Master drawer Stephen Hutchings uses drawing as an integral part of his daily art practice. His two-day workshop features demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and supportive group discussions.
Subject matter for both days will be in-studio still-lifes and huge nature photos as participants work on small- and large-scale drawings. You will take home two finished drawings and multiple sketches while exploring methodologies, materials, and techniques. Sketching outdoors will be an option, weather dependent
Opening reception for Danica Olders: In my dream you were a dark black circle and Christopher Griffin: Old Souls on May 10 at Sunbury Shores.
A multidisciplinary artist interested in the space between people or the distance from a person to their connected walls/objects, Montreal artist Danica Olders reflects on the ownership that is felt of said spaces and the interactive energy possessed by them.
The inaugural Fundy Film Festival, organized by Sunbury Shores, features The Art of Stewardship, three short docs created by teams of youth and seniors from Charlotte County. Working with New Brunswick film directors, Matt Brown, Lauchlan Ough, and Jeff Lively, the three teams wrote, filmed, and edited films based on global warming. The program will feature other short films that address global warming and environmental issues. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
2023 Fundy Film Festival Saturday, September 16, at 2:00 PM W.C. O’Niell Arean Theatre in St Andrews NB FREE – All ages welcome!
Jessica Rhaye and The Ramshackle Parade continue to expand her reach as a lyricist and vocalist with songs that are alternately personal and observational. While Rhaye illuminates the darker corners of her world on some tracks, other songs make it clear she’s never lost sight of the possibility for redemption and hope. The result is beautiful and powerful music – music that telegraphs the joy and depth of connection Jessica Rhaye and The Ramshackle Parade have found in working together in equal measure.
Jessica has been writing and performing for more than 20 years and has planted herself firmly on stages at major festivals and venues in Canada, the US and the UK. In addition she has co-written songs with a host of well known songwriters including Ken Tobias, Ron Sexsmith, Steve Poltz, Brent Mason and her bandmates. Her recognition on Youtube has been phenomenal garnering more than 11 million views over the last few years.
Mary Conley’s Time Flies! So Have Fun! and I-Chun Jenkens’ Wonder
OPENING NIGHT May 19, 5:00 to 7:00
See Mary Conley’s playful paper pop-up constructions in the front gallery and I-Chun Jenkens’ woven mixed media works. Both artists will be in attendance. Cash bar, books and artwork will be for sale. Everyone welcome!
August 14-18, 2023, 9:30 am – 4:30pm Meet the artist: August 13, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
600; Early Bird $575 (Register before March 30, 2023) Limited to 12 participants
A 5-day intensive workshop painting in oil is for artists with at least some painting experience although all levels will be accommodated and will benefit. A wide variety of painting techniques and approaches will be explored. Maggie will demonstrate various ways to “build” your paintings so that the results are complex and reflect and enhance the intent of your narratives. Artists will be encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and to take their work to places of new discovery and levels of excellence.
There will be an emphasis placed on understanding the underlying construction of all sound work. Subject matter will be up to individual artists and working from life and/or photographs will be equally encouraged. Participants are asked to arrive with a variety of possible ideas to explore. Maggie will provide prompts and suggestions for anyone interested in a more exercise-based approach. Participants will have the option to develop one piece or several pieces throughout the week.
Contemporary painters and artists of historical significance and will be discussed and incorporated into all lessons, providing inspiration throughout the week.
Note: If you have never taken Maggie’s Colour Workshop you are encouraged to do so (if possible) the week prior to the Painting Workshop.
August 8-11, 2023, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Meet the artist: August 7, 5:00 pm -7:00 pm $600; Early Bird $575 (Register before March 30, 2023) Limited to 12 participants
This 4-day intensive workshop is an information blast on all aspects of colour and colour mixing as they relate to painting. No matter your medium of choice (oil, acrylic, gouache, water-colour, pastel…), this information is applicable to all. You will learn to mix colours swiftly and accurately; learn to achieve both dynamic and subtle colour in your work; learn to get more out of the colours you already have and to make smart choices when adding to your paint box. This class teaches you how to juggle all colour attributes – hue, value, temperature and chroma.
Most importantly, it explains how to alter only one aspect of a colour without altering other elements. You’ll learn how to reduce, maintain or heighten chroma and learn how to keep hues consistent while they are lightened or darkened through all modelling factors. You’ll learn why an understanding of colour temperature is critical to successful work.
We’ll explore a variety of palettes from the simplest to more complex. There will be many mixing demonstrations, application examples and time for the execution of small projects and exercises to ensure that you fully understand the information. This class is suitable for the beginner to the advanced painter.
$400. Early Bird (registration before March 30) $375 Limited to 6 participants
Led by acclaimed artist and teacher Brigitte Clavette, this 3 day workshop is designed for metal artists with an active metals practice in functional or sculptural works. The course is structured as an intensive, collaborative weekend of idea sharing, mentorship, peer critique, and critical dialogue. Registration Deadline: Saturday, July 15, 2023
$400 (Early Bird $375, register before March 30) Limited to 7 participants
For makers who already have soldering skills and basic knowledge of benchwork techniques, this five-day course with award-winning contemporary metalsmith Brigitte Clavette will be packed with exploration of texture and form to develop jewellery- making skills.
Materials Required: Estimated material cost excluding sterling silver: $75.00 (casting brass, cuttle fish bones, sand casting, flux, solder etc.) Sterling may be purchased at your supplier or at the NBCCD College Store or arrangements can be made with the instructor prior to the course. NBCCD College Store: 506-453-5939 (weekdays 8:30 am – 4:00 pm)
