2026 ART PROGRAMS
At the MJMAG, we provide our community with the opportunity to build on creativity and provide interactive experiences! We are offering in-person classes and workshops with professional artists and art educators with a focus on art and arts learning.
Additional art classes or specialty group activities can be arranged by contacting our Education Coordinator, Christy, at educator.mjmag@sasktel.net
To register for a specific class below, click the image or class title.
Adult & Teen Art Classes
With Robyn Cunningham, Soulful Living Solutions
Thursdays, September 10 – December 3 (12 sessions)
No class on October 1
12:10 – 12:50pm
Cost: $120/bring your own mat.
With Ward Schell
Thursdays, November 12 – December 17
6:30 - 9:00pm (South Meeting Room - MJ Public Library)
Cost: $160/canvas and basic paint included (NOT INCLUDED canvas pad, brushes (bring a variety of shapes and sizes) Can be purchased in gift shop, a pad of canvas paper)
In this foundational acrylic painting class you will learn the fundamentals of colour, colour mixing, composition and most importantly, how to “see.” Join me in sharing the joy of painting!
With Ward Schell
Session #1 Fridays, September 25 - November 6 (no class on October 9)
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Bring your own supplies to work on projects and learn techniques on how to improve your painting skills in acrylics or watercolours
Cost: $140/materials not included (supplies can be purchased through the giftshop)
With Sadi Vaxvick
Sunday, November 1
1:00 to 5:00 pm
Cost: $40/materials included
With Ward Schell
Session #2 Fridays, November 13 - December 18
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Bring your own supplies to work on projects and learn techniques on how to improve your painting skills in acrylics or watercolours
Cost: $140/materials not included (supplies can be purchased through the giftshop)
With Jennifer Warren of ‘Framed by Jen’ Photography
Saturday, November 21
9:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: $160/bring camera, manual, lenses and your curiosity.
Learn to shoot manually for better photos!
*this workshop is built exclusively for interchangeable lens camera bodies.
Please note that this workshop is non-refundable, unless the minimum registration number cannot be met and the class is cancelled. Refunds under those circumstances will be issued.
Sundays, November 8 – 29
With Charles Buchanan
1:30 to 3:30 pm
Cost: $140/materials included (bring old wooden broom handles for project)
Work with materials such as paper mashe and wood to create 3 dimension figure. Start with the wooden foundation of a hands and head and work their way down to neck, arms, torso, waist, pelvic ball and legs. Use fabric, yarn and other materials to accomplish this. Some basic sewing skills required
Fall Childrens Art Classes
With Ell Bird
October 9 – Costume Clash – Design and craft a mask or prop
November 27 – Trinket House – Use cardboard construction to house a collection
December 12 – Geeky Gifts – using paper and mixed media materials to create some one of a kind gifts.
1:30 – 3:30pm
Cost: $25/per session with materials included
With Lisa Galbraith
Sundays, December 6 – 27
1:30 – 3:30pm
Cost: $75/materials included
CREATEabilities
CREATEabilities for adults – Connecting in Art
In person art classes for neurodiverse individuals
With Mark Gilliland
Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Session #1 – October 15 - November 5
Cost: $35 per session/materials included – per session
CREATEabilities for adults – Connecting in Art
In person art classes for neurodiverse individuals
With Mark Gilliland
Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Session #2 – November 12 - December 3
Cost: $35 per session/materials included – per session
Families
With Christy Schweiger
Wednesday, November 4
3:00 to 5:00 pm
Cost: $25 per person/materials included
We will be working with needles
With Lisa Galbraith
Saturday December 19
1:30 – 3:30pm
Cost: $25 per person/materials included

October 18, 25, November 21, 28
1:30 – 4:30pm
Cost: $25/per session
Hosted by Tonia Vermette and Jo-Anne Dusel
Join us for an inspiring afternoon session of life drawing at the MJMAG. Explore the human form in a relaxed, self-directed, studio environment. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this three-hour session offers a chance to hone your observational and drawing skills with a live nude model. Must be 19 years and over to attend.
Students are asked to bring their own art supplies to use.