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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.

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Intro to Ceramics – Brenda Parks

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design 457 Queen Street,, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Get your hands dirty! Brenda Parks will teach you the basics of clay on both the pottery wheel and through hand-building techniques. Learn about the different pottery tools, how to center on the wheel, and work on finishing with trimming and glazing. We will start with the basic cylinder, make your first cups, mugs, and possibly even a bowl! Join this course to learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand-building, and bring home some of your creations to use in your day to day!

$316.00 – $395.00

5 Days of Ceramics – Leigh Merrit (July 10-14)

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design 457 Queen Street,, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Have some pottery experience? Want the opportunity to practice and improve? Join Leigh Merrit in the NBCCD Ceramics Studio and play with clay! Leigh will be there to support your journey as you work on your throwing techniques, centering, and trimming on a genuine potter's wheel. Leigh will even show you how to decorate your finished pieces, making them unique and truly yours. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

$316.00 – $395.00

Intro to Pattern Drafting – Nicole Daigle

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design 457 Queen Street,, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Gain the skills and knowledge required to create custom-fit outfits from scratch with NBCCD Fashion alumna, Nicole Daigle, as your teacher. In this course, you will learn how to draft patterns from your (or a friend’s) measurements, alter them so they fit any body type perfectly, and manipulate those patterns into designs.

$316.00 – $395.00

5 Rings in 5 Days – Mackenzie Russell

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design 457 Queen Street,, Fredericton, NB, Canada

The ring, a simple, circular form, has been used as a powerful symbol of love, friendship, commitment, membership, and status throughout history. Join metalsmith Mackenzie Russell in this exciting and productive workshop where you will create five vastly different silver rings in five days. Explore a range of professional techniques from forming and soldering to polishing and stone setting. Don’t miss this immersive jewellery making experience! What will your rings symbolize?

$316.00 – $395.00

5 Days of Ceramics – Leigh Merrit (July 17-21)

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design 457 Queen Street,, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Have some pottery experience? Want the opportunity to practice and improve? Join Leigh Merrit in the NBCCD Ceramics Studio and play with clay! Leigh will be there to support your journey as you work on your throwing techniques, centering, and trimming on a genuine potter's wheel. Leigh will even show you how to decorate your finished pieces, making them unique and truly yours. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

$316.00 – $395.00

Weave What You Want – Jacqueline Bourque

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design 457 Queen Street,, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Have you been weaving for sometime and are looking to expand your knowledge? Is there a weave structure that you find interesting but are afraid to try? This workshop is for weavers who know the basics and are interested in learning something new! Come with ideas or structures that you are interested in and learn new skills in a supportive environment. If you have no clear project in mind, not to worry! After a discussion about your interests and what you want to do with weaving, Jacqueline will suggest some ideas from which you can choose.

$316.00 – $395.00

FULL- Beginner Pottery Course | Intro to Ceramics – Brenda Parks

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design 457 Queen Street,, Fredericton, NB, Canada

In this 5-day beginner pottery course, participants will get their hands dirty, learn about clay and create their own functional ceramic pieces.

$316.00 – $395.00

Intro to Pattern Drafting – Nicole Daigle

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design 457 Queen Street,, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Gain the skills and knowledge required to create custom-fit outfits from scratch with NBCCD Fashion alumna, Nicole Daigle, as your teacher. In this course, you will learn how to draft patterns from your (or a friend’s) measurements, alter them so they fit any body type perfectly, and manipulate those patterns into designs.

$326.00 – $405.00

Intermediate Ceramic Techniques – Leigh Merrit

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design 457 Queen Street,, Fredericton, NB, Canada

In this 5-day course, you will learn more advanced ceramic techniques to attach and build by hand in a way that is enjoyable and fun!

$316.00 – $395.00

Weave What You Want – Jacqueline Bourque

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design 457 Queen Street,, Fredericton, NB, Canada

This workshop is for weavers who know the basics and are interested in learning something new!

$316.00 – $395.00

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.