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SUMMARY:Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:<s/p> \nJoin local artist Mahala McIntosh for a two-part immersive and hands-on linocut workshop – perfect for beginners and those with experience alike! \nPart I: In this workshop\, you will learn how to carve\, ink\, and print your own linocut. \nPart II: Building off the skills learned in part I\, you will learn about reduction printing and create a 2 colour reduction print. \n*You are also welcome to participate in part II if you have taken linocut workshops previously. \nBoth classes are suited for ages 12+\, with those 12-14 accompanied by an adult. \nThe linocuts will be 4.5″ by 6″ each class. You are welcome to bring your own image to use\, and there will be images provided. \nDates: Part I: March 14\, 1pm-4pm | Part II: March 21\, 9:30am-3pm \nCost: Part I: $30 | Part II: $45 | OR $60 for both \nLocation: The River Art Centre\, Downstairs : 8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol \nIf you have any questions\, or wish to register: \n(506) 392-6769 or info@mccainartgallery.com \nWhat on Earth is Linocut Printmaking? \nLinocut is a technique of relief printing\, where you carve a design into a sheet of linoleum using sharp tools commonly called gouges. Once your design is carved\, you then ink the linoleum using a roller\, and put it ink-side down on the paper or fabric you wish to have the linocut on\, and transfer the ink either by pressing with your hand very firmly\, or with a press. This technique creates a bold\, high-contrast image. \nWith this technique\, the artist carves away the pieces they want to remain the colour of the paper (or fabric). *In reduction printing\, after your first ink has transferred nicely\, you then carve more away from the same linocut\, which allows for multi-coloured linocut prints. \nIt should be noted that whatever you carve will be mirrored in the transfer. \nLinocut is great for allowing bold styles\, and is easier to carve than wood making it an excellent entry point for beginners.
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/introduction-to-linocut-printmaking/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops,Teens
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SUMMARY:Bonus Daytime Clay Drop-In
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URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/6774/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260411T130000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Crochet with Gaby Mann
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Details: \nDates: April 11 & 25 \nTime: 1pm-3:30pm both dates \nLocation: River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol \nCost: $65 *includes a $15 certificate to Close Knit Friends Yarn Shop to purchase a hook and yarn of your choice!* \n*you need a size 6mm crochet hook\, and 1 skein (approx 200m) worsted weight wool. You can stop by Close Knit Friends Yarn shop in Upper Kent\, OR they will be attending the Fiddlehead Fibre Festival in Florenceville-Bristol on April 10 & 11 \nRegister Now!\ninfo@mccainartgallery.com\n(506) 392-6769\nIn this class\, you will learn the most common crochet stitches and use them to make a warm cozy cowl. The class is two sessions. In the first\, you will learn the stitches on a practice piece (mug rug) you can take home. You’ll also start your cowl\, and be ready to work on (or finish crocheting) it at home. In the second\, we’ll refine your technique\, solve problems\, and show you how to sew the edges of your finished cowl together. \nThe cowl pattern used in this course is the Chi-Town Cowl by Kathy Kelly. \nChi-Town Crochet Cowl by Kathy KellyAbout the instructor: \nAsk Gaby when she learned to crochet\, sew\, and knit\, and she’ll tell you she can’t remember. Her sisters will attest that it started with the trolls. Remember trolls? Along with crayon nail polish and sharpie eyeliner\, theirs “acquired” felt clothing (basic pattern design\, handsewn seams\, closures and decorations). Predictably\, the dolls complained; that led to machine sewing\, crochet\, and knitting. In the following years\, her parents went to great lengths to keep her and her sisters trying new things\, many decidedly riskier than crocheting! Late\, Gaby maintained her university grade average by compulsive note-taking and her sanity by knitting. Fellow residents noticed\, and so began her “teaching” career. \nThere are no refunds on cancellations within 7 days of the workshop
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/intro-to-crochet-with-gaby-mann/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260418T160000
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SUMMARY:Relief Carving with Megan Billings
DESCRIPTION:Space \nJoin local potter Megan Billings for an afternoon of relief carving on clay tiles! \nIn this workshop\, you will be carving on a 6″ x 6″ clay tile with instruction from Megan. After you’re finished carving an image into your tile\, you will choose a finish for your tile which will be fired later my Megan. \nYou are encouraged to bring your own 6″ x 6″ reference image! \nWhat is relief clay carving? \nRelief clay carving is a sculptural technique used to carve away the background or add layers on top of a flat surface to create a 3D design. Typically\, you use leather-hard clay – meaning not bone dry\, but not floppy wet – to carve shapes and shadows to get your desired outcome. \nWorkshop Details: \nDate: Saturday\, April 18 from 1pm-4pm \nLocation: River Art Centre\, Downstairs. (8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol) \nCost: $40 per person \nNo refunds on cancellations within one week of workshop \nMeet Megan!\nMegan has been enamored with clay for over 25 years. She discovered a passion for clay carving during a sculpture class with Peter Thomas at the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design. Megan uses her carved designs with several categories of her creations.
