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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ukrainian Easter Egg Decoration
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that SJAC will continue to keep a mandatory mask policy in place for all programs (workshops, galleries, performing arts events, rental events.) Workshop Description The Saint John Arts Centre is pleased to offer this 1-day workshop on the beautiful art of dyeing Ukrainian Easter eggs with Jennifer Bachynsky. Participants will learn how to apply beeswax …
Needle-felted Santas and Elves
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that while masks are highly encouraged, they are not mandatory for this class. Workshop Description Get in the holiday spirit with Margaret Anne Smith and learn how to needle-felt a Santa and tiny elf! This simple technique offers endless possibilities to play with colour and texture, and make unique 4-8 inch felt figures. These little creatures make …
Intro to Linocut
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that SJAC will continue to keep a mandatory mask policy in place for all programs (workshops, galleries, performing arts events, rental events.) Workshop Description Join artist Nathan Cann for this introduction to linoleum block printmaking. In this four-week course students will be designing, carving, and printing their own linocut prints! Suitable for beginners and …
Quilt or Sew with Margo
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE As of Monday, February 28/22, visitors to SJAC will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination. Please note that out of an abundance of caution, SJAC will continue to keep a mandatory mask policy in place for all programs (workshops, galleries, performing arts events, rental events) after the Public Health restrictions are lifted on …
Quilt or Sew with Margo (Nov. 2021)
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 …