Previous Activities & Events

2011

September 29, 2011 6 – 9:30pm
Watercolor Painting for beginners
First class Sept. 29th 6 - 9 pm
Adults and youth 12+
20$/class
Two Thursday evenings a month for 6 classes.
Instructor: Rachel MacDonald
Relax and enjoy learning to paint in watercolor! Beginners painting kit list available at the gallery.
September 27-30, 2011 1 – 2:30pm
AmiKins Amigurumi beginner classes
Sept. 27-30 1 - 2:30 each day, 4 classes (2nd week of potato break)
$40 for the week, materials provided.
Ages 8+ (class size is limited, register soon!)
Instructor: Jacqueline Dunn
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small toy animals. No experience necessary, just patience!
September 17, 2011 1 – 4pm
Victor Bear Basket making Workshop
Learn the traditional art of basket making from a master. As part of Buttermilk Creek Fall Festival 2011, Victor Bear will be offering a basket making class in the gallery.
Pre-register by Sept. 12 by contacting ALMAG at 392-6769.
$25/participant, includes your basket making kit.
Sept. 8 & 15 from 6:30 – 8pm
Scarecrow Building Workshops
Need to spruce up your scarecrow? Out of ideas? In conjunction with our annual Scarecrow Auction at the Buttermilk Creek Fall Festival 2011, the gallery will be offering Scarecrow Building workshops.
The Scarecrow Auction is a fun and entertaining event in which local businesses, groups, families and organizations fire up their imaginations to build and donate a scarecrow, which will be auctioned off at the festival. The finest Scarecrows may creatively promote their builders, be themed as a popular character to entice the bidder, or simply attract the buyer with it’s fall beauty.
Saturday, September 17th , 2011
6th Annual Buttermilk Creek Fall Festival »

On September 16th and 17th join the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery and the Town of Florenceville-Bristol in celebrating the 6th annual Buttermilk Creek Fall Festival!

This festival is a time to celebrate the annual harvest with Harvest foods, song, children’s activities, a huge Farm Market with local produce, fine crafts and art, a Scarecrow Auction, and the Harvest Moon Movie. The Family Fun Run, a 10 & 5 k run/walk in support of Farmers Helping Farmers, returns this year. 
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September 9th, 2011 7 pm
Opening Gala & Silent Auction

Christopher Pratt: Prints from the Permanent Collection
 On loan from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery   Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery
This fall, ALMAG is pleased to present an exhibit by one of Canada’s best known and most respected visual artists, Christopher Pratt, on loan from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the official Art Gallery of New Brunswick. On Sept. 9th we will open the exhibit with a gala and silent auction, a fundraising evening in support of the Gallery’s programming. The Christopher Pratt collection will continue to be on display at ALMAG Sept. 10th - Oct. 20th, 2011.

Gala tickets are on sale at the Gallery for $10 each, and donations of goods or certificates for services to include in the silent auction would be greatly appreciated!

Contact the Gallery at 392-6769, email director@mccainartgallery.com, or visit the gallery downstairs at 8 McCain Street to reserve your tickets now!
The Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery in conjunction with
The Buttermilk Creek Fall Festival presents a

Harvest Photo Contest »
Sponsored by the Bugle-Observer

CALL FOR ENTRIES
Shutter bugs of all ages are invited to capture the spirit of the autumn harvest in the Saint John River Valley and win some glory in the process. Just stay on the lookout for interesting seasonal images – anything from old-fashioned potato picking to family hay rides to romantic harvest moon-rises – and send your best digital shots in to the first-ever Harvest Photo Contest. Winning submissions will be widely displayed and certificates will be awarded.
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Artists on the Boardwalk

Music and artisans! Friday’s in July - weather permitting 7 pm - 8 pm
Stroll the boardwalk as it comes alive with weekly musical entertainment and artisan demonstrations. Overlooking the beautiful St. John River, this is a cultural experience for all who want to gather. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy the show! Weather Permitting!

 

Summer Workshops 2011

Fly Tying Workshop - Fly Tying is the process of creating an artificial fly to be used while fly fishing.
Instructor: Jim Pryde
Ages: 12 - Adult ( younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
Dates: Thursdays in July 7, 21, 28 & August 4
Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: $5 per workshop. Tying tools not included. Tying materials will be supplied.
*For a list of tying tools and to register contact Katelyn at The Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery, 392-6769.
Crochet Bead Art
When: July 5 & 7
Time: 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Ages: 9 & UP
*Please call 392-6769 to register and reserve a spot as space is limited to 10.
Artist Trading Card Workshop
When: August 2nd & 9th
Time: 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost: $5 per session
Ages: 8 & UP
*Must reserve your space in order to participate!
French Fry Day - This workshop will explore disposable art and the ideas behind it! Be ready to get creative!
When: July 13th
Time: 1:30 pm- 3 pm
Cost: $2
Ages: Open to all school ages (adults included)
*Please call 392-6769 to register and reserve a spot as space is limited to 15.

