CURRENT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Midweek Yoga
Join yoga instructor Anuja Chaini for a new Wednesday evening yoga class at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre.
A Comic Making Workshop
We're excited to host members of Saint John's Fundy Comic Arts Society for an introduction to comic making workshop. Participants will learn the basics of visual storytelling and thumbnailing, and work with prompts to create a one-page comic.
Embracing Spontaneity in Your Creative Process
Some of the best ideas are the ones that just happen, unexpectedly. These unplanned magical moments can sometimes become what defines our work as artists. But only if we know how to recognize them when they occur. In her upcoming workshop, Embracing Spontaneity in Your Creative Process, multidisciplinary artist Gill Salmon will highlight the important role spontaneity can play in the development and delivery of any creative project.
PiLates & Movement for Seniors (Monday Classes)
Each session will focus on movements, variations and additional challenges to basic exercises.
Pilates & Movement for Seniors (Wednesday classes)
Each session will focus on movements, variations and additional challenges to basic exercises.
An Introduction to Sewing
Learn basic stitches and techniques across three unique projects.
Myth, Fairy Tales, and Folklore: The Art of Retelling in Poetry
Exploring specific aspects of myth retelling and poetic craft.
Painting with Depth: Exploring Texture in Acrylics
In this hands-on workshop, participants (ages 13+) will explore how to create depth and dimension using texture paste on canvas.
Storytelling in Watercolour and Gouache: An Immersive Weekend Workshop
Join artist Eva Christensen for an intensive two-day workshop exploring personal storytelling through watercolour and gouache. For advanced students.
Writing Horror Fiction with Mike Thorn
A six-week program exploring the fundamentals of fear in literature.
Exploring Ableton Live with Charles Harding
Join sound artist and composer/arranger Charles Harding for this two-hour workshop designed to unlock the basics of electronic music production using Ableton Live.
An Introduction to Creative Sketchbooking
The sketchbook is a crucial part of artistic practice, but it’s all too easy to worry about the blank page, agonize over producing perfect art, or get stuck in a rut. This two-hour workshop will focus on sketchbook experimentation and creative joy.
What Happened to the Ragdoll Cat
An eight-week winter creative writing program with author/playwright Ryan Griffith.
Create Your Own Resin Suncatcher
Experience the joy of creating your very own suncatcher with our Resin Suncatcher Workshop.
Learn the art of Buttonhole Bookbinding
Join us for this fun afternoon workshop where you will learn how to create your very own softcover, hand-sewn journal, sketchbook, or album using this fun and easy bookbinding method.
An Introduction to Zines and Zine Making
This pay-what-you-wish workshop is designed to introduce curious, would-be zinesters to the world of zines and zine making, and to provide a little hands-on instruction and encouragement to get you started on a zine project of your own.
An Evening Paint & Sip
Join host facilitator Emily MacMillan for an evening of painting and conversation with friends old and new.
Poetry and the Science of Sound
A writing workshop which will explore creative writing practices grounded in meter, rhythm and auditory perception.
Beats & Balance:
An Introduction to DJing
Join DJ Blue Angel for Beats & Balance, a hands-on DJing workshop series for youth and adults ages 16+.
What the Gel! A mixed-media approach to acrylics with Ron Léger.
If you have been shopping at your local Art Supply store or online lately you may be confused at the number of Acrylic Mediums that are available and wonder what they are for. This workshop will simplify the list and break it down for you.
From our friends:
sad together: Group Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
We’re doing the darker months differently this year: think shadow work, but make it cozy and communal. This is a six week therapist-led group for creatives, neurodivergent folks, and tender-hearted humans who know or suspect they’ve experienced Seasonal Affective Disorder.
THE SPIRIT PROJECT WITH SOLO CHICKEN
Workshops are open to people of ALL abilities! Following in the spirit of L’Arche the workshops are meant to provide opportunities to make known the gifts of adults with intellectual disabilities and to create opportunities for folks to discover the joys of inclusion and community living. Come and make new friends and join the ‘school of the heart’.
Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
IMPROV WITH SOLO CHICKEN
Ongoing classes offered periodically!
Led by improv veteran and Hot Garbage Comedy Co-Founder, Jean-Michel Cliche, this tiered program offers fun and focused training for performers of all experience levels!
ZUMBA WITH COREY ESTEY
Ongoing.
Corey Estey hosts weekly Zumba classes in the Jim Myles Auditorium!
Monday nights from 6:00 to 6:55 p.m.
SWING DANCE
Ongoing.
Swing Dance classes in the Jim Myles Auditorium!
Monday nights from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.