Workshops
We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year. Our workshops provide scope for collective creativity, individual expression, technical mastery, and innovation. From introductory day sessions to more intense advanced multi-day workshops, we endeavour to accommodate all skill and interest levels.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, so does our safety protocols at the Centre. That is why we require all students and instructors to be fully vaccinated in order to participate in courses and workshops. Proof of vaccination will be required upon registration. If you are unable or choose not to be vaccinated for medical, religious, or cultural reasons, you can still participate in courses and workshops, but you’ll be required to follow Public Heath guidelines (masking, social distancing, etc.) and provide testing results prior to coming to the Centre. The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and the public remain our top priority.
Please note there are no refunds for missed workshops. If, for any reason, it is necessary for the Centre to cancel a workshop, students will be notified prior to the commencement of the workshop and offered a full refund.
Introduction to MMW Beadwork and Introduction to Tatreez
Introducing two workshops presented as a piece of the Craftivism Exhibition, Apskwa’toq, supported by TD Bank Group! WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO MMIW BEADWORK Join Membertou artist Jocelyn Marshall in creating awareness of the MMIW movement through making Red Dress beadwork. Saturday, March 2: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO TATREEZ Join Leen El Ak’hal in creating traditional Palestinian embroidery. Saturday, March 9: 10:00 AM -…
Rust Dyeing (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Rust Dyeing (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: May 11, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm Instructor: Josephine Clarke Fee: $50 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $57.50 plus HST (Non-Members) Did you know you can make unique designs on cloth with rusty objects? Have you ever looked at a rusty grate, or an old tire rim with intrigue? Then this class is for you! Josephine will bring…
Paper Collage
Paper Collage (Introductory Level) Date: June 1, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Instructor: Merrideth MacDonald Collage is a form of artwork that is made by assembling different pieces to create a new, finished work of art. Collages can be made from a variety of materials such as paper and fabric. Students walk away with a collage piece of work and a newfound knowledge about various collage styles! Merrideth…
Improving Your Photo Skills: How to Expand Your Artistic side and Photographic Skill Set
Improving Your Photo Skills: How to Expand Your Artistic side and Photographic Skill Set Date: April 27 & May 4th, 2024 (Saturday, 2 weeks) Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm Instructor: Chad Tobin Fee: $100 plus HST(Members) | Fee: $115 plus HST (Non-Members) In this class, we will explore what is required to make interesting and pleasing images with your camera. We will discuss composition, how to make sharp…
Wool Painting, Ages 16+ (Introductory Level)
Wool Painting, Ages 16+ (Introductory Level) Date: May 18, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Instructor: Bailee Higgins Fee: $30 plus HST(Members) | Fee: $34.50 plus HST (Non-Members) Learn how to paint with wool. Using needles as your brush and wool roving as you paint, you will learn techniques to create texture and to blend wool together to create a 2D felted image. Cost of materials…
Wool Painting, Ages 12+ (Introductory Level)
Wool Painting, Ages 12+ (Introductory Level) Date: May 18, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Instructor: Bailee Higgins Fee: $30 plus HST(Members) | Fee: $34.50 plus HST (Non-Members) Learn how to paint with wool. Using needles as your brush and wool roving as you paint, you will learn techniques to create texture and to blend wool together to create a 2D felted image. Cost of materials…