Creative Kids:  Summer 2024 ProgramJoin us for a summer of fun in our Community Art Garden!This year we have 30 different Creative Kids classes to choose from PLUS, a brand-new, week-long MAC Art Camp! Classes run Tuesdays through Thursdays from July 16 through Aug  8...

Plein Air Journey in Watercolour with Carla Flegel Sundays 10am-1pm $40 - art materials suppliedNo experience necessary  Join us in the beautiful outdoors and paint en plein air! We will meet in four different locations and learn how to paint different scenes...

Apple Tech Workshops - Spring 2024Powered by Up Your Media and the McMillan Arts Centre School for Digital Literacy, our ongoing workshop series can help you gain control of your technology and allow you to better use your devices with skill and confidence. About our...

Art Bites:  April Classes$40/Class - supplies included AM classes:  10am - 12 pmPM classes:  1-3 pm Register online or at the MAC OfficeAbout Art Bites: Art Bites is a fun way to try out all different kinds of art mediums without investing a lot of time and money. ...

Art Bites Classes in May$40/Class - supplies included AM classes:  10am - 12 pmPM classes:  1-3 pm Register online or at the MAC OfficeAbout Art Bites: Art Bites is a fun way to try out all different kinds of art mediums without investing a lot of time and money.  Our...

 The Art of the Horse: a 2-day Art Gems Workshop with Joan LarsonA step-by-step process from the initial drawing to creating a pastel painting of the horse.   NOTE:  This is a 2-day class running consecutive Mondays May 6 and 13, 2024 from 10am - 2pm $200 for this...

 Introduction to Plein Air/Urban Sketching: an Art Gems workshop with Dorota GoedeJump on the Urban Sketching trend with this Art Gems Workshop!  The term urban sketching is used to describe sketching outdoors (plein air) whether you’re in the middle of a city, or out...

 Silver Earrings: a special Art Gems workshop with Karen Schmidt-HumiskiJoin renowned Artist and Silversmith, Karen Schmidt Humiski, in this exclusive, one day workshop where you will learn professional techniques to create two pair of your own sterling silver...

Art Therapy Open StudioMondays – 5:00 to 7:00 PM Drop-in: no pre-registration required Experience the benefits of creative expression in a supportive group environment. No experience required. Join us at our weekly open studio, each with its own theme, using a variety...

Keeping it Simple - a Saturday Art Gems Workshop with Tom ShardlowPainting can be one of the most difficult and complex of undertakings. There are many rules, all of which can be broken. However, keeping it simple can cut through the confusion and produce rewarding...

Alla Prima Oil Painting - an Art Gems Workshop with Margery Blom - Alla Prima is an Italian phrase that translates to ‘at first attempt’, meaning a painting is completed in one sitting. Many famous artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet and Richard Schmid were...

Monday Art Gems - Spring 2024 ScheduleWhat are Art Gems? The Art Gems program is a multi-faceted, hand picked selection of special ‘Gems’ providing a unique experience under the instruction of well known Vancouver Island Artists. Art Gems workshops are open to all...

Spring 2024 Art Bites ClassesGo on, take a bite! Have you been curious about trying an art class, but not sure what medium you would like? Not ready to commit to a full class (and art supplies) if you don’t know you’ll like it?  Why not try this sampler course? Art...