Students will come away with an understanding of natural dyeing with fresh raw dye, and surface design techniques and leave with sample swatches in various sustainable fibres, a finished silk scarf dyed with local colour as well as informational handouts on how to repeat the process at home with local plants.
Materials included
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 5, 2022.
About Renata
Renata Britez is a Textile Artist originally from Brazil and based in Fredericton NB. She is a graduate of the Textile Design Diploma program at the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD). Her main interest falls in traditional printing methods and natural dyes. Renata’s work has been shown and sold across the Maritimes. She travels to teach textile workshops around the Region. For the last couple of years, she taught at various festivals and events including the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival, Edventures and NBCCD Summer Workshop Series at Kings Landing. Renata’s goal is to explore and share traditional textile techniques using natural dyes and fibres.
June 24 – July 16, 2022. Exclusive Members Only artist meet and greet: 4 pm – 5 pm
Members of Sunbury Shores are invited to a private reception for a chance to meet and talk to the artists behind the signature DASH exhibition featuring several of New Brunswick’s most recognized artists! –Become a Member here!
OPENING RECEPTION Friday, June 24, 2022
DASH is an annual exhibition of a group of distinctive artists who have a deep connection with St Andrews and the Bay of Fundy.
Werner Arnold | Alanna Baird | Ann Manuel | Ted Michener | Andy McIntosh | Cathy Ross | Tom Sparling | Elaine Wilson
About the Course: The radiance of pure colour – Anne will teach you how to control that colour. This is a three day course that will introduce you to the methods of painting with soft pastels – from choosing your subject, composing the painting and finishing the work.
Composition, value, colours, types of paper, application of pastels will be covered, with explanations and demos.
For this method we use sanded pastel paper which is good for the layering with hard then soft pastels to give a vibrant painting. Expect to make 1 8 x 10” painting each session (3). If weather permits, we will paint outside (plein air). At the end of the course there will be a group discussion and critique of the work. SSANC will provide a basic set of pastels and sanded pastel paper.
Materials Required by Students:
– Masking tape, 1″ works best – Small sketch pad and pencil – Glassine or wax paper to cover finished work – 2 pieces cardboard or masonite to form a “case” for finished work – Apron or towel or both, small rag – Handiwipes for wiping hands outside – 2 small jars for alcohol – Plastic tray/box for pastels in use. I have extra – Digital camera or phone (optional) if we work outside – Photo images of landscape/seascapes to work from if inside
About the Instructor: Anne Johnston is a pastel and oil painter, painting landscapes and seascapes of New Brunswick and Maine. “It is the natural world that continues to amaze and inspire me, sending me into the fields and down coastal roads with my pack of oil pants and pastels. “She attended the School of Art and Design, Montreal, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax as well s other workshops in painting and fine crafts. Anne lives on the family farm near St. Stephen NB, in the house built by her three x great grandparents in 1800, enjoying her fields, forest, brook and all the animals with which she shares the land.
Paddlefest is a Music & Outdoor Recreation Festival in the small seaside community of St. Andrews, New Brunswick. The 4 day festival, May 19-22, combines music, art, recreational and environmental activities such as kayaking, hiking & beach clean ups for a long weekend of fun for music lovers and adventure seekers alike!
Expand your boundaries in the beauty of nature in this abstraction workshop covering non-traditional painting, drawing, and mixed-media methods interwoven with mindfulness. You will explore materials and techniques that evoke the essence of the natural environment through creative exercises and projects led by instructor Katrina Slade.
Activities include mindful walks and investigating the elements and principles of art that are everywhere around us in the natural world. Mixed media projects include mark-making using unorthodox tools, printing with plants, and painted paper collages.
This workshop is for those artists who wish to feel more grounded, creative, and connected with nature in their artwork.
SSANC Membership discounts apply (please call (506) 529-3386 to register with your discount. Bursaries are available – click here to apply.
Materials Required: To be determined
Registration Deadline: August 5, 2022
About the Instructor: Katrina Slade is a third-generation interdisciplinary visual artist with a lifelong passion for creativity. Her work is often inspired by a personal response to her environment, typically emphasizing uplifting and positive messages. Katrina’s primary medium is acrylic painting, and sometimes creates sculptural or installation work.