 

Festival of Flavour themed workshops! »

Print Making with Fruit - Let your imagination blossom!
When: August 17
Ages:5-7 years
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Cost: $5.00

Fruit Sculpting - Learn the art of creating a Fruit Sculpture Masterpiece.
When: August 17
Ages: 8-14 years
Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Cost: $10.00
Eat, Drink & Paint - Discover your inner artist and have a great time doing it!
When: August 18
Ages: Must be 19+
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $20.00

 

April 2th, 2011
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery

This will be our 5th year hosting everyone's favourite ALMAG Spring Fundraiser. Host and Diners mark your calendars to participate in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Saturday, April 2, 2011.

Knit Your Cares Away

An introductory workshop dedicated to getting you started in the wonderful world of knitting. Each class will cover new ground in preparing you to start your own projects!

Instructor: Jacqueline Dunn
Ages: 10+ (Adults included)
Dates: March 10 , 24, 31
Time: 6 pm - 7: 30 pm
Cost: $5

 

Children’s Art Workshops

Starting January 22 - April 2, 2011 - Six Bi-weekly Children’s Art Workshops - These workshops will offer inspiring ideas on what to do with paints, pastels, collage, crayons, inks and much more.

Snowy Art Days
Ages: 4 - 7
Time: 10:30 - 11: 30
Cost: $60 for early registration (Ends January 14), $15 per class (must sign up 1 week prior to each class), $75 for late registration (Starts January 15)
Wacky Winter Fun
Ages: 8 - 12
Time: 1:30 - 3:00
Cost: $90 for early registration (Ends January 14), $20 per class (must sign up 1 week prior to each class), $100 for late registration (Starts January 15)

 

 Calling All Cupids

Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm - 7: 30 pm
Open to: Kindergarten - Grade 6
Cost: $5.00

- A workshop dedicated to making handmade creative valentines for your friends and loved ones. Supplies will be provided. Each child will be able to make enough valentines for their entire class. Space is limited, call to register.

 

2010

2 Part Clay Workshops

Ages 4 - 7 - $20.00
Thursday, January 6th (2pm- 3pm)
Saturday, January 8th (11am - 12 am)
Ages 8 - 14 - $25.00
Thursday, January 6th (6pm)
Saturday, January 8th (2pm - 3: 30pm)

 

May 27, 2010   7 - 9pm
Rejuvenation by Darlene Teahen - Opening
Heralding from Moncton, Darlene Teahen’s large scale oil paintings celebrate the minut. Painting organic subjects as natural wonders, Teahen explores and glorifies growth and life. This exhibition opens at The Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery at 7pm on May 27th and will remain on display until June 25th.
May 1, 2010   7 - 10pm
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner!
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner is coming up Saturday, May 1st! We are currently looking for hosts. If you're interested in serving up a special something to a company of new friends, call us at the gallery (392-6769) to volunteer as a host!
SOLD OUT: join us next year, April 2, 2011 for another great Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'!
April 23, 2010   7 - 9pm
Further Evidence of Human Presence Opening
In "Further Evidence of Human Presence", Joss Richer—a Fredericton-based sculptor—ties together several bodies of work on the theme of evolution. His Doors and Palimpsests Series reveal glimpses of his personal story as flotsam partially buried in layers of paper—recycled drawings, readings, musings, journal entries, found objects and so on. Joss then blurs the line between landscape and the human figure through a series of relief sculptures in metal. This exhibition opens at the Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery at 7pm on April 23 and runs until May 22.
April 15, 2010   7 - 8am
Teachers Night Out Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery
An opportunity for Teachers to enhance their knowledge, skills, and confidence in art education. Enjoy good company, great discussion, and hands-on art activity. Pick up tips and encouragement on teaching visual arts and leave with a lesson plan in hand!
$12
April 16, 2010   10:30 - 11:30am
Stories in Art Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery
The gallery will be bringing Stories in Art to the Storytime preschoolers at the Library. Through storybooks paired with works of art, preschoolers will be introduced to a specific art style or movement. Following storytelling the children will create their own artwork.
April 3, 2010   10:30 - 12pm
Easter Family Workshop
Family Workshop day at the gallery! Moms and Dads, Grandparents, cousins, kids of all ages and friends who just feel like family, join us before Easter to create art together. Enjoy mixed media as we decorate eggs in some unusual ways.
$12/caregiver-child pair, or $20/family of 4   (ages 4 years and up recommended)
March 27, 2010   1 - 2:30pm
Block Printing with Carol Collicutt
Discover the possibilities of block printing on paper using the simplest of materials. Create a template which can be used for one print or many. An easy introduction to printmaking. Carol is an artist in Fredericton, NB, practicing for over 20 years from her studio at the Gallery Connexion. She currently instructs Mixed Media at NB College of Craft and Design in Fredericton. More on the instructor…
$12/child
March 27, 2010   10:30 - 12pm
Felting with WhiteFeather
WhiteFeather will lead children ages 5-10 in a workshop on making felted shapes from wool, such as a small multicoloured ball and a 'snake'. Wool fleece dyed with different flavours of Kool-Aid will be supplied for felting, and participants should be prepared to get a little bit wet and soapy! Wool felting is a satisfying sensory experience for all, but especially for young children. Rhythmic and peaceful, the process is as enjoyable as the finished product as warm water and soapy bubbles delight. WhiteFeather instructs Fibre Arts at NB College of Craft and Design in Fredericton. More on the instructor…
$12/child
Thursday, March 18th at 7:00 pm
Ex Corpore Opening

Meet the artists and join us for an evening of celebration, refreshments, great friends and great art! We are celebrating the reopening of the gallery with Ex Corpore, a collaborative exhibition by Fredericton artists, Carol Collicutt and WhiteFeather.

