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DIY Crafternoon
Do you have something you have been working on but can’t find the motivation? Don’t want to clean the whole house to invite friends over to do arts and crafts? Got a new project and would like some feedback or want to share it with others?
Now you can join DIY Crafternoon from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on the last Saturday of the month.
For the small cost of $10.00 per person, bring your project and enjoy some chill music and engage in conversation with other like-minded arts and crafters. Share your ideas for future projects.
Slow Stitch Afternoon - March
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 Slowstitch Afternoon’s - Contact Stacy
Sessions: Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00 / Month or $15 / Drop In
Drop in Studio
Spend the afternoon exploring your creativity at our Drop-In Arts & Crafts session. Bring friends or family and enjoy hands-on projects using the tools available in our studio. Whether you want to try something new, finish an idea you’ve been working on, or just play with art supplies in a welcoming space, this session is open to all ages and skill levels.
Sewing - Beginner 1 - March 2026
3 Week Course for beginner sewers. For little or no experience.
You will learn to navigate your sewing machine, learning threading, winding a bobbin and stitch types.
At the end of the class you will have cut, sew and stitched together a tote bad
Sessions: March 9, 16, 23
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Fee: $80.00
All materials included. Suitable for 13+
Slow Stitch Afternoon - March
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 Slowstitch Afternoon’s - Contact Stacy
Sessions: Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00 / Month or $15 / DropIn
Drop in Studio
Spend the afternoon exploring your creativity at our Drop-In Arts & Crafts session. Bring friends or family and enjoy hands-on projects using the tools available in our studio. Whether you want to try something new, finish an idea you’ve been working on, or just play with art supplies in a welcoming space, this session is open to all ages and skill levels.
Felting - beginner 1
In this 2 week class, you will learn the basics of felting and create a miniature felted cactus.
Classes: Sunday, March 15th and Sunday, March 22nd
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $50.00
All materials included
Suitable Age: 16+
Sewing - Beginner 1 - March 2026
3 Week Course for beginner sewers. For little or no experience.
You will learn to navigate your sewing machine, learning threading, winding a bobbin and stitch types.
At the end of the class you will have cut, sew and stitched together a tote bad
Sessions: March 9, 16, 23
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Fee: $80.00
All materials included. Suitable for 13+
Art Of Nature - Kids Camp
Our Art of Nature Kids Camp is jam-packed with artistic projects inspired by our natural world. Children will learn how to make paper with plant fibres, create their own mushroom mosaic, weave a macrame plant hanger, mix a botanical salve and more! We’ll infuse plant lessons throughout with activities like nature walks, taking their own plant cuttings and assembling a plant pot. Of course it wouldn’t be camp without some games and songs as well! Led by Angela, this camp will be full of fun, learning and fabulous take-home art that the kids will love.
Art Of Nature - Kids Camp (Day 2)
Our Art of Nature Kids Camp is jam-packed with artistic projects inspired by our natural world. Children will learn how to make paper with plant fibres, create their own mushroom mosaic, weave a macrame plant hanger, mix a botanical salve and more! We’ll infuse plant lessons throughout with activities like nature walks, taking their own plant cuttings and assembling a plant pot. Of course it wouldn’t be camp without some games and songs as well! Led by Angela, this camp will be full of fun, learning and fabulous take-home art that the kids will love.
Slow Stitch Afternoon - March
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 Slowstitch Afternoon’s - Contact Stacy
Sessions: Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00 / Month or $15 / Drop-In
Drop in Studio
Spend the afternoon exploring your creativity at our Drop-In Arts & Crafts session. Bring friends or family and enjoy hands-on projects using the tools available in our studio. Whether you want to try something new, finish an idea you’ve been working on, or just play with art supplies in a welcoming space, this session is open to all ages and skill levels.
Felting - beginner 1
In this 2 week class, you will learn the basics of felting and create a miniature felted cactus.
Classes: Sunday, March 15th and Sunday, March 22nd
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $50.00
All materials included
Suitable Age: 16+
Sewing - Beginner 1 - March 2026
3 Week Course for beginner sewers. For little or no experience.
You will learn to navigate your sewing machine, learning threading, winding a bobbin and stitch types.
