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 …
Fall Pottery Intensive (All-Levels)
Workshop Description Join renowned ceramicist, Ralph Seely, for our Fall 2024 Pottery Intensive! This all-experience-level intensive workshop is open to anyone from complete beginners to experienced potters. Each participant is guaranteed 18 hours of throwing on the wheel over the initial 3 days, guided by individualized instruction. Participants will then have a 3 hour session the following week for glazing …
The Art Room (Ages 9-12)
Artistic Pursuits • New Friends • Self-Expression • Confidence ‘The Art Room’ program provides youth 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 …
Indigo and Stitched Shibori – Intermediate Workshop (April 2024)
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that while masks are not mandatory, they are highly encouraged. Please do not attend classes if you are unwell. Workshop Description Join Tzigane Caddell, for a new Indigo Workshop that specifically explores Shibori Stitching. Create a striking linen scarf with nature’s only natural blue. Week 1: You will learn about stitched Shibori resist techniques; choose …
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 …
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 …
Foraged Fibre Basketry
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in workshops. Workshop Description SJAC is pleased to once again offer a one-day foraged fibre basketry workshop by plant fibre artist, Ralph Simpson. Locally collected plant fibres will be introduced, including daylily, iris blades and some grasses. Each participant will complete a unique, small basket by …
Intro to Tapestry Weaving
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in this workshop. Workshop Description Let the threads of imagination weave magic in your hands as you join tapestry artist, James Nightingale, a senior New Brunswick weaver with 35 years of experience in this field. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced weaver, this 4-week …
Studio 65+: Intro to Soft Pastels
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that while wearing a mask is highly encouraged, it is not mandatory for this workshop. Workshop Description Join artist Irene Yang in this 4-week introduction to soft pastels. You will be guided step-by step on the application of pastels through various techniques while you explore the beautiful characteristics of soft pastels. Weeks 1 and …
Fall/Winter Felted Landscapes
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that while wearing a mask is highly encouraged, it is not mandatory for this workshop.) Workshop Description Learn to create a beautiful fall or winter-themed 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 …