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...

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...

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...

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...

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  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 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...

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...

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:•...