Making the transition to an environmentally sustainable world involves changes in the hearts and minds of billions of people. Art connects us to our imaginations, to each other, to our increasingly fragile planet, and to the stars. The arts have been community builders from time immemorial, bringing communities together to celebrate, to remember, to mourn. The arts are an integral part of all of the Deanery Project’s work.
We recently held an Intro to Stained Glass Workshop at the Deanery’s Stained Glass Studio! On June 14th our Stained Glass Studio was bustling with a mix of focus and laughter as participants explored...
It’s BACK! The Deanery is excited to announce 2 new Introduction to Stained Glass Workshop dates in June! Saturday, June 14th & 28th (Separate courses) from 9:30am – 4:30pm. Instructed by friend of the...
A Men’s Shed on the Eastern Shore: Building Bonds in Times of Uncertainty More than a year ago, a buzz around the Men’s Shed movement began to build among staff and volunteers at the...
🍎🌳 Join us on Saturday, April 12th for a hands-on fruit tree pruning workshop! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workshop will provide valuable insights into the art and science...
Have you been seeking supportive space to learn about woodworking alongside likeminded beginners? Come out to the Deanery for a weekend-long Women’s Woodworking Workshop! This workshop will be a 2-day retreat on April 26th...
We have entered the time of the Mi’maw Moon Siwkewiku’s, the Maple Sugar Moon! This means now is the short & sweet time of year to harvest tree sap at our Maple & Birch...
We’re so excited to announce our March Break Youth Programming for 2025! Offered for ages 12+. Cost: $40 for one day or $75 for both days. (sliding scale and family pricing available). Participants to bring...
We had a blast during our Mead, Fire Cider & Sourdough Workshop last weekend! 🍯🔥🥖 During this interactive workshop, we partnered with @firesidemeadery, Shona Holzer, & BooBoo’s Bread to get folks engaged with delicious &...
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Check out the wonderful plastering work done by friends of the Deanery & Dalhousie Architecture Students! During this weekend of mud & fun, we taught about the multifaceted benefits of opting for natural building...
Check out our photos from our Festive Fermentation Skillshare this past Sunday! 😊🍴 Thank you to everyone who came out! It was a blast getting to use all of our senses in learning about...
