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, …
Mixed Media Workshop
Mixed media art breaks down the boundaries between various forms of art making. It can be messy while you learn how the media react to each other, but let your imagination soar! In this mixed media class you will explore a range of materials, theory, and techniques leading to the planning and execution of a finished artwork. Incised gesso, acrylic …
Sewing with Margo
Sewing with Margo is back! Have you been meaning to make time for yourself to enjoy the hobby of sewing or quilting? Is it time to look at your sewing machine with a new perspective? Master your fear of the machine and become more comfortable with its use and care. In this six-week sewing course you’ll learn fundamental skills that …
Introducing: Port Saint John Gallery!
SJAC and Port Saint John are delighted to announce a landmark sponsorship of a signature gallery space here at the Saint John Arts Centre! Our largest main floor gallery space, named the Frazee Gallery in the era of the Carnegie building’s rich history as the Aitken Bicentennial Exhibition Centre, has been re-christened as the Port Saint John Gallery for a …
Early Music Festival 2020 – Reserve your seats!
SJAC is thrilled to once again play host to the Saint John Early Music Festival, coming September 12-13, 2020, with the theme this year of ‘Bohemian Masters’. ‘Tickets’ (no paper tickets) are available now online on SJAC’s website (click on links below) or at the front desk – check out the impressive lineup for this year’s festival: Please Note: Due …
Art at Home: Lesson 6
Flower Pounding Saint John Arts Centre: Art at Home Download the lesson plan Supplies: -Flowers and Leaves -Hammer -Large book or smooth flat surface -Paper or towel -Fabric Step 1: Pick some beautiful flowers and greenery. Step 2: Lay a flower, leaf, or petal on a piece of cloth. Light-colored cloth works best. Step 3: Fold the fabric over top …
Get your copy at SJAC!
SJAC is thrilled to be the very first seller of James Wilson’s new book, ‘Social Studies’ – we have 50 copies, fresh off the presses! This long-awaited volume is the culmination of 30 years of capturing the faces of our community. Proceeds from copies sold here are being generously donated to support SJAC’s programs! ‘Social Studies’ the exhibition is now …
Get ‘Harbour: A Compendium’ at SJAC
SJAC is proud to be a vendor for the book ‘Harbour: A Compendium’ – edited and published by Amy Ash, this publication accompanies the incredible group exhibition hosted here at SJAC and at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in 2019. From the foreword by Kate Wallace: “In Harbour, a group exhibition curated by Amy Ash that opened in spring of 2019, …