**This workshop is now full.The waitlist is open for anyone who would like to be added.

Sunday, July 12, 12:30 - 4:30 PM
Brigus Rec Centre, 2 Water Street

Cost: $35

How to Register for Waitlist: Call (709) 528-1610 Between 9:30 - 5:00 PM

Cyanotype (or blue-print) is an early form of photography. This workshop requires no previous experience, just come with a spirit of play and experimentation. We start by making contact prints with flat things from nature, then expand your image-making from there. Participants can create at least 5 cyanotypes in a variety of sizes in the course of the afternoon—at least one on cotton (quilters are welcome.) Bring flat things with interesting silhouettes (black & white photo negatives, flowers, leaves, seaweed...). We’ll also make doilies from tin foil, since the lace and paper ones don’t block the sun very well. This workshop goes ahead regardless of the weather—although we are hoping for a sunny day. 

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Jennifer Morgan works primarily in print, but learned cyanotype about ten years from Lynn Taylor, a visiting artist from New Zealand hosted by the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador. Since then, Jennifer has incorporated cyanotype into etchings, used cyanotype squares in her first (and possibly only) quilt, and is currently printing cyanotypes of Juniper branches for the cover of a letterpress artist book about the Grimm’s fairy tale: “The Juniper Tree”. More about Jennifer’s art practice can be found at jenniferleemorgan.ca. 

Monday, July 13, 1:00 - 4:30 PM
Meet at Cupids Legacy Centre, 368 Seaforest Dr.
This workshop is weather dependent, and will be rescheduled if needed. 

Cost: $35

How to Register: Call (709) 528-1610 Between 9:30 - 5:00 PM

In this workshop, Mike will discuss the basics of plein air painting. Although this is an intermediate workshop, participants will break down and explore the unique challenges of painting on location. Participants  will discuss essential equipment options, choosing painting subjects, using a limited colour palette, and the importance of simplifying a subject into basic shapes and masses. The workshop will focus on keeping paintings small, working through quick studies, with the option of spending more time on a more finished piece if time allows. 

Participants will receive details on how to come prepared with supplies, including a portable easel, palette, paint, and brushes.

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Mike Connolly is a visual artist from St. John’s whose current works explore the effects of weather and climate on the landscape.  

Tuesday, July 14, 1:00 - 4:30 PM
Cupids Recreation Centre, 299 Seaforest Dr.

Cost: $35

How to Register: Call (709) 528-1610 Between 9:30 - 5:00 PM

Looking for a fun and relaxing craft to try? Punch needling is a beginner-friendly fibre art that’s easy to pick up and full of creative possibilities. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of Oxford Punch Needle Rug Making while creating their own trivet to take home. Along the way, they’ll get comfortable with the tools and techniques needed to keep experimenting with punch needle projects in the future. 

Participants will receive details on how to come prepared with supplies. Some items will be available for purchase from the instructor. 

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Martha Barnes is a certified Oxford Punch Needle Instructor (2023) and lifelong crafter who has spent decades sharing her passion for the textile arts. After transitioning from a successful background in decorative painting, she fell in love with rug hooking and punch needle embroidery in 2013. Martha is deeply committed to her community, having served as Vice President of the International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers (2019–2021) and on numerous local boards. Today, she teaches local workshops, participates in regional hooking groups, and finds true joy in helping others learn the craft. Martha lives in Paradise, NL, with her husband and dog, Mosley, and spends her weekends relaxing at their historic home in Brigus. 

Wednesday, July 15, 1:00 - 4:30 PM
Cupids Recreation Centre, 299 Seaforest Dr.

Cost: $35

How to Register: Call (709) 528-1610 Between 9:30 - 5:00 PM

Join Dave for an acrylic painting demo workshop focused on capturing old structures in a landscape. Designed for painters with some acrylic experience, this session will guide participants through techniques for creating realistic sky, grass, trees, and old buildings. 

Participants will receive details on how to come prepared with supplies, including a list of paints and brushes. 

