# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MAC School - Art Bites - Intro to Soft Pastels : Pacific Shores Beach - Jolene Aarbo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Feb 22 PM – Intro to Pastels: Pacific Shores Beach with Jolene Aarbo

Join artist Jolene Aarbo for a relaxing two-hour introduction to pastel painting, inspired by the tranquil beauty of Pacific Shores Beach. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the basics of working with soft pastels — from layering color and blending techniques to capturing light and texture on sand, rock, and water. 

All materials supplied.


About the Instructor: Based in Parksville, BC, Jolene Aarbo is a vibrant artist whose work celebrates the natural beauty and spirit of the West Coast. Drawing inspiration from the rugged coastline, forested beaches, and the expressive character of animals, she works in pastel, acrylics, and oils to create bold, impressionist-inspired pieces that capture both the dynamic energy of the Pacific and the emotional connection between humans and nature.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/mac-school-art-bites-intro-to-soft-pastels-pacific-shores-beach-jolene-aarbo/200029657061955
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://shop.mcmillanartscentre.com/collections/art-gems-art-bites/products/mac-school-art-bites-intro-to-soft-pastels-pacific-shores-beach-jolene-aarbo?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=parksville-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Parksville
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5
- **lat**: 49.31994
- **long**: -124.31725
- **full address**: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: MAC School for the Creative Arts (https://allevents.in/org/mac-school-for-the-creative-arts/23007988)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** MAC School for the Creative Arts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, fine-arts, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about MAC School - Art Bites - Intro to Soft Pastels : Pacific Shores Beach - Jolene Aarbo ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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