The new series of “career enhancement” webinars for 2026 will be announced as each webinar is confirmed. You can register at any time by following the links provided below each webinar.
REMEMBER that the webinars are FREE for CARFAC members and $25 for non-members. This program is made possible thanks to the financial support of a donor. THANK YOU!
Also, please note that these webinars are designed for professional artists. They are intended to address concerns, answer questions, educate and instruct; presenters are professional artists with substantial knowledge, expertise and experience. Neither the presenters nor CARFAC will assume responsibility for any problems that may arise from errors or omissions in the presentation.
Finally, please note that ONLY registered participants will have access to the webinar recordings for a 14-day period.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Definitely Knot Embroidery with Nancy Cole
Webinar Description
This webinar will explore the possibilities for enhancing and embellishing photo images. There is a fascinating history of photo and postcard embellishments and we’ll touch on a few breakthrough moments for subversive commentary vis-à-vis the innocuous postcard or photograph. This is a webinar pursuing expression with minimal materials and no boundaries.
The webinar will consist of the following:
1: Introduction: presenter’s practice
2: History of photo and postcard embellishments
3: Supplies
4: Prepping images techniques
5: Hands-on techniques and demo
6: Wrap-up.
Nancy Cole, an artist based in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw People uses the French knot embroidery stitch to explore themes of legacy, abandonment, and nostalgia. Her work balances embroidery and narrative. Trained as a journalist and photographer, she transitioned to thread art in her search for her visual voice. Her work is a tedious, meditative process. The resulting artworks are both unsettling and beautiful. Through her unique fusion of mediums, Cole connects our history with the fragility and resilience of the human spirit.
You want to follow the demo? Here is the list of material:
- Expandable dental floss
- Sewing needle with eye large enough for floss
- Assorted markers i.e. Sharpies (your palette choice)
- Small stretched canvas
- Small photo print
- Scissors
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Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Intro to Fluid Ink Techniques with Naghmeh Sharifi
In this introductory session we will look at wet ink techniques concentrating on the characteristics of china ink. We will focus on the quantity of water versus ink, working with gravity, value and brush control as well as lifting. This session covers the base techniques that one can then practice and master to apply to a multitude of subject matters.
Materials list: Ink Workshop
- HB pencil
- A container for water (empty yogurt cup, mason jar, etc)
- Watercolour brushes, round : no 3 or 4, no 8, Flat (1.5”), Chinese calligraphy bamboo / paint brush (one medium size)
- Watercolour paper, 300 grams (preferably 100% cotton) hot pressed or cold pressed (can be a loose sheet cut up in small sizes for practice)
- Water spray bottle (small)
- Paper towel (one roll)
- Masking or painter’s tape
- An ice cube tray or water-colour palette
- India Ink (China Ink): A small bottle suffices
Sunday, November 29th, 2026, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Shape-shifting: the Moulding of forms within a contemporary art practice
Visual artist Paul Édouard Bourque will demonstrate the practical making of three-dimensional forms using latex rubber moulds. Also included will be the making of cut out forms, and how these differ from moulded shapes, plus how to deal with their particular characteristics.
This webinar will provide a step-by-step guide on how to think three-dimensionally, and how to apply the knowledge and practice of form making to a contemporary artistic approach, using modern materials and techniques.
In depth discussion on the function and value of solid forms will be provided, with visual examples of the step by step techniques and processes inherent to the conceptualization and realization of 3-D shapes, and how these can become an important part of an artist’s visual language and practice.
An in-depth demonstration on the preparation of models will begin the session, and from there the building of functional latex moulds using liquid rubber will be discussed at length. How this specialized material can be used in a variety of creative projects will be revealed, with safety measures and good studio practices included in the guidelines.
The second part of the webinar will cover cut out shapes, the tools used to make them, and how to treat them using durable polymeric materials which are simple to prepare at home using easily obtainable materials. The aim of this webinar is to examine and learn specialized techniques used for making solid, 3D forms which are workable, permanent and adapted to contemporary artistic strategies.
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