The MAC presents

Art Gems

A multi-faceted, selection of 'Gem' workshops providing a unique experience under the instruction of well-known Vancouver Island Artists.

Art Gems

Art Gems - Mosaics with Smalti with Debra Hagen Sat Apr 5, 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...
Art Gems - Painting with Water Soluble Oils with Margery Blom Sat Apr 12, 10 am - 2pm Water soluble oil paint is a user friendly and nontoxic variety of oil paint that still embraces the richness and depth of colour as traditional oil paint.In this introductory class you will...
Art Gems - Seeing Double: Diptych with Dennis Brown Sat Apr 26, 10 am - 2pm Here is your chance to Double Your Pleasure - Double Your Fun. Dennis will present a demo and discussion on building a diptych. He will give you tips and possibilities to work up your...
Art Gems - From Abstract to Bouquet: Playing with Shape & Colour - Sylvie Peltier Sat May 10, 10 am - 2pm Unleash your creativity in this inspiring workshop where abstract art meets floral design! You’ll start by creating a vibrant, expressive underpainting, layering colors and shapes freely. Then, discover...
Art Gems - Silver Jewellery with Karen Schmidt-Humiski Sat May 31, 10 am - 2pm Karen is pleased to return and offer a silver metalworking workshop for beginners and more advanced skilled craftspeople. We will be using a variety of techniques and tools to create a set of earrings with...
Art Gems - Spend a Day in the Yukon: Pen & Ink with Jim Sears Sat Sep 13, 10 am - 2pm Create an image of a cabin in the Yukon using watercolour wash, pen and ink, with coloured pencil highlights. All materials will be provided.   About the Instructor: ...
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