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Dave Hoddinott was born and raised in Newfoundland on Canada's East Coast.  In 1995, he left his 20 year career in the architectural drafting and illustration field to pursue his dream of becoming a full time artist.  Working mainly in acrylics, Dave is best known for his dramatic light-filled landscape paintings. Dave has facilitated many workshops for Art NL, as well as weekly sessions in his own studio.

Thursday, July 16, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cupids Recreation Centre, 299 Seaforest Dr.

Cost: $35

How to Register: Call (709) 528-1610 Between 9:30 - 5:00 PM

Glenda will lead you through the process of creating abstract paintings using collage. Materials used will include acrylic paints, handmade collage papers (supplied), and found papers from magazines.

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking for a fun and creative afternoon exploring new artistic techniques. Participants will experiment with unusual materials to create interesting texture elements in their paintings and learn new ways of representing elements within landscapes.

You’ll be working with materials you likely already have at home-- things like basic art supplies, old magazines, or inexpensive items you can easily pick up at the dollar store.
No prior experience is necessary.

Participants will receive details on how to come prepared with supplies.

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Glenda Bartlett is an experienced artist and art teacher in various disciplines. Her mixed media work explores the various nuances of nature. 

Glenda was born in Corner Brook and has now settled in Conception Bay South where she teaches and has her art practice. Glenda has been studying and practicing art for the past 30 plus years. 

Friday, July 17, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cupids Recreation Centre, 299 Seaforest Dr.

Cost: $35

How to Register: Call (709) 528-1610 Between 9:30 - 5:00 PM

Weather depending, this workshop will take place outdoors!

Participants will work with ink and watercolor from observation, moving from quick compositional sketches through to a finished piece. 

First, participants will explore their surroundings to settle on a subject — this might be a landscape, a still life, or something they have brought from home. From there, participants will be guided through a series of quick sketches to decide how to frame and compose their chosen scene. Once happy with their composition, participants will draw in pen and finish with watercolor to add color and depth. 

Throughout, Natalie will provide instruction and encourage participants to embrace imperfections and let go of the pressure of 'getting it right.' The goal of the workshop is to leave with a piece of art that captures a passing moment in time. Suitable for all levels of experience. 

Participants will receive details on how to come prepared with supplies.

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Natalie Martin is a self-taught visual artist working primarily in watercolor and ink. Most of her watercolor paintings are created plein air with the goal of capturing the vibe of a place rather than focusing on strict realism. She also works in textile arts (primarily embroidery), oil pastels, oil paints, and digital art. Beyond her art practice, Natalie is a mother and a PhD candidate in philosophy.   

In Partnership with Landfall Trust, Kent Cottage. 

Saturday, July 18, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Kent Cottage, Landfall, Brigus

This event is free and open to the public.

Join us for an informal open studio and chat with the current Artist in Residence at the Kent Cottage in Brigus, Emily Promise Allison.

Emily is a Canadian artist who uses photography, sculpture, and performance to create work that embraces surreal, metaphysical, and dreamlike qualities. Come hear from Emily about her time in Brigus and what she has been working on during her residency. 

Parking available on Water Street. Please note there is no direct road access to the cottage, and visitors will need to walk a few minutes across grass to access the space. Unfortunately, the cottage is not wheelchair accessible.

In partnership with St. John's International Women's Film Festival

Saturday, July 18, 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:30)
Orange Lodge, 424 Seaforest Dr., Cupids

Free admission, with donations gratefully accepted.

Art Around the Bay and SJIWFF are partnering to present Blueberry Grunt, the sophomore feature film from Newfoundland director Sherry White!

This 85 minute film is about a couple, seemingly at odds, who embark on a camping trip that quickly unravels the seams of their partnership and forces them into a fight for survival.

Sherry White was awarded the Best Atlantic Canadian Director at the 2025 Atlantic International Film Festival and longlisted for the Director Guild of Canada’s Discovery Award. If you didn’t see this award-winning feature film at the last St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival, please join us for this free event!

This event is brought to you by the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival’s Films On The Go summer screening tour, a program supported by ArtsNL, Canadian Heritage, Canada Council of the Arts, and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Learn more about Films On The Go at www.womensfilmfestival.com/filmsonthego