BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mccainartgallery.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Halifax
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20240310T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20241103T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20250309T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20251102T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20260308T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20261101T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20270314T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20271107T050000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260325T151528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T151528Z
UID:9306-1775260800-1775347199@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Clay Marcos' Collection of Indigenous and Inuit Art
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/clay-marcos-collection-of-indigenous-and-inuit-art/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Gallery Calendar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Clay-Marcos.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260312T154236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154348Z
UID:9238-1775174400-1775260799@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Gallery Closed: Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the Gallery is closed for Good Friday. \nWe can’t wait to welcome you back tomorrow\, Saturday April 4.
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/gallery-closed-good-friday/
CATEGORIES:Gallery Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260325T151438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T123433Z
UID:9304-1775001600-1775174399@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Clay Marcos' Collection of Indigenous and Inuit Art
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/clay-marcos-coll…us-and-inuit-art/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Gallery Calendar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Clay-Marcos.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260220T204830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T144809Z
UID:9160-1774184400-1774191600@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Bonus Daytime Clay Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/6774/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bonus-day-dropin.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260204T161032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150616Z
UID:8953-1773446400-1773532799@mccainartgallery.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Linocut-printmaking-for-beginners.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260221T160358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T160358Z
UID:9124-1772841600-1772927999@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Encaustic Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Encaustic Painting Workshop\nGet ready to dive into the world of creativity by learning all about Encaustic painting with Elspeth Hagan! \nWorkshop Details:\nMARCH 7\, 2026 \nFOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH: \n9AM-12PM\, $40 \ns/p \nFOR ADULTS: \n1PM-4PM\, $60 \ns/p \nAT THE RIVER ART CENTRE\, DOWNSTAIRS \n8746 MAIN ST\, FLORENCEVILLE-BRISTOL \ns/p\nRegister now!\n(506) 392-6769 \ninfo@mccainartgallery.com \nWhat you will learn:\nYou will create two images on wood (one framed) using only wax\, or if you choose\, wax combined with other elements like paper\, beads\, or pictures. You are welcome to bring their own elements or work with the supplied materials. \n*Special care has been taken to adapt the process to ensure a fully non-toxic experience. Heated wax and heat guns will be used with supervision. \nBut what on Earth is encaustic?\nEncaustic “painting” is an ancient artform that uses heated beeswax combined with pigments to create distinctive images. Encaustic uses layered wax\, scraped and carved to create beautiful patterns and scenes\, and may incorporate other materials like coloured paper\, pictures\, beads\, fibres\, or similar mixed media. Oil paints may be used to highlight certain lines. The beauty of encaustic art lies in the distinctive texture\, as well as the unpredictable and organic pictures emerging from the wax. \nSpecial care has been taken to adapt the process to ensure a fully non-toxic experience. Heated was and heat guns will be used with supervision. \nAbout your instructor:\nElspeth Hagan taught for almost a decade (part time) in the Studio program (ages 6-14) of the Royal Ontario Museum\, as well as developing and delivering art-based museum programming to adults and children. Elspeth developed museum programming – including for seniors and differently abled adults – at the British Museum in London. Elspeth currently leads the River Valley 4-H Arts & Crafts program in Florenceville. \nElspeth has always admired the history and beauty of encaustic painting and has researched and taught this technique to children and adults. \ns/p
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/encaustic-painting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Encaustic-Painting-Workshop.pdf
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260304T194130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T194130Z
UID:9194-1772582400-1772668799@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Join Our Team!
DESCRIPTION:Each year the Gallery applies for funding from Canada Summer Jobs and SEED for two summer positions at the Gallery. \nThe SEED position is to be the Art Instructor for the summer art camps. \nThe Canada Summer Jobs position is for an administrative assistant at the gallery. \nDuties can be shared depending on the candidates. Both positions are excellent for students pursuing a Visual Art degree at either post-secondary or university\, and grade 12 students with suitable interests are invited to apply. \nPlease contact Jennifer at the Gallery with questions if you are interested in applying. \nP.S. Always submit a cover letter with your application! Thanks \nQuestions: \n(506) 392-6769 \nApply Now! \njennifer@mccainartgallery.com \nArt Camp Instructor\nStart Date: June 9\, 2026 \nDuration: 12 Weeks \nIn June\, the Art Camp Instructor is responsible for planning the curriculum\, ordering supplies\, organising the studio\, and preparing and delivering approximately eight art camps for children and youth. In July and August\, the instructor will deliver weekly art camps for up to eight children or youth per camp\, at the River Art Centre in Florenceville-Bristol New Brunswick. Mentoring\, support\, and art enrichment opportunities are offered by art professionals and some administrative and reception responsibilities are required of the instructor at various times during the summer. \nApplicants must enjoy children\, be self-directed\, have effective communication\, leadership\, and organizational skills\, as well as a willingness to learn. The position is ideal for students interested in Visual Art\, who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary Education degree such as Early Childhood or Visual Art Programs. Qualified applicants from senior grades in high school are also encouraged to apply. \nAdministrative Assistant\nStart Date: July 7\, 2026 \nDuration: 8 Weeks \nWorking primarily at the Gallery and helping with summer art camp instruction\, the Administrative Assistant will help at the Gallery with reception\, providing information to visitors\, and helping the Gallery team (Jennifer & Jeremy) look after all the tasks at the gallery. \nApplicants must work well and efficiently with others\, be detail-oriented\, have strong communication\, leadership\, and organizational skills\, and a willingness to learn. \nThis position is ideal for secondary school or college students who are currently enrolled in\, or graduates of\, Visual Arts or Admin Programs. Qualified applicants from senior grades in high school are also encouraged to apply.
