Courses
Gather together with makers of all levels to learn new skills and celebrate traditional crafts and regenerative living. Whether you're interested in half-day workshops or multi-week courses, there's something for everyone! Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, we offer hands-on experiences in a variety of subjects, all taught in either the beautiful studios at the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD) or one of our partnering locations.
Free-motion Sewing: Textile Art Naturescapes – Darcy Hunter
May 18 @ 9:00 am - May 19 @ 4:00 pm
$164.00 – $205.00
TWO-DAY WORKSHOP – May 18 and 19, 2024 | 9 am – 4 pm
Discover the joy of creating vibrant textile artwork with Darcy’s easy fabric mosaic tile sewing technique. In this course, embark on a creative journey where you’ll delve into the fundamentals by creating a sample and then using the skills to craft your own imagery. Learn the technique using either Darcy’s “Autumn at the Lake” or the “Tranquil Morning” pattern designs, both celebrated in the esteemed pages of Art Quilting Studio magazine. Your finished piece , measuring a charming 8 by 10 inches, will be elegantly mounted onto an 11 by 14-inch mat board, perfectly suited for framing in an 11 by 14-inch frame.
On the second day, you will have the opportunity to explore your creative side and design your own beautiful landscape using the skills you have learned in the course. Whether you have a photo you love or simply an idea in mind, let your imagination run wild as you bring your unique creation to life with fabric and thread. You can either purchase materials on-site or bring your own supplies.
Participants should come equipped with a basic understanding of their sewing machine and some prior experience with free-motion quilting. Be sure to bring along your embroidery/darning foot and essential sewing supplies to enhance your experience.
TICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:
Regular ticket price (March 1, 12 pm – May 5, 11:30 pm): $205
NBCCD staff, faculty, and current students receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD Discount ticket below.
Additional material fee: $45 which includes a pattern kit that will be required to complete their artwork.
Additional Instructions: Participants are required to bring their own sewing machine with an embroidery/darning foot for this workshop. Plain paper for sketching, pencil, eraser, basic sewing supplies and free motion quilting gloves (optional).
FAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page.
THE INSTRUCTOR:
Darcy Hunter, a quilt artist from Fredericton, New Brunswick, creates representational textile art inspired by her profound love for the natural world. Darcy’s pieces embody the colour, movement, and essence of her surroundings and have been in juried exhibitions nationwide. Utilizing her teaching background, she leads workshops, speaking engagements, and has had numerous magazine publications. Actively pursuing growth, she engages in residencies, attains grants, and has completed impactful projects like “Connecting to the Environment Through Art” with elementary students. A juried member of Craft NB and Regional Co-Rep of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Darcy’s art graces collections across North America.
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FAQ
Refunds
If a request for a refund is submitted at least 14 days before the course begins, you will be eligible for a 94% refund. A 6% deduction will cover the administration costs and stripe service fee. For refund requests made between 8 and 13 days before the course begins, a 75% refund will be granted. If a refund request is received within 7 days or less before the course start date, a refund will not be issued unless we can fill your spot with another participant. In the event that a participant cannot attend an in-person course due to illness, they can receive a Honeybee voucher for 75% of the value of their course that can be paid towards another class in the future. The participant will need to notify the Honeybee Coordinator before the course begins.
Cancellations
If a workshop is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances regarding the instructor facilities or low enrolment, a 100% refund will be granted to registered participants. If class is cancelled due to weather, the course will be moved to the following weekend (unless otherwise specified). If you cannot attend the new scheduled time, you will be granted a 100% refund.
For more information regarding cancellations, refunds, and our policies, please refer to our frequently asked questions.