Artistic Pursuits • New Friends • Self-Expression • Confidence ‘The Art Room’ program provides children ages 6-8 with arts education that ignites creativity in a quality learning environment. Programs will foster the exploration and expression of ideas through the use of various art mediums. At the Saint John Arts Centre, students of ‘The Art Room’ program benefit from new social …
The Art Room (Ages 9-12)
Artistic Pursuits • New Friends • Self-Expression • Confidence ‘The Art Room’ program provides children ages 9-12 with arts education that ignites creativity in a quality learning environment. Programs will foster the exploration and expression of ideas through the use of various art mediums. At the Saint John Arts Centre, students of ‘The Art Room’ program benefit from new social …
Oil Painting for Beginners/Intermediate
Workshop Description Manami Fukuda’s popular oil painting class offers an option for past students to advance their skills by choosing their own subject matter! Bring a few reference photos the first week, and Manami will help you choose a suitable image for the six-week time period. For beginners, this introductory class focuses on “still life.” In this six week course, you …
Felted Landscape Workshop
Workshop Description Learn to create a beautiful felted landscape with instructor Margaret Anne Smith. Using two felting techniques (wet-felting and dry or needle-felting), play with colours and textures and create a wall hanging to take home with you. You will learn about various kinds of wool and see how they work in this ancient craft of felt-making! The instructor will …
Pottery on the Wheel
Workshop Description Perfect for beginner to intermediates, participants will learn the foundations of throwing, trimming, and glazing their own pottery. This workshop will be held in our brand new ceramics studio which features triple the square footage, state of the art tools and equipment, and 6 wheels to provide ample time to hone your throwing skills! Participants have the option …
Beginner + Pottery
Workshop Description By popular demand, we are offering a course for those looking to continue the momentum in their ceramics journey! The Beginner+ Pottery workshop is open to those who have completed a Pottery on the Wheel Workshop in the past. This 6 week program will provide 15 hours of time on the wheel with renowned ceramicists, Ralph Seely and …
Pottery Intensive Workshops
Workshop Description Join renowned ceramicists for our Pottery Intensive Workshops! These workshops are designed for participants who are experienced and comfortable with centering and throwing on the wheel. Each intensive workshop offers a focused, expert-driven experience to perfect your technique. Participants are guaranteed ample time on the wheel, guided by individualized instruction. Each Pottery Intensive workshop includes a day dedicated to …
Life Drawing
Workshop Description 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 supplies, but tables, easels, drawing horses, and boards are provided. Mondays, 10am-12pm (sessions start …
Studio 65+: Felted Landscapes
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that SJAC will continue to keep a mandatory mask policy in place for all workshops. Workshop Description Learn to create a beautiful fibre-based landscape with instructor Margaret Anne Smith. Using two felting techniques (wet-felting and dry or needle-felting), play with colours and textures and create a wall hanging to take home with you. You will …
Drawing and Sketching for Beginners
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are encouraged but not mandatory for SJAC programming. (workshops, galleries, performing arts events, rental events.) Workshop Description Do you want to learn to draw but don’t know where to start? Join Kelly Cunningham as she guides you through the time-honoured, proven principles of good drawing and sketching. You will learn how to use …