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/join-our-team/
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Summer-Positions-Open.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260221T164437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T142330Z
UID:9168-1772409600-1772495999@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:2.0 6-Week Wheel Course
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your pottery skills to the next level? This Level 2 wheel course with Jenna’s Wheelhouse is designed for those who have the basics down and want to build more control\, precision\, and intention in their work. \nThis class expands on foundational techniques with a focus on making pieces well — not just making them survive 😄 \nOver 6 sessions\, you’ll explore:\n✨ Refining cylinders and improving consistency✨ Replication and working with measurement✨ Accounting for shrinkage✨ Throwing with more than 1 lb of clay✨ Throwing off the hump✨ Creating a lidded pot \nBy the end\, you’ll feel more confident\, controlled\, and intentional at the wheel. \n📅 Dates: March 2\, 4\, 9\, 11\, 16\, 23⏰ Time Options: 2–5 PM | 6–9 PM💰 Cost: $300📍 Location: River Art Centre (8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol)📩 Register: 506-392-6769 | info@mccainartgallery.com \nSpots are limited — reserve yours today!
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/2-0-6-week-wheel-course/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Programs & Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2.0-6-Week-Wheel-Course.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260131T194903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T164742Z
UID:8930-1772280000-1772294400@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Raku Make-it Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Jenna for a handbuilding session where you will be led through making pots using Raku clay! You will leave having completed a minimum of 3 pots which prepares you to sign up for the Raku firing this summer!\nIf you wish to make more pots for the Raku firing\, you can attend any clay drop-in until April 30th and ask for Raku Clay (drop-in pricing applies).\n<s/p>\nDate: Saturday\, February 28 2026\nTime: 12pm-4pm\nLocation: River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St\, Florenceville Bristol\nCost: $40\n\nTo register: info@mccainartgallery.com or (506) 393-6769\n\n*Important note: The raku firing workshop is separate: June 13\, 9AM-5PM\, $60.\nRaku Firing Day Details
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/raku-make-it-day/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Programs & Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Raku-Make-it-Day-Feb-28.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260205T172521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T142255Z
UID:8964-1772272800-1772294400@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Creating a Body of Work: Workshop for Artists
DESCRIPTION:<s/p> \nWhether you are working in clay or paint\, making drawings or taking photographs\, how do you create a series of images or objects that successfully form a “body of work”? \nJoin artist Stephen Hutchings for this full-day workshop where you will be led through a discussion of content\, themes\, and graphic elements that are used to help make art and craft-work more unified. \nYou are encouraged to bring in some of your own works so that the concepts and discussions can be relevant to what you are currently working on. \nWhen: Saturday\, February 28 from 10AM-4PM \nWhere: River Art Centre\, Upstairs: 8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol \nCost: $40 \nTo register or for questions: \n(506) 392-6769 or info@mccainartgallery.com
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/creating-a-body-of-work-workshop-for-artists/
LOCATION:River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Programs & Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Creating-a-Body-of-Work-Workshop-for-Artists.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260121T153337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T164811Z
UID:8925-1771632000-1771718399@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:2 Hour Intro to Wheel 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\nSaturday February 21\, 10am-12pm\nSaturday February 21\, 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-with-jenna-ross-6/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Programs & Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/feb-21-Wheel-Lessons-poster.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260210T222151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T192934Z
UID:8997-1771027200-1774137599@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Sarah Petite\, The Line is the Canon
DESCRIPTION:“In 2015\, for the second time in my long practice\, I became impatient with the eternal rectangle. I began experimenting with shapes\, cut from plywood and intruded with meandering jigsaw ‘lines’. Everything the jigsaw does is like a line that can’t ever be erased. It’s the given\, the canon. The paint has to answer to it.\n\nA shape in my head becomes a sketch\, becomes a plywood cutout\, becomes a photograph\, becomes a more precise sketch\, printed out\, for plotting the painting – which sometimes takes a few days before I pounce. Gazing at the beautiful shape. The paint – its colours\, how it is applied\, how its expression responds to the shape\, is the project. \nIt’s true\, my paintings are about encaustic paint\, they reflect my fascination with its virtuosity\, and the beauty and richness to be found in its effects. The process itself is what has kept me loyal to this medium for many years.” Sarah Petite \nFor a YouTube introduction to Sarah\, Click Here \nBorn Pennsylvania\, U.S.A.\, Sarah grew up near Boston and then settled in Canada\, receiving Canadian citizenship in 1971. Sarah attended the Nova Scotia College of Art And Design\, graduating with a BFA in Painting and in 1985 she studied Art History (early Christian\, 12th century European\, 16th century Italian architecture)\, at the University of East Anglia\, Norwich\, England. Sarah is represented at Gallery on Queen\, Fredericton and is in major public and private collections in Canada. Having lived in various parts of Canada\, Singapore\, Italy\, and England\, she currently splits her time between Port Maitland\, Nova Scotia and Fredericton NB. \nSarah began encaustic painting\, and was largely self-taught. She won the Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship Award from the Sheila Hugh MacKay Foundation  in 2022 for her encaustic work. As part of its mandate to promote the visual arts in New Brunswick\, the SHMF recognises the accomplishments of mid-career New Brunswick artists who are engaged in the exploration and deepening of their creative endeavour. The jury was convinced by the accomplishments and perseverance Sarah demonstrates in discovering new directions through considered engagement with her materials and process\, revealing a practice that contributes to and is in discourse with modernist painting traditions. \nYour Content Goes Here \n“With encaustic\, ‘hot’\, or melted\, means ‘wet’. Beeswax and pigment are combined in a small can (tomato paste\, actually)\, melted down and dipped into. I use natural-bristle brushes whose long handles have been sawn off\, to allow them to stand ready in the paint without tipping the can over. The paint stays ‘wet’ for about ten seconds\, after which I must dip again\, or may begin to cut and sculpt\, using a variety of tools. The heat gun allows me to re-melt the paint right on the panel\, making for textural enhancements like troweling\, stippling or puddling”. Sarah Petite
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/sarah-petite-the-line-is-the-canon/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Gallery Calendar,Past Exhibitions,Upcoming Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Petite-letter.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260117T193549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T155802Z
UID:8882-1770422400-1770508799@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Drawing with Stephen Hutchings
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Stephen Hutchings and investigate drawing with pencil and charcoal! \nClasses are Saturday February 7th\, 21st\, March 7th\, and 28th. \n10am-12pm\, or 1:30pm-3:30pm $60 (covers all four classes) at the River Art Centre – 8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol \nTo register\, please contact: info@mccainartgallery.com or 506-392-6769
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/drawing-with-stephen-hutchings/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Events,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Drawing-Class-Series-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20251218T181240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181240Z
UID:8838-1769817600-1769903999@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:2 Hour Intro to Wheel Workshop 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\nSaturday January 31\, 10am-12pm\nSaturday January 31\, 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-workshop-with-jenna-ross/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/jan-31-intro-wheel-poster.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260114T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T150431Z
UID:8850-1768521600-1768607999@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Kid's Professional Learning Day Art Classes
DESCRIPTION:More kids art classes this Friday!\nSee poster for more information.\n\n\nThis program is in partnership with the Carleton North High School\, with financial assistance available if needed.\nBussing requests MUST be sent to Recreation before 4:00pm on Monday\, January 12th\nRegister with the link below:\nhttps://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=7708&GroupID=3976877\n\nQuestions? Please contact:\n recreation@carletonnorth.com\n (506) 392-6763 Ext. 220\n\nLearn More!
