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SUMMARY:Intro to Pattern Drafting - Nicole Daigle
DESCRIPTION:5-DAY COURSE\, Monday to Friday – July 6 to 10\, 2026 | 9 am – 4 pm\nGain the skills and knowledge required to create custom-fit outfits from scratch with NBCCD Fashion Instructor\, 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. \nThe course begins with mastering the fundamentals of pattern drafting\, starting with drafting a precise bodice pattern. Through mock-ups and fittings\, you’ll refine your patterns to ensure a perfect fit for any body type. Nicole will lead demonstrations on various manipulation techniques\, empowering you to transform your basic blocks into intricate designs\, including slash and spread\, gathering\, and adding ease. \nAs you progress\, you’ll delve into drafting skirt and sleeve patterns\, honing your skills further and expanding your design repertoire. By the end of the course\, you’ll leave with a fitted bodice and pant block\, equipped with the knowledge and techniques to unleash your creativity and pursue your passion for fashion design. Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or a novice designer\, this course offers a comprehensive foundation for creating bespoke garments with confidence and flair. \nTICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:\nRegular ticket price (April 15): $405 + taxes (HST) \n NBCCD staff\, faculty\, and current student receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD ticket option below.  \nPlease bring or expect to purchase at the NBCCD College Store: \n\nA pencil\, eraser\, ruler\, notebook for taking notes\, fabric scissors\, paper scissors\, muslin for mocking up patterns ($10 – $20)\nA sewing machine if you have one\, otherwise there will be some available to borrow\n\nFAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page. \nTHE INSTRUCTOR:\nNicole Daigle is a fashion alumna from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design and is currently an instructor at the college. Nicole graduated from NBCCD in 2018\, completing the Foundation Visual Arts certificate\, Fashion Design diploma and the Advanced Studio Practice certificate. In her personal practice\, she focuses on women’s evening wear\, and costumes inspired by the 18th and 19th centuries. \nLOCATION: \nNBCCD Campus
URL:https://honeybeefolkschool.ca/course/intro-to-pattern-drafting-nicole-daigle-4/
LOCATION:New Brunswick College of Craft and Design\, 457 Queen Street\, Fredericton\, NB\, E3B 1B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5-Day Course
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SUMMARY:Intro to Machine Knitting - Natasha Cliche
DESCRIPTION:5-DAY COURSE\, Monday to Friday – July 6 to 10\, 2026 | 9 am – 4 pm\nIn this 5-day introductory workshop\, participants will learn how to transform yarn into fabric using a domestic knitting machine. No prior knitting experience is required. \nThroughout the week\, students will be introduced to the basic functions of the knitting machine and develop foundational skills such as casting on\, knitting rows\, managing tension\, and binding off. Building on these fundamentals\, participants will explore simple stitch techniques including lace\, ribbing\, and hand-manipulated details. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have created a collection of machine-knit swatches and completed their own original cowl or scarf. \nTICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:\nRegular ticket price (April 15): $395 + taxes (HST) \n NBCCD staff\, faculty\, and current student receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD ticket option below.  \nAdditional material fee: $20 to be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop. \nFAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page. \nTHE INSTRUCTOR:\nNatasha Tobias Cliche (she/her) is a textile artist\, designer and educator of Lebanese and French-settler descent based in Wolastoq (Fredericton\, NB). She loves introducing new students to the process of machine knitting\, and encouraging experienced students to make the most of its endless possibilities. Her personal practice is centred around knitting\, dyeing and silkscreen printing\, through which she creates both wearables and installation works.  \nLOCATION: \nNBCCD Campus
URL:https://honeybeefolkschool.ca/course/intro-to-machine-knitting-natasha-cliche/
LOCATION:New Brunswick College of Craft and Design\, 457 Queen Street\, Fredericton\, NB\, E3B 1B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5-Day Course
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SUMMARY:Ceramics: Wheel Throwing for All Levels - Brenda Parks
DESCRIPTION:5-DAY COURSE\, Monday to Friday – July 13 to 17\, 2026 | 9 am – 4 pm\nIn this 5-day course\, Brenda Parks will guide students through the fundamentals of working with clay while also supporting those who are ready to expand their skills. This class is open to all levels\, including beginners and returning students. Beginners will learn the essential techniques of wheel throwing\, including how to center clay\, use basic pottery tools\, and create foundational forms such as the cylinder. From there\, students will explore trimming and glazing to complete their first ceramic pieces. \nReturning and intermediate students will have the opportunity to refine their techniques\, explore more complex forms\, and develop their personal approach to wheel-thrown ceramics with guided support. Get your hands dirty and get ready to create your own ceramic pots in a supportive and creative environment! \nClass schedule: \nJuly 13 – 16\, Monday -Thursday:  9 am -4 pm\nJuly 17\, Friday: 9 am -12 pm\nJuly 23\, Thursday:  6-9 pm\n*Please note that participants come back the following week for a 3 hour session of glazing\, as work needs to dry and be fired once in the kiln before glazing.\nTICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:\nRegular ticket price (April 15): $435 + taxes (HST) \n NBCCD staff\, faculty\, and current students receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD Discount ticket below.  \nAdditional material fees: \nOn the first evening participants will be required to purchase the materials below Materials available in the College Store. \n\nHalf Box of Clay – Approx. $35\nBeginner tool set – Approx. $25\n#423 Aluminum Double loop – Approx. $12\n\nFAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page. \nTHE INSTRUCTOR:\nBrenda found her love of working with clay over the past 20 years in evening classes in AB\, BC\, and NB\, while pursuing her career in policy and negotiations. After attending a workshop at NBCCD and lamenting that it was over way too quickly\, she began studying Ceramics in the Diploma program at NBCCD. She studied Fine Craft: Ceramics part-time at NBCCD until 2019\, when she set up her own studio at home. Currently she works in her studio creating wheel-thrown and handbuilt functional pieces that bring joy to her customers day to day\, and brings her peace in the work that she does. She supplies retail stores\, galleries\, and attends craft shows\, when she is not busy running her two middle-schoolers to their various activities\, gardening\, and creating home-cooked meals for her family. \nLearn more about what we do at Honeybee Folk School and what courses we have coming up!
