learning environment. Education in the visual arts fosters students’ exploration and expression of ideas while …
Drawing for Youth 12 and up
Want to learn more about and how to draw in your favourite style? Join instructor Stephanie McHugh for this new workshop designed for youth ages 12+! In the course, we will cover topics like animation history, great animated movies, different techniques, and learning how to hone your style. The course will consist of one-on-one instruction and time to develop your …
Art in Action (Kids 9-12)
Join Stephanie McHugh (our ever-popular veteran of our anime and animation workshops) for art adventures! Young artists ages 9-12 will enjoy personalized visual art projects with Stephanie – a blend of practical art skills and forays into imagination to encourage creative development. (We will be practicing social distancing in our big workshop room!) COVID-19 POLICY NOTE: As a public building, …
Art with Stephanie (ages 5-8)
Mini artists ages 5-8 will enjoy this creative adventure with Stephanie McHugh (our ever-popular veteran teacher of animation and anime drawing workshops) – a blend of art skills and fun to encourage little hands and creative minds! (We will be practicing social distancing in our big workshop room!) COVID-19 POLICY NOTE: As a public building, SJAC must follow the Government …
Art with Anna (Kids 5-8)
Mini artists ages 5-8 will enjoy this creative adventure with artist and educator Anna Merrithew – a blend of art skills and fun to encourage little hands and creative minds! About the instructor: Anna is a Fine Artist from rural NB, Belleisle, which reflects in her botanical style of artwork. She has always been one to follow her passions, and let …
Anime Drawing for Youth
Want learn more about and how to draw in the anime style? Join instructor Stephanie McHugh for this new workshop designed for youth ages 12+! 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 characters …