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/kids-professional-learning-day-art-classes/
CATEGORIES:Events,Gallery Calendar,Kids
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20260102T183346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T204404Z
UID:8841-1768348800-1768435199@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:6 Week Clay Handbuilding Workshop with Jenna Ross
DESCRIPTION:Dive into exploring clay with a sampling of different handbuilding techniques in this course for beginners. Each Wednesday students will be guided through a unique handbuilding project that introduces a new skill. Participants will also have the opportunity to manage their own ongoing self-directed piece throughout the course and during free time. You will learn about slab building\, slump molds\, could building\, pinchpots\, lidded jars\, and sculpture – with the final week for glaze decorating! Each participant will complete 6 unique pieces to take home. \nBring your curiosity\, embrace imperfection\, willingness to get messy\, and openness to play! \nTwo class times to choose from; \n2pm-5pm or 6pm-9pm \nDates: \nWednesdays: January 14\, 21\, 28\, February 4\, 11\, and 18. \nCost: $300 \nNo refunds on cancellations within 7 days of workshop
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/6-week-clay-handbuilding-workshop-with-jenna-ross/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Events,Homepage Event (max 3 events)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251212T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20251016T214530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T214547Z
UID:8687-1765525500-1765560600@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Children's Professional Learning Day Art Class
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://carletonnorth.com/day-camp-all-ages-updated/#new_tab
LOCATION:River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Gallery Calendar,Kids,Professional Development Arts,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pro-D-Days-2025.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20251114T183637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185533Z
UID:8741-1765026000-1765033200@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Reindeer Felting Workshop with Michelle Landry
DESCRIPTION:Join Michelle Landry at the River Art Centre (8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol) for a festive and fun felting workshop! \nIn this workshop\, you’ll be led through making a felted a reindeer ornament! This workshop runs from 1pm-3pm\, no experience is necessary\, just a willingness to try! \nDate: Saturday\, December 6 \nTime: 1pm-3pm \nCost: $40 ($25 +$15 Kit) \nLocation: River Art Centre – 8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol \nContact the gallery to register today! \n506-392-6769 or info@mccainartgallery.com
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/reindeer-felting-workshop-with-michelle-landry/
LOCATION:River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Michelle-Landry-Reindeer-Felting-Workshop.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20251112T134205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T134205Z
UID:8722-1764410400-1764432000@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Clay Workshop with Jenna Ross
DESCRIPTION:Join Jenna Ross at the River Art Centre (8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol) for a festive and fun clay workshop! \nIn this workshop you’ll be lead through making a handbuilt snowman sculpture and guided on how to make ornaments. Everyone will decorate their pieces using underglazes. All work will be fired and clear glaze coated for pickup at a later date – in time for Christmas! \nThis workshop runs from 10AM-4PM with an hour lunch at noon. You are welcome to bring or buy your lunch. No experience is necessary\, just a willingness to try and get messy! Come with an open and curious spirit – clay can be delightful but sometimes unpredictable. \nStudents are welcome to bring their own cookie cutter shape\, pattern/texture options like stamps or an old doily you don’t mind getting dirty\, or anything else of the sort you want to try! \nNote: Longer nails can make working with clay trickier!!! \nDate: Saturday\, November 29 \nTime: 10AM-4PM \nCost: $38 *No refunds on cancellations within 7 days of workshop \nLocation: River Art Centre – 8746 Main Street\, Florenceville-Bristol
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/holiday-clay-workshop-with-jenna-ross/
LOCATION:River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Holiday-clay-day-revised.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251024T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251024T173000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20251016T214403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T214609Z
UID:8684-1761291900-1761327000@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Children's Professional Learning Day Art Class
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://carletonnorth.com/day-camp-all-ages-updated/#new_tab
LOCATION:River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Gallery Calendar,Kids,Professional Development Arts,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pro-D-Days-2025.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20250802T164942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T144426Z
UID:8453-1759536000-1762646399@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Totality: David Hunter and James Wilson
DESCRIPTION:The show is open from October 4\, to November 7. The opening is on Saturday\, October 18 from 2pm-4pm \n\n<s/p>\n\nWe are pleased to invite you to a special guided tour of our current exhibition\, led by exhibiting artist\, David Hunter.\n\n\nThursday\, October 23 from 6:30pm-7:30pm\nThe Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery\, 8 McCain St\, Florenceville-Bristol\n\n\nThis tour offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the artist’s creative process\, inspiration\, and the stories behind the works on display.\n\n\nAdmission is always free\, and all are welcome to attend.