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Support the Arts

Creative Pictou County

Creative Pictou County fosters community engagement through arts and culture, promoting local creativity and collaboration to enhance the quality of life in Pictou County.

Join local photographer Len Cheverie for Discover Photography, an engaging, hands-on workshop designed for beginners who want to build confidence behind the camera and develop a stronger understanding of photography. This introductory workshop will explore the essential technical functions of your camera, including camera settings, exposure, focus, and how different controls affect the final image. Len will also introduce basic photography theory and composition techniques, helping participants understand not only how to use their camera, but why certain choices create more effective photographs. Whether you&rsquo;re new to photography, recently purchased a camera, or simply want to move beyond automatic settings, this workshop provides a welcoming opportunity to learn, experiment, and ask questions. Participants will gain practical knowledge they can put to use immediately and begin developing their own photographic style and creative eye.

Discover Photography with Len Cheverie

Multidisciplinary artist Carolyn Bedford will guide participants through introductory life drawing.

Intro to Life Drawing Workshop

The Arts Collective Fund is a community patron program supporting the ongoing work of Creative Pictou County. Through business sponsorships and community giving, the Fund helps sustain accessible arts programming, artist opportunities, youth initiatives, and creative experiences throughout our region. Funds raised will go towards:* Professional development workshops for artists* Quarterly art activations in community* Studio materials* Free programming for youth Supporting the Arts Collective Fund is an investment in the cultural vitality of our community. Your sponsorship helps create opportunities for artists, makes arts programming more accessible for youth and families, and strengthens the creative economy in Pictou County.

The Arts Collective Fund is a community patron program supporting the ongoing work of Creative Pictou County. Through business sponsorships and community giving, the Fund helps sustain accessible arts programming, artist opportunities, youth initiatives, and creative experiences throughout our region.Funds raised will go towards:* Professional development workshops for artists* Quarterly art activations in community* Studio materials* Free programming for youthSupporting the Arts Collective Fund is an investment in the cultural vitality of our community. Your sponsorship helps create opportunities for artists, makes arts programming more accessible for youth and families, and strengthens the creative economy in Pictou County.

Arts Collective Fund

Join us for the second annual POP! Art Auction &amp; Gala! This event features a curated auction of works by local and regional artists, alongside performances, refreshments, and opportunities to connect with fellow arts supporters. Funds raised will go directly toward initiatives that nurture creativity across Pictou County including artist support programs, community arts projects, and youth engagement opportunities.

POP! Art Auction and Gala

The use of colour in art is a powerful tool that can evoke emotions, create form, and guide the viewer through a painting. Mastering the art of colour mixing is crucial for artists seeking to convey specific feelings or ideas through their work.&nbsp;By honing the skill of colour mixing and understanding the emotional and structural implications of their choices, artists can truly make their art their own.&nbsp; Mastery of colour mixing allows artists to:&bull; Develop a unique colour palette&bull; Achieve desired tones and moods&bull; Experiment with and refine their artistic style So let&rsquo;s have some fun and play together. Join artist, Jaclyn Dionne, as she shares her techniques for colour mixing. In this session we will open up our tubes to experiment and mix colours that cannot be achieved straight from the tube, expanding our own personal ideas of expression through colour. Registrants will be sent a supply list suggesting items to bring for full participation. We will be using a split-primary limited palette (colours options will be provided). You can use water-colour or acrylic paints. While the techniques also apply to oil paints, due to sensitivities, we ask that oil paints not be brought to the session.

Colour Play with Jaclyn Dionne

Curious about sewing but not sure where to start? This five-week, hands-on Intro to Sewing workshop will give you the skills and confidence to get comfortable with your sewing machine and tackle a variety of basic sewing projects. Participants will learn the essentials of sewing, from understanding their machine and choosing the right tools and materials to reading patterns and completing common clothing repairs and alterations. You&rsquo;ll explore different types of fabrics, needles, scissors, zippers, and buttons while developing practical skills through hands-on instruction and practice.By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Understand the basic functions and operation of a sewing machine.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Read and follow a simple sewing pattern.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Identify common fabrics and understand which materials are suited to different projects.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Choose appropriate scissors, needles, and other sewing tools.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sew buttons securely by hand.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn basic hand-stitching techniques.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Patch and repair fabric.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Take basic measurements and hem garments or other fabric items.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Understand the basics of working with zippers and buttons.</li></ul>Whether you&rsquo;re completely new to sewing or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop is an introduction to the fundamentals you can use for future projects, repairs, and alterations. This workshop is bi-weekly starting October 24 and going until December 19.(Workshop dates: October 24, November 7, November 21, December 5 and December 19)

Creative Pictou County

Creative Pictou County

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Colour Play with Jaclyn Dionne

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Intro to Sewing with Lynette Shea-Simmons

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