URL:https://honeybeefolkschool.ca/course/ceramics-wheel-throwing-for-all-levels-brenda-parks/
LOCATION:New Brunswick College of Craft and Design\, 457 Queen Street\, Fredericton\, NB\, E3B 1B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:5-Day Course
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Pattern Drafting - Nicole Daigle
DESCRIPTION:5-DAY COURSE\, Monday to Friday – July 20 to 24\, 2026 | 9 am – 4 pm\nThis intermediate pattern course is designed for those who have completed Intro to Pattern Drafting\, have basic bodice and pant blocks\, and are ready to explore how to modify and transform them into new designs. \nThrough hands-on demonstrations and guided practice\, you’ll learn how to turn your basic blocks created in the Intro to Pattern Drafting course into unique designs. Throughout the week we will explore more advanced drafting techniques as each student transforms their basic block into a design of their choosing. You will learn new\, more advanced pattern manipulations and drafts such as slash and spread\, how to move shaping around the body with style lines\, and how to create facings\, collars and more!\nBy the end of the course\, you’ll have created a custom pattern made to your measurements that has been tested and is ready for garment construction. \nTICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:\nRegular ticket price (April 15): $405 + taxes (HST) \n NBCCD staff\, faculty\, and current student receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD ticket option below.  \nPlease bring or expect to purchase at the NBCCD College Store: \n\nA pencil\, eraser\, ruler\, notebook for taking notes\, fabric scissors\, paper scissors\, muslin for mocking up patterns (depends on design\, estimated $10 – $20)\nA sewing machine if you have one\, otherwise there will be some available to borrow\nBring your blocks from Intro to Pattern Drafting\n\nFAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page. \nTHE INSTRUCTOR:\nNicole Daigle is a fashion alumna from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design and is currently an instructor at the college. Nicole graduated from NBCCD in 2018\, completing the Foundation Visual Arts certificate\, Fashion Design diploma and the Advanced Studio Practice certificate. In her personal practice\, she focuses on women’s evening wear\, and costumes inspired by the 18th and 19th centuries. \nLOCATION: \nNBCCD Campus
URL:https://honeybeefolkschool.ca/course/intermediate-pattern-drafting-nicole-daigle-5/
LOCATION:New Brunswick College of Craft and Design\, 457 Queen Street\, Fredericton\, NB\, E3B 1B7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Intro to Jewellery Making - Mackenzie Russell
DESCRIPTION:5-DAY COURSE\, Monday to Friday – July 20 to 24\, 2026 | 9 am – 4 pm\nWhether you’ve been curious about the craftsmanship behind your precious jewellery or have dabbled in jewellery making yourself\, this course caters to you! Join the instructor Mackenzie Russell for an engaging 5-day journey to learn jewellery making. \nIn our well-equipped studio\, you’ll embark on your jewellery-making adventure\, starting with the basics. Under Mackenzie’s guidance\, you will learn essential benchwork techniques like sawing\, piercing\, filing\, and sanding. Once you’ve mastered these techniques\, you’ll advance to using the jeweller’s torch to bring your pieces to life. Finally\, you’ll finish your creations\, ensuring they are beautifully finished and polished\, ready to be worn with pride\, all while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. \nThroughout the course\, you will work with a variety of materials\, including copper\, brass\, and sterling silver. With these materials\, you will craft a pendant\, a band ring\, and a chainmail bracelet. This course serves as a strong foundation for future\, more advanced jewellery-making courses.  \nTICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:\nRegular ticket price (April 15): $395 + taxes (HST) \n NBCCD staff\, faculty\, and current students receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD Discount ticket below. \nAdditional material fee: approximately $300+\, to be purchased during the first class at the College store. This cost may be reduced by substituting sterling silver with an alternative metal. Further information will be provided closer to the course date. \nFAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page. \nTHE INSTRUCTOR:\nMackenzie\, is a Jewellery/Metal Arts instructor for NBCCD. An aspiring alchemist and armchair philosopher\, Mackenzie draws inspiration from liberal pursuits\, seeking to translate conceptual ideas into visually captivating pieces of art. \nLearn more about what we do at Honeybee Folk School and what courses we have coming up!
URL:https://honeybeefolkschool.ca/course/intro-to-jewellery-making-mackenzie-russell-4/
LOCATION:New Brunswick College of Craft and Design\, 457 Queen Street\, Fredericton\, NB\, E3B 1B7\, Canada
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