Pastels with Joan  Larson: an Art Gems WorkshopWelcome to world of Soft Pastels.  We will explore the dynamic range of possibilities with this marvellous medium.   Learn basic layering and application techniques and how to let your paper work for you.  We will also...

Plein Air Journey in Watercolour with Carla Flegel Sundays 10am-1pm $40 - 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...

6Creative Kids Week 5: MAC Art Camp - August 12-16 Mon-Fri August 12-16 10 am - 3 pm all supplies included please bring a lunch and drink each day   Register online or at the MAC Office What's Creative Kids all About? Our goal is to have fun through creative...

 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...

Creative Kids:  Summer 2024 ProgramJoin us for a summer of fun in our Community Art Garden!This year we have 30 different Creative Kids classes to choose from PLUS, a brand-new, week-long MAC Art Camp! Classes run Tuesdays through Thursdays from July 16 through Aug  8...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

 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...

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,...

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:•...

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...