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Workshops
Join us for two hands-on workshops at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
Register today to secure your spot!
Missed the cutoff? We may have some space available for drop ins, so stop by and check if you want to join in.​
A Festival Day or Weekend Pass is required to participate, available for purchase at the workshop (cash only) for $25 Day / $40 Weekend
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Intro to Flash Painting with Bry Simms
Saturday 6 September 2025 / 1:00-2:30pm
Beaverbrook Art Gallery Learning Centre
Join tattoo artist Bry Simms for a hands-on introduction to traditional flash painting.
In this workshop, Bry will guide participants step by step through his process of creating a wildlife-inspired tattoo flash design. From preparing the paper to blending techniques, you’ll learn the fundamentals of watercolour flash painting while completing a design prepared in advance on high-quality paper.
About the instructor:
Bry Simms has been tattooing professionally since 2003, beginning with hand poke tattoos in 1999. A lifelong painter, he first worked in acrylics before turning his focus to watercolour tattoo flash in 2010.
His style is rooted in traditional tattooing, infused with Canadiana-inspired imagery and shaped by the landscapes of the Bay of Fundy. Bry’s work often draws from local wildlife, rural life, and the natural elements—fog, wind, and red earth—that define the region he calls home.
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Intro to Linocut Block Printing with Ridge Works Studio
Saturday 6 September 2025 / 3:00-5:00pm
Beaverbrook Art Gallery Learning Centre
Join Kim and Anne Stillwell of Ridge Works Studio for a hands-on introduction to linoleum block printing.
In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of carving, inking, and pressing your own print, with plenty of one-on-one guidance.
About the instructors:
Rooted in New Brunswick’s natural surroundings, Ridge Works Studio is a mother–daughter collaboration exploring linoleum block prints, textiles, and mixed media. Spaces are limited to 20 participants for a more personal experience.
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