Welcome to ArtWorks East

ArtWorks East (AWE) is an association of visual artists and crafters who live in Guysborough County. Our non-profit corporation began in 2019 and is listed with the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stocks. We welcome local artisans of all ages and levels of experience as well as those who want to support the visual arts in our area.

Renee Sagebear

Even work on small paintings can take days, (working little by little), I notice myself feeling almost afraid as I begin, but then, once the pristine canvas is tackled, it’s full steam ahead.

Moni Duersch

The diverse range in my artistic style, my drive and yearning for new techniques, experimentation, and self-challenge leaves every artwork a special and unique piece to connect with.

Andrea Pottyondy

Art is my Truth, Art is a Healer, Art Makes Us Human
That’s the motto that Andrea lives by when creating works of art. She’s an artist who sees potential in common bits and pieces of everyday life, transforming ephemera and found objects into a new narrative.

Rob Carter

Lost Shores Gallery was started in 2015 in an effort to promote the stunning beauty of our hidden paradise. Before long, a drone was added to bring our oceanfront to life as never before.

Sandy Winter

My love of working in inks probably stems from my practical background in printing. It is such a defining medium, like ying and yang; it gives me balance.

Lee Leonard

I have been a painter in oils for 50 years, although I sometimes work in acrylics or watercolors. I have also been a printmaker for 15 years working mostly with monoprints.

Gianna Pellerin

I am always working to improve as an artist and tell stories through my work. If I can convince somebody, even just for a second, that the characters and stories I write are real, that makes it worth wild for me.

Tiffany Marentette

I am an acrylic paint pouring artist.
I choose painting pouring because I just love the cells and the way the paint flows on the canvas. It’s like a snowflake; no two paintings are the same.

Wilda Kaiser

My artistic vision is influenced by the wild natural landscape of the eastern shore of Nova Scotia.

Ruth Fraser Gillie

I make wire and bead jewelry and other interesting items. I use all kinds of materials – wherever something pops up that speaks to me – including fish scales, cabochons (a gem polished but not faceted), and of course beads.

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Our Vision

Our vision is a community where the skills and related products of the visual arts and crafts are appreciated, shared, taught, promoted, and purchased by residents and visitors, both young and old.

Upcoming Events

june

24jun(jun 24)2:00 pm25(jun 25)8:30 pmPainting Workshop for all MediumsHow composition can improve any painting

Event Details

Instructor – Janet E. Draper (click here for bio) will be offering a workshop on How composition can improve any painting.

The Workshop will be held over two days, starting at 2 pm and ends at 8:30 pm, on both days of June 24th and June 25th.
There will be a break for dinner each day at 4:00 pm, and participants are asked to return to the Workshop at 6:30 pm.
The Workshop will continue at 6:30 pm when dinner break is over and continue until 8:30 pm.

The schedule is as follows:
2 pm to 4 pm – First Half of Workshop
4pm to 6:30pm – BREAK
6:30 to 8:30 pm – Second Half of Workshop
Bring a packed meal/dinner.

Work will concentrate on improving the construction of each piece of Art with better Composition.
Instruction in Watercolour, Oils & Acrylic, Beginners & Seasoned Artists welcome.
Group Critiques will be held to improve the Artist’s Eye.
Cost – $110.

Deposit half in advance to secure your place.
All participants must be Double Vaccinated for Covid
For Supply Lists, contact the Instructor by email. Janet.e.draper@gmail.com

Entries close on June 10th

For more info contact Janet.e.draper@gmail.com
To Register: Please fill out this form
For deposits – Mail AWE secretary
Julie Anne Fox,
P.O.Box 254, Guysborough NS, B0H 1N0
or
E-transfer: artworkseast.awe@gmail.com

Health Guidelines for this Event

Vaccination Required

Time

24 (Friday) 2:00 pm - 25 (Saturday) 8:30 pm

Location

Jost Warf Building

74 Main Street

Organizer

ArtWorks East

Jost Warf Building74 Main Street

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