Art Bites for November/December 2025
$45/Class – supplies included*
AM classes: 10am – 12 pm
PM classes: 1-3 pm
*Double Art Bites Classes – $90 (10 am-2pm)
Register online or at the MAC Office
About 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 instructors are welcoming and encourage everyone to ‘just have’ fun creating art. Try something you’ve always wondered about, or take a class with a friend or family member just for fun! Our classes run from Sept-Dec in the fall and Jan-Jun in the spring. Explore all our current Art Bites offerings here.
Ready for more? Try our Art Gems workshops and explore techniques and mediums in a more in-depth workshop setting. No experience necessary; all supplies included.
Intricate Dotillism with Jolene Hassard
Sun Nov 2, 10am-12pm
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Learn the techniques of pointillism, and the basics of making consistently sized dots to create an image. We will cover pattern layout, the techniques of dot making, and making patterns to create floral images. The end result will be a 4”x4” canvas with a simple to learn floral pattern created from dots, plus the know-how to continue forward!
Slow Stitch with Margie Davidson
Sun Nov 2, 1-3pm
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Learn how hand-stitching can be a relaxing, creative, mindful art practice and how it connects to the “slow movement” culture.
Discover, Paint and Play with Watercolours – Carol Ann Owers
Sun Nov 9, 10am-12pm
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Dive into the world of watercolour in this fun, beginner-friendly art bite class. Discover how to create beautiful washes, blend colour, and add unique textures with simple, easy-to-learn techniques. By the end of the class, you might find yourself hooked on a new hobby!
Alcohol Inks with Mary Unger
In this session you will create with colourful alcohol ink using various tools and techniques while making free flow abstract designs.
Fascinating Fluid Art with Barbara Townsend
Sun Nov 16, 10am-12pm
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Create a fluid art painting using acrylics and a variety of pouring mediums. You’ll find out how to guide and work the mixtures to create the desired results, and finish your unique piece of fluid art.
Fabric Collage with Margie Davidson
Sun Oct 26, 10am-12pm
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Explore collage using fabrics to create abstract or realistic compositions. Three different fabric attachment techniques will be covered to create fabric collage compositions, and examples of both abstract and realistic compositions will be shared. You’ll finish class with a matted 5″ x 7″ fabric collage ready to frame.
Playful Portraits with Michelle Manke
Sun Nov 23, 10am-12pm
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This class is a fun, casual approach to drawing proportionally pleasing faces, then adding colour and embellishments to create unique portraits of real or imaginary people. Students will be able to draw several faces and create one canvas (watercolour or acrylic).
Bold, Opaque Watercolours with Carol Ann Owers
Sun Nov 23, 1-3pm
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Discover ‘gouache’ (opaque watercolour) in this fun, hands-on class. You’ll learn to create stunning pieces on both white and black watercolour paper, exploring how colour and contrast bring your work to life. Perfect for all skill levels. Carol Ann’s engaging and supportive teaching style will guide you through various techniques to create stunning, eye-catching pieces.
Indigenous Medicine Bag with Barbara Townsend
Sun Nov 30, 1-3pm
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Learn the meaning and the story of the traditional medicine bag, while creating your own unique piece using leather, glass seed beads and traditional tools.
Double Art Bites: Wet Felting an Illuminated Vase with Darrell Giraldeau
Sun Dec 7, 1-3pm
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Explore the art of wet felting and create a holiday themed illuminated vase. When your wet felted vase cover is complete, you’ll be able to add lights and have a lovely holiday centrepiece or gift.
