MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning

MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning The MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning provides an alternative, creative learning environment for youth between 12 and 19 years old.

Thank you to the Writer’s Federation of Nova Scotia for another fabulous week of writing camp! We were so lucky to parti...
09/04/2026

Thank you to the Writer’s Federation of Nova Scotia for another fabulous week of writing camp! We were so lucky to participate in workshops from some amazingly talented authors, thank you Evelyn White, Sal Sawyer, Vivian Zhou, and Joanne Gallant! We also played lots of fun writing games, hung out at the library, discovered new books, and of course, did lots of writing. See you next year WFNS!

We had so much fun in our Prop-Making program this summer! We designed and constructed prop swords! First we designed ou...
09/02/2026

We had so much fun in our Prop-Making program this summer! We designed and constructed prop swords! First we designed our swords, then we cut the shapes out of cardboard, layered them, glued them together with homemade wheat paste glue, papier machéd over them, then finished them off with some paint!

Thank you so much to Quinn for facilitating this amazing program! This program is brought to you thanks to the Halifax Youth Foundation's generous support.

We had the best time ever building boats with last week! Over the course of one week we built two Bevin's Skiff rowboat...
08/31/2026

We had the best time ever building boats with last week! Over the course of one week we built two Bevin's Skiff rowboats, “The Odyssey” and “The Grandmaster”. We learned skills like drilling, sawing, carving, sanding, gluing and so much more! On our final day we celebrated with a launch party and took our boats out on the water for some fun!

A big thank you to our awesome facilitators, Dan and Ed, and all the Boat School staff for teaching us new skills and guiding us through the creation of our boats!

What’s next for “The Odyssey” and “The Grandmaster”? Well, they’re looking for their forever homes!

Want to make one of these youth-built boats yours? Check the link in the BIO. 100% of the proceeds going back to support free programming at the MacPhee Centre.

More details coming soon…

🏳️‍🌈 CALL FOR FACILITATORS! 🎨 MacPhee Centre is looking for two contract facilitators to lead our GSA: Q***r Arts Drop-I...
08/24/2026

🏳️‍🌈 CALL FOR FACILITATORS! 🎨

MacPhee Centre is looking for two contract facilitators to lead our GSA: Q***r Arts Drop-In during the 2026–27 school year!

GSA is a creative and affirming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 12–19 to explore q***r arts, gender, identity, and community through creative projects.

🎨 Zines • Protest Art • Poetry • Painting • Collage • Music • Theatre + more

PROGRAM DETAILS
📅 Fridays
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning
🗓 Fall, Winter & Spring terms
⏳ Approximately 8 weeks per term
💼 Contract position for each term

We ideally hope to find facilitators who can commit to all three terms, but we will also consider applicants available for one or two terms.

We’re looking for creative practitioners with experience facilitating arts-based programming and working with youth.

📩 Interested? Check out more details on our website - https://macpheecentre.ca/work-with-us/

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]!

Applications accepted until September 9th

This opportunity is supported by the Office of Equity and Anti-racism

Recently we had our printmaking program was lead by Lee, one of MacPhee's Artist Residence! We experimented with capturi...
08/15/2026

Recently we had our printmaking program was lead by Lee, one of MacPhee's Artist Residence! We experimented with capturing and stamping textures using kneadable erasers, then on day two we gathered some natural materials to do some eco-printing with Lee’s printing press! We cut out our eco prints and collaged them onto a communal tree, which will be displayed in our art show in the fall! We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Windsor Foundation. Thanks to you, we can offer meaningful creative experiences to youth throughout the year.

Boat School returns August 17–21 in partnership with the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic! Participants will learn intr...
08/13/2026

Boat School returns August 17–21 in partnership with the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic!

Participants will learn introductory woodworking and maritime skills, collaborate as a team to build 2 bevin’s skiffs from a pile of wood, launch it into the water at the end of the week and experience the satisfaction of creating something from scratch in a fun and supportive environment.

Ready to set sail on an unforgettable adventure? ⚓✨

We had so much fun doing Ceramics with Sam, one of MacPhee's Artist in Residence! Some incredible creations were made, u...
08/12/2026

We had so much fun doing Ceramics with Sam, one of MacPhee's Artist in Residence! Some incredible creations were made, using hand building techniques like slab building, coil building, and pinch pottery to make pots, animal figurines, name plates and more. We are so excited to see these pieces come to life after being fired in the kiln! Thank you Sam for sharing your pottery skills and leading an awesome program! This program wouldn't be possible without the generous support of the Halifax Youth Foundation.

Learn how to tell meaningful stories through food, film, and creativity with ! In this hands-on workshop, youth will exp...
08/11/2026

Learn how to tell meaningful stories through food, film, and creativity with ! In this hands-on workshop, youth will explore the basics of filmmaking, learn how create your own short film, and develop storytelling skills while connecting with other young creatives. This workshop will be hosted at the MacPhee Centre and facilitated by the Nourish team, with lots of food and snacks provided.

Participants in this workshop will also have the opportunity to submit their short film to the Devour Film Festival for a chance to win $500!

Head on over to Nourish NS to sign up for this workshop today 🥬 🎬 🥕🍴

July's Music Production program was a huge success! We had so much fun learning about the elements of music, using the r...
08/09/2026

July's Music Production program was a huge success! We had so much fun learning about the elements of music, using the recording equipment, and making beats on Garage Band. Thank you Jordan for sharing your wealth of knowledge and thanks to the youth for sharing your awesome tracks. Stay tuned for our recording studio upgrade that will take our future music programs to the next level!

One of the best parts of MacPhee is seeing our alumni pop back in to say hello - and Kyra always makes time for a visit....
08/07/2026

One of the best parts of MacPhee is seeing our alumni pop back in to say hello - and Kyra always makes time for a visit.

This spring, Kyra graduated 🎓 from high school and recently received the Jack Fisher Memorial Award. At the end of the summer, she'll be heading away to continue her post-secondary studios in engineering, and we couldn't be more excited for what's ahead.

Our programs may end, but the connections don't. 🤗

Congratulations, Kyra! Thank you for always stopping by to check in - we'll miss seeing your smiling face around the Centre, and we can't wait to see where your next chapter takes you.

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Dartmouth, NS
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