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.
Looking for Spring 2023 courses? There’s still time to register for workshops on Saturday, April 29, including: Mosaic Sun Catcher, Silk Screen Saturday, and Lino Printmaking. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!
Learn how to piece together the fabric by hand, and then explore a variety of historic and modern embroidery techniques to create a heavily embellished piece of crazy quilt which can be displayed as a wall hanging, pillow cover or framed. (Previous sewing experience is not necessary but good hand-eye coordination is helpful.)
Depict the colours and textures of your favourite landscape with wool! In this two-day course, learn about various kinds of wool (a sustainable material) and see how they work in this ancient craft of felt-making! Using two felting techniques (wet-felting and dry or needle-felting), play with colours and textures and create wall hangings to take home with you. If you like, bring a photo or sketch of a chosen landscape. The instructor will provide samples and additional photos for inspiration; walk you through the wet-felting and needle-felting processes; demonstrate the basics of embellishing finished felted work with hand-stitching; and give options for framing your finished work. You will complete two small samples and one larger work (approx. 16x20") over two days.
Learn sewing basics and sew your first simple project! In this two-day workshop, students will be introduced to the sewing machine from threading the machine, to winding a bobbin and sewing straight and curved seams. Try zig zag stitching, inserting a zipper and make a pattern to create a small project. All machinery, tools and fabrics will be provided. Students are welcome to bring some of their own fabric (cotton, no stretch) or their own machines if they would prefer.
Explore printmaking with Julie Whitenect. Uncover the history of printmaking and get a glimpse of the possibilities of the medium. We will experiment with a printing press, working from samples to the creation of a series. Try your hand at multi-colour print techniques and begin or expand your knowledge and love of printmaking.
Refunds
If a request for a refund is made between 8 and 14 days before the course begins, a 95% refund will be granted (5% will be retained to cover processing fees). If a request for a refund is made 7 days or fewer before the course begins, a refund will only be granted if the participant’s spot is able to be filled.
If a participant is unable to attend a course due to illness or family emergency, they may be eligible to receive a voucher for a portion of the course fee. The participant must notify the HFS Coordinator at HoneybeeFolkSchool@nbccd.ca as soon as possible. The voucher amount will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may be up to 75% of the course fee.
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 a class is cancelled due to inclement weather a new date will be set. If a participant cannot attend the rescheduled time, you will be granted a 100% refund.
For more information regarding cancellations, refunds, and our policies, please refer to our list of frequently asked questions.