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/relief-carving-with-megan-billings/
LOCATION:River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260401T155221Z
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SUMMARY:2 Hour Intro to Wheel Class With Jenna Ross
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of “throwing” pottery on the wheel in this 2 hour session. Come ready to be messy\, have fun\, embrace imperfection\, and enjoy the challenge of taming a spinning blob of clay! This one-time session is perfect for absolute beginners or those who have tried it in the past and want a refresher.\nFor participants who would like to keep their creation: this class includes one finished piece per student (which will be fired & receive a clear glaze coat + second firing\, for pickup at a later date). Students can choose to keep additional pieces for a cost of $10/piece.\nCourse Details:\n\nSunday April 26\, 10am-12pm\nSunday April 26\, 1pm-3pm\n\nLocation: River Arts Centre\,8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol\nTo Register: info@mccainartgallery.com or 506-392-6769\nNO REFUNDS ON CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF WORKSHOP!!!\nLIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/2-hour-intro-to-wheel-class-with-jenna-ross/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops,Teens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260404T132656Z
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UID:9405-1777766400-1777852799@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Clay Animal Planter workshop with Jenna Ross
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Spring by making your own functional clay animal planter!\nPottery and plants are a match made in heaven. \nIn this 3 hour session you will be led through the steps of this basic project using pinch technique to form the pot and then adding sculptural elements to create a fun little creature. Once the pot is formed\, we will decorate with coloured underglazes. \nAfter the workshop the planters will all be fired\, clear glazed\, fired again\, and returned to students to pickup at a later date. \nIn the end\, you will have a fully functional (with drainage!) stoneware ceramic planter to home your favourite houseplant. \nOpen to all levels\, no experience necessary\, just a willingness to have fun\, let go\, and get muddy! \nMeet Jenna!\n \n“Hi\, I’m Jenna and I have a deep love of clay! As it turns out\, I love getting my hands dirty. The walls of my home are even (unintentionally) covered in clay. I continue to be amazed at all the wonderful things this wonderful material can do. I’ve been drawn to the magical art of clay shape-shifting on the wheel from a blob to a form since I first watched a potter as a kid.” \nWorkshop Details: \nDate: Sunday\, May 3 2026 \nTime: 9am-12pm OR 2pm-5pm \nLocation: River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol \nCost: $40 \n*No refunds on cancellations within one week \nRegister online now!
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/clay-animal-planter-workshop-with-jenna-ross/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T185618Z
CREATED:20260507T203551Z
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UID:9656-1779381000-1779384600@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Art Show: Artworks by Colin Smith\, Jenna Ross\, and Celia Gallardo
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the River Art Centre on Thursday\, May 21st for a Pop-Up Art Show made up of works by local Artists Colin Smith\, Jenna Ross\, and Celia Gallardo!\nColin\, Jenna\, and Celia were accepted into the 2026 Territorial Dialogue Residency\, a residency designed to foster artistic research and creation in a linguistically diverse environment. This program is a collaboration between the New Brunswick Arts Centre Association and the Centre des arts d’Edmundston\, with support from the Ministry of Official Languages.\nThis Pop-Up show will contain works created by Colin\, Jenna\, and Celia for everyone to come see!
