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...

 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...

 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...

“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...

Mosaics Using Smalti: an Art Gems Workshop with Debra HagenDiscover the possibilities for creating beautiful mosaics using smalti (coloured glass),  a traditional tesserae that has been used for thousands of years. In this class you will have the opportunity to work...

 The Thin and the Thick of It:  an Art Gems workshop with Dennis BrownDennis will demonstrate creating multiple layers on an acrylic painting. Class participants will be led through hands-on methods to create a painting with depth and tension. They will learn what...

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...

Oil & Water: Painting Workshop with Margery BlomPainting Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, Ponds and Puddles with Oils Unfolding the mysteries of painting a variety of water sources with oil paints. This workshop will guide you through the secrets of painting water with...

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...

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 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...

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...

 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...

 Botanical Dye Techniques: an Art Gems Workshop with Bonnie LefebreNatural Botanical Dye Workshop Dye Techniques - Immersion and Resist ART GEM @ The MAC in Parksville Experience the magic of natural colour at the Natural Dye Workshop featuring Immersion and Resist...

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 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 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...

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 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 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 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 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...