\n\nJames Wilson\nJames Wilson is a fine art photographer living and working from his home based studio in Hampton\, New Brunswick. His art works are in many public\, corporate\, and private collections throughout North America and Europe. He specializes in large format rural landscapes\, still-life\, and natural-light black and white studio portraits which he calls “Social Studies”. He has been teaching photography and mentoring people on the art of the medium internationally for 19 years\, with annual workshops in Mexico\, Italy\, and Japan. \n“…My approach to making these photographs was not as a scientist\, but as an artist. So I experimented slightly to explore different effects mostly through exposure changes and zooming in and out. \nProperly exposing the image of the corona of the sun around the moon would stay white like one would naturally expect as shown in this first image. (Leftmost) \nUnderexposing the image the corona would take on a much warmer look which some might find more appealing as shown in the image. (#2) \nThere was a point when the corona expanded and as I remembered it seemed to have a slight cyan colour. (#3) \nThis is a classic shot that eclipse photographers try to always get when the sun is slightly exiting its hidden stat behind the moon with a bright flare. It’s called the ‘Diamond Ring Shot’. (#4) \nThis image I took just after putting my solar eclipse filter back on the camera lens. It exaggerated the flaring of the sun coming out from behind the moon and added more drama to the event. (Rightmost)” -James Wilson \n“Total solar eclipses are very rare occurrences for any given spot on Earth…Prior to 8th April\, 2024\, the last total solar eclipse in central New Brunswick happened in 932! Therefore\, since the last total solar eclipse in Central NB has been more than 1000 years ago\, and that the path of 2024 totality went through Central Carleton County\, a special effort was mounted to bring this to the attention of the community and nation. However\, there was a potential problem: there was a 70% probability that it would be cloudy on the day of the eclipse. Therefore\, a project was started to send a stratospheric balloon above any clouds to observe the eclipse.” -David Hunter \nScience Engineering Team for the Total Solar Eclipse Balloon Project\nDavid Hunter\, BSc\, MSc\nIn his professional life he was involved in the development of high resolution X-ray digital mammography systems based on the material amorphous selenium. This work was conducted at the University of Toronto and the affiliated Sunnybrook Research Institute. He has had a long standing interest in physics\, astronomy\, meteorology\, and electronics\, which all contributed to the development of the Total Solar Eclipse Balloon Project. \nLewis Cobb\, MSc\nAn Electrical Engineer from the University of New Brunswick\, his career is in industrial microcontroller system design and he was involved in contributions pertaining to 3D modeling\, 3D printing\, and CNC routing. \nStephen Downward\, BCS\nA graduate of the University of New Brunswick\, he worked in communications\, programming\, and electronics. \nDr. Don Plewes\, Phd\nProfessor Emeritus from the Department of Medical Biophysics of the University of Toronto\, his contributions related to the engineering design of the project testing\, analysis and mathematics\, and general advice. \nTom Sisk\, MSc\nA retired Electrical Engineer who worked at NB Power\, Irving\, and Coleson Cove\, contributed to the engineering design of the project and payload\, as well as general advice. \nKen Strauss\, MSc\nA retired Electrical Engineer who worked with Comshare and Ontario Hydro made contributions related to the mechanical design and testing of the Balloon Solar Eclipse Project. \n\nUniversity of New Brunswick Student Engineering Team \n\nUNB Liaison and Faculty \n    Troy Lavigne\, Project Officer\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, UNB \n    Andy Simoneau\, Chair\, Department of Mechanical Engineering\, UNB  \n\nUNB Engineering Student Project Group 1 \n    Roshan Peri \n    Savishta Rattun \n    Jacob Snider \n    Benjamin Thomson \n\nUNB Engineering Student Project Group 2 \n    Ethan Albert Garnier \n    Spencer Frederick Gowlett \n    Alex Thomas Johnson \n    Zachary Michael Titus \n\nUNB Engineering Student Project Group 3 \n    Olivia DeMerchant \n    Zachary Demerson \n    Matthew Snell \n    Zoe Devries \nTo learn more about the Total Solar Eclipse Balloon Project\, click the button below. \nLearn more!
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/totality-david-hunter-and-jamie-wilson/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Past Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Totality-letter-size-poster.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20250731T193843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T150040Z
UID:8414-1755302400-1759017599@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Flora
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 4th at 5:30 pm for the opening – which will also be the pARTicipate Arts & Nature Festival kickoff event! Meet many of the artists\, some of whom will be teaching workshops at pARTicipate.\n“I like to make clothing\, and I like it when it has an interesting shape or texture. I draft all my own patterns and the pieces are often historical\, but sometimes not.  \nI enjoy the design challenges of working with secondhand and reclaimed materials\, and combining inspiration from different historical eras\, as well as the natural world. It’s always exciting to try a new material or learn a new technique\, and sometimes I make videos of my projects so I can share all the construction information in as much detail as possible”. Vincent Briggs \n“I have been a collector of seedpods for many years\, each with incredibly beautiful\, intricate forms and textures. These tiny seed vessels have been rich potential for creative exploration and have become the catalyst for my recent body of work. These smoke-fired vessels have been given over to the fire to breathe life into each piece\, the smoke and flame creating a quiet beauty\, richly marked with visual texture and colour.  \nIt is my intention that these vessels evoke a sense of hope and renewal\, a feeling of stillness and tranquility\, reminding the viewer of the beauty of nature”. Judy Blake \n“As a seamstress by trade and a passionate textile arts educator\, I have nurtured a lifelong love for all\nthings fiber-related. Over the last few years\, my daily art practice has increasingly zeroed in on bobbin\nlace making. This historic craft is on the verge of dying out in New Brunswick and it is my long-term goal\nto reintroduce it to the region and build a community of lace makers.\nI am currently studying bobbin lace traditions from all over the world\, learning multiple techniques\nthrough online classes and creating original lace artwork. Designing a lace piece begins with loosely\nsketching out ideas\, experimenting with composition\, and considering color. Then comes the precise\nmathematical planning needed to design a lace pattern\, like a puzzle that must be solved to ensure the\nthreads hold together and the picture takes shape as intended.\nThe process of bobbin lace making requires a profound level of concentration and attention to detail\, as\neach pair of threads is twisted and crossed in an exact order to keep the design intact and the colors in\nplace. Traditionally\, lace designers and lace makers were separate entities\, but I cherish the ability to bring\nboth roles together in my work. The whole process fascinates me\, from the initial spark of inspiration to\nthe final moment when I remove the last pins and hold up the completed piece\, an artwork made entirely\nof threads\, with more holes than solid mass yet still perfectly holding its form.