Our Facilities

Brightly lit studios equipped for drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, jewellery, metalsmith, stained glass and more!

Printmaking

Our print shop is a bright facility on the second floor overlooking the St. Andrews Harbour. Sunbury Shores boasts one of the first environmentally-friendly, non-toxic printmaking studios in eastern Canada. Not only is this good for the environment, but it makes printmaking safe for kids, teens and adults! Established by Master Printmaker Robert Van de Peer, the print studio has been maintained, and equipped with the expertise of local and nationally recognized printmakers. The studio has 4 presses, non-toxic print chemicals and solvents, ink, rollers, plates and more.

Multi-Media

The multi-media studio is a large, brightly lit second-floor studio appropriate for painting, life drawing, photography, stained glass, fibre arts, and other media. It is a flexible and highly functional space overlooking Water Street that can accommodate large groups. The studio is equipped with a sink, overhead projector and computer, easels, work tables in various sizes, portable lighting, and numerous workstations. Stained glass equipment is available (torches, polishers, grinders, etc).

Ceramics

Located on the basement level, the pottery studio is a welcoming space for emerging and experienced potters to create work, instruct, experiment and connect. The studio has a sink, work tables, drying racks, 4 pottery wheels and 2 electric kilns.

Metalsmith

Our metal studio is located on the basement level, adjacent to the pottery studio. The studio has a wide assortment of hand and electric
tools, safety equipment, polishers, a small kiln and, a soldering station with gas torches and two acetylene gas tanks. The studio has 7 work stations and features windows overlooking the Centre’s Garden and St Andrews Harbour.

New Media Lab

The New Media Lab is equipped with cameras, lights, computers and monitors for studio users to create and edit videos, adjust sound and lighting, make video transfers to computer and back up and use video editing software. The New Media Lab also houses the Centre’s library of art books, resource materials, artist biographies, technical guides and glossaries on the arts.

Studio Memberships

Become a Member of Sunbury Shores for the following:

Pricing

Daily Studio Rates are $25 per day, with members working independently with access to workspace, equipment, and materials.

  • *new* Annual Artist Membership – $250
  • Annual Full Studio Membership – $500
  • Day Pass – $30
  • Multi-day Pass (pre-pay for 5 or 10 days) $25/day

Membership Options

*New* Artist Membership – $250/year

Payment options are one installment, two, or, if discussed with us, a custom plan.

Sunbury Shores is excited to announce a new studio membership to better suit the needs of artists using this space as it does not require specialized equipment or materials. This pricing also reflects the limitations on studio access due to its usage as a classroom and event space.

Benefits: 

  • Regular membership + benefits included
  • Access to art supply ordering from Endeavours*
  • Free entry to SSANC regular professional development events 
  • Free open studio for duration of membership
  • Access to General Media Studio** ***

* We are not providing a discount on orders from endeavours at this time, this benefit is solely for the convenience of ordering materials from endeavours without paying for shipping. Until further notice, this will work on a request basis. Please email operations@sunburyshores.org  for information on the next order date and how to make a purchase.

** Use of the general/multi-media studio will no longer require a Full Studio membership. This does not include the Stained Glass materials or equipment, stained glass will remain part of the Full Studio Membership or Daily Pass options.

***Individuals with an Artist tier membership may use tables in the print studio if the General Media Studio is in use, but priority will always be given to print studio members.

Full Studio Membership – $500/year

Payment options are one installment, two, or, if discussed with us, a custom plan.

Benefits:

  • Regular membership & Artist membership benefits included
  • Access to print, ceramics, stained glass, and/or metalshop studios. An introduction must be done upon a new member joining.* Please contact info@sunburyshores.org for more information based on the studio you are interested in.

*An introduction and agreement/waiver document is required for each studio you wish to use.

Sunbury Shores Studios are shared workspaces and each studio user is responsible for handing and removal of finished artworks and the cleanliness of the workspace and equipment.

Daily/Multi Pass

The daily and multi day pass require a regular SSANC annual membership. This is the only studio membership option that requires this. A regular membership is included with the Artist and Full Studio memberships. Daily and Multi passes do require studio introductions upon first use, the general studio is the only exception to this. 

Daily Pass

  • $30

Multi-Passes

The number of each multi-pass will be custom to each individual. At time of purchasing, please discuss the number of days you’d like to purchase, payment plan (if needed), and which studio you will be using with the front desk or over email at info@sunburyshores.org

  • $25 a day
  • Example: 5 day pass = $125 (25 x 5)

Monthly or Other Term Memberships

Options for studio access beyond what is listed above will be discussed on a case by case basis. 

Some artists request a monthly option or for a specific term between two dates. We are no longer providing additional options that try to preemptively address a range of situations. Instead, we will provide options on a case by case basis in order to simplify our memberships and offer more convenient solutions for members.

Contact operations@sunburyshores.org for inquiries about Studio Memberships

Sunbury Shores
Privacy Policy

SSANC is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its members, employees and affiliates. SSANC values the trust of all those with whom we interact. During the course of our various projects and activities SSANC frequently gathers and uses personal information. Information gathered by SSANC is carefully protected and is obtained with express consent. This document describes SSANC’s privacy policy.

What is personal information and what does Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre do with mine?
We collect information volunteered by members that include: name, email address, phone number, payment information and business information. Information provided is used: to ensure our membership database is current and accurate; to process payments for programs, sales, donations and venue/facility rentals; membership renewals; to respond to information requests; and communicate future events, and promotions.

Payment information is not stored unless member account is specifically set up to have auto-recurring payments for annual membership renewal. Members are able, by request, to change this on their account at any time from auto-recurring to manual/one-time payment and vice versa.

Who has access to my personal information?
Personal information gathered by SSANC is kept in confidence. SSANC employees and directors and affiliates are authorized to access such personal information based only on their need to deal with the information for the reason(s) for which it was obtained. Safeguards are in place to ensure that information is not shared or disclosed more widely than necessary.

With the exception of our Membership Swap collaboration with Craft NB, (comprising contact information only) your information will not be shared with any other organizations without notice.

Sunbury Shores Art & Nature Centre and Craft NB Membership Swap Collaboration
As an added benefit to general members, Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre and Craft NB are combining our general memberships to provide more content and programming. This means that SSANC members will receive Craft NB general member amenities, and Craft NB members will receive our general (individual) member amenities. Please note that at any time, you may unsubscribe to Craft NB by contacting us.

Updating Privacy Policy
Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre reviews its privacy practices regularly and constantly revises the policy.

Contact Information

Located in Saint Andrews New Brunswick, you can contact us using the following details.

Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre
139 Water Street, St. Andrews NB  E5B 1A7

Phone: 506.529.3386
E-mail: info@sunburyshores.org

General Hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm
Closed Sundays & Holidays