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McMillan Arts Centre
Parksville, BC, located in Oceanside, Vancouver Island
The MAC presents
Art Gems
A multi-faceted, hand picked selection of special workshops providing a unique experience under the instruction of well known Vancouver Island Artists.
Art Gems instructors use a variety of teaching methods, from Demo Style (watch, learn, create) to guiding individual artistic expression, and combinations of both, resulting in a unique learning outcome.
Art Gems workshops are open to all levels of experience and showcase a variety of mediums.
All materials and supplies are included in these workshops for the convenience of just enrolling, arriving and enjoying creating.
Each 4-hour workshop is $125 with all materials provided.
Art Gems
Art Gems - Limited Colour Palette - BC Landscapes with Dorota Goede Sat Oct 25, 10 am - 2pm Artworks often lack in colour expression due to too much, or too strong, colours used. The best works of art are created by strategically placed neutral greys beside, and around, the...
$125.00
Art Gems - Fantastic Florals with Gelli Plates - Linda Greig Sat Nov 1, 10 am - 2pm We will start in the morning by creating unique papers using a gelli plate and a variety ofmaterials. During the afternoon session we will create an abstract floral painting using acrylic paint...
$125.00
Art Gems - Coastal Harbours - Watercolours with Peggy Burkosky Sat Nov 8, 10 am - 2pm With a simplified palette and tips on good design, we will paint landforms, trees and common clouds typical of our west coast. All materials provided About the Instructor: Â Since 1973, Peggy has experienced...
Art Gems - Mosaics with Debra Hagen Sat Nov 15, 10 am - 2pm Feel like experimenting with a medium that’s been used for thousands of years?! In this class students will have the opportunity to use the most coveted of mosaic material, Italian smalti. This glass tile comes in...
Art Gems - Wire Fairy Sculpture with Sheena McCorquodale Sat Nov 22 10 am - 2pm Create your own wire fairy sculpture, approximately 18” high, suitable for garden decor and more.  No experience needed and tools and pre-cut materials supplied.  All materials provided (bring your protective gardening gloves) Sheena...
$125.00
Art Gems - Wire Angel Sculpture with Sheena McCorquodale Sat Nov 29 10 am - 2pm Create your own wire angel sculpture, approximately 18” high, suitable for garden decor and more. No experience needed and tools and pre-cut materials supplied. All materials provided (bring your protective gardening gloves) Sheena says, “These...
$125.00
Art Gems - Abstract Expressionism with Patricia Carroll Sat April 18, 10 am - 2pm When viewing abstract paintings one might feel that abstracts are easy. Well… anyone can throw paint on a surface, but making that surface personally satisfying is not so easy. Join me in creating an abstract...
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