Katrina earned a BFA specializing in painting and drawing, followed by an MA in 2011 in her home state of Oregon. World travel has been instrumental in her artistic growth. After spending the decade of her twenties traveling and working overseas, she immigrated to Canada in 2018.
Katrina has enjoyed several solo exhibitions, as well as participated in multiple two-person and group shows in Europe and North America. Her work has been published in books, magazines, and is in private collections in various countries around the world. She currently lives and works in Fredericton, NB.
July 21 – 24, 2022: Thursday – Sunday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. $300.00
Beginner / Experienced / Adult / Youth 14+
Back by Popular Demand! During this 4-day workshop with Ruth Dunfield you will explore the endless possibilities of colour and shapes that are achievable working with stained glass. Both beginners and experienced are welcome, so you can start from scratch or continue to learn and practice skills and techniques.
This relaxed and fun workshop will let you develop your style and creative ability to produce beautiful stained glass ornaments and decorations for your own home, or as personalized gifts. Equipment and all materials are supplied. Please note it can be noisy at times – ear protectors are available.
SSANC Membership discounts apply (please call (506) 529 3386 to register with your discount. Bursaries are available – click here to apply.
About the Instructor: Ruth Dunfield has worked as a stained glass and mosaic artist and instructor for 30+ years and is a regular and popular teacher at Sunbury Shores. She leads regular workshops and has been part of our annual CLASS (Children Learning Art at Sunbury Shores) program teaching arts to local kids.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Atlantic Union College in Massachusetts and a Music Composition Diploma from Humber College in Toronto, Ontario, and is a regular exhibitor at SSANC with her glass creations representing marine animals and scenes.
July 15 – 17, 2022. Friday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00pm.
This course will develop your hand embroidery skills and provide you with the opportunity to create a felt ornament or brooch. Through this course, participants will learn several fundamental embroidery stitches including running stitch, chain stitch, French knot, satin stitch, and blanket stitch. The emphasis will be on individual embroidery skill development. There will be an opportunity to expand on existing abilities and explore more advanced stitches. Each participant will develop a unique design in which embroidery, beads, and other embellishments will be used to create their finished piece.
SSANC Membership discounts apply. Please call (506) 529-3386 to register with your discount. Bursaries are available – click here to apply.
Materials required by students: Pencil, erasers and scissors.
About the Instructor: Thea Taylor is a third-generation interdisciplinary visual artist who has been developing her embroidery practice for over 13 years. Thea lives in Waterloo, ON and summers in Saint Andrews.
Monday to Friday, July 4 – 8th, 9:30am – 5:30pm. At Sunbury Shores. $375.00
Some experience is required – this class is about developing your own practice – not full-time instruction.
This class has been developed in honour of Jay Dampf – a long time instructor at Sunbury Shores – as an opportunity for his previous students to meet as they so often have, to share time, have dedicated time for their practice, and receive individual guidance and assistance from an experienced instructor. We cannot replace Jay, but we can continue in his spirit!
Students will bring their own work – either in progress or ready to start. The studio is available for own practice during the mornings, with the afternoons offering the opportunity to have individual time with Theresa MacKnight regarding particular questions around techniques, composition, subject etc. Group time will also involve general discussion around such subjects, peer group discussion/crits and encouragement around each other’s work to encourage sharing of knowledge and fun!
SSANC Membership discounts apply. Bursaries are available – click here to apply.
Course Description: This class has been developed in honour of Jay Dampf – a long time instructor at Sunbury Shores – as an opportunity for his previous students to meet as they so often have, to share time, have dedicated time for their practice, and receive individual guidance and assistance from an experienced instructor. We cannot replace Jay, but we can continue in his spirit!
Students will bring their own work – either in progress or ready to start. The studio is available for own practice during the mornings, with the afternoons offering the opportunity to have individual time with Theresa MacKnight regarding particular questions around techniques, composition, subject etc. Group time will also involve general discussion around such subjects, peer group discussion/crits and encouragement around each other’s work to encourage sharing of knowledge and fun!
