New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
457 Queen Street E3B 5H1 Fredericton, NB, Canada

"I integrate 3D printing and 3D modelling into my practice, so I'm a bit of a hybrid, a new-age craftsperson. I feel like I'm on the frontlines of something new which is pretty cool." Nathanial Braun is a graduate of the two-year Jewellery/Metal Arts Diploma program, and is currently back at the College working on an independent study where he is integrating 3D technologies into his fine art practice.

The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design Fine Craft Wholesale Exhibition is now open! Students who are a part of the second year diploma course, Marketing and Online Promotion, have set up these displays as practice for the Craft East Buyers’ Expo, this year hosted in March. Celebrate the Fine Craft of second-year students from NBCCD at the virtual exhibition (linked below) or drop by the CreatedHere/NBCCD Studio at 408 Queen Street to experience it in person. Please not...e that masks are required to enter the Studio with a ten-person capacity limit. Featuring work by: Natasha Cliché Maia Cochrane Caoife Garvey Sarah Hamelin Jasmine Hildebrandt Veronica Koo Soraia Maurilio Lida Milchenko Ciara Myshrall Tessa Price Tanya Sargent Hannah Simpson Dee Underhill Liza Upham Magan Wilson Open for viewing until March 2021!

"I'm pretty new to the whole photography world, so the process of printing an image and seeing it hung on a wall with my name by it, it's pretty special." - Eric Chasse, first year Photography student. "Askew," an exhibition of work by The Photography Studio at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, is currently on display at the George Fry Gallery until February 24th.

ArtsLink NB and Craft NB have been putting together free webinars for the creative community! This latest one was created by our wonderful Photography technician Hailley Fayle. This course will set you up with the knowledge and skills to do your own product photography at home!

This week's Try This Tuesdays kits are currently available today at the Library of Craft and Design / Bibliothèque des métiers d'art et de design. You can pick one up at any time! This week we'll be using turmeric powder to make our very own ink. This golden stuff can be layered and diluted much like watercolors, and is beautiful to look at and experiment with. Your kit will come with everything you need to make a small jar of liquid sunshine.

Only 8 days until the NBCCD Online Craft Sale becomes your new favourite place to shop. Our students have spent countless hours honing their processes to create high quality craft. Rush over to www.NBCCDcraftsale.com on November 27.

Textile Design alum Renata Britez (RB Designs) is hosting a free needle felting class through their Instagram page, just in time for Valentine's Day! "I will teach you how to make this cuties and how to turn them into a nice little gift for someone special " The class will take place on February 11th at 6:00pm. Check out RB Designs Facebook page this coming week for the list of materials you will need!

Tomorrow at noon! Join instructor Tracey Austin as they talk about Fashion as Craft and the Creative Process. In this talk, Tracy expands upon her creative process and her career that includes both production and contemporary art. She will speak about the art of fashion, as well as its inclusion in the world of craft. Tracy Austin is a fashion artist who creates fully functioning miniature textile sculptures that capture emotion and visage. Her contemporary practice is inspired by nature and is fused with a dark and rich gothic style. She has worked at NBCCD for over 10 years and is the current Coordinating instructor of the fashion department.

Launching Saturday, November 21st. Click "Learn More" for full details.

The NBCCD Online Craft Sale is a local favourite for holiday gift shopping, and we're going virtual in 2 days! www.NBCCDcraftsale.com

Capsule: A Photographic Exhibition is a collection of work created by the second-year Photography diploma students. The exhibition is currently on display inside the Red Brick Gallery at 412 Queen Street until January 8, 2020.

It's getting so close and our students are thrilled to share their innovative product lines with you! In 3 days, head over to www.NBCCDcraftsale.com to start shopping.

Tomorrow at noon! Join guest speaker Elizabeth Demerson as they talk about Harvesting the Wild. Elizabeth Demerson talks about harvesting natural materials, like rock and ash, for utilizing in ceramic processes. Elizabeth Demerson is the Coordinating Instructor of the Ceramics Diploma program at NBCCD. Before teaching in Ceramics, she was the Coordinating Instructor for Indigenous Visual Arts. Liz has a Master of Arts in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Concordia University, a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology & Women’s Studies from the University of New Brunswick, and a Diploma in Fine Craft Ceramics from NBCCD. https://www.facebook.com/events/376331210035896

The countdown continues! Only 9 days until the NBCCD Online Craft Sale will go live at www.NBCCDcraftsale.com This is a key project in our Entrepreneurship class, where second-year Diploma students gain practical experience promoting and selling their work.

The countdown is on! Only 10 days until the NBCCD Online Craft Sale launch. You can support local students AND contribute to their education by shopping with us at www.NBCCDcraftsale.com

Alum Samaqani Cocahq and current IVA instructor Judie Acquin-Miksovsky have been featured in the documentary film The Capital Project - My Song is My Name. The project features original performances and interviews with nine artists from a range of genres. "When I'm singing with an audience I don't like the word 'perform' because when I am in that moment, I am in ceremony," says Judie. Congratulations to both Indigenous artists!

In 4 days, shop the NBCCD Online Craft Sale virtually and then conveniently pick up your purchases at NBCCD! No need to worry about shipping in time for the holidays. www.NBCCDcraftsale.com

Our Virtual Exhibition | Shuttle - Stitch - Repeat in the George Fry Gallery was a hit. You can view the show of Textile Design student work online at https://nbccd.ca/shuttle-stitch-repeat-virtual-exhibition/ but we also wanted to bring some of the wonderful wearables to life with this fun video. Thanks to student Liza Upham for modelling and to George Fry Gallery intern Liam Endresen for the video.