\nThrough my work\, I aim to honor and preserve the rich tradition of bobbin lace\, while also bringing my\nown unique vision to life\, one thread at a time”. Cat Candow \nCaoife Garvey is an Irish textile artist and designer currently living in Fredericton\, New Brunswick. She specialises in weaving and felting techniques and works primarily with natural fibres such as linen\, paper\, wool and natural dyes. She uses thoughtfully chosen materials to create woven art pieces and fine craft accessories. Caoife is a graduate of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design and currently works there as an instructor in the Foundation Visual Arts and Textile Design programmes. Her work has been shown in group exhibitions around New Brunswick and she has been the recipient of an Arts NB Creation Grant and the Charlotte Glencross Scholarship offered to an artist who is progressing in their professional development. \n“My recent artistic practice blends traditional craftsmanship and contemporary exploration\, using weaving and felting techniques to create works that are inspired by forms and textures observed in nature. I work with natural materials to create abstract\, geometric patterns through the strategic manipulation of distinct weave structures. Most notably\, I have been using yarn made from paper\, a ubiquitous material made from the cellulose of trees and plants\, to create weavings rich in texture and dimensionality. Building on this work\, I am expanding my practice by integrating more elements of the plants themselves. Milkweed seeds and fibres provide soft stuffing\, flax bast fibres are woven into fabric\, and petals and bark are used for natural dyeing. I am particularly drawn to how the textures and colours found in local flora can enhance the qualities of specific weave structure\, creating works that speak to both materiality and place”.  Caife Garvey \nWebsite: caoife@gmail.com Instagram: @Caoife.Garvey \nAlexa began blacksmithing in Florida in 1980. Banging on metal proved to be the perfect counterpoint to her career as a librarian. She has been moving her scrap pile northward ever since. Initially she produced small abstract sculptures for interiors. When she established Ladysmith Forge in Connecticut in 1991\, she learned to make hardware suitable for 18th and 19th century buildings. In 2006\, she immigrated to Canada. Today\, she and her wife live on a 125 acre farm in Mt. Hanley\, Nova Scotia. Alexa forges garden sculpture and private commissions under the watchful eyes of a small flock of sheep. Her work can be seen at the Tangled Garden in Grand Pré and occasionally at the Annapolis Royal Historical Garden and\, virtually\, on her website: AlexaJaffurs.com \n“My coloured glass flowers\, each a faithful replica of one of our Atlantic provinces floral emblems\, embody the range of habitats and regional identities of the Maritimes. They represent our character as well as being beautiful symbols of strength\, adaptation\, and unity. But even more important\, at a time where biodiversity is increasingly understood as central to our very survival\, these flowers and their distinct ecosystems remind us of a greater purpose: caring for our precious planet. Created on a specialized propane and oxygen torch to melt borosilicate glass. Solid rods and tubes are melted and shaped to create each piece of flora”. Heather McCaig \nAdam McNamara (he/him) is a wood artist known for his unique approach to wood carving\, drawing inspiration from the natural world and modern design elements. Employing power carving and fine carving techniques\, he achieves realistic detail\, resembling intricate paintings in wood. His creative process is deeply rooted in the world outside\, particularly local ecosystems and hidden treasures within them. Influenced by anatomical drawings from Darwin’s era and the impressionism movement in painting\, he infuses his pieces with themes of appreciating small creatures that hold our ecosystems together. Adam’s accolades include multiple exhibitions both locally and internationally\, charity campaigns\, and competitions over the years\, with recent collaborations include a commission by Timberland Canada for hurricane relief in Nova Scotia. Adam prioritizes sustainability by sourcing wood from forests or purchasing scraps from woodworkers\, repurposing all scrap to minimize waste. His self-taught journey pushes boundaries\, with each piece serving as a discovery of new techniques and practices\, contributing to the evolution of wood art. \n“I use natural materials—hand-dyed woolen fabrics and yarn—hooked into linen or burlap backing to create images in the same way that other artists use paint on a canvas. My inspiration often comes from nature\, the landscapes\, plants\, and animals that I see. However\, colour and form also have appeal\, and I strive to highlight them in my creations”. Caroline Simpson \nNationally acclaimed Canadian plant fibre artist\, Ralph Simpson has developed an innovative method of weaving and sculpting plant fibre into pleasing sculptural forms. He was raised in the fields and forests of New Brunswick along the Petitcodiac River and there developed a keen interest in plants. His personal motivation arises from a deep connection with nature and an implicit desire to promote environmental sustainability.  \n  \nCurrently\, he resides in Fredericton working full time in his studio there. Ralph chooses to work with locally sourced\, sustainable materials and forages his own plant fibres using environmentally sustainable methods. He prefers invasive\, introduced\, or naturalized plant species and also native plants if they are abundant. Ralph holds an MSc. from UNB in Forest Research Biology\, and a Diploma in Fine Craft from NBCCD. Informed by the sciences and his acquired technical expertise his intricately woven pieces reflect the fields and forests around him.  \nRalph is an award-winning artist with grants from Arts NB and Canada Council\, short-listed for the Salt Springs National Art Prize (2021) and his work has been accessioned into New Brunswick’s permanent art collection (2023). He exhibits his work locally and internationally\, attending residencies and giving workshops.  \nThe flora of New Brunswick informs his work and his creative process. His designs arise from his interpretations of nature and have evolved from traditional basketry\, to vessels\, and botanically themed sculptures. His process results in a contemporary manifestation of his connection with plants in their natural habitat. His work varies in form and style but what resonates in all his work is an underlying investigation into ways that plant materials can be used to spark interest and insight into the natural world. 
