• Grow Your Own Microgreens Workshop with Brian Coggin

    Grow Your Own Microgreens Workshop with Brian Coggin, ECW, Blacks Harbour Saturday June 7, 10:00 a.m. to Noon The registration fee is $50 This should be paid to By-the-Sea Gardeners by e-transfer, cheque or cash no later than May 28, our next talk night. (Register early - numbers are limited) The workshop will include an illustrated presentation with Q & A time, the planting of seed trays followed by harvest practice (with tasting) and storage and composting information. Participants are encouraged to bring their own containers – clear plastic clamshells or similar containers with clear tops work well (a limited number of containers will be available). Potting mix will be provided. Participants will receive a copy of Brian’s presentation, a printed planting guide, and seed information. For further information please contact Sue Rangeley at 506-469-0492

    $50
  • Visible Mending Workshop

    Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

    Visible Mending Workshop Saturday, June 14 | 1–2 PM Give your clothes new life—with style! ✨ Join us for a hands-on Visible Mending Workshop where you’ll learn to repair your garments using creative techniques rooted in Sashiko embroidery. This accessible, expressive approach to mending works with all skill levels and can be personalized for your own style. We'll have plenty of materials so you only need to bring an item to mend. This is a one hour workshop, but the afternoon drop-in session starts right after so participants are welcome to stay and continue their projects or try something else! This is a great activity for all ages, old or young, and a great weekend activity for the family. If you can hold and use a sewing needle, you can try visible mending! You’ll get: A quick intro to the history and practice of visible mending Guidance on templates, stitching techniques, and design ideas One-on-one help as you work on your piece What to bring: A garment that needs mending (required,) embroidery thread, fabric scraps, sew-on patches.  We will have fabric, embroidery hoops, needles, embroidery thread, and sashiko templates available for everyone to use, but if you have a preferred […]

  • Climate Conversation Hub – EARTHFest

    Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

    Join us at Sunbury Shores to participate in a facilitated Talking Circle on the effects of the changing climate. Drop in at any time between 3 - 5 to take part and add your voice to the discussion.

  • AiR Pop-Up Exhibition: Kaitlyn Derrah (time to be announced)

    Join us for a pop-up exhibition to celebrate Kaitlyn Derrah's time in residence. A multi-media enthusiast, Kaitlyn has explored sculpting, fashion, metal arts, jewelry design, woodworking, and painting. Her residence will be spent in the metal shop at Sunbury Shores. See here for more details on current and past residencies.

  • Opening: Indigenous Blue

    Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

    Join us for the opening of Indigenous Blue, a solo show of work by Brian Francis on September 5, 5 - 7 pm. Finger food and a cash bar will be available. Indigenous Blue by Brian Francis shines light on the natural and spiritual significance of the colour blue within Indigenous cultures. Through a diverse collection of works, Francis celebrates how blue connects the life-giving traits of the sky and water, with its ceremonial uses of prayer and meditation. Indigenous Blue invites viewers to find peace within this deeply rooted significance, and to experience first-hand the meditative power of the colour blue.

  • Speaker Series: Manny Travers

    Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

    Taking up Space: Artist-Run Centres in the Contemporary Arts Scene Taking up Space delves into the unique nature of artist-run centres and how they behave in contrast to professional art spaces. Third Space, the only itinerant artist-run centre in Uptown Saint John, was first created as an organization by artists, for artists, but what does that mean compared to its creative counterparts? Learn more about how this spaceless organization operates and its relationship with the contemporary arts scene of Saint John through this talk, hosted by Manny Travers, Executive Director of the organization. Manny Travers (he/him/il) is a queer multidisciplinary artist and arts administrator from Wolastoq (Fredericton) based in Menaquesk (Saint John), New Brunswick. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a minor in Visual Communications & Culture from Mount Allison University, alongside a Certificate in Contemporary Management of Arts & Culture from the University of New Brunswick. He currently works as the Executive Director for Third Space, an itinerant artist-run centre in Uptown Saint John. With a passion for accessibility and the arts, Manny collaborates with local and regional organizations to support these causes, including AANFA (Atlantic Art at Night Festivals Alliance), Atlantis (Association of Artist-Run Centres from […]

  • Indulge: Taste of St. Andrews

    Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

    We’re excited to be part of Indulge: A Food and Wine Festival in St. Andrews! Stop by our gallery to enjoy tasty bites from Caliente Tacos out back on the deck, and delicious samples from Chef Pierre Richards inside the gallery. There will be food, drinks, and live music all along Water Street, with over 30 stops to explore! Find us on the Indulge Festival map: https://indulgenb.com/taste-of-st-andrews-map

  • Indulge: Wine Tasting

    Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

    Join us on Saturday as we take part in the Indulge Wine Tasting Trail! We're stop #16 on the map, come by the gallery to sample a great wine pairing in a beautiful setting. With 30+ tasting locations, live music, and amazing local food and drink, it’s the perfect way to explore St. Andrews.

  • Sunbury Shores Plant Sale

    Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

    Join us for our much loved indoor plant sale, a long-standing tradition rooted in the gallery’s Nature-side legacy, dating back to Dick Saunders and John Castell. We’ll have a beautiful selection of small to medium potted plants, plus a few larger statement pieces. Each plant comes with basic care instructions, making them perfect for both seasoned plant lovers and budding green thumbs. All proceeds support the Sunbury Gallery, come early for the best pick!

    Free
  • Moss and Mindfulness Workshop

    Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

    Mindfulness and Moss: The Power of Art and Nature in a Time of Climate Crisis The event is free but please register in advance as space is limited   “Stitching Connections, Cultivating Harmony: Embrace Nature’s Presence, One Thread at a Time.” Led by artist and climate advocate Danielle Smith, Mindfulness and Moss is a four-hour, community-based workshop exploring the intersection of art, mindfulness, and climate resilience. Blending fiber arts, reflection, and shared storytelling, the workshop invites participants to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find grounding through creative practice. Participants will engage in guided reflection, gentle grounding activities, and collaborative art-making using slow stitching—a meditative technique that encourages presence and imperfection. Each participant will create or contribute to a larger collective artwork known as the bed of moss, symbolizing connection, growth, and active hope in a time of environmental uncertainty. Through dialogue and shared experiences, participants will: Explore how art and nature can foster personal resilience and emotional well-being. Build connections within their community. Leave behind a meaningful “nature story.” Discover pathways for engaging with local climate solutions.

    Free