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/pop-up-art-show-artworks-by-colin-smith-and-jenna-ross/
LOCATION:River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T153208Z
CREATED:20260626T173306Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Trees with Stephen Hutchings - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Out of stock		\n	\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Drawing Trees with Stephen Hutchings – Workshop	\n\n\n\n			\n			$45.00		You save  (%)		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\nJoin Stephen for an outdoors for a relaxed\, hands-on Tree Drawing workshop\, where participants will explore the natural forms\, textures\, and structure of trees through observational drawing. \nThrough the workshop\, Stephen will guide you through techniques for seeing and simplifying complex natural shapes\, capturing bark texture\, branch movement\, and overall composition. This workshop is suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike\, with an emphasis on slowing down\, observing closely\, and developing confidence in drawing from life. \nWorking directly in nature\, you’ll have time to sketch\, experiment\, and develop your own interpretation of the surrounding landscape. \nParticipants need to bring:  \n-A sketchbook \n-A graphite pencil \n-An eraser \nOptional: \nCharcoal and/or Conte \nDate: Thursday\, July 23 \nTime: 10AM-2PM \nLocation: Beechwood Community Park\, at the gate. \nCost: $45 \nRegister by clicking the poster\, or by contacting: (506) 392-6769 | info@mccainartgallery.com \nPast workshop feedback with Stephen!\nPortraits with Stephen: “Stephen is Fabulous!” \nDrawing with Stephen: “I enjoyed it more than I thought I would\, and learned a lot from every intervention” \nDrawing with Stephen: “Very funny instructor”
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/drawing-trees-with-stephen-hutchings-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260710T195935Z
CREATED:20260710T195233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T195935Z
UID:10105-1784988000-1784995200@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Opening: OPUS:A Handmade Village on Sat. 25 July 2026\, 2-4 pm
DESCRIPTION:“Opus Craft Village was the start of an era in New Brunswick. Fuelled by the growing interest in the handmade\, a back-to-the-land spirit and the emergent counterculture of the 1970s\, the artists of Opus and their story is a fascinating tale of a creative destination and enterprise that glowed briefly and was extinguished far too soon”. John Leroux \nEveryone is welcome to attend the Opening. Curator John Leroux will tour the exhibition starting at 2:30 pm
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/opusa-handmade-village-opening-sat-25-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:Events,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260804T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T144016Z
CREATED:20260415T144016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T144016Z
UID:9516-1785835800-1786201200@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Open Studio Art Camp for High School Students
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URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/open-studio-art-camp-for-high-school-students/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260502T124550Z
CREATED:20230520T203350Z
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SUMMARY:Buttermilk Creek Fall Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Buttermilk Creek Fair 2026! \nButtermilk Creek will be held on September 19 from 9am-2pm at the Bun Veysey Active Living Centre\, 40 McCain Street\, Florenceville-Bristol. \nThe Fair starts at 9AM and ends at 2PM \nThank you to the District of Carleton North for their support and contributions to the success of BMC. \nEvery year the District helps the Gallery in many ways to make this a special day for all involved. \nBut what is Buttermilk Creek Fall Fair? \nButtermilk Creek Fall Fair is an annual\, well attended arts and crafts market that promotes all things hand-made\, with visitors from Fredericton\, Grand Falls\, and beyond! This event is also a fundraising event organized by the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery for their arts programming. \nApply to be a Vendor Now!Interested in being a vendor at the Buttermilk Creek Fall Fair? Check out the application form above.Send us your application at info@mccainartgallery.com with the subject line “BMC Application”. \nFor more information\, give us a call at 506-392-6769\, send us an email at info@mccainartgallery.com\,  or message the Buttermilk Creek Fall Fair Facebook page to apply! \nButtermilk Creek Fair vendors …We couldn’t have Buttermilk Creek Fair without our amazing volunteers!Or our supporters!\nsp
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/buttermilk-creek-fall-fair/
LOCATION:Butten Veysey Active Living Centre\, 40 McCain Street\, Florenceville-Bristol\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Event (max 3 events)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Stead":MAILTO:info@mccainartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260910T162459Z
CREATED:20260902T190213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T162459Z
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SUMMARY:Cyanotypes with Mahala McIntosh
DESCRIPTION:Cyanotypes with Mahala McIntosh	\n\n\n\n			\n			$60.00		You save  (%)		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nAdd to cart	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\nDiscover the magic of cyanotype printing in this hands-on workshop with Mahala McIntosh! Learn how to create beautiful blue-and-white photographic prints using light-sensitive materials and natural or found objects. Participants will have the opportunity to create cyanotypes on T-shirts\, tote bags\, and specialty cyanotype paper\, giving you a variety of finished pieces to take home. No previous experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and get ready to experiment with this unique and rewarding art form! \nDate: Saturday\, September 26\, 1-4pm\nLocation: River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol\nCost: $60
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/cyanotypes-with-mahala-mcintosh/
CATEGORIES:Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260902T192126Z
CREATED:20260902T190407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T192126Z
UID:10429-1790510400-1790524800@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Raku Make-it-Day with Jenna Ross
DESCRIPTION:Raku Make-It-Day with Jenna Ross	\n\n\n\n			\n			$40.00		You save  (%)		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nAdd to cart	\n			\n\n\n	Details
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/raku-make-it-day-with-jenna-ross/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260910T161341Z
CREATED:20260902T190731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T161341Z
UID:10433-1790726400-1790812799@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:6 Week Wheel Course with Jenna Ross
DESCRIPTION:6 Week Intro to Wheel with Jenna Ross 2-5pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$300.00		You save  (%)		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nAdd to cart	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			Out of stock		\n	\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		6 Week Intro to Wheel with Jenna Ross 6-9pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$300.00		You save  (%)		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\nHave you given the wheel a spin and are looking to deepen your skills? Or maybe you’re brand new and want to dive right into learning pottery? This course is designed for you! \nIn this beginner’s course you will learn the basics of throwing & working with clay. Your teacher\, Jenna will provide an intro to the many aspects involved in understanding & creating pottery: clay bodies\, wedging\, reclaiming\, throwing forms\, trimming\, making handles\, firing & kilns\, decoration & glazing techniques. Throughout the class as you practice your skills you will work to create your own little “perfectly imperfect” place setting that includes a cup\, bowl\, mug & plate. \nExperience isn’t necessary\, just a willingness to get dirty and the patience to learn & try. \nDates: Wednesdays\, Sept 30\, Oct 7\, 14\, 28\, Nov 4\, and 18 \nThere are two time slots available for this course: 2pm-5pm and 6pm-9pm \nContact the gallery to register now: 506-392-6769 or info@mccainartgallery.com \nThere are no refunds for cancellations within 2 weeks of the event.
