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Fiber Lab - Summer Youth Camp - Surface Design
A hands-on textile arts camp where participants explore hand stitching, weaving, fabric painting, surface design, natural dyeing, upcycling, and mixed-media techniques while creating original projects inspired by sustainability and West Coast nature. The camp concludes with an independent upcycled artwork showcased in a community exhibition.
Week 2 – Surface Design
Session 2 – Block Printing & Mixed Media
Design and print a custom tote bag or T-shirt using block printing techniques, then create a mixed-media collage incorporating painted, printed, and textile elements.
Fee: $85.00 per day or $ 150.00 per 2 sessions or $375 for all 8 sessions
Ages: 12 years - 17 years
Materials Included
Flower Mosaic
Create a beautiful mosaic flower decoration! Choose from hundreds of different tiles to personalize your 5" flower shape. Participants will finish their mosaic with grout to complete the look!
All Ages
Materials Included
Fee: $35
Fiber Lab - Summer Youth Camp - Upcycling
A hands-on textile arts camp where participants explore hand stitching, weaving, fabric painting, surface design, natural dyeing, upcycling, and mixed-media techniques while creating original projects inspired by sustainability and West Coast nature. The camp concludes with an independent upcycled artwork showcased in a community exhibition.
Week 3 – Upcycling
Session 1 – Visible Mending & Mixed Media
Learn visible mending techniques while transforming reclaimed textiles into mixed-media artwork using stitching, fabric, paint, and found materials.
Fee: $85.00 per day or $ 150.00 per 2 sessions or $375 for all 8 sessions
Ages: 12 years - 17 years
Materials Included
Fiber Lab - Summer Youth Camp - Upcycling
A hands-on textile arts camp where participants explore hand stitching, weaving, fabric painting, surface design, natural dyeing, upcycling, and mixed-media techniques while creating original projects inspired by sustainability and West Coast nature. The camp concludes with an independent upcycled artwork showcased in a community exhibition.
Week 3 – Upcycling
Session 2 – Foraging, Thrifting & Creative Upcycling
Explore sustainable sourcing through ethical foraging and thrift shopping, then redesign clothing and found objects into unique accessories or wearable art.
Fee: $85.00 per day or $ 150.00 per 2 sessions or $375 for all 8 sessions
Ages: 12 years - 17 years
Materials Included
Rainbow Rebels Kids Camp
Filling the day with a kaleidoscope of colourful crafts - from painting to suncatchers.
Drop Off 8:45am - 9:00am
Pick Up 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages 6-11
Children will need to bring a snack and lunch. Juice and water will be provided.
Fee: $75
Paint Night - Oceanscapes
Abstract Oceanscape Painting with Damien on a 12” X 12” Canvas.
Materials Included.
Fiber Lab - Summer Youth Camp-Studio Practice
A hands-on textile arts camp where participants explore hand stitching, weaving, fabric painting, surface design, natural dyeing, upcycling, and mixed-media techniques while creating original projects inspired by sustainability and West Coast nature. The camp concludes with an independent upcycled artwork showcased in a community exhibition.
Week 4 – Studio Practice & Community Showcase
Session 1 – Independent Project Development
Work in a mentor-supported studio environment to plan and begin an original mixed-media project, applying the stitching, weaving, surface design, and upcycling techniques learned throughout the camp.
Fee: $85.00 per day or $ 150.00 per 2 sessions or $375 for all 8 sessions
Ages: 12 years - 17 years
Materials Included
Fiber Lab - Summer Youth Camp-Studio Practice
A hands-on textile arts camp where participants explore hand stitching, weaving, fabric painting, surface design, natural dyeing, upcycling, and mixed-media techniques while creating original projects inspired by sustainability and West Coast nature. The camp concludes with an independent upcycled artwork showcased in a community exhibition.
Week 4 – Studio Practice & Community Showcase
Session 2 – Project Completion & Community Showcase
Complete an original upcycled artwork using painting, sewing, weaving, and mixed-media techniques, then present the finished work in a community showcase celebrating creativity, sustainability, and personal expression.
Fee: $85.00 per day or $ 150.00 per 2 sessions or $375 for all 8 sessions
Ages: 12 years - 17 years
Materials Included
Dirty Green Thumbs Kids Camp
We dedicate this day to making a little garden, making a bird bath and helping the bug with a special water station.
Ages: 6-11 years
Fee: $100.00
Fiber Lab - Summer Youth Camp - Surface Design
A hands-on textile arts camp where participants explore hand stitching, weaving, fabric painting, surface design, natural dyeing, upcycling, and mixed-media techniques while creating original projects inspired by sustainability and West Coast nature. The camp concludes with an independent upcycled artwork showcased in a community exhibition.
Week 2 – Surface Design
Session 1 – Colour, Cyanotype & Natural Dye
Explore the science and art of surface design through colour theory, cyanotype printing, and plant-based dyeing while creating samples for a personal Fiber Lab Sampler Book.
Fee: $85.00 per day or $ 150.00 per 2 sessions or $375 for all 8 sessions
Ages: 12 years - 17 years
Materials Included
Mythical Creations Kids Camp
Kids will have a fun filled day creating their own mythical stuffie, mask, treasure chest and shield, sword/wand.
Ages: 6-11 years
Fee: $100.00
Fiber Lab - Summer Youth Camp - Material Awareness
A hands-on textile arts camp where participants explore hand stitching, weaving, fabric painting, surface design, natural dyeing, upcycling, and mixed-media techniques while creating original projects inspired by sustainability and West Coast nature. The camp concludes with an independent upcycled artwork showcased in a community exhibition.