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/flora-adam-mcnamora-alexa-jaffurs-caife-garvey-caroline-simpson-cat-candow-heather-mccaig-judy-blake-ralph-simpson-and-vincent-briggs/
LOCATION:Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery\, 8 McCain Street\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick\, E7L 3H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Past Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Flora-letter-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250812
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20250717T221213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T162253Z
UID:8382-1754870400-1754956799@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:2 Hour Intro to Wheel 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\nMonday August 11th\, 2-4PM & 6-8PM\n Monday August 18th\, 2-4PM & 6-8PM\n\nLocation: River Arts Centre\,8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol\nTo Register: 25summerstudents@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-with-jenna-ross/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20250613T192000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T140121Z
UID:8326-1752328800-1752336000@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Indigenous Blue by Brian Francis
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk July 12\, 2025 starting at 2:00pm\nBrain Francis will be giving an artist talk about his paintings and the relationship between them and the cultural objects included in the show. Brian’s talk will be at  the beginning of his Opening on July 12\, 2025\, from 2:00-2:30pm. Brian inspired many in the community  the last time his work was in the Gallery during the group exhibition Napoigagon in 2023. Everyone is welcome to drop in to hear Brian’s talk\, admission is always free and we look forward to seeing you. \n View Brian Francis’ Opening SpeechIndigenous Blue\,  Brian Francis\nIndigenous Blue is a captivating art exhibit that celebrates the rich cultural heritage and spiritual\nsignificance of the color blue in Indigenous culture and traditions. This exhibit showcases the unique and\ndiverse artworks created by Indigenous artist Brian Francis that delve into the profound connections\nbetween blue and the intricate tapestry of Indigenous spirituality and worldview. \nIn many Indigenous cultures\, the color blue holds multifaceted symbolism\, representing the vast expanse\nof the sky\, the life-giving and cleansing properties of water\, and the mysterious depths of the spirit world.\nThrough his artistic expressions\, Indigenous Blue explores how this hue is deeply intertwined with\nthemes of peace and serenity. The color blue is often utilized in ceremonial contexts among Indigenous\npeoples\, serving as a powerful conduit for prayer\, meditation\, and vision quests. By bringing together a\ncollection of artworks that feature varying interpretations and uses of blue\, this exhibit endeavors to offer\nviewers a glimpse into the nuanced ways in which Brian harnesses the color to convey profound messages\, stories\, and teachings rooted in his culture and traditions. \nThe artworks on display not only reflect the external landscapes but also evoke the internal landscapes of\none’s soul\, inviting contemplation and introspection on themes of interconnectedness\, balance\, and\nharmony with the natural world. Moreover\, the color blue’s association with spiritual awareness and\nvision quests is a central theme woven throughout the exhibit. As visitors engage with pieces that draw\nupon the color blue to evoke meditative states\, evoke dreams\, and convey messages from the spirit world\,\nthey are encouraged to explore the depths of their own spiritual journey and embrace a sense of\ninterconnectedness with all living beings. As visitors immerse themselves in the visual journey of\n“Indigenous Blue\,” they are invited to contemplate the spiritual potency and cultural significance of this\nversatile color. Through this exhibit\, we seek to honor and celebrate the artistic brilliance and spiritual\ndepth embedded within Brians artwork\, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation for the \nenduring beauty\, wisdom and spirit encapsulated in the color blue. \nThrough Indigenous Blue Brian aims to create a space that honors and celebrates the profound spiritual\nlegacy of his culture while fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation for the universal\nthemes of peace\, serenity\, and spiritual enlightenment that resonates within us through the color blue. The\nexhibit serves as a testament to the enduring beauty\, wisdom\, and resilience of Indigenous cultures worldwide.
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/indigenous-blue-by-brian-francis/
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Francis-letter.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20250613T141422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T122947Z
UID:8291-1752152400-1752163200@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Let's Make a Book Summer Camp - Ages 10-14
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/summer-art-camps-2025/
CATEGORIES:Gallery Calendar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Summer-Art-Camps-10-14.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234748
CREATED:20250430T130415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T184703Z
UID:8039-1751446800-1755795600@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Summer Art Camps
DESCRIPTION:space \nspace \n– – – SUMMER ART CAMPS 2026 – – –\nSummer Art Camps are back for 2026! \nJoin us at the River Art Centre (8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol) for another exciting summer of creativity! This year’s camps are open to ages 5-14\, and 15+\, and we’re delighted to welcome Mahala McIntosh as our instructor. \nScroll down for all the details on each camp’s theme\, materials\, and projects. \nReady to register?You can now register online! (see below)\nCall or email the Gallery — space is limited and spots fill up quickly!\n📞 506-392-6769📧 info@mccainartgallery.com \nPayment secures your registration.You can pay in person at the Gallery (1–8 McCain St.\, Florenceville-Bristol) or send an e-transfer to executive@mccainartgallery.com. All forms of payment accepted. There are no refunds on cancellations within one week of the start date. \nA big thank you to the CNCF for their generous support in making these camps possible for our community! \n– – – Ages 5-6 – – –\nExploring Art\nAges 5/6 /1-Day Camp /Friday /3:00pm-4:30pm daily / $20\nThe three workshops for ages 5–6 will introduce young artists to painting\, stamp drawing\, and sculpting with play dough through fun\, hands-on activities designed for shorter camp sessions. Children will explore colours\, textures\, and shapes\, while building confidence in making art and experimenting with different materials. \nAvailable Dates: July 17/July 24 /August 14\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Exploring Art #1: Ages 5+6 Art Camp | July 17\, 3pm-4:30pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$20.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Exploring Art #2: Ages 5+6 Art Camp | July 24\, 3pm-4:30pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$20.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Exploring Art #3: Ages 5+6 Art Camp | August 14\, 3pm-4:30pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$20.