Looking to take your printmaking skills to the next level? Come learn about drypoint printmaking! Drypoint is scratching metal or thick plastic then inking to create unique prints! Printmakers of all levels welcomed!

Allen Crooks’ poignant black and white photography captures the essence of shared experiences, celebrating the resilience and vibrancy of the African Nova Scotian community from varied perspectives. Family Matters goes beyond mere visual documentation; it is a heartfelt homage to the profound importance of familial connections, revealed through his intimate and deeply human treatment of each subject. Through Crooks’ lens, this exhibition serves as a testament to enduring strength and rich cultural heritage, highlighting the beauty found in the nuances of daily life and the invaluable ties that bind us together.

Interested in hearing more about the creative process? Join fellow neighbours at the Hermes Gallery as artists in the Every One Every Day Community Art Showcase chat about their art, share what inspires them, how they work with their medium, and more! 

Unleash your inner artist with printmaking! Learn to carve lino or wood blocks and how to print on both fabric and paper using the Shop printing press. Everyone is welcome!

Moved to Friday, Nov. 8! Be part of our first Community Art Showcase launch! Head over to the Hermes Gallery to see art created by North End residents. Showcase runs from Friday, Nov. 8 to Friday, Nov. 15. Check it out and support your neighbours! 

Join Frances and Dora from Atelihai Inuit for an evening of throat singing, drum dance, and celebrating land-based knowledge. Frame a picture using stones, moss, wood, and seal skin to represent a memory in nature special to you. Supper provided.

Ever wondered how galleries design an art exhibition? Interested in gaining design skills so you can create your own gallery wall at home? Join Peter at Hermes for an afternoon of chatting and hands-on learning! 

Looking to learn a new skill? Join us for a relaxing afternoon of slow stitching with Jean as we make scrunchies and pin holders. Explore different colours and shapes while using scrap fabrics to make your own unique creation.

Unleash your inner artist with printmaking! Learn to carve lino or wood blocks and how to print on both fabric and paper using the Shop printing press. Everyone is welcome!

Join Lindsay from the Halifax Collage Collective for an afternoon of collage fun! Learn how to repurpose and reimagine paper materials into mini collages, called Artist Trading Cards (ATCs). Then trade with fellow artists at the end of the session! 

Explore lino printmaking with Darrin and David! Lino is a soft rubber material that when carved, creates beautiful, lasting prints. Come try out lino and learn different carving techniques, and how to print by hand or with our printing press!

Everyone is welcome to join Rob and Terra Nova as they go through drawing techniques such as perspective, shading, and more. The drawing subjects for this session will be treats - so bring your sweet tooth and creativity!

Join Jackie, of Woodswoman Woodworking, for a fun session on carving spoons! Much like with Carving 101, this is designed for new and emerging carvers. Come develop your skills with Jackie and use your spoon to eat at the Our Food, Our Stories session that follows!

Join Hannah in designing and binding your own art journal! Art journals can be used to store your poems, artwork, creative writing, or anything else you hold dear. Make your journal unique by designing the cover, picking the paper, and binding with coloured thread!

Want to learn a unique woodworking skill? Join us as we bend and shape local lumber to contribute to a bench build. Bring close-toed shoes or boots and a helping hand!

Work on your woodworking skills with this jigsawing session! Bring some comfortable working clothes and close-toed shoes to learn and contribute to jigsawing plywood for the Powwow Dancer Mural.

I’m Magi! Come join me in making melt and pour soap. Start with basic ingredients, add your choice of essential oils, colour, and natural items for exfoliating. Bring along your favourite cookie cutters or silicone moulds for special shapes.

Join Jackie, of Woodswoman Woodworking, for interactive sessions designed for new and emerging carvers! This is a space for self-directed learning and skills development around carving and caring for your tools. Drop-in anytime during a session and come to one or come to them all. Tools and materials provided!

Explore the world of designing, crafting, and creating personalized notebooks! Join Céline to learn how to tailor the paper, binding, and design of your notebook to match your style and personality. Keep organized and enhance your creativity!

Do you want to explore DIY projects at home but don’t know where to start? Join the Halifax Tool Library to learn how to build your own beginner toolbox and fill it with hand tools to take home with you!

Join Magi for more glass art using scrap wood! Pick your shape for a base and design your own mosaic house. Create another building and add to a community collaborative mosaic for the Shop space!

Join Jackie, of Woodswoman Woodworking, for interactive sessions designed for new and emerging carvers! This is a space for self-directed learning and skills development around carving and caring for your tools. Drop-in anytime during a session and come to one or come to them all. Tools and materials provided!

Sorry everyone! Paige is sick so we have to cancel this session. The Shop will still be open to come and work on projects.

Have extra cardboard at home? Join Paige as we work together to repurpose cardboard into something new and fun like wall decor, art, organizers, gifts — come along and explore the endless possibilities!

Join Jackie, of Woodswoman Woodworking, for interactive sessions designed for new and emerging carvers! This is a space for self-directed learning and skills development around carving and caring for your tools. Drop-in anytime during a session and come to one or come to them all. Tools and materials provided!

Have you been searching for a better alternative to plastic cling wrap? Join Anna and Andy to create a more sustainable, plastic-free option! Bring some scrap fabric or share your favourite cling wrap story, and let's make some wax wraps!

Join Noreen in making two homemade sprays! Discover how to create your own cleaning products using items available in your kitchen. Learn about simple ingredients that are less harmful for the environment.

Join Magi in creating your own mosaic! It’s like assembling a puzzle of your own design. Bring in any item from home or choose between a glass frame or wood base to build your colourful glass design!

Join Hannah sharing techniques to change dolls to have more natural and realistic faces, bodies and hair. Empower yourself or your child to repair and transform Barbies, Bratz and similar dolls. Bringing a doll is optional, all other supplies provided.

Join Jackie, of Woodswoman Woodworking, for interactive sessions designed for new and emerging carvers! This is a space for self-directed learning and skills development around carving and caring for your tools. Drop-in anytime during a session and come to one or come to them all. Tools and materials provided!

Get involved in creative activities that bridge the worlds of art and building. Learn from some of the talented artists at Wonder’neath and get hands-on with power tools as we spruce up the gathering space in front of Wonder’neath, for community to enjoy!