2009

November 14, 2009 2pm and November 21, 2009
Two day family clay workshop
Lee & Yolande Clark are hosting a two day family clay workshop at the Burnt Normal Church Pottery , Main St Florenceville - Bristol. Dates are Nov 14 & 21 @ 2:00pm. Cost for the workshop is $10.00. Register by calling 392 - 7917 or email babycowlickedme@hotmail.com

Workshops - July 2009

All workshops will run from 10:30 am till noon at the McCain Gallery. Fee for all workshops is $10 per participant. All materials will be provided! Call 392-6769 for more information or to register.



July 4, 2009 10:30 -12pm
Printmaking 101
Ages 10 and up. Participants will take a detailed look at the process of printmaking, using examples from the Beaverbrook Print Collection exhibit at the gallery, before learning how to make their own basic prints on paper.
Register before June 30th.
July 11, 2009 10:30 - 12pm
Little Aspiring Artists #1
Ages 5 and up. Bring your young ones to the gallery for a chance to learn the art of putting paint to paper with local artist Jody Coughlin.
Register before July 3rd.
July 18, 2009 10:30 - 12pm
Drawing and Sketching
Ages 12 and up. This workshop for middle-school aged kids (adults welcome, too!) will serve as an introduction to basic drawing and sketching techniques and different ways of looking at the everyday objects that surround you.
Register before July 10th
July 25, 2009 10:30 -12pm
Little Aspiring Artists #2
Ages 5 and up. Artist Jody Coughlin returns for a second workshop focusing on kids with paint. This time new and returning participants will have an opportunity to explore the paintings of Moncton artist Dennis Reid and once again have fun interpreting the world around them with their brushes..
Register before July 17th

2008

April 30, 2008 3pm
 WeeThink -The River Series
In the second program we will focus on stories and songs. A storyteller will be invited to relay Glooscap legends about the river and we will tell other stories, sing folk songs about the Miramichi and incorporate body movement and music into our interpretation of these stories.

Grades 1-3

April 19, 2008 1-3pm Kids with Cameras
Students will wrap up their workshop with a photo scavenger hunt. Weather permitting students will go on an accompanied find it tour in the local area, clues will encourage and test their photography knowledge and skills.

Grades 4-6
Price $10
April 16, 2008 3pm
 WeeThink -The River Series
Collaboration between Library and Gallery.
Children will take a tour of Thaddeus Holownia's photographs, identify rivers on a map and look at other other visual artifacts, ie. old maps, photos, drawings, and paintings, that visually describe the history of the river(s) in the area. Upstairs we will listen to river stories and discuss various ways we have used the river over time before finishing up with an art project.

Grades 1-3

April 12, 2008 1-3pm
Kids with Cameras
Explore the world of digital photography. Have fun learning the fundamental technical aspects of using a digital camera. Exploring the possibilities of photo-art this technology opens up will also be part of the program. Weather permitting students will go on short field trips to see what their eyes can see! Digital cameras required.

Grades 4-6
Price $10
April 5, 2008 1-3pm
Kids with Cameras
Explore the world of digital photography. Have fun learning the fundamental technical aspects of using a digital camera. Exploring the possibilities of photo-art this technology opens up will also be part of the program. Weather permitting students will go on short field trips to see what their eyes can see! Digital cameras required.

Grades 4-6
Price $10

2007

November 3th 10am -12pm 2007
Embroidered Handkerchiefs Workshop
Children aged 8-13
$10 All materials provided

Come check out the embroidered samplers and try your hand at creating an embroidered monogram with your initials or transferring a doodle from paper to cloth. Make one for yourself or make one for a gift!
To register call 392-6769.
November 17th 09:30am - 4pm 2007
 Sampler Workshop for adults

Adults
$25

Guest Instructor Joanne Barfitt will be instructing a workshop on samplers. Joanne’s workshop is suitable for beginners and includes a variety of different cross stitches but also employs more advanced techniques such as beading and metallic thread to challenge the experienced stitcher.
Included in the workshop fee is a kit containing:

  • fabric (lugana 10"x20")
  • needles in a variety of sizes
  • cotton floss
  • metallic thread
  • beads
  • instructions.

Joanne asks that participants bring:

  • small scissors
  • q-snap frame or a scroll frame.
  • Some people might like to have some magnification and lighting.

Joanne Barfitt was born in Halifax and now resides in Oromocto. For the past 20 years Joanne has been very involved in the field of embroidery having completed a number of courses through the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada. Her Smocking and Hardanger creations have been juried by the New Brunswick Crafts Council.

The deadline for registration is November 13.

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