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....

Through the Forest, Into the Light - Workshop with Susan SchaeferTHIS CLASS IS NOW FULL Get ready to loosen up! By using bold and bright colours we will first paint the background, looking for light as it shimmers through the forest. Then we will have fun working on...

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...

Chakras for Beginners with Jill BonnellApril 24, 20226-9pm Learn about your 7 chakras and how they affect you PLUS receive a guided meditation through these 7 chakras $45 pre-register $60 at door To reserve your spot call 250-954-7817 or email  Jill decided to heal...

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...

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...

2022 Spring Art Foundations CoursesLoved Art Bites? Ready for more? The MAC’s Art Foundations Program is designed for people who want more formal education in the basics of visual art theory, as well as techniques for different mediums. Participants will gain a deeper...

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" - 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...

2022 Spring Art Bites ClassesUPDATE - Our last 6 Spring Art Bites classes are  SOLD OUT! Watch for Fall Art Bites class schedule to be announced soon. Go on, take a bite! Have you been curious about trying an art class, but not sure what medium you would like? Not...

“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...

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:•...

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...

Oil Painting Techniques with Dominik ModlinskiSaturday, November 27th 10:00 to 4:00 Limit:  10 participants Cost $175 CLASS FULL - contact the MAC for waitlist Join Dominik for a full day of painting as he walks you through oil painting techniques and their...

Octopus' Garden: Zentangle® class - and more!CZT Rhonda Roy is back at the MAC this fall for a series of Zentangle classes.  The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Even if you can't...

Water-Mixable Oil Painting: Workshop with Margery BlomSaturday, October 16 202110:00 am, to 3:00 pm All Materials included! $125.00 Register online or at the MAC Office Water mixable oil paints are odourless, non-toxic and safe to use when painting in groups or small...

Colours of Winter: Acrylic Painting Class with Susan SchaeferEnjoy a fun day of painting winter scenes, using right blues and whites to capture the cool colours of winter. Monday, November 22, 2021 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost $100 (+gst)  - UPDATE - CLASS FULL -  ...

Acrylic Beginner Classes with Susan SchaeferFridays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 10:00 - 12:30 Cost $164 (+gst) Register online or at the MAC Office or call Susan   Step into the exciting world of acrylic paints.  With step by step, and one on one instruction, Susan...

2021 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...

It IS Easy Mixing Green - Workshop With Cindy MawleTroubles with green? In this 3 hour class I will show you a fun way to mix a variety of greens as well as a few beautiful greys in an abstract style design colour chart you can refer to when painting.No more boring...

Painting Trees in Acrylic: Workshop with Cindy MawleFROM THE GROUND UP Are you struggling with painting trees in acrylics?Would you like some tips and techniques to use in your own work?If YES! this 2 day workshop may be just what you need!Click here for class outline...

Abstracted Landscapes: Acrylic Painting Class with Susan SchaeferCome out and enjoy a fun day of painting as we abstract the landscape, looking for simple shapes and design. Saturday July 17th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm - $85 (gst) Class size is limited. Sign up NOW. Call...

Beginner Group Ukulele Lessons with Liz DeBarrosTHURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 23, OCTOBER 7,14, 21, 28TH 2021  Six one-hour lessons 2.oopm to 3.00pm, on Thursdays at The MAC in Parksville If you have ever thought about playing the ukulele but have never even held one;...

Art Bites Summer 2021Go 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 Bites is a...

Art Bites Spring 2021Go 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 Bites is a...