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Watch this spot for future workshops!!!!

Tylor McNeil Workshop

is coming on February 14, 2026

NOTE Date Change from Feb 7th!

Registration is now open!

NFCA Workshops

Below are workshops organized

by the NFCA

Tylor McNeil - Oil Painting with Canadian Atlantic Painter

Date : Saturday February 14, 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 thr

Sep 6

Lalita Hamill - Creating Interesting Backgrounds - We had fun!

The two day workshop with Lalita Hamill delivered as promised. Fourteen artists spent the days in the light filled hall at Jonanco on White Rapids Road, sharing and laughing. How to Create Interesting Backgrounds, plus so much more information on, blending, colour theory, mixing etc. The response from the participants says it all…. “This was the best learning experience I’ve had in a long time” “Awesome” “Exceptional teacher” “Super good deal” I would do more at this affordab

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