Are you looking to try something new this fall? Do you like working with mediums such as yarn and silk? Do you have an interest in all things natural? Well we have the class for you!
Natural Dyes for Knitters and Sewers – An Exploration in Natural Dyes – Anna Mathis
Wednesdays 6-9 | Starts October 10th
Connect with historical traditions from all over the world as we discover the shades, hues, and colours of natural dyes! This wonderful seven-week course will be jam packed with colourful chemistry; we will be exploring mordants, the fascinating pink and purple hues of Brazil wood, and experimenting with colours you can find in of your own backyard. Participants will be working collectively to create resources of dyeing knowledge, making and following recipes to dye samples of wool, cotton, and silk. We will be creating patterns on fabrics using Japanese Shibori techniques, and printing using flowers, bark and leaves and sewing these fabrics together to make a simple bag. We will also explore the possibilities of dyeing yarn in mason jars.
MATERIAL COST: $45.00 (Material fees could be less depending on the size of the final project)
To register or for more information, please call our Leap registrar at 453-2566 ... See MoreSee Less
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Aboriginal Visual Arts second year students Braelyn Cyr and Justin Sappier were featured artists at the biennial youth conference hosted by The Mi'kmaq Maliseet Atlantic Youth Council, together with the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat. The event took place August 17-19 at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. And if that isn’t enough, they have also been asked to do an Art Smart Project with an elementary school in Sussex, NB. Braelyn is from the Mi’kmaq Community of Listuguj and Justin is from the Wolastoqey Community of Tobique. ... See MoreSee Less
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In this age of "High Tech" and "Fast Speed", wouldn't it be nice to slow down and try your hand at something a little more old-school? If so, we have the course for you!
“Darkroom Deep Dive” – Karen Ruet
Tuesdays 6-9 | Starts October 9th
Have you always wanted to unlock the mystery of printing your own black and white prints? Analog photography is back and we’re celebrating this by offering a special LEAP course that will have you making professional quality work that you can proudly display or give as a cherished gift for any occasion. NBCCD instructor and photographer Karen Ruet’s wealth of knowledge will have you inspired at every turn. If you have prior experience with film, have always shot film, want to learn how to process your own work, or you just have beautiful old negatives lying around that you want to print… this class is a must!
MATERIAL COSTS: Approx $40.00 for film and paper (Darkroom chemicals included. Participants can buy single sheet paper from the instructor or packs of 25 – 100 sheets of 8 x 10 paper and film in the college store) ... See MoreSee Less
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The NBCCD Queen Street Billboards are up! Share your photos of the project via #NBCCDBillboards. They reframe the concept of how a typical billboard is used and showcase colourful eye-catching designs that each have a story to tell.
These winning submissions were created by Kirsten Stackhouse Illustration & Design, Jill Trentowsky Art, and Kuriga Design. ... See MoreSee Less
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Fall is quickly approaching and NBCCD is preparing for yet another busy season of Leap classes and workshops. Spaces are still available in almost all of our offerings and we encourage you to look at NBCCD.ca for our full listing!
Photo Transferring – Marcus Kingston
Saturday/Sunday November 3rd & 4th 9-4
Do you have a box filled with old pictures that is just collecting dust? Would you like to do something creative and meaningful with those old photos? In this two day workshop, NBCCD instructor Marcus Kingston will teach you how to transfer those important images onto a variety of mediums such as wood, printmaking papers, cloth, and canvas. You will then be able to age or embellish your pieces with a variety of paints, inks and stains and mixed media collage options.
MATERIAL COST: $35.00 for individual and group supplies. Please bring with you all images that you would like to work with. Students will have use of a scanner and copier. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Art History course in Foundation Visual Arts is anything but boring. It is project-based, so for each fascinating 1.5 hour lecture, you have a 1.5 hour tutorial where you build your knowledge of different artistic eras by making artwork which relates. These are samples of the Art Nouveau projects last year. ... See MoreSee Less
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The NBCCD Diploma Exhibition is up for one more month at The Beaverbrook Art Gallery. If you are a new student, it is a great way to get inspired for the year ahead. Bonus - all of our students gain free access to the Beaverbrook for the duration of their program. ... See MoreSee Less
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