Adult Art Classes
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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 programs@nicolavalleyarts.com and let us know.
If you're an instructor and would like to send us a course proposal, please use this form.
Yarn Art
Yarn art was made popular in Mexico starting in the 1950s. Beeswax coated a board and coloured yarn was pressed into the wax to create patterns. Today textile yarn art is becoming very popular.
In this beginners yarn art class we will learn how to create beautiful & colourful yarn pictures. We will have available a large amount of yarn colours and canvas for you to create your own unique art. We will explore using beads, pom-poms, braids, crotchet and other techniques to build your own textures. All you will need to bring is your imagination!
All tools and supplies are included.
Minimum 4, maximum 10 participants. Aged 15+
Saturday, February 8 2025 - 10 am to noon at the Nicola Valley Arts Centre, 2051 Voght Street in Merritt
Cost: $25
*No refunds on art programs, classes or events, unless NVCAC cancels.
**Nicola Valley Arts membership required ($20/year)
Instructor: Kristina Brewer
Kristina Brewer has been a proud resident of Merritt for the past 4 years. As a lifelong creative, she has enjoyed working with a wide variety of mediums, including crocheting, pyrography (wood burning), acrylic and watercolour painting, yarn art, mandala dot art and much more. Now retired, she dedicates a lot of my time to her hobbies and loves sharing her skills with others.
Dot Mandala Party
Mandala dot art originated in India. It was created by Buddhist monks to help train their minds and achieve enlightenment.
In this beginners workshop, you will learn how to mix paint to a thinning medium to create the perfect texture to create all sizes of dots. You will learn and understand the shape and size of tools needed. We will work on creating templates so that your work is balanced. And finally how to use colour and touch to create beautiful Mandala Art.
All tools and supplies are included.
Minimum 4, maximum 10 participants. Aged 18+
Friday, February 28 2025 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Nicola Valley Arts Centre, 2051 Voght Street in Merritt
Refreshments Included
Cost: $35
*No refunds on art programs, classes or events, unless NVCAC cancels.
**Nicola Valley Arts membership required ($20/year)
Instructor: Kristina Brewer
Kristina Brewer has been a proud resident of Merritt for the past 4 years. As a lifelong creative, she has enjoyed working with a wide variety of mediums, including crocheting, pyrography (wood burning), acrylic and watercolour painting, yarn art, mandala dot art and much more. Now retired, she dedicates a lot of my time to her hobbies and loves sharing her skills with others.
Kristina started making mandala dot art pictures a few years ago. Not realizing what tools she needed, she used toothpicks, pencil ends and other shapes she could find around the house. After purchasing her first set of tools, Kristina really learned how relaxing and focused one can be when concentrating and enjoying creating Mandela pictures. Kristina is excited to be teaching this beginner Mandala dot art workshop so that others can enjoy the peacefulness it brings.
Wood Burning
Wood Burning (Pyrography; pur=fire and graphos=writing) is one of the oldest human art forms. This art was used to decorate pottery and furniture. Today we use it for so much more.
(Note: Pictures are samples of what can be achieved after learning basics).
Minimum 4, maximum 8 participants. Aged 15+
Saturday, March 15 2025 - 2 pm to 4 pm at the Nicola Valley Arts Centre, 2051 Voght Street in Merritt
Cost: $25
*No refunds on art programs, classes or events, unless NVCAC cancels.
**Nicola Valley Arts membership required ($20/year)
Instructor: Kristina Brewer
Kristina Brewer has been a proud resident of Merritt for the past 4 years. As a lifelong creative, she has enjoyed working with a wide variety of mediums, including crocheting, pyrography (wood burning), acrylic and watercolour painting, yarn art, mandala dot art and much more. Now retired, she dedicates a lot of my time to her hobbies and loves sharing her skills with others.
Pyrography has always interested Kristina. She started by burning a pictures into some oars for their boat, and it grew from there. Being fairly new to this art, Kristina is excited to be teaching what she has learned so far.
Greeting Cards - Watercolour and Ink
In this Beginner Class participants will make 3 to 4 greeting cards. Tools and supplies to be used include watercolour paints, archival ink pens, and blank greeting cards. The Instructor will demonstrate the techniques using a document camera/projector. All tools and supplies are included. Minimum 6, maximum 10 participants. Aged 18+
When: Saturday, March 8 2025 10 am to noon
Where: Nicola Valley Arts Centre, 2051 Voght Street, Merritt BC
Cost: $35
*No refunds on art programs, classes or events, unless NVCAC cancels.
**Nicola Valley Arts membership required ($20/year)
This class is full. If you are interested in future watercolour classes, please email programs@nicolavalleyarts.com
Instructor: Amanda Pryzner-Dunn. Amanda of Pink Room Crafts began paper crafting in 2006 while living in Manchester, England. Initially focused on creating greeting cards, Amanda soon began to explore different techniques including quilling (paper rolling), embossing, stamping, as well as watercolour & ink, and acrylic painting. As a primary school teacher, she had the opportunity to gain experience in other areas of arts and crafts and further develop an appreciation for a variety of artistic styles.
Art & Soul Sessions - Introductory Classes to Try
Art & Soul - Spring 2025
Art and Soul is a series of introductory courses that will allow students to try out a new craft, or refresh their skills in a craft they have done before, and enjoy an informal meet-up with other crafters. These monthly classes are on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am until noon.
All Art & Soul classes include tea and cookies ♡
Many of these classes will be offered in the future as part of our regular programming in a longer more comprehensive format.
*No refunds on art programs, classes or events, unless NVCAC cancels.
**Nicola Valley Arts membership required ($20/year)
Yarn Art
In this introductory class, students will learn how to create unique art pieces using yarn on canvas. They will use yarn and texture to craft a heart-themed design.
Instructor: Kristina Brewer
Wed, Feb 12 2025 (10:30 am - noon)
Woodburning
In this introduction to pyrography (woodburning) course, you’ll learn the foundational techniques for creating stunning designs by burning into wood.
Instructor: Kristina Brewer
Wed, Mar 12 2025 (10:30 am - noon)
This Class is full. Consider joining our Adult Wood Burning class on March 15.
Art Trading Cards
In this introductory course, students will make 5 to 6 Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) with the same theme. Then participants can trade them with others. You can enjoy your own work as well as others. It’s a great way to get to know each other, and learn different techniques. These are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized "swap" events, either in person or online. The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5" x 3.5"
Instructor: Cat Seegmiller - Cat started making Artist Trading Cards last summer, and she is hooked! She is honoured to share what she has learned with participants in this class. Cat recently moved to Merritt and is looking forward to meeting new ATC Trading partners, and new friends at NVCAC.
Wed, Apr 16 2025 (10:30 am - noon)
Mandala Dot Art
In this introductory course, you’ll learn the art of creating beautiful mandalas using vibrant paints and special tools.
Instructor: Kristina Brewer
Wed, May 14 2025 (10:30 am - noon)
