Maple Tree Tapping
A yearly favourite, join horticulturalist Jim Turner in the woods, and by the wood stove learning how, why & when trees produce sap. Plus how to tap and cook it up! The weather has...
Category: Arts & Traditional Skills
Whittling Away: A Knife Skills Workshop
Our last Whittling Away workshop in January was so successful we are running it again in March! Join Deanery staff member Steve Abbott for an afternoon of exploration into the art of whittling, knife...
Artist Walk: Our Common Woods
This Sunday, November 5th the artists of Our Common Woods are leading a public walk to celebrate completion of their art installations on the Halifax Common, from 2:00 to 4:00. Our Common Woods has...
Rural Roots Festival Oct 28
Back again by popular demand!! Rural Roots is packed day of more than 15 inspiring workshops including: Permaculture, Bike maintenance, Rocket Stoves, Food Fermentation, Wild Edibles, Spinning, Country Dancing, and much more! Schedule to...
Yellow Balloons Open Studio Tour – Oct 1
Sunday will be a beautiful day to check out art work by friends of the Deanery! Combine it with a hike in the woods, a tour of our buildings and a cup of tea...
Skill Building for Community Organizers: Weekend Training
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED- TO REMAIN UPDATED ON THE RESCHEDULED EVENT, CONTACT thedeaneryproject@gmail.com March 18th-19th Sessions (more to be added) Media Spokesperson Training Non-Violent Direct Action Training Zine Making Button Pressing Silk Screening...
Snowshoe Hike and March Open House!
March 5th, 2017 (Hike at 10:30am, Open house to begin at 1:00pm) If you’ve never taken the time to explore the 4.5km of trails here at The Deanery, or are looking to get some face...
Apple Tree Pruning Workshop
On Saturday, March 25th come out to The Deanery Project, and demystify fruit tree pruning with horticulturalist Jim Tuner. Introductory class (10:00-12:30) Increase tree strength Advance tree health Improve appearance Increase fruit yield Advanced...
Maple Tree Tapping Workshop
Maple, Birch, Sap & Syrup, Taffy & Tonic! AM class: 10:00-12:30 PM class: 1:30-4:00 $20 per class (Membership pricing available) To register, contact The Deanery Project 902.845.1888 thedeaneryproject@gmail.com
Paint the Deanery Art Gallery
On August 21st, 2016 thirteen artists gathered together for the day to take inspiration from each other and this beautiful space. The paintings they made are all for sale, with half of the proceeds...
