ArtWorks East

10/12/2026

A well deserved recognition for our member Moni Duersch! 🎨❤️

During this month's facility highlight, we wanted to say a special thank you to our Art Programmer at Milford Haven, Moni Duersch!
Moni brings creativity and joy to our residents through engaging art activities. She encourages residents to express themselves and to enjoy the fun of creating something together.
Thank you, Moni, for filling our community with colour, creativity and connection.

10/12/2026

Have you had a chance to contribute to the Art Trading Board at Cast Away Cafe yet? 🎨

ArtWorks East member Moni Duersch spearheaded this wonderful idea, and she and a few other members will be filling the board with artwork to get things started!

From there, we’re inviting cafe visitors to join in on the fun. The idea is simple: leave a piece of art, take a piece of art, and help creativity travel throughout our community. You never know where a little piece of inspiration might come from!

Here’s a sneak peek at a few pieces you’ll be able to find on the board later this week, including paintings by Joy Wier and a collage by Cairista MacIsaac.

Stop by Cast Away Cafe, check out the board, and consider leaving a little art of your own for someone else to discover. You might just find a new favourite piece to take home! 🖼️

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

Moni Duersch was down at the Cast Away Cafe today to set up a little project called the Art Trading Board. Create something to leave on the board, and then take a piece of art someone else left! As simple as that. 😊🎨❤️

Moni Duersch was in today setting up a new project at Cast Away Café & Pub called the Art Trading Board!

The idea is simple. Create a small piece of art, add it to the board, and if you see something you love, trade one of your own pieces for it.

All ages, skill levels and types of art are welcome. Whether you paint, draw, carve or just like getting creative, everyone is encouraged to take part.

You don’t have to be an artist. Art only needs the intention of creation.

Leave a piece. Take a piece.

Thanks to Moni for bringing this fun little project to the café. We can’t wait to see what everyone creates!

10/09/2026

Head down to the Cast Away Cafe this evening to support a great cause! Chase the Ace is being held in support of our friends at the Guysborough Players and Guysborough Waterfront. ❤️

This week's Jackpot is $5525+ if you can catch that Ace!

Get your tickets at Cast Away Cafe during open hours (Friday- Sunday) or from 7-845pm Friday night.

Mike Melchin & Mike Arless will take the stage 8-10pm for a free show!

This fundraiser is in support of the Guysborough Waterfront and Guysborough Players.

You don't have to be there to win - so reach out to a local to grab you some tickets! ☺️

10/09/2026

🎨 We’re busy behind the scenes planning our upcoming workshops!

At ArtWorks East, we’re preparing a new series of creative workshops that will be open to all ages, with a particular focus on encouraging seniors in our community to get involved, explore their creativity, learn new skills, and connect with others through art.

As we begin planning, we want to hear from you! 💭

✨ Are there workshops we’ve offered in the past that you’d love to see return?

✨ Would you be interested in intergenerational workshops, where grandparents and grandchildren can create and learn together, like Kathy Gosbee’s workshop at the Guysborough Arts Festival?

✨ Would you prefer workshops specifically designed for seniors, or activities that bring people of different generations together?

✨ What kinds of creative activities would interest you? Painting, crafts, textiles, mixed media, or something completely different?

Your ideas and feedback will help us shape our upcoming workshops and create meaningful opportunities for people of all ages to connect through creativity, with an emphasis on encouraging seniors in our community to participate.

Drop your suggestions in the comments below! We’d love to hear what you’d like to see at ArtWorks East. ❤️

10/09/2026

Moni Duersch was down at the Seniors Games at Liscombe Lodge Resort yesterday and hosted a painting session for those in attendance. Wonderful work everyone!! It’s great to see how many were in attendance. 😊🎨❤️

10/08/2026

Our member Jen's Art will be hosting a comprehensive colour course at The Arts House next month. See this post for more details. 🎨💕

10/07/2026

You can find some of our member Patty Mac’s paintings at the Good Karma Handmade Goods & Art Creative Studio and their online shop. She also has some of her paintings available on our website as well! Visit artworkseast.ca to find some of our members’ artwork available for sale in our online shop. 🎨❤️

A few of my sister, Patty Mac’s paintings are now available for purchase on the Good Karma Handmade Goods & Art online shop, including the one featured here. 🎨💚

This piece is called “I Bow to You - Namaste”, an original 3 canvas set created by Patty MacIsaac. 🙏🏼🕉️🩵

Each canvas of this piece measures roughly 16” x 12” and was created using acrylic paints.

To find this painting and more, visit our website! You can find the link in our page bio or by going to our stories. 🔗

We offer shipping within Canada with FREE shipping on orders $150+. Local pick up locations are also available in Giant’s Lake, Guysborough, Goshen and St. Andrews. 🇨🇦📦