The Circle of Artists and Painters of Shediac (CAPS) is pleased to announce its upcoming holiday art sale!
It will be held on November 18 and 19 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Shediac Multipurpose Center.
There will be something for everyone:
CRAFTS | POTTERY | JEWELLERY | ARTWORK | HOLIDAY ARTISANSHIP
As part of the Art Dealer’s Association of Canada’s National Art Hop, join us for an artist’s talk with respected New Brunswick ceramist Karen Burk in her new show, Clay • Colour • Gesture • Fire on Sunday, April 28th at 3 pm.
Discover Burk’s process through years of experimentation with glazes, forms, and firing. Learn all about her evolving approach to ceramics as she draws inspiration from expressionist painters of the 1960s, such as Helen Frankenthaler and Joan Mitchel. We look forward to welcoming your friends and family!
On Feb 8th at 8 pm, don’t miss out! Join us earlier for a pre-show drink and an exclusive tour of our ceramic studio. “The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down” presents the talents of ten of Canada’s top potters, engaging in a thrilling competition against each other and the clock to craft awe-inspiring works of art. Adapted from the esteemed British format, this Canadian version brings a unique charm, having consistently excelled in the UK with five successful seasons.
Hosted by the gifted Jennifer Robertson and featuring Seth Rogen as a guest judge and executive producer, the show guarantees to enthrall audiences with its exceptional fusion of creativity and competition. Noteworthy among the contestants is Michael Wood, our very own Ceramics Arts Coordinator. As these artisans embark on a journey of skill, innovation, and artistic expression, “The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down” is poised to make a lasting impression on both participants and viewers alike. Cheers to an unforgettable evening of artistry and competition!
A new CBC show, The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down, will be premiering in February, and New Brunswick potters will be well represented, with three appearing on the show!
Michael Wood of Salisbury, Elsa Maria Valiñas of Fredericton, and Andrew McCullough, also of Fredericton, will all be competing.
Best of luck to all three!
The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down will be coming to CBC and CBC Gem on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 8pm.
Pottery on the Wheel – Jan. 2024 on Wednesdays.
$275.00
Age group: Adults
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Dates: Wednesdays – January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024
Duration: 4 weeks
Fees: $275 (includes instruction, clay, use of tools and equipment, glazing and firing of finished pieces)
Skill level: Beginner
Capacity: 6 students
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 the Saint John Arts Centre. Space is limited to four students per class for plenty of time on the wheel, and hands-on personal instruction.
May 26 – July 29, 2023
Launch: May 26, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
AX is pleased to welcome artist Peter Powning to the gallery with his exhibition, Retrospective. The exhibition reflects on Peter’s expansive 50-year career, spanning from his early production pottery through a career of material and conceptual exploration. Peter has dedicated his life to his artistic pursuits. His inventiveness with material and form has earned him an array of accolades and a reputation as one of Canada’s most accomplished and prominent visual artists.
Join them on Saturday, May 26 at 5:00 p.m. for the exhibition launch and artist talk.
AX is pleased to offer a build-a-mug workshop. AX’s new ceramics centre coordinator, Alana Wilson, will walk participants through the step by step process of handbuilding a mug and decorating it with underglazes. Participants will leave their beautiful creations to be fired and glazed, and they will be available to pick up the following week.
This workshop is recommended for anyone who wants to build and decorate their own mug and make a fun evening of it.
If you have any questions, or if you need help filling out the online form, please contact us at mailto:info@axartscentre.ca or 433-8351.
Monday evenings, 6-9pm, February 27 – April 10, 2023.
Cost: $370 + tax ($425.50 total).
Includes materials- up to one bag of clay, kiln firings, glazes, & use of apron and tools. No need to invest hundreds of dollars in tools! Additional clay may be purchased for $30 per bag.
Learn the basics of throwing on the wheel, as well as trimming (removing the excess clay), and a little hand-building. This class is suitable for absolute beginners, as well as those with some experience. The projects are designed to expand your skills, no matter what your experience level. We will explore decoration techniques, and students will glaze their pieces in the last class. You should not expect to make great pots in this short time … it takes LOTS of practice to get good at it.
On December 1, join us at AX in Sussex as we welcome Mug Shots to the gallery for the second year. Mug Shots is a group show that supports our charitable organization and artists through art sales, highlighting seven New Brunswick ceramics artists and potters. From emerging artists to internationally-celebrated names, this show features works by:
There’s something for everyone – Mug Shots features small works that make the ideal gift for yourself or family and friends while showcasing the top-tier pottery and ceramic wares made right here in New Brunswick by professional artists and craftspeople.
A portion of all proceeds will go to supporting the artists and the AX charitable organization.
Please join us for the opening of Darren Emenau’s new exhibition, Soother. Darren will give a short artist talk about his process at 6 PM. Soother runs from September 1 to the 22nd at Jones Gallery.
Artist statement:
The concept for my next body of work, Soothor, takes inspiration from the vibrant colours and textures of fungi found in New Brunswick, and my captivation with the art form of flocking invented by the Huaxia peoples during the Shang Dynasty period in China some 3,000 years ago.
Evolving from my past sculptural works, Soother is a collection of highly organic clay forms, soft in shape, feel and intensely rich in colour. Instead of surfaces featuring raised cracked textures bringing to mind lichen, bark or the parched, cracked earth, these works are treated using flocking powder. The works carry velvet-like surfaces, reminiscent of the soft, silky, and sometimes waxy look of wild mushrooms