Past Workshops
Art Gems: Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Susan Schaefer
Introduction to Acrylic Painting - an Art Gems Painting Workshop with Susan SchaeferHave you ever wanted to try acrylic paints but didn’t know where to start? Then this course is for you! Working with a new medium can be somewhat intimidating. In this class Susan will...
Art Bites Classes in February 2024
Art Bites Classes for February 2024$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...
Art Gems: Fashion Divas Painting Workshop with Patt Scrivener
Fashion Divas - an Art Gems Painting Workshop with Patt ScrivenerHave you always wanted to paint the figure but feel intimidated? Patt will show you her step-by-step process to create a striking painting based on a magazine model. We will create two 4x12” paintings...
Garden in Bloom FREE Family Day DROP-IN Event
Garden in Bloom: FREE Family Day Drop-In Event Monday February 19, 2024Drop-in Hours: 9am-12pm Join us for our second annual Free Family Day Event - Garden in Bloom - a Communal Art Project at the MAC Finger painting, veggie stamps and moreFace painting on...
Flower Power: an Art Gems watercolour workshop with Carla Flegel
Flower Power: an Art Gems watercolour workshop with Carla FlegelYou will explore the beginning watercolor skills that will give you a good start on managing the water in watercolor. We will paint some pretty spring flowers to practice your new skills. All supplies...
Monday Art Gems – Fall 2023 Schedule
Monday Art Gems - Fall 2023 Schedule Introducing Monday Art Gems Get ready for a dynamic and ever-changing selection of art workshops for all levels of art experience, every Monday at the MAC. These 4-hour workshops are all $100 with all materials included, and...
Creative Kids – August Classes
Creative Kids August 2023 ClassesJoin us for a summer of fun in our Community Art Garden!We have nine new classes for Creative Kids ages 8-12. Our instructors Shania Frampton and Alex Carr will be here to lead the way! August lasses run Tuesdays through Thursdays...
Creative Kids – July Classes
Creative Kids July 2023 ClassesJoin us for a summer of fun in our Community Art Garden!We have nine new classes for Creative Kids ages 8-12. Our instructors Shania Frampton and Alex Carr will be here to lead the way! Classes run Tuesdays through Thursdays from July...
Creative Kids Summer 2023 Programs
Creative Kids Summer 2023 ClassesJoin us for a summer of fun in our Community Art Garden!We have nine new classes for Creative Kids ages 8-12. Our instructors Shania Frampton and Alex Carr will be here to lead the way! Classes run Tuesdays through Thursdays from July...
Plein Air Journey in Watercolour with Carla Flegel
Plein Air Journey in Watercolour with Carla Flegel Sundays 10am-1pm $35 - 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...
Spring Watercolour Classes with Carla Flegel
Spring Watercolour Classes with Carla FlegelBASIC LEVEL 1 WATERCOLOUR SKILLS CLASSThursday/Saturday, MAY 4 & 6, 20239am-3 pm$200 This is a TRUE beginner class. For those w ho have never used ANY art medium or those new to colour. This is a full 2-day workshop to...
Absolute Beginner Ukulele Lessons with Liz DeBarros
Absolute Beginner Ukulele LessonsEVERY WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25th TO MARCH 1st, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: LIZ DEBARROS If you have ever thought about playing the ukulele but have never even held one; or have been strumming for a while but would like to brush up...
Kids Klub Ink Painting Class
Kids Klub - Ink Painting ClassThursday, November 24th3:30-5:30pmEmail Pattiann to register After school hands-on workshop with a focus on Holiday Projects led by Artist Pattiann Withapea. Class will take place at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville. Each...
Watercolour Beginner and Post-Beginner Workshop with Faith Love-Robertson
Watercolour Beginner and Post-Beginner Workshop with Faith Love-Robertson Want to begin to paint in watercolour or perhaps restart watercolour artwork and inspire yourself with a painting class? This class will concentrate on basics like shape, shadow, colour,...
Making Waves – Acrylic Painting Class with Susan Schaefer
Making Waves - Acrylic Painting Class with Susan SchaeferWhether you are making crashing waves, soft tide ripples, or swirling water, you will get into the rhythmn of painting water works. Join Susan for this one day class and let’s “Make Some Waves”. All levels of...
Art Bites FEATURE Class – Papier Mache CLAY Lantern with Brenda Milne
Art Bites FEATURE Class - Papier Mache CLAY Lantern with Brenda MilneA special 2-part Art Bites class with instructor Brenda Milne Sundays, Dec 4 and 11 from 4-6 pm Cost: $65 – all materials included Register online here Paper mache clay is not just for kids! You can...
Wire Angel Workshop with Sheena McCorquodale
Garden Fairy Wire Sculpture Workshop Thursday, September 15, 2022 6-8pm $55 register online Create your own 12” Wire Angel. Pose her by bending her arms, arching her back, and tilting her head. The wire is galvanized and won’t rust outdoors. Make her a garden...
Creative Kids Program
Creative Kids Programs About Creative Kids: Our goal is to have fun through creative expression while learning some basic art elements, art principles and art history. Our Summer 2024 program is under development. Stay tuned for details! Join us for Family...
Garden Fairy Wire Sculpture Workshop
Garden Fairy Wire Sculpture WorkshopUPDATE: Another class added - Reserve your seat now! Thursday, June 16, 2022 6-8pm $55 register online Create your own 12” Chicken Wire Garden Fairy! Make her a garden accent, sitting on your fencing or flying through your trees....
A Cultural Palette With Dr. Evelin Kruger
A Cultural Palette With Dr. Evelin Kruger Artist Talk Series Thursday April 28 1-3 pm $15 OCAC members Register online or call 250-248-8185 In this interactive workshop you will learn about different styles artists use to paint; what are the factors which...
Mosaics: Working with Italian Smalti
Mosaics: Working with Italian SmaltiSaturday, May 14, 2022 10am to 5pm$150 Instructor: Debra Hagen Curious about mosaics? Interested in trying your hand at using a traditional material? The United Nations has declared 2022 as International Year of Glass! This class...
Abstract Acrylic Workshops with Deborah Nicol
Three All-Day Abstract Acrylics Workshops with Deborah Nicol March 26, April 23 and May 28, 2022 10 AM to 3PM Price: $100 for each workshop Book all three or pick and choose! To register: contact me by email or at 250-607-7038 In each workshop we will...
Creating Digital Art in Procreate with Brian Middleton
Creating Digital Art in Procreate with Brian MiddletonThursday, April 7/22 from 10 am-3 pm Cost: $125 Register online or at the MAC Office Loved by creative professionals, Procreate has everything you need to create expressive sketches, rich paintings,...
‘Dynamic Brushwork”: A 2-Day Workshop with Dominik Modlinski
'Dynamic Brushwork" - 2-Day Workshop with Dominik ModlinskiMarch 12 & 19, 2022 10 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 Register online here Create your own studio painting and take your work to the next level under the guidance of contemporary Canadian Artist and mentor Dominik...
Express YourSELF through Art
Express yourSELF through ArtA space for people to come together and make art.Follow the weekly theme or create spontaneous art!No art experience is requiredAll supplies are providedJoin once or weekly MondaysNov 15 to Dec 205pm to 7pm What Participants Can Expect:•...
Level 2 Alcohol Ink Painting Class: Pattiann Withapea
This is a fast paced class intended for those who have completed Pattiann’s Level 1 Class or those who are experienced in this magical medium. We explore techniques using Fire & Resist to take your Alcohol Ink painting skills to the next level. Each participant...