Saint John Arts Centre
Lynne Wigginton: Call of the Running Tides 🌊
Saint John Arts Centre 20 Peel Plaza, Saint JohnObserving and interpreting the built and natural world of where I live has been a life-long commitment. Call of the Running Tides is a series of paintings depicting an area shaped and determined by the Bay of Fundy. Opens Friday, September 9, 5-7pm at the Saint John Arts Centre. Using layers of textured brush strokes […]
Tim Isaac Mosaic Workshop 🦀
Saint John Arts Centre 20 Peel Plaza, Saint JohnMake your own nature-inspired Fundy mosaic or mirror frame as Tim Isaac guides you through the design and creation of your own beautiful work of art that you can take home. No experience is needed and anyone can do this! You’ll be treated to a wonderous ‘buffet’ of rocks, shells, and even raku fired masks […]
Abstract Painting and Mixed Media for Teens 🎨
Saint John Arts Centre 20 Peel Plaza, Saint JohnTake fun seriously! In this workshop Tara will facilitate playful, mixed media exploration to create imaginative artworks. With a variety of textures, colours and media to choose from, students will learn to relax and have fun with their work while also getting to know themselves better in the process. This is beginner to intermediate level […]
Saint John Art Centre: New Shows for January 2023 ✅
Saint John Arts Centre 20 Peel Plaza, Saint JohnThe Saint John Arts Centre invites you to join us with the artists for an opening celebrating our new exhibitions! These shows in the first exhibit cycle of 2023 run from January 13/23 to March 10/23. Opening: Friday, January 13, 2023, 5pm-7:30pm *Please note that face masks are required.* Regular galley hours Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; gallery […]
The Art Room: Let’s Keep Painting 🎨
Saint John Arts Centre 20 Peel Plaza, Saint JohnLily Morrow teaches painting with acrylics through weekly exercises that explore a variety of techniques such as mixed media, painting with squeegees, and brushwork. Topics like ‘the polka dot pop art pumpkin’ to ‘the 4-season tree’ will make learning how to paint fun and exciting. Some of the topics covered: All materials are provided within […]
What’s In the Box? 📦
Saint John Arts Centre 20 Peel Plaza, Saint JohnAfter two years’ absence and 2022’s ‘online edition’, SJAC’s popular fundraiser is back LIVE for 2023 to answer the burning question, ‘What’s in the Box?’! When is ‘What’s in the Box?’ Thursday, April 20, 7-9pm, join us for an entertaining evening of delicious food, fine drink, and an opportunity to support your community arts centre! (A $25 […]
Oil Painting with Manami Fukuda 🎨
Saint John Arts Centre 20 Peel Plaza, Saint JohnAge group: AdultsTime: 6:30-8:30pmDates: Winter Session 1: Tuesday evenings – January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2024Duration: 6 weeksFees: $125 tuition / Option to purchase supplies from instructor for $85Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate 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 […]
Pottery on the Wheel with Molly Davidson 💁🏻♀️
Saint John Arts Centre 20 Peel Plaza, Saint JohnPottery on the Wheel – Jan. 2024 on Wednesdays.$275.00 Age group: AdultsTime: 6:30pm-9pmDates: Wednesdays – January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024Duration: 4 weeksFees: $275 (includes instruction, clay, use of tools and equipment, glazing and firing of finished pieces)Skill level: BeginnerCapacity: 6 students The ancient craft of pottery is explored with instructor Molly Davidson as she […]
Foraged Fibre Basketry with Ralph Simpson 🧺
Saint John Arts Centre 20 Peel Plaza, Saint JohnAge group: AdultsTime: 9:30am-4:30pm (1 hr break for lunch)Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024Duration: One dayFees: $150, basic materials includedSkill level: Beginner/IntermediateCapacity: 10 students SJAC is pleased to 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 […]
What’s in the Box? 📦
Saint John Arts Centre 20 Peel Plaza, Saint JohnSJAC’s popular fundraiser is back LIVE for 2024 to answer the burning question, ‘What’s in the Box?’! When is ‘What’s in the Box?’ Thursday, April 18, 7-9pm, join us for an entertaining evening of delicious food, fine drink, and an opportunity to support your community arts centre! (A $25 tax receipt can be issued for each […]