Adult Art Classes
Are you a member of the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council? Click here to become a member and take advantage of everything your membership offers: a tax receipt for your membership purchase, ability to register for our programs and to book co-working or studio space, and supporting our mission to connect community through the arts. You can also sign up for our newsletter and stay up to date on all things NVCAC.
We would love your input and we're always looking for workshop teachers! Which art classes for adults would you like to see? Which art classes for adults would you like to teach? Please get in touch with us at [email protected] and let us know.
If you're an instructor and would like to send us a course proposal, please use this form.
Looking for Adult Art Parties? Find them here.
Healing Connection Community Art Classes
Healing Connections is a program of the Arts Council and a community for Merritt and the Nicola Valley. For all who suffer from chronic pain or illness, are part of the support system for someone who does, or simply want to connect with community and resources. While donations are always welcome, all Healing Connections events and art classes are free to attend. A membership for the NVCAC is required ($25 per year) and we have limited grant funding available if this is a barrier.
Funding for Healing Connections Art Classes has been provided by the BC Interior Community Foundation as part of their Community Prosperity Program.
Line Dancing Class (Session 3) with Jojo Massey
Join us for a fun class of Line Dancing. We will learn a variety of Beginner Dances that are always fun, no matter what level of Line Dancing you have experienced. This class is Beginner friendly. For those who like a little more challenge, you can stay after the class and we will learn something more advanced.
Wear comfortable shoes (leather soles are good, runners work too, and cowboy boots are awesome) and comfortable clothing. Bring plenty of water to hydrate. Suitable for all ages 15 and up. The step patterns are good for the mind, the motion is good for the body, and the music and social interaction are good for the soul. This is a great activity for those who love to dance, and for those who want to get moving again.
Minimum: 5
Maximum: 20
Cost: FREE!
We would like to thank the Interior Foundation of BC for the grant funding via the Community Prosperity Fund that makes these classes possible and free for the community. And thanks to Jojo for donating her time.
When: Thursday, July 16 2026 @ 7 pm to 8 pm
Where: Cadet's Hall - 1755 Coldwater Avenue, Merritt, BC
Instructor: Jojo Massey
Jojo learned to Linedance while being a Snowbird in Mexico. She started teaching Linedance classes there, and now brings her passion and love of Linedancing to share in Merritt. After working for many years in a sedentary job, Jojo is happy to have found an activity that makes movement fun. She likes that the steps are low impact, and a great way to increase mobility, even for folks who have not been active for a while.
Line Dancing Class (Session 4) with Jojo Massey
Join us for a fun class of Line Dancing. We will learn a variety of Beginner Dances that are always fun, no matter what level of Line Dancing you have experienced. This class is Beginner friendly. For those who like a little more challenge, you can stay after the class and we will learn something more advanced.
Wear comfortable shoes (leather soles are good, runners work too, and cowboy boots are awesome) and comfortable clothing. Bring plenty of water to hydrate. Suitable for all ages 15 and up. The step patterns are good for the mind, the motion is good for the body, and the music and social interaction are good for the soul. This is a great activity for those who love to dance, and for those who want to get moving again.
Minimum: 5
Maximum: 20
Cost: FREE!
We would like to thank the Interior Foundation of BC for the grant funding via the Community Prosperity Fund that makes these classes possible and free for the community. And thanks to Jojo for donating her time.
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 7 pm to 8 pm
Where: Cadet's Hall - 1755 Coldwater Avenue, Merritt, BC
Instructor: Jojo Massey
Jojo learned to Linedance while being a Snowbird in Mexico. She started teaching Linedance classes there, and now brings her passion and love of Linedancing to share in Merritt. After working for many years in a sedentary job, Jojo is happy to have found an activity that makes movement fun. She likes that the steps are low impact, and a great way to increase mobility, even for folks who have not been active for a while.
Free Drop-In Art Sessions - Creative Play by Day
Join us once a week for Creative Play by Day, on Tuesdays between 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Drop in for some fun and creative art-making with Jennifer Chemago and Mischelle Pierce! The art sessions will be open for you to play with the art materials of your choice, and sometimes we will provide guided activities or projects.
Jennifer is an Art Therapist and will be on hand to offer guidance for those who wish.