Week 1 – Material Awareness
Session 2 – Weaving Basics
Discover foundational weaving techniques by creating woven samples and traditional loop potholders.
Fee: $85.00 / session or $150.00 / 2 sessions or $375 all 8 sessions
Ages: 12 years - 17 years
Materials Included
Fiber Lab - Summer Youth Camp - Material Awareness
A hands-on textile arts camp where participants explore hand stitching, weaving, fabric painting, surface design, natural dyeing, upcycling, and mixed-media techniques while creating original projects inspired by sustainability and West Coast nature. The camp concludes with an independent upcycled artwork showcased in a community exhibition.
Week 1 – Material Awareness
Session 1 – Textile Foundations & Sashiko
Explore textile structures, fibers, and fabrics while learning the fundamentals of hand stitching through Sashiko-inspired sampler project
Fee: $85.00 / session or $150.00 / 2 sessions or $375 all 8 sessions
Ages: 12 years - 17 years
Materials Included
Slow Stitch Afternoon
Stacy will be leading the afternoon exploring a different textile project each month. The group is invited to share and vote on the next project for the month. Those with a favorite skill to share are also invited to lead a project.
Project costs will be additional depending on the theme of the month.
Projects to be explored include: Sashiko, Crewling, Loop Weaving, Inkle Loom Weaving, Tapestry, collage, beading and more.
Questions about Slow Stitch Afternoons - Contact Stacy
Sessions: Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00 / Month or $15 / Drop-In
Father's Day - Mug Making
Come make a custom mug for that amazing dad, bonus dad, dog dad or father figure in your life.
Suitable for all ages.
Fee: $20.00
Slow Stitch Afternoon
Stacy will be leading the afternoon exploring a different textile project each month. The group is invited to share and vote on the next project for the month. Those with a favorite skill to share are also invited to lead a project.
Project costs will be additional depending on the theme of the month.
Projects to be explored include: Sashiko, Crewling, Loop Weaving, Inkle Loom Weaving, Tapestry, collage, beading and more.
Questions about Slow Stitch Afternoons - Contact Stacy
Sessions: Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00 / Month or $15 / Drop-In
Weaving For Beginners: Textures
Weaving For Beginners: Textures
Learn to weave with local textile artist Janna Vallee, of Everlea Looms. Using a range 100% wool yarns you will learn how to weave shapes, blend colours and create a variety of three-dimensional textures
Come to this workshop ready to learn a lot!
Janna will support you in designing and weaving a small one-of-a-kind textural artwork you will be proud to hang on your wall.
You also get to leave the workshop with free access to Janna's online workshop, so you can revisit the techniques online.
Workshop Fee: $80
Material Fee: $20
About Janna : https://www.jannamaria.com/about-janna.html
Community Paint Day for the Pender Harbour Food Bank
Community Paint Day!
Join the Mad Park Art team and the Pender Harbour Food Bank Society to paint 3 metal community food bank blessing boxes. All community members are invited to help paint. The Mad Park Art team will have the paint and instructions.
These Community Blessing Boxes have been funded by the Sunshine Coast Foundation and will be placed in Madeira Park, Garden Bay and Egmont.
RSVP your interest to help us paint!
Slow Stitch Afternoon
Stacy will be leading the afternoon exploring a different textile project each month. The group is invited to share and vote on the next project for the month. Those with a favorite skill to share are also invited to lead a project.
Project costs will be additional depending on the theme of the month.
Projects to be explored include: Sashiko, Crewling, Loop Weaving, Inkle Loom Weaving, Tapestry, collage, beading and more.
Questions about Slow Stitch Afternoons - Contact Stacy
Sessions: Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00 / Month or $15 / Drop-In
Palette Knife Mountainscapes with Evelyn Kirkaldy
Join popular artist, Evelyn Kirkaldy, for step-by-step instructions to create luscious, textured wildflower landscapes in acrylic using a palette knife.
Suitable for beginner and experienced artists.
Participants will go home with a finished ‘work of art.”
Fee: $95
All materials supplied, including canvas boards.
About Evelyn Kirkaldy evelynkirkaldyart.com
This event is SOLD OUT.
Please join the Wait List for the next Evelyn Kirkaldy Workshop.
Send us your info here and registration details will be emailed to you.
Thank you!
Sun Twist Acres Soap Making
Learn the art of making soap with Megan from Sun Twist Acres. You will go home with some new skills and 10 bars soap. Soap making supplies are included, however due to limited equipment you will have to purchase or bring your own immersion blender.
Age : 16+
Fee: $143.00
FAQs
Where is Mad Park Art located?
We’re located at 4982 Gonzales Road, Madeira Park, BC, beside the post office.
What does it cost to attend?
Drop-in studio hours typically cost $10, with most tools included. Some materials may have additional costs. Workshop and class pricing varies.
Do I need to register for classes or events?
Some workshops require pre-registration, but many of our drop-in sessions are open to everyone. Pre-registration is recommended to guarantee your spot, though it isn’t always necessary.
Do I need to bring my own supplies?
Most tools are included in your fee. Some projects may require additional materials, which can be purchased at the studio.
What ages can participate?
Our programs are open to all ages. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
How can I stay up to date on events?
Check our event calendar on the website for the most current schedule, and follow us on Instagram @MadParkArt for updates and behind-the-scenes creativity.