At the end of the class you will have cut, sew and stitched together a tote bad
Sessions: March 9, 16, 23
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Fee: $80.00
All materials included. Suitable for 13+
Slow Stitch Afternoons - March
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
DIY Crafternoon
Do you have something you have been working on but can’t find the motivation? Don’t want to clean the whole house to invite friends over to do arts and crafts? Got a new project and would like some feedback or want to share it with others?
Now you can join DIY Crafternoon from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on the last Saturday of the month.
For the small cost of $10.00 per person, bring your project and enjoy some chill music and engage in conversation with other like-minded arts and crafters. Share your ideas for future projects.
Wood Working - Make a Charcuterie Board
Design, shape, and finish your very own walnut charcuterie board in this guided woodworking workshop with Damien Hendley. Ages 13+, all materials included.
Slow Stitch Afternoon - February
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 Slowstitch Afternoon’s - Contact Stacy
Sessions: Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00 / Month
Sewing - Beginner 2 - February 2026
3 Week Course where our Beginner 2 group will continue to learn sewing basics! Under the guidance of our instructor, Nancy, you’ll work step-by-step through the process, from cutting and assembling to stitching and finishing. Project for this session 1-2 different Zippered Pouches with all materials included with assorted fabrics to choose from.
If you have some sewing experience you are welcome to join the Beginner 2 group. Those with no experience are invited to join our Beginner 1 group scheduled for February.
air dry clay - make a plant pot
In this 2 session class, you will design and make your own air dry clay plant pot.
Classes: Sunday, February 15th and Sunday, February 22nd
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00
All materials included
Suitable Age: 13+
Drop in Studio
Spend the afternoon exploring your creativity at our Drop-In Arts & Crafts session. Bring friends or family and enjoy hands-on projects using the tools available in our studio. Whether you want to try something new, finish an idea you’ve been working on, or just play with art supplies in a welcoming space, this session is open to all ages and skill levels.
Slow Stitch Afternoon - February
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 Slowstitch Afternoon’s - Contact Stacy
Sessions: Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00 / Month
Sewing - Beginner 2 - February 2026
3 Week Course where our Beginner 2 group will continue to learn sewing basics! Under the guidance of our instructor, Nancy, you’ll work step-by-step through the process, from cutting and assembling to stitching and finishing. Project for this session 1-2 different Zippered Pouches with all materials included with assorted fabrics to choose from.
If you have some sewing experience you are welcome to join the Beginner 2 group. Those with no experience are invited to join our Beginner 1 group scheduled for February.
air dry clay - make a plant pot
In this 2 session class, you will design and make your own air dry clay plant pot.
Classes: Sunday, February 15th and Sunday, February 22nd
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00
All materials included
Suitable Age: 13+
Drop in Studio
Spend the afternoon exploring your creativity at our Drop-In Arts & Crafts session. Bring friends or family and enjoy hands-on projects using the tools available in our studio. Whether you want to try something new, finish an idea you’ve been working on, or just play with art supplies in a welcoming space, this session is open to all ages and skill levels.
Candle Making Workshop
Pamper yourself with an evening making a wooden heart bowl candle.
Marta from Coastal Karma will be guiding you through making your own candle customized with your favorite essential oils and heart happy extras. You deserve it!
Date: February 13
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Fee : $85.00
Materials: Included
Age: 19+
Slow Stitch Afternoon - February
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 Slowstitch Afternoon’s - Contact Stacy
Sessions: Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00 / Month
Sewing - Beginner 2 - February 2026
3 Week Course where our Beginner 2 group will continue to learn sewing basics! Under the guidance of our instructor, Nancy, you’ll work step-by-step through the process, from cutting and assembling to stitching and finishing. Project for this session 1-2 different Zippered Pouches with all materials included with assorted fabrics to choose from.
If you have some sewing experience you are welcome to join the Beginner 2 group. Those with no experience are invited to join our Beginner 1 group scheduled for March.
Drop in Studio
Spend the afternoon exploring your creativity at our Drop-In Arts & Crafts session. Bring friends or family and enjoy hands-on projects using the tools available in our studio. Whether you want to try something new, finish an idea you’ve been working on, or just play with art supplies in a welcoming space, this session is open to all ages and skill levels.
