Sewing with Margo

Sewing with Margo is back! Have you been meaning to make time for yourself to enjoy the hobby of sewing or quilting? Is it time to look at your sewing machine with a new perspective? Master your fear of the machine and become more comfortable with its use and care. In this six-week sewing course

By |2021-08-18T18:12:10+00:00August 7th, 2020|Sewing, Workshops|Comments Off on Sewing with Margo

Early Music Festival 2020 – Reserve your seats!

SJAC is thrilled to once again play host to the Saint John Early Music Festival, coming September 12-13, 2020, with the theme this year of 'Bohemian Masters'. 'Tickets' (no paper tickets) are available now online on  SJAC's website (click on links below) or at the front desk - check out the impressive lineup for this

By |2020-09-15T19:40:16+00:00August 4th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Early Music Festival 2020 – Reserve your seats!

Art at Home: Lesson 6

Flower Pounding Saint John Arts Centre: Art at Home Download the lesson plan Supplies: -Flowers and Leaves -Hammer -Large book or smooth flat surface -Paper or towel -Fabric Step 1: Pick some beautiful flowers and greenery.  Step 2: Lay a flower, leaf, or petal on a piece of cloth. Light-colored cloth works best. Step 3:

By |2020-07-29T13:07:56+00:00July 29th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Art at Home: Lesson 6

Get your copy at SJAC!

SJAC is thrilled to be the very first seller of James Wilson's new book, 'Social Studies' - we have 50 copies, fresh off the presses! This long-awaited volume is the culmination of 30 years of capturing the faces of our community. Proceeds from copies sold here are being generously donated to support SJAC's programs! 'Social

By |2021-10-27T15:05:10+00:00July 28th, 2020|Special Events|Comments Off on Get your copy at SJAC!

Get ‘Harbour: A Compendium’ at SJAC

SJAC is proud to be a vendor for the book 'Harbour: A Compendium' - edited and published by Amy Ash, this publication accompanies the incredible group exhibition hosted here at SJAC and at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in 2019. From the foreword by Kate Wallace: "In Harbour, a group exhibition curated by Amy Ash that

By |2021-07-29T14:26:07+00:00July 24th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Get ‘Harbour: A Compendium’ at SJAC

Summer Classics Series 2020

SJAC and the Saint John Early Music Festival are proud to present a fifth year of the Summer Classics Series! These lunchtime classical concerts are offered through the summer on Wednesdays in July & August at 12:15pm. All are welcome, admission is by freewill offering. Special thanks go to our sponsors: Emera New Brunswick, The

By |2020-09-02T14:08:20+00:00June 23rd, 2020|Performing Arts|Comments Off on Summer Classics Series 2020

Art at Home: Lesson 5

Scratch Board Art   Download Lesson Plan Supplies: Thick coloured paper Crayons Oil Pastels Paper towel Plastic knife Before you begin: Prepare your workspace by laying down a plastic tablecloth or old newspapers. Choose a light or vibrant colour of thick paper to begin your artwork. Remember, small is better- consider cutting a  regular-sized piece

By |2020-06-18T23:47:10+00:00June 18th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Art at Home: Lesson 5

Art at Home: Lesson 4

Creating Balance: Art Inspired by Minnie Evans Download Lesson Plan “Minnie Jones Evans was born in 1892, but didn’t begin her art career until 43 years later. Despite her love of history, and mythology, Minnie was forced to leave school in the sixth grade to help save money for her family. During the following years,

By |2020-06-11T18:52:18+00:00June 11th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Art at Home: Lesson 4

Art at Home: Lesson 3

Drawing from Nature Download Lesson Plan Supplies: Basket or bag Scissors Wax paper Large book Paper Markers Pencil Black pen Step 1: Go for a walk and collect your plants!  Go for a walk in your neighbourhood or backyard and collect all the interesting plants you see! It’s important not to take the whole plant,

By |2020-06-02T23:35:37+00:00June 2nd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Art at Home: Lesson 3

Thank you, SHMF!

We would like to thank the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation for their generous support in awarding SJAC a Signature Technology Grant! The Foundation is supporting NB arts organizations in developing digital outreach programs during the challenges presented by the pandemic. Our Outreach and Education Coordinator, Maggie Higgins, is producing an exciting new kid- and family-friendly

By |2020-07-24T18:43:45+00:00May 25th, 2020|Programs|Comments Off on Thank you, SHMF!
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