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\n – – – Ages 7-9 – – –\nHands-on Painting\, July 7-9\nAges 7-9 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /9:00am-11:00am daily / $45\nIn this Art Camp participants will explore painting through fun\, hands-on projects using watercolours\, acrylics\, and printmaking techniques. They’ll learn about colour mixing\, texture\, and creative painting methods while creating their own original work. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Hands-on Painting: Ages 7-9 Art Camp | July 7-9\, 9am-11am	\n\n\n\n			\n			$45.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nDrawing Outside the Lines\, July 14-16\nAges 7-9 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /9:00am-11:00am daily / $45\nIn Drawing Outside the Lines\, campers will explore creative drawing techniques using pencils\, charcoal\, and chalk pastels while learning about line\, texture\, light\, and colour blending. This camp will include imaginative activities\, music-inspired art\, and observational sketching. Campers will create detailed creatures\, abstract artworks\, and their own mini sketchbooks. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Drawing Outside the Lines: Ages 7-9 Art Camp | July 14-16\, 9am-11am	\n\n\n\n			\n			$45.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nClay\, July 21-23\nAges 7-9 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /9:00am-11:00am daily / $45\nIn this Art Camp\, campers will learn how to work with and sculpt stoneware clay\, to model and glaze their own coil pots\, pinch pots\, 3D sculptures\, and more! Everything participants make during this Summer Art Camp will be kiln-fired and available for pickup in late August. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Clay: Ages 7-9 Art Camp | July 21-23\, 9am-11am	\n\n\n\n			\n			$45.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nBuilding with Paper\, August 11-13\nAges 7-9 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /9:00am-11:00am daily / $45\nIn this Summer Art Camp\, campers will learn a number of different ways to make 2D and 3D art using paper\, including papier machee\, collage\, paper weaving\, mask making\, and more! \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Building with Paper: Ages 7-9 Art Camp | August 11-13\, 9am-11am	\n\n\n\n			\n			$45.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nSTEAM Camp: Science & Art\, August 18-20\nAges 7-9 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /9:00am-11:00am daily / $45\nIn this Science and Art Summer Camp\, participants will explore a number of different ways to make art using science and things from the natural world. Some of the activities we will do include cyanotype photography (no cameras required!)\, making paint from scratch\, and making nature art journals on the Walking Trail near the ALMAG. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		STEAM: Science & Art: Ages 7-9 Art Camp | August 18-20\, 9am-11am	\n\n\n\n			\n			$45.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \n – – – Ages 10-14 – – –\nHands-on Painting\, July 7-10\nAges 10-14 / 4-Day Camp /Tuesday-Friday /1:00pm-4:00pm daily / $80\nIn this Art Camp participants will explore painting through fun\, hands-on projects using watercolours\, acrylics\, and printmaking techniques. They’ll learn about colour mixing\, texture\, and creative painting methods while creating their own original work. The 10-14 age group will also be exploring painting from life. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Hands-on Painting: Ages 10-14 Art Camp | July 7-10\, 1pm-4pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$80.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nDrawing: Make a Mark\, July 14-16\nAges 10-14 / 3-Day Camp / Tuesday – Thursday / 1:00pm-4:00pm daily / $60\nIn this Drawing Summer Art Camp\, campers will explore creative drawing techniques using pencils\, charcoal\, and chalk pastels while learning about line\, texture\, light\, and colour blending. This camp will include imaginative activities\, music-inspired art\, and observational sketching. Campers will create detailed creatures\, abstract artworks\, and their own mini sketchbooks. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Drawing: Make a Mark: Ages 10-14 Art Camp | July 14-16\, 1pm-4pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$60.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nClay\, July 21-23\nAges 10-14 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /1:00pm-4:00pm daily / $60\nIn this Art Camp\, campers will learn how to work with and sculpt stoneware clay\, to model and glaze their own coil pots\, pinch pots\, 3D sculptures\, and more! Everything participants make during this Summer Art Camp will be kiln-fired and available for pickup in late August. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Clay: Ages 10-14 Art Camp | July 21-23\, 1pm-4pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$60.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nMaking Comic Books\, August 11-13\nAges 10-14 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /1:00pm-4:00pm daily / $60\nIn this camp\, participants will learn how to make their own comic books from scratch. This includes how to make their own books\, how to storyboard\, ways of designing characters\, coming up with plots\, and about different styles of comic books through the years. By the end of the Summer Art Camp. participants will have their own completed comic book to take home with them. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Making Comic Books: Ages 10-14 Art Camp | August 11-13\, 1pm-4pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$60.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nSTEAM Camp: Science & Art\, August 18-21\nAges 10-14 / 4-Day Camp / Tuesday-Friday / 1:00pm-4:00pm daily / $80\nIn this Science and Art Camp\, participants will explore different ways to make art using science and things in the natural world. Some of the activities include cyanotype photography (no cameras required!)\, making paint from scratch\, and making nature art journals on the Walking Trail near the ALMAG. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		STEAM: Science & Art: Ages 10-14 Art Camp | August 18-21\, 1pm-4pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$80.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \n – – – Ages 15+ – – –\nAll about Sculpture\, July 28-31\nAges 15+ / 4-Day Camp /Tuesday-Friday /9:30am-5:00pm daily / $100 EARLY BIRD until June 15\, 2026. Then $130\nIn this 15+ Art Camp\, participants will explore a wide variety of sculptural techniques for making 3D art using pottery clay\, paper\, and cardboard models\, sewing/doll making\, plaster casting\, and more! \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	Sale!\n	\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		All about Sculpture: Ages 15+ Art Camp | July 28-31\, 9:30am-5pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$130.00 Original price was: $130.00.$100.00Current price is: $100.00.\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/summer-art-camp/
LOCATION:River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Kids,Programs & Workshops,Teens
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234749
CREATED:20250523T183651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T131935Z
UID:8190-1751115600-1751126400@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Tunnel Book Workshop with Meg Clark