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/6-week-wheel-course-with-jenna-ross/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260910T172136Z
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UID:10435-1790877600-1790881200@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Art Appreciation with Celia Gallardo
DESCRIPTION:Art Appreciation with Celia Gallardo	\n\n\n\n			\n			$20.00 – $60.00Price range: $20.00 through $60.00		You save  (%)		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n		This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page	\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\nArt can sometimes feel intimidating – especially when you’re standing in a gallery wondering\, “Am I looking at this the right way?” \nThis experiential\, hands-on program invites participants to leave that question behind. Rather than focusing on memorizing artists\, dates\, or movements\, we’ll explore how to look at art\, respond to what we see\, and develop confidence in our own interpretations. \nThrough conversation\, observation\, and engaging activities\, participants will learn to trust their eyes\, their instincts\, and their voices. Together\, we’ll break down the barriers that can make contemporary art feel inaccessible and discover how the Gallery can be a space for curiosity\, connection\, and conversation. \nNo art expertise required—just bring your perspective. \nTarget audience: Absolute beginners\, museum-goers who want to deepen their experience\, and anyone who has ever felt intimidated by art. \nModule 1: Art Doesn’t Bite (But it might move you) \nOctober 1\, 6-7pm \nPurpose: Break fear and dismantle common prejudices. \n\n“Anyone could do that” – art vs. technique.\n“It’s ugly” – beauty beyond pretty; finding aesthetics in the raw\, the difficult\, or the ordinary.\n“Art is useless” – meaning vs. function and the layers of human experience.\nThe myth of elitism: how are became a space for the “enlightened” and how to reclaim it.\n\nModule 2: Art\, Craft\, and Design: What’s the Difference?\nOctober 8\, 6-7pm \nPurpose: Understand intention\, authorship\, and meaning without rigid boundaries. \n\nArt vs. craft vs. hobby\nArt vs. design: close relatives\, not twins.\nTechnique vs. concept: when meaning outpaces craftsmanship.\nHybrid practices in the 21st century: exploring where the lines blur\n\nModule 3: When Art Broke it’s own Rules\nOctober 15\, 6-7pm \nPurpose: Give historical context to modern discomfort and radical changes \n\nFrom Renaissance harmony to modern discomfort and radical changes\nDuchamp and the shift from the physical object to the idea\nConceptual art\, performance\, and provocation.\nWhat art changes – and why it still unsettles us.\n\nModule 4: Learning to Look: Tools for Seeing\nOctober 22\, 6-7pm \nPurpose: Provide practical\, material\, and visual tools for deep observation. \n\nThe visual language: colour\, form\, rhythm\, and composition.\nMaterials and texture: what the physical material communicates without words.\nContext: how time\, place\, and the artist’s life alter meaning\nEmotional vs. formal reading
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/art-appreciation-with-celia-gallardo/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Acrylic: 4 Week Series for Tweens & Teens with Nicole Manuel
DESCRIPTION:4 Week Acrylic Course with Nicole Manuel	\n\n\n\n			\n			$90.00 – $100.00Price range: $90.00 through $100.00		You save  (%)		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n		This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page	\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\n \nGet creative with colour\, paint and possibility! This four-week acrylic painting course with Nicole Manuel gives tweens & teens the chance to experiment with acrylics while building confidence and developing their own artistic style.\n \nEach week\, participants will explore a new painting technique or approach\, from colour mixing and brushwork to layering\, texture and composition. Through fun\, hands-on projects\, they’ll create their own finished paintings while learning that there’s no single “right” way to make art.\n \nNo previous painting experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to get creative!\n\nTWEENS (Ages 10-14) $80 for all 4 sessions *until September 19 \n10:00AM-12:00PM \nTEENS (Ages 15+) $90 for all 4 sessions *until September 19 \n12:30PM-3:00PM \nNo refunds on cancellations within 1 week of workshop
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/acrylic-4-week-series-for-tweens-teens-with-nicole-manuel/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Event (max 3 events),Kids,Programs & Workshops,Teens
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