Call for Applications: 2025 Diploma Programs & Advanced Studio Practice at NBCCD

New Brunswick College of Craft & Design

NBCCD Jewellery/Metal Arts studio. Photo by Kelly Baker.

Launch Your Creative Career Where Art Meets Business

Application Deadlines: January 15 and March 31, 2025

The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) is a leading institution for craft and design education in Canada. Offering one- and two-year certificate and diploma programs that combine art and business, learners are prepared to forge sustainable, creative careers upon graduation. Located in the heart of Atlantic Canada’s craft capital, Fredericton, NB, the college offers professional studio classrooms and individual mentorship for students seeking technical expertise, business know-how, and dreams of launching a professional practice.

Diploma Programs

Two-year diploma programs blend traditional techniques with modern innovation and entrepreneurship: 3D Digital Design, Ceramics, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Jewellery/Metal Arts, Photography/Videography, Textile Design, Wabanaki Visual Arts.

Advanced Studio Practice

For graduates and experienced artists looking to refine their practice, the Advanced Studio Practice (ASP) certificate offers a year-long, self-directed program to catapult your business. Through professional mentorship, studio space, training on everything from filing business taxes to pricing your work, gain access to professional development resources and award-winning instructors. At NBCCD, students gain more than an education—they join a vibrant, supportive community built exclusively for artists and makers.

Join us September 2025 | Priority Application Deadlines:
Diploma programs: January 15, 2025
Advanced Studio Practice (ASP): March 31, 2025

NBCCD Photography/Videography Lighting studio. Photo by Kelly Baker.

Crafting Success Through Connection

The NBCCD diploma programs and Advanced Studio Practice certificate instructors are experienced artists, designers, and industry leaders who are passionate about fostering student success. They bring diverse expertise and cutting-edge knowledge to the studio, offering mentorship that bridges traditional craftsmanship and contemporary practices. With a focus on personalized instruction, they guide students in refining their technical skills, exploring innovative approaches, and building professional portfolios and businesses. Their dedication to excellence and deep connections to the creative industry across Canada and internationally ensure graduates are prepared to thrive in their artistic careers.

NBCCD community at a glance:

• Award-winning instructors such as contemporary metalsmith Brigitte Clavette, Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts recipient; filmmaker Arianna Martinez, 2024 TIFF and BIFF director; graphic artist Kirsten Stackhouse, graphic designer for national projects with McDonald’s and Purolator; instructor Janice Wright-Cheney, David Suzuki Rewilding Arts Prize recipient.
• Oakley Rain Wysote Gray, Wabanaki Visual Arts ’19, Fashion Design ’21, ASP ’22: Fashion line selected for Paris Fashion Week and Costume Producer for Atlantic Ballet of Canada.
• Matt Brown, Photography/Videography ’10: Director of hit TV show: Shutterspeed.
• Shirin H. Takallu, 3D Digital Design ’14: Hollywood Visual Effects Artist for Marvel and Lucas Films.
• Elsa Valinas, Ceramics ’19, runner-up on the Seth Rogan produced TV competition show The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down.

Graduate Fashion Collection, Mei Eimotieg (we are still here), by Oakley Rain Wysote Gray, selected for Paris Fashion Show. Photo by Kelly Baker.

At NBCCD, students are immersed in a dynamic array of transformative experiences, including:

• Inspiring guest lecture series and networking events which bring visionary national and international artists, craftspeople, and thought leaders to campus.
• Engaging visiting scholars who spark innovative ideas and enrich both the NBCCD community and the broader cultural landscape of the province.
• Exclusive exhibition opportunities at the college’s accredited George Fry Gallery, a prestigious space located in downtown Fredericton, where student work takes center stage and curating opportunities abound.
• Access to renowned national and international events like the Craft East Buyers’ Expo and Collect Art Fair, where students and faculty not only sell their creations but also immerse themselves in the global creative dialogue, learning from and connecting with leading figures in the art world.
• A dedicated digital fabrication lab enables students to integrate new media and technology into their practice. With unparalleled access to top-tier resources, NBCCD students are equipped to push boundaries and bring creative vision to life.

Facilities for Creative Excellence

NBCCD’s facilities are designed to foster creativity, innovation, and technical excellence. The college’s workshops and studios are equipped with industry-standard tools and technology, providing students with the resources to explore their craft in a professional environment. The ceramics studios feature electric, gas, salt, and raku kilns; pottery wheels and workspaces for each student; a glaze kitchen; and more; while the photography/videography studio is outfitted with a lighting studio, editing suites, digital and analog equipment, and full dark room. Fashion Design features drafting, cutting, and sewing tables, patternmaking, and model-changing and fitting room for custom creations and annual fashion show preparation; Textile Design studio boasts 25+ looms, spinning wheels, a dye kitchen, machine-knitting equipment, and computer-assisted pattern design, and one of the coziest corridors on campus. Step into the Jewellery/Metal Arts studio and find students working at personalized workbenches equipped with individual ventilation, blow torch, space for fabrication, casting, and engraving tools, and steps away from the hammer room and innovative tools. The 3D Digital Design studio features high-performance workstations, 3D printers, and VR equipment, while Graphic Design students access industry-standard software and large-format printers. The Wabanaki Visual Arts studio integrates beadwork, textile tools, and carving stations, blending tradition with contemporary techniques.

NBCCD annual Craft Sale featuring Textile Design work by Regina Porras-Loya. Photo by Kelly Baker.

Fredericton: A dynamic hub of culture, creativity, and community

Fredericton, with a slogan of “Life Well Crafted,” is NB’s capital city and boasts a deep appreciation for the arts, craft, and human-made design. Home to a thriving creative community and welcoming atmosphere that celebrate both emerging and seasoned artists, the city’s blend of rich heritage and modern innovation provides an ideal setting for students to grow and thrive.

Fredericton hosts an impressive lineup of galleries and cultural landmarks that celebrate creativity in all its forms. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, home to a world-class collection, anchors the city’s visual arts scene, while NBCCD’s Honeybee Folk School is dedicated to traditional skills and regenerative living through non-credit workshops. Explore the vibrant community of small studios, co-working spaces, and makers’ markets, or take in bustling festivals like Harvest Music Festival and FROSTival.

Applications for the next intake, September 2025, are open now. Portfolio required. Find more information, deadlines, and application guide at nbccd.ca.

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
457 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 1B7
(506) 453-2305
nbccdrecruiting@gnb.ca

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