DESCRIPTION:✨ Workshop Caption – Create Your Own Theatre Book\nwith Meg Clark — a Fredericton-based artist specializing in bookbinding\, illustration\, and design. Her work is featured in the upcoming exhibition Kindred Spirits: The Lucy Maud Montgomery Legacy as Interpreted by Contemporary Book Artists and Book Illustrations by local artist Leland-Wong Daugherty. \nJoin artist Meg Clark for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of the theatre book — a sculptural\, accordion-fold book that opens to reveal a layered\, three-dimensional scene\, like peering into a miniature stage. \nParticipants will: \n\n\nLearn the creative potential of tunnel (or theatre) books \n\n\nExplore paper construction techniques\, including folding\, layering\, and building depth \n\n\nDesign and create a unique\, story-rich scene using illustration\, collage\, and mixed media \n\n\nBring a visual narrative to life in a playful\, tactile format \n\n\nAll skill levels welcome — come curious and ready to create!And while you’re here\, be sure to explore Kindred Spirits in the gallery to see Meg’s work on display. \nParticipants will create a 5″ x 7″ tunnel book\, and are encouraged to bring a scenic photo as inspiration for their book. \nContact the gallery to register: 506-392-6769 | info@mccainartgallery.com
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/tunnel-book-workshop-with-meg-clark/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tunnel-Book-Workshop-Meg-Clark.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250615T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250615T180000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234749
CREATED:20250613T192439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T192641Z
UID:8330-1750003200-1750010400@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Raku Pop-Up Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/raku-pop-up-show/
LOCATION:River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Raku-PopUp-2025.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234749
CREATED:20250502T171553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T192559Z
UID:8077-1749891600-1750006800@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Raku Workshop with Tim Isaac & Jenna Ross
DESCRIPTION:No experience necessary – all are welcome! \nJoin artists Tim Isaac and Jenna Ross for a hands-on Raku workshop that brings fire\, clay\, and creativity together in an unforgettable outdoor experience. Whether you are a seasoned potter or new to ceramics\, this is your chance to take part in the magic of Raku firing from pulling red-hot pots from the kiln to watching dramatic finishes emerge in real time. \nWORKSHOP OVERVIEW: \n\nDates: Saturday & Sunday\, June 14-15\, 2025\nTime: June 14: 9AM-5PM\, June 15: 9AM-3PM\nFee: $200 per person. (Includes two full days of instruction\, all materials\, and your finished pieces to take home.) *No refunds for cancellations within 7 days of the workshop.\nLocation: Jenna’s house in Knowlesville\nTo register: Call 506-392-6769 or email: info@mccainartgallery.com\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Your pots must be made and bisque-fired BEFORE the workshop. \nThis is essential so your pieces are ready for the Raku process. \nHOW TO PREPARE YOUR POTS: \nAll participants must create and bisque-fire their pots ahead of the workshop. We’re offering two options to help you get ready\, both with instruction & support from Jenna\, and both are held at the River Art Centre. (8746 Main Street\, Florenceville-Bristol) \nOption 1: “Make it” Day \nSaturday\, May 24\, 12PM-4PM \nOption 2: Clay Drop-in Sessions \nThursday\, May 29 OR June 5\, 6pm-8pm \nMeet Tim! \n \n“I’m originally from Brandon\, Manitoba. I found my passion for clay about 35 years ago in Winnipeg\, where I took a class with some inspiring young professional potters. My love for clay deepened in Waterloo\, Ontario. I became a member of the local Potters’ Co-op while also finishing a degree at the University of Waterloo.” \nMeet Jenna! \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 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." \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN: \n\nThe dramatic process of Raku firing.\nNatural burnt-surface decoration using the Obvara technique.\nHow to use feathers and horsehair for striking carbon markings.\n\nWhat is Raku?\nRaku is an exciting pottery technique involving red hot posts and combustible materials which can create dramatic effects. Raku dates back to 16th century Japan\, although "Western-style raku" has put its own variations on the technique. Raku firing is known for its unpredictability\, and each piece is one-of-a-kind! Raku firing is one of the most natural pottery techniques\, embracing imperfection and employing all of nature's elements: earth\, fire\, air\, and water. \nThe work raku translated to English means: 'happiness in the accident'\, pleasure\, enjoyment\, delight!
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/raku-workshop-with-tim-isaac-jenna-ross/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Events,Gallery Calendar,Programs & Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/raku-Workshop.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234749
CREATED:20250501T222201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T190436Z
UID:8117-1749751200-1749758400@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Line with Stephen Hutchings
DESCRIPTION:Meet Stephen Hutchings…\nStephen is a local artist who draws most days as he is working in his Johnville studio or at the River Art Centre. His drawing practice started\, like many\, in his childhood and he never stopped. You might have seen him drawing in the Gallery in January 2023\, when seven artists were invited to turn the gallery into a drawing studio. Stephen has taught drawing throughout his career and will be teaching a figure drawing workshop at Sunbury Shores in the summer of 2025. He loves to share his enthusiasm for the activity with others and so has invited you to join him one evening a month\, have a glass of wine and reconnect to your inner artist. \nStephen is a local artist who draws most days as he is working in his Johnville studio or at the River Art Centre. His drawing practice started\, like many\, in his childhood and he never stopped. You might have seen him drawing in the Gallery in January 2023\, when seven artists were invited to turn the gallery into a drawing studio. Stephen has taught drawing throughout his career and will be teaching a figure drawing workshop at Sunbury Shores in the summer of 2025. He loves to share his enthusiasm for the activity with others and so has invited you to join him one evening a month\, have a glass of wine and reconnect to your inner artist. \nTo register\, please contact the gallery: \n506-392-6769 | info@mccainartgallery.com \nAll materials are provided\, no experience necessary! \nJoin artist Stephen Hutchings for a two-part beginner friendly workshop exploring the expressive power of line in art. \nPart 1: May 22\, 6pm-8pm \nPart 2: June 12\, 6pm-8pm \nLocation: River Art Centre (8746 Main Street\, Florenceville-Bristol) \nCost: $5 per part\, given at the door. *Please still register ahead.
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/intro-to-line-with-stephen-hutchings/
LOCATION:River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Adults,Events,Gallery Calendar,Programs & Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mccainartgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Intro-to-Line-part-1-2-poster.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR