McTavish Academy Of Art

06/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Help Fill A Dream Foundation on an Incredible Milestone! 🎉

Today they celebrate not one, but two remarkable achievements, 40 years of making dreams come true and the fulfillment of their 4,000th dream! 💙✨

For four decades, the dedicated team, volunteers, donors, and supporters at Help Fill A Dream Foundation have brought hope, joy, and unforgettable experiences to children facing life-threatening conditions and their families across Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands.

Reaching 4,000 dreams fulfilled is a testament to the compassion of an entire community and the lasting impact that kindness can have on the lives of others.

Thank you for 40 years of inspiring generosity, creating cherished memories, and reminding us all of the power of a dream.

Here's to the next chapter and the many more dreams yet to come. 💫

Congratulations on 40 Years & 4,000 Dreams! 🎈🎉

06/10/2026

Safe Beginnings First Aid has joined us for workshops over the past few years and is the leading provider of infant and toddler-focused safety workshops and courses for parents in North America.

Safe Beginnings First Aid is owned and operated by two sisters, Holly and Jill. Since late 2016, trained over 70,000 parents, caregivers and professionals across North America with essential lifesaving skills, in addition to rapidly growing online community of over 170,000 parents across our social media platforms.

Join them for their upcoming workshop on July 11th McTavish Academy Of Art Safe Beginnings First Aid

We're coming to the Island in July for one weekend only!

Register at www.safebeginnings.ca/register

06/09/2026

https://mctavishacademy.ca/classes-for-kids/musical-theatre/

04/26/2026

🌎 To celebrate Earth Day this week, our Littles and Kids Art Classes made mobiles using cedar, driftwood, leaves, yarn, beads and more! 🍃🍂
Lots more creative and educational fun to be had at our Art & Nature camps!
🎨For more information or to register, please visit our website (link in bio)

03/31/2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team to support kids summer camps. These interactive camps guide children through a variety of activities like arts and crafts, yoga, dance, creative writing/reading, nature adventure and more. We are currently looking for assistant instructors to help facilitate the camp activities in a collaborative, fun and engaging atmosphere.
Compensation $22/hour. Paid setup and cleanup time in addition to camp hours. More Details ->

Join the Team. Fun, Creative & Community Minded. McTavish Academy is a community art & recreation center where you can explore your creativity, discover new passions and experience a variety of events and activities.

03/13/2026

Pints & Ponytails 🍻✨
Calling all dads! Join us for a fun, relaxed night out at Pints & Ponytails where you’ll learn a few easy, kid-approved hairstyles while enjoying a local brew from Beacon Brewing. No pressure, just dads doing their best.
📅 May 23
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 Beacon Brewing, Sidney
Every ticket helps give back, a portion of proceeds will be donated to Help Fill A Dream.

Plus, all attendees will leave with some swag from La Boutique Salon & Shop

Grab a buddy, grab a pint, and learn a new dad skill. 🍻
https://www.laboutiquesidney.com/giving-back

Pints & Ponytails 🍻✨

Calling all dads! Join us for a fun, relaxed night out at Pints & Ponytails where you’ll learn a few easy, kid-approved hairstyles while enjoying a local brew. No pressure, just dads doing their best.

📅 May 23
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 Beacon Brewing, Sidney

Every ticket helps give back , a portion of proceeds will be donated to Help Fill A Dream.

Plus, all attendees will leave with some swag from us at La Boutique Salon & Shop.

Grab a buddy, grab a pint, and learn a new dad skill. 🍻

03/03/2026

DATE CHANGE!! ❤️

Craft Night at Junction Cidery

Looking for a cozy night out that doesn’t involve screens, schedules, or being “good” at art? Come craft with us.

Join us for a laid-back Craft Night where we’ll be painting the awesome 3D Whale Kit created by our talented friends at . No instructor, no pressure, no “perfect” — just a table full of paint, a room full of good people, and the simple joy of making something with your own hands. All supplies are included, and absolutely no artistic experience is required (promise).

🗓 Saturday March 14th
⏰ Crafting from 1:00 - 3:00pm
🚪 Doors open at Noon

🍕 Bicycle Pizza will be on site making fresh, handcrafted pizzas.

🍎 Junction Cidery will have their tasting room open plus plenty of great non-alcoholic options.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly — bring the kids, bring a friend, bring yourself… heck you can even bring your dog.

🎟 Tickets are $50 and include all supplies
Grab yours here: https://junctionvictoria.com/pages/events

Come hang out, get a little paint on your hands, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of creativity with us. We’d love to see you there.

01/17/2026

Join the incredibly talented Steve Chmilar's Painted World in Florence, Italy this March!

Join Steve Chmilar in collaboration with Art Studio 10 in Florence for a unique week-long intensive that will cover the most important aspects of art making; the creative process. This workshop is for serious aspiring artists who want to take their current abilities to the next level.

To ensure he can give as much individual attention as possible, they are only accepting a small group.
Register here (scroll down):
https://artcoursesflorence.com/workshops-2026

01/05/2026

Train with us on Thursdays at McTavish Academy Of Art!
Looking to build confidence, discipline, and fitness in a welcoming environment? Join Kimura Shukokai Karate for Thursday evening training:

🕔 5:00–6:00 PM — Youth (ages 7–12)
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM — Senior Youth & Adults (ages 13+)

✔️ Beginners welcome
✔️ No experience necessary
✔️ First class is FREE
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.ksikaratecanada.com

01/04/2026

For Saanich Peninsula children who love music...check out the Open House Rehearsal of the REACH! CHILDREN'S CHORUS, Thurs. Jan. 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m., McTavish Academy Of Art in North Saanich. Questions? Email: [email protected] Tel. 250-882-4339 Website: [www.westcoastreach.org/](https://www.westcoastreach.org/)