SJAC is excited to sponsor Film Nights, a fantastic program returning thanks to our friends and colleagues of Third Space Gallery, Saint John’s artist-run centre! From Third Space: Third Space is happy to revive Film Nights in 2023! Our film nights are a way to bring the community together through our love of the art world. From documentaries to biopics, …
Portrait Sculpture
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in workshops. Workshop Description SJAC is thrilled to welcome back classically-trained artist and educator Melissa Kennedy! This fall, Melissa offers a special six-week portrait sculpting course. Combining demos and lots of hands-on sculpting time, students will work through observing a live model. Melissa will help you …
Intro to Embroidery
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in workshops. Workshop Description The Saint John Arts Centre welcomes instructor Cat Candow. Get comfortable with needle and floss by learning how to stitch several different flowers step by step and walk away with a little piece of wearable art as well as all the tools needed …
Creative Weaving using Memorable Objects
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in workshops. Workshop Description Join I-Chun Jenkins in this 1-day weaving adventure, in which non-traditional materials lead to unique artistic expressions. Have you been saving memorable mini objects like driftwood, buttons, seashells or scrap pieces of paper/ ribbon/ yarn? Bring them all! This workshop is open …
Pottery on the Wheel
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in these workshops. Workshop Description The ancient craft of pottery is explored with instructor Molly Davidson as she guides you through the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel. You will create a number of functional vessels, bowls or plates while immersed in a friendly community at …
Life Drawing
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in workshops. These weekly non-instructional classes provide artists with the opportunity to sketch and draw the human figure from live models. Classes begin with short warm up gesture studies and progress to more sustained poses. Space is limited to eight participants. Please bring your own drawing …
Bead Embroidery Basics
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in workshops. Workshop Description As an introduction to bead embroidery, you will make a pendant (or key chain or magnet if you prefer), exploring how to mix different colours, shapes and sizes of beads, stitching them down securely, as well as learning how to back and …
Studio 65+: Basics of Drawing Faces
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are mandatory for this class. Workshop Description Join drawing instructor Kelly Cunningham as she guides you through the fundamentals of portrait drawing. In addition to learning how to render the proportions of a face, you will also explore materials, value, light and form to create a portrait that represents the subject and …
Get Ready for Inktober
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in workshops. Workshop Description Curious about learning to draw with ink? Or maybe you already do and would like to build on those skills? The permanency of ink can be a bit daunting to many, but it can also be a lot of fun and produce …
Intermediate Pottery
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in workshops. Workshop Description SJAC is excited to offer an Intermediate Pottery workshop to those who want to hone their skills in this ancient craft. In the 6-week workshop with instructor Molly Davidson, you will bring a level of consistency to your throwing while you experiment …
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