Artist in Residence Opportunity!
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Our Facilities

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

Printmaking

Our printshop is a bright, newly renovated facility on the second floor overlooking the St. Andrews Harbour. Sunbury Shores boasts the only environmentally-friendly, non-toxic printmaking studio in eastern Canada. Not only is this good for the environment, but it makes printmaking safe for kids, teens and adults! We also work with one of the only Master Printmakers east of Toronto, Robert Van de Peer. The studio is equipped with 4 presses, non-toxic print chemicals and solvents, ink, rollers, plates and more.

Multi-Purpose

The multi-purpose studio is a large, brightly lit second-floor studio appropriate for painting, life drawing, digital photography, stained glass, print, fibre, digital media, and other projects. It is a flexible and highly functional space overlooking Water Street. The studio is equipped with 6 work stations, torches, polishing, safety equipment, and more.

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 is equipped with 4 pottery wheels and 2 electric kilns.

Metalsmith

Our newly established metal studio is located on the basement level, adjacent to the pottery studio. It provides an assortment of tools and space with workbench space for up to eight people. The studio features small windows overlooking the lovely Zen Garden and the St. Andrews Harbour. The studio is equipped with 6 stations, polishing, torches, safety equipment and more.

Rent a studio and work independently!

*You must be a member of Sunbury Shores for the following Studio Rentals: Daily, Weekly, Multi-day, Core Member

Core Studio Member

$450/year

For a refundable deposit of $40, the member receives a key that allows 24/7 access to one of the studios. A Core Studio Member must be willing to take on a role as a volunteer to maintain the studio, offer tours and activities at special events, act as host to visiting artists in residence, contribute to the ongoing development of studio policy.

Daily Rental

$25

Rent access to a studio for a day during the centre’s open hours (Tues – Sat, 10 am – 4 pm). Gain access to one of the studio spaces and equipment.

Multi-day Pass

$20/day

Buy a five-day or ten-day pass which can be used at any time within a year the pass was purchased. Gain access to one of the studio spaces and equipment during the centre’s open hours (Tues – Sat, 10 am – 4 pm).

Weekly Membership

$140

Buy a one-week membership during the centre’s open hours (Tues – Sat, 10 am – 4 pm). Gain access to one of the studio spaces and equipment.

Group Mentor Sessions

$20/person

You and a group of friends or family can buy a private lesson with a respective local artist. Contact the Front Desk for more information at info@sunburyshores.org or call (506) 529 3386.

Monthly Membership

$280

Buy a one-month membership and gain access to one of the studio spaces and equipment during the centre’s open hours (Tues – Sat, 10 am – 4 pm).