Upcoming Workshops

ART BITES at The Mac

Oil Pastels Class

April 28, 2024

10am to 12pm

Learn some skills and produce a painting using oil pastels.

All supplies are provided.

You can register online at The McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, BC

https://shop.mcmillanartscentre.com/collections/workshops-classes/products/mac-school-art-bites-oil-pastels-10am-sun-apr-28-2024

April 28, 2024

10-12pm

At the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, BC

ART BITES at The Mac

Palette Knife Skills Class

April 14, 2024

10-12pm

At the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, BC

Three - All Day Abstract Acrylic Workshop

At the Macmillan Art Centre

Parksville, BC

Price for each workshop is $100

Book all three or pick and choose!

Coming in the Spring

March 26, April 23 and May 28, 2022

10 AM to 3PM

https://mcmillanartscentre.com

(250) 248-8185

Contact me at abstractbydesigngallery@gmail.com or 250-607-7038

if you are interested in attending.

First Workshop, March 26 10AM to 3PM

Loosening Up

In this workshop you will learn to loosen up your work and how to approach an abstract work. Our goal will be to create in a positive manner and discover new techniques keep our paintings fresh, creative and spontaneous. We will explore some simple techniques that will bring a new perspective to your work and bring joy to your heart!!

Current Covid restrictions will be in effect. If the class needs to be cancelled you will be fully refunded.

Second Workshop April 23, 2022 10AM to 3PM

Mixed Media Fun

In this workshop we will delve into some multi media ideas and how to utilize them in our work. You will want to bring some of your favorite papers, cutouts, small items that bring you joy (and can be attached to a canvas). You can also feel free to use any paint mediums that you find interesting and enticing, eg. Gel, paste, sand, beads etc. If you plan to use these you may want to apply to the canvas prior to the class so they will be dry when you are ready to paint. We plan to get messy and have some fun?

Current Covid restrictions will be in effect. If the class needs to be cancelled you will be fully refunded.

Third Workshop May 28, 2022 10AM to 3PM

Shapes, shapes and more shapes

In this workshop we will focus our efforts on incorporating shapes and how that effects the outcome!

In each workshop we will start the day with a short talk and demo, and then move on to paint our masterpieces! We will break for a short lunch around noon so bring something or plan on slipping out to pick something up. We will pick up our brushes after that and have a short critique session at the end of the day.

Current Covid restrictions will be in effect. If the class needs to be cancelled you will be fully refunded.

Supplies to bring

Easel if you have one. The MAC has an assortment of table easels and some stand up easels as well, although there may not have enough or one you like.

Your paints and brushes and a canvas. Try and bring a canvas that allows you room to play around!

What to expect

There will be lots of painting of course. You are free to ask questions or look for guidance at any point throughout the day. We will start the day with a short talk of each days goals and what we hope to accomplish. We will put into practise what we have learned and paint throughout the day. Questions are welcome and guidance where you might want it. We break for lunch around 12 to 1 pm, so bring something to fill that gap and keep up your energy. There are several fast food places that you can slip out to if you prefer. At the close of the day, around 2:30 to 3:00 pm we will reconvene for a wrap up and critique of the day.

Washrooms are close and available for our use.

Covid restrictions will be in place as per the Macmillan Gallery protocols at the time of the workshops. We will wear our masks and maintain distance throughout the day. if your workshop has to be cancelled due to restrictions, a full refund will be in effect.

Art Bites at The MAC....

Oil Pastels

March 6, 2022

10AM to Noon

https://mcmillanartscentre.com

In this class we will try out some techniques and apply those techniques to an 8x10 oil pastel painting of the COVID CORVID.

Supplies are included for pickup at The McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, BC. A supply list is available on request if you are joining from out of town.