Hand-Knit Hearts
Learn how to make adorable heart shaped pillows or stuffies using the hand-knitting technique. By the end of class, students will create and take home TWO hearts (approximate lengths of 8" and 12"). We'll have an assortment of fun colours to choose from.
Date: February 6
Time: 6:00pm-9.00pm
Fee : $45.00
Materials: Included
Age: 10+
Slow Stitch Afternoon - February
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 Slowstitch Afternoon’s - Contact Stacy
Sessions: Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $40.00 / Month
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hello 2026!
We are closed until January 17.
Take time with friends and families to rest, regroup and we will see you soon!
Christmas Night Market
Come and enjoy various local hand crafted items and purchase any last minute gifts for the holidays. We will have everything from crochet dish clothes to large format paintings. While visiting checkout our workshop where we teach and hold various events for all ages.
Christmas Night Market
Come and enjoy various local hand crafted items and purchase any last minute gifts for the holidays. We will have everything from crochet dish clothes to large format paintings. While visiting checkout our workshop where we teach and hold various events for all ages.
YOUTH EVENT: Hand-Knit Candy Cane
Learn how to make an adorable and super soft hand-knit candy cane. It's perfect as a holiday decoration, stuffie or pillow. There will be a selection of yarn colours to choose from so you can personalize your creation! You'll be using super chunky yarn and the finished piece will be about 16" tall.
Christmas Night Market
Come and enjoy various local hand crafted items and purchase any last minute gifts for the holidays. We will have everything from crochet dish clothes to large format paintings. While visiting checkout our workshop where we teach and hold various events for all ages.
Annual Ugly Sweater Party
Join the Mad Park Team for its first Annual Ugly Sweater Party. By Donation to the local Foodbank (non-perishable food and cash appreciated). 19+ RSVP button below.
PET Portraits With Santa
We’re hosting Pet Portraits with Santa at Mad Park Art this year! Join Angela Stearns Photography (one of our talented owners) and Santa (Sandy Matches) to help raise funds for the Pender Harbour Reading Society.
💡 Pre-pay at the link below or just show up on the day!
Christmas Stocking sewing workshop
Join Stacy in the creation of a Christmas Stocking for friends, family (or yourself).Bring your own sewing machine or use on of ours for a fun evening. You will be guided on different embellishments and construction of your Christmas Stocking. Choose from a selection of precut solids, plaid and faux fur parts for your own unique design.
Session: December 15
For: Ages 13+
Cost: $35 (includes 2 classes)
Includes: fabric and notions
Instructor: Stacy
Pre-registration: Required
Introduction to Crochet | Make a Toque
Introduction to Crochet - Make a Toque! This is a two-session course where you’ll learn to crochet a beautiful toque. One ball of yarn (colour of your choice) and crochet hook included.
Sessions: December 7 & 14
For: Ages 13+
Cost: $40 (includes 2 classes)
Includes: 1 ball of yarn and crochet hook (yours to keep)
Instructor: Wednesday and Shari
Pre-registration: Required
Drop in Studio
Spend the afternoon exploring your creativity at our Drop-In Arts & Crafts session. Bring friends or family and enjoy hands-on projects using the tools available in our studio. Whether you want to try something new, finish an idea you’ve been working on, or just play with art supplies in a welcoming space, this session is open to all ages and skill levels.
Dog Leash & Collar Workshop
Back by demand. You can now make your own BioThane dog collar and matching hands-free leash. Waterproof, durable, and stylish — with 33 colours to choose from if you register by November 28th. Choose from two different class times on December 13th!
Holiday Mosaic
Expand your creativity with this engaging workshop! Using a colourful mix of glass and ceramic tiles, you'll create a personalized holiday-themed mosaic. Choose from a variety of shapes like a gingerbread man, ornament, stockings and snowman, or design your own on a circular or square base. We have all the tools to cut and glue your creations then we'll finish them off with grout. Each participant will leave with a unique, handcrafted piece of art — perfect as a keepsake or thoughtful gift.
We have two times available (19+ only for 8:30pm class). All tools and supplies will be provided (note that children under 10 will need an adult to use the tile nipping tools for them).
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 $5, 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.