Past Workshops

Art Bites Classes in February 2024

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...

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Garden in Bloom FREE Family Day DROP-IN Event

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...

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Monday Art Gems – Fall 2023 Schedule

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...

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Creative Kids – August Classes

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...

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Creative Kids – July Classes

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...

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Creative Kids Summer 2023 Programs

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...

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Plein Air Journey in Watercolour with Carla Flegel

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...

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Spring Watercolour Classes with Carla Flegel

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...

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Absolute Beginner Ukulele Lessons with Liz DeBarros

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...

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Kids Klub Ink Painting Class

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...

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Wire Angel Workshop with Sheena McCorquodale

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...

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Creative Kids Program

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...

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Garden Fairy Wire Sculpture Workshop

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....

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A Cultural Palette With Dr. Evelin Kruger

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...

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Mosaics: Working with Italian Smalti

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...

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Abstract Acrylic Workshops with Deborah Nicol

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...

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Creating Digital Art in Procreate with Brian Middleton

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,...

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Express YourSELF through Art

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:•...

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Level 2 Alcohol Ink Painting Class:  Pattiann Withapea

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...

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