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.
Portrait for Beginner – Alina Karmadanova
ONE-DAY WORKSHOP – February 7, 2026 | 9 am – 4 pm
Learn to draw and paint portraits with confidence in this full-day, beginner-friendly workshop focused on proportion, accuracy, and personal style.
Over six hours, you’ll move through both drawing and painting exercises designed to strengthen your ability to capture the human face naturally and expressively.
We’ll begin with pencil sketches to explore structure, measurement, and observation, then transition into looser, painterly approaches using watercolour or gouache to bring life and emotion to your work.
Rather than aiming for photorealism, this class emphasizes freshness, spontaneity, and character — helping you build habits that improve your sense of proportion and likeness over time.
Leave with a series of portrait studies, a sharper eye for structure, and a toolkit of exercises to keep developing your practice.
TICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:
Regular ticket price (December 5, 12 pm): $119 + taxes (HST)
NBCCD staff, faculty, and current students receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD Discount ticket below.
Additional material fee: $15 to be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop.
FAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page.
THE INSTRUCTOR:
Alina Karmadanova is a painter born in Siberia (Russia). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Design. From 2018 to 2023 she worked and lived in Shanghai, China. From 2022 to 2024 Alina studied at Falmouth University (UK) and received her master’s degree in Illustration online. She graduated from New Brunswick College of Craft and Design with an advanced studio practice certificate. She was awarded a grant from artsNB in 2025 to support her artistic projects in New Brunswick. Alina exhibited her art in galleries in Russia, China, the UK, the USA and Canada over the past 6 years.
Alina has gained extensive experience as an art teacher at an international school in Shanghai, where she developed and taught creative courses for students of various ages. In addition, she has provided personalized art tutoring over the past six years, helping individuals build their skills and express their creativity. Currently she is teaching with Charlotte Street Art Center and HoneyBeeFolk School at NBCCD.
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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.