Painting with Pencil: an Art Gems workshop with Nicholas PearcePainting with Pencil is a one-day class that teaches you to build a tonal image from just greyscale using Nicholas' scribble technique. 3D effects, even when using colour, are created by greyscale (the...

 Rough & Tough: an Art Gems workshop with Dennis BrownThis workshop is about adding different surface features to your acrylic painting that will add some complex marks, shapes, and texture. Dennis will conduct a short demo and bring examples of his work. He will...

 New! Harvest Plein Air Adventure with Peggy BurkoskyMonday,  September 23, 10 am-1pm Location:  Silver Meadows Farm $40 - all materials provided Register online here Join us at Silver Meadows Farm for the last Watercolour Plein Air class of the year. Fall is in the...

Art Bites:  September 2024$40/Class - supplies included* AM classes:  10am - 12 pmPM classes:  1-3 pm *Double Art Bites Classes - $80 (10 am-2pm) Register online or at the MAC OfficeAbout Art Bites: Art Bites is a fun way to try out all different kinds of art mediums...

Apple Technology Workshops Fall 2024 Thursdays, 4:00-5:30 pm$55/Class  Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm Register online or at the MAC Office  Brought to you Up Your Media, and the McMillan Arts Centre School For Digital Literacy. Learn to navigate your iPhone, iPad and...

Alla Prima Painting with Oils: A "Blue Plate Special" Workshop with Margery BlomWhat's a "Blue Plate Special?" Workshops offered as “Blue Plate Specials” are outside the regular Art Bites and Art Gems parameters.  They can be unique offerings, follow-up classes...

 I ♥ Pop Ups: an Art Gems Workshop with Trisha KlusWho doesn't love pop-ups? In this one-day class participants will learn how to make a variety of entertaining pop-up mechanisms. These will form the pages of our book, protected with a soft wrap cover. The...

 Pastels with Joan  Larson: an Art Gems WorkshopWelcome to world of Soft Pastels.  We will explore the dynamic range of possibilities with this marvellous medium.   Learn basic layering and application techniques and how to let your paper work for you.  We will also...

Art Bites Classes for October 2024 $40/Class - supplies included* AM classes:  10am - 12 pm PM classes:  1-3 pm *Double Art Bites Classes - $80 (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 Gems - Watercolours with Peggy Burkosky: Streams & Ponds, Reflections & FoliageWe will all work with the same subject of a coastal waterscape scene. This watercolour session is designed to paint along with the instructor. You are welcome to paint...

Art Therapy Open StudioSchedule for Fall 2024Mondays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm (every second Monday) September 9, 16 October 7, 21, 28 November 4, 18, 25 December 2, 9, 16 Drop-in: no pre-registration required Experience the benefits of creative expression in a supportive...

“It’s never too late for a new experience”Aging Artfully is a FREE program offered to independently domiciled seniours living in our community.  Our wonderful volunteer teachers provide instruction and support for participants aged 75+.  All materials and supplies...

Art Gems Fall 2024 Schedule What are Art Gems? The Art Gems program is a multi-faceted, hand picked selection of special workshops providing a unique experience under the instruction of well known Vancouver Island Artists. Art Gems workshops are open to all levels of...

2024 Fall 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...