Events
CAPTURING NOVA SCOTIA
This beautiful joint art show with local photographers Marion Power and Linda Hall will be hanging on our gallery walls for the month of December and into January 2024.
Opening on Saturday December 2nd, and closing on Saturday January 13th, the show will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Also during live shows and events. We will close for the holidays between December 24th and January 1st inclusive.
Join us for an opening reception on Saturday December 2nd from 6-8pm.
Marion Power has been photographing coastal areas around Nova Scotia’s South Shore for close to 25 years.
Her photography aims to highlight the dramatic beauty and power of natural land and seascapes. Her work often includes dramatic light conditions that convey the emotional impact of a scene.
Born and raised in Halifax, she has lived in Bridgewater for more than 45 years. Get in touch: marioncpower@gmail.com
Linda Hall will be showing her exhibit Barns of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has a rich history of farming and throughout the province there are numerous old farmsteads and old barns. These old buildings have rich character, with interesting lines, textures, and colors. Some are well maintained, and sadly some have been abandoned – either way, it is truly amazing how the carpentry of years ago has stood the test of time.
Linda enjoys exploring all types of photography, but landscapes, nature and rural settings represent much of her work and are closest to her heart. She is passionate about being outdoors and exploring our beautiful province. Whether Linda is in the backcountry hiking or camping or whether she is out exploring backroads and coastal roads by car, she most often explores with a camera in hand, never wanting to miss that perfect moment in time.
Come out to the Astor Theatre for a fun filled evening making needle felted hearts in time for Valentine’s Day. Willo Treschow will teach you how to make and embellish hearts and you will create your own work of art on a heart. Or two. 
Participants will learn the basics of polymer clay – softening, rolling and cutting to create a flower cane. Students can exchange with each other to make a pendant from the mix of flowers.
A pendant and keychain will be made.
Ages 16+
Let Willo Treschow guide you through the process of creating one of these tiny baskets as she shares the pine needle weaving skills she learned during her time in BC.
The needles used in the workshop are from the Ponderosa Pine found in the interior of British Columbia; a long-needle pine that is stronger than our native Nova Scotian pines.
Celebrate the return of spring and learn the traditional art of pine needle basket weaving!
Registrations open now – $60 per participant – all materials included.
Call (902-354-5250) or email (boxoffice@astortheatre.ns.ca) the box office to register. Places are limited – only 10 spots available!
Come join us during march break for some creative fun!
This March Break we will once again be hosting our neighbour Scot Slessor of SAS Glass for a series of the always popular stained glass workshops for youth, and for the first time, Chris DeWolf, who will be creating pendants and keychains from polymer clay!
Details below. Sign up through the box office to secure one of the limited spots. We are open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 4pm for registration.
Come join us during march break for some creative fun!
Participants will be learning to make the Stroppel Cane in this workshop. A colourful, foolproof cane, then they will be creating a pendant and keychain.
All materials included.
Come join us during march break for some creative fun!
