Centre for Craft NS

Craft NS Members' Exhibition Call for Entry! This year's theme is "Sustainability Through Craft" and it's going to be doing things a little differently--we will be accepting submissions for both works of fine craft and for community engagement projects. Details on our website.

There are so many ways to interact with Heather Shillinglaw's "ᒫᒥᑐᓀᔨᐦᒋᑲᐣ ᑯᑖᐄᐧᐤ mâmitonêyihcikan kotâwîw - my mind digs into the soil like a turtle"--lovers of language will want to check out the poetry books! Pictured: "A Really Good Brown Girl" by Marilyn Dumont

"Anima 1" & "Anima 2" by Sonia Chow are on view now in CARVE WIND CHASE, our airCRAFT Residents' exhibition! One of Sonia's big adventures during her residency was the creation of these custom snowboards featuring characters of her own design. Check them out: Wed-Sun 11-4!

Thrilled to present "The Artist in Conversation: Heather Shillinglaw" in conjunction with the exhibition "ᒫᒥᑐᓀᔨᐦᒋᑲᐣ ᑯᑖᐄᐧᐤ mâmitonêyihcikan kotâwîw - my mind digs into the soil like a turtle." Sat. June 10, 1-2pm RSVP: airtable.com/shr0YdEkDeJ4PI…

There's still a little space in this upcoming woodworking class! As our Spring term wraps up, there are a handful of courses with registration still open. They'll be closing within the next week though, so take a look now if you're wanting to get crafty with us before fall 🍂

A reminder that we are currently accepting teaching proposals for the Fall 2023 Term! Full details: craft-design.ns.ca/teaching-oppor… Deadline is next week: June 6th! Direct questions and finished proposals to Pam at studio.coordinator@craftnovascotia.ca

It only takes one evening to learn the basics of using the lathe by making your very own bottle opener! Learn a new skill and have the nicest bottle opener at your summer bonfires, it’s a win-win 🌞 Register: craftcourses.ca/course/02-lear…

"Midaaso-ishi-nisway Miskwaadesi Giizis--13 turtle moons" by Heather Shillinglaw features floral embroidery on a giant turtle shell. Which is your favourite? Visit "ᒫᒥᑐᓀᔨᐦᒋᑲᐣ ᑯᑖᐄᐧᐤ mâmitonêyihcikan kotâwîw - my mind digs into the soil like a turtle" to take a look!

“tokenized” by Ivan Flores is on view in CARVE WIND CHASE, our airCRAFT Residents’ exhibition! During their residency, Ivan has been experimenting with creating sound pieces that accompany their woven works. Be sure to grab the headphones in the gallery for the full experience!

The Call for Entry is out for the annual Craft NS Members' Exhibition! This year's theme is "Sustainability Through Craft" and it's coming with a twist--this exhibition will be curated with both works of fine craft and community engagement projects! Full details on our website.

Heather Shillinglaw’s “ᒫᒥᑐᓀᔨᐦᒋᑲᐣ ᑯᑖᐄᐧᐤ mâmitonêyihcikan kotâwîw - my mind digs into the soil like a turtle” includes a game of “ᑳᓲᐢᑖᑐᐃᐧᐣ kâsôstâtowin” – hide-and-seek! Grab a card on your way into the gallery and see if you can find all the hidden animals!

It's springtime, which means it's time for plants 🌱 Short on cute plant pots for the season? Make your own in this weekend workshop with Jackie Toner! Registration closes June 1st: craftcourses.ca/course/04-laye…

We are seeking a creative individual to join the Craft Nova Scotia team as Communications and Digital Content Creator! Deadline to apply is June 7, 2023. Visit our website for the full job description!

There are still spaces in this workshop taking place in June! Students will learn the tactile art of wire crochet as they create a tiny wire crochet vase of their own design. Registration closes June 2: craftcourses.ca/course/32-wire…

You'll want to have lots of time to appreciate Heather Shillinglaw's art quilts--each one is a whole world of texture and poetry to get lost in! "ᒫᒥᑐᓀᔨᐦᒋᑲᐣ ᑯᑖᐄᐧᐤ mâmitonêyihcikan kotâwîw - my mind digs into the soil like a turtle" is on now, open Wed-Sun 11-4.

We are so proud to present "CARVE WIND CHASE" a group exhibition from our current airCRAFT Residents: Sonia Chow, Ivan Flores, and Hannah W Craig. On view now in the craftLAIR until July 2, come and celebrate our talented residents with us! Open Wed-Sun, 11-4.

"ᒫᒥᑐᓀᔨᐦᒋᑲᐣ ᑯᑖᐄᐧᐤ mâmitonêyihcikan kotâwîw - my mind digs into the soil like a turtle" by Heather Shillinglaw is on now at the Mary E. Black Gallery. Come experience the stories held in these intricate textile artworks! We're open Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm.

There are still some spots available in this woodworking class coming up in June! Registration is available on our website, and closes for this course on May 24th. craftcourses.ca/course/09-keep…

Mary E. Black Gallery (1061 Marginal Rd. Suite 140) 11-4 Gallery scavenger hunt! Have fun finding the charms hidden in each art quilt by Heather Shillinglaw. Ceramics Studio (1096 Marginal Rd.) 12-2 Drop in to create your own pinch pot! All ages, no experience required.

"CARVE WIND CHASE" our airCRAFT Residents' exhibition featuring Sonia Chow, Ivan Flores, and Hannah W. Craig opens today in the craftLAIR. Come see what our residents have been up to, and stay tuned for programming announcements! We acknowledge the support of Arts Nova Scotia.