Art Classes & Workshops
Yes, you can draw. Yes, you can paint. The reason you haven’t been able to isn’t because you’re not creative or talented, it’s because you’ve never learned how. Tap into your creativity. Take an art class or workshop with Kim McNeil.
Discover your inner artist
Upcoming Art Events
Cold Wax Painting Workshop: Landscapes - Spring 2026
In this 2.5 hour workshop, you'll learn the basics of using this fun and little-known natural beeswax medium—it's the bee's knees!—and walk away with your very own finished artwork. We'll cover the do's and don'ts of using the medium, demo the use of the medium, discuss how to mix cold wax with oil paint to create vivid colours and transparent glazes, and use various tools to create unique effects.
You'll spend the workshop working on the various steps of using the medium and then work on piece you’ll be proud to take home. All levels welcome!
PAST EVENT: Intro to Cold Wax Painting Art Class - Winter 2026
REGISTRATION CLOSED
In this 3-week class, you'll learn the basics of using this fun and little-known natural beeswax medium—it's the bee's knees!—and walk away with your very own finished artwork. We'll cover the do's and don'ts of using the medium, demo the use of the medium, discuss how to mix cold wax with oil paint to create vivid colours and transparent glazes, and use various tools to create unique effects.
You'll start the course by painting a study to hone our skills before working on a larger final piece you’ll be proud to take home. All levels welcome!
Canmore Festival of Art & Creativity: 10th Anniversary
Cold Wax Painting Mini Workshop
Try your hand at cold wax painting. Practice colour mixing and combining oil paints with cold wax to create a textured leaf painting.
Ages 12+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE to the public. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome anytime between 2:00-4:00 p.m.