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Welcome to the Nanaimo Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists
NFCA Chapter News Blog
We are very proud of our NFCA artists and we want to highlight members' accomplishments. If you are a member and have something that you would like to share please use the website to contact us!
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The Nanaimo Fine Art Show is Nearly Here!
Nanaimo Fine Art Show
Nov 5


Tylor McNeil - Oil Painting with Canadian Atlantic Painter
Date : Saturday February 7, 2026 Time : 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (1 hour Lunch) Location : Jonanco Hobby Workshop 2745 White Rapids Road, Nanaimo BC Price : $110.00 Payment Link working Description: Not sure about oils? Always wanted to dabble before committing? This is the workshop for you! Registration is limited to 12 participants to allow time with Tylor. Spend the day exploring oil painting for the first time, or brush up on your knowledge and skills. Tylor will guide you thro
Aug 6


Lalita Hamill - Creating Interesting Backgrounds
The two day workshop with Lalita Hamill delivered as promised. Fourteen artists spent the days in the light filled hall at Jonanco on...
Mar 17


Doug Swinton - Setting up for success
Save your spot! Dates : Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27th, 2025 Time : 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1/2 hour lunch) Fee : $250 members $275 non members Location : Jonanco Hobby Workshop 2745 White Rapids Road, Nanaimo Learn the secret to painting in the ” Egg Salad method “ to allow you to loosen up and paint with more confidence. By using the big 5 compositional tools at the start and to critique your own work at the end you will find it easier to be more creative. Twice
Jan 10


Lalita Hamill - Creating Interesting Backgrounds
Lalita Hamill Workshop FULL Add your name to the wait list Dates : Sat/Sun March 15-16, 2025 Time : 9:30 am - 4 pm (1/2 hour lunch)...
Jan 2


General Meeting December 7th 2024
What was discussed at this meeting? Updates from Leads, Member News, Chapter Achievements, Fine Art Show Report, Nomination List, and Draw for Prizes. Everyone enjoyed homemade treats and snacks and conversations with fellow members. Next meeting is February 1st, 2025
Dec 7, 2024


Demo with Dan Gray and GM Nov 2 2024
Daniel Gray, born in Vancouver in 1947, has worked in soft pastel since 1975. He lives in Errington on Vancouver Island, near the coast...
Nov 2, 2024


General Meeting Oct 5th 2024 and Demo with Dee Fontans
We had another wonderful demo at the Oct 5th General Meeting. Dee Fontans was the guest presenter. Dee shared her expertise around the...
Oct 6, 2024


Yummy Grays with Lalita Hamill
May 11th and 12th, 2024…Yummy Grays. "The information and instruction was amazing. Colour theory, and mixing grays . She is respectful...
Sep 14, 2024


The Gaye Adams Workshop! Aug 10th and 11th, 2024
14 artists gathered with Gaye Adams August 10th and 11th for a Plein Aire workshop. THE PLEIN AIR ADVENTURE In this two day course, Gaye...
Aug 17, 2024
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