Artist Bio: Theresa MacKnight is a highly accomplished artist and art teacher. She has won numerous awards and has been exhibited widely across New Brunswick. As a full-time high school art teacher, Theresa has extensive knowledge of working in different mediums and teaches with patience, encouragement and genuine consideration of individuals’ needs. She has spent many years involved with SSANC as an instructor, student and exhibitor. Recently retired from full-time art teaching, is continuing to explore and expand her own art practice.
1991 – Bachelor of Education with a major in Visual Art Education, Lieutenant Governor’s Silver medal for Academic Achievement, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B.
1988- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, N.S.
1985-87- Fine Arts Studies with academic honours, Mount Allison University, Sackville, N.B.
In-Process Creative Mentorship. This workshop is part of our continuing In-Process Creative Studios. Led by acclaimed artist Brigitte Clavette, this workshop is designed for metal artists with an active metals practice in functional or sculptural works. The course is designed to be an intensive, collaborative weekend of idea sharing, mentorship, peer critique, and critical dialogue. Participants will come with an idea, body of work or in-progress piece to workshop in the metalsmithing studio at Sunbury Shores, equipped for bronze, copper, and silver. Limited to 6, participants will receive one-on-one mentorship and will delve into conceptual and critical thinking to push their practice forward. Instructed by Brigitte Clavette.
We do not charge HST. SSANC Membership discounts apply. Bursaries are available – click here to apply.
Registration Deadline: July 8, 2022
Course Description: This workshop is part of our continuing In-Process Creative Studios. Led by acclaimed artist Brigitte Clavette, this workshop is designed for metal artists with an active metals practice in functional or sculptural works. The course is designed to be an intensive, collaborative weekend of idea sharing, mentorship, peer critique, and critical dialogue. Participants will come with an idea, body of work or in-progress piece to workshop in the metalsmithing studio at Sunbury Shores, equipped for bronze, copper and silver. Limited to 6, participants will receive one-on-one mentorship and will delve into conceptual and critical thinking to push their practice forward.
About the Instructor: Winner of the 2022 Governor General’s Bronfman Award, silversmith Brigitte Clavette has been Head of the Jewellery and Metal Arts Studio and taught at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in Fredericton since 1985. She has also taught at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, the Nunavut Arctic College, the Haliburton School of Arts and the Community College of New Brunswick in Dieppe.
Her hollow ware and silver works have been shown internationally and are held in private and public collections across the country and internationally, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England, and the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. Clavette became a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2000, won the Excellence Award for Craft from the Province of NB in 2002, the prestigious Strathbutler Award in 2006, and in 2022 the Governor General’s Award. She has been a regular and highly regarded contributor to Sunbury Shores programming for many years.
Materials Required by students: Materials will be provided. Cost of materials to be determined at market value of metals. (Approximately $75 – $110)
Course Description: During this four-day course, you will be introduced to basic benchwork techniques such as piercing, sawing, filing, and sanding. With the use of hand tools, you will design and create earrings, a pendant, a band ring or two and a King’s chain bracelet. Various textures and basic forms will be explored. You will learn how to solder with the acetylene torch. Buffing and polishing techniques will ensure your work is well finished and ready to be worn.
We do not charge HST. SSANC Member discounts apply. Bursaries are available – click here to apply.
Registration Deadline: June 10, 2022
About the Instructor: Winner of the 2022 Governor General’s Bronfman Award, silversmith Brigitte Clavette has been Head of the Jewellery and Metal Arts Studio and taught at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in Fredericton since 1985. She has also taught at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, the Nunavut Arctic College, the Haliburton School of Arts and the Community College of New Brunswick in Dieppe.
Her hollow ware and silver works have been shown internationally and are held in private and public collections across the country and internationally, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England, and the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. Clavette became a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2000, won the Excellence Award for Craft from the Province of NB in 2002, the prestigious Strathbutler Award in 2006, and in 2022 the Governor General’s Award. She has been a regular and highly regarded contributor to Sunbury Shores programming for many years.
