One of the joys of any hobby is sharing it with others. We’re partnering with hobbyists, artists and craftspeople in our community to teach a variety of workshops about painting models, crafting and more. These talented people will be teaching their tips and tricks, do's and dont's and other helpful information regarding a variety of hobbies.
Workshop Registration
Learn Hobby Skills in Community-Led Workshops
How It Works
Our workshop program is organized and hosted by BC Hobbies with the help of local artists and creators. Workshops will be hosted within Hillside Shopping Centre at a temporary location on Thursdays from 5:30PM - 8:30PM (the shopping centre closes at 9:00PM). It’s advised Show up a few minutes early! Your facilitator will roll call attendants to the front of BC Hobbies and will lead the group to the workshop location together.
Some basic supplies like rulers, hobby knives & paint will be provided by BC Hobbies, but some requirements outlined by the facilitator of your workshop may require attendees to bring their own.
Signing Up
To sign up for a workshop, check the available listing below. All our signups are handled via Eventbrite, which we’ve embedded into the workshop listings. The ticket price for a workshop is $20, and you get $20 of in-store credit on your account! Tickets are non-refundable. However, if we have to cancel a workshop, all tickets for that workshop are automatically refunded to their original method of payment via Eventbrite.
Workshop attendants must be 14 years or older. Those under 18 must sign a waiver.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where are workshops taking place?
Workshops are hosted within Hillside Shopping Centre from 5:30PM-9:30 on select Thursdays (see workshop listings below for exact dates.
How much do workshops cost?
Ticket prices are $20 via Eventbrite.
Can I sign up for a workshop in-store?
No, you will be directed to this page. Tickets are available online only via Eventbrite.
Are there any specific rules or age limitations for workshop attendees?
All attendants must be over the age of 14. Anyone under the age of 18 must sign a waiver. Other than that, be polite and courteous to other attendees and the facilitator. Do not disrupt the workshop - your facilitator will answer your questions after they have explained their points. Rudeness and inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated and will result in immediate ejection from the workshop.
Will I be filmed or photographed?
BC Hobbies will not be filming or taking photographs at these events. There is a possibility of photos or video being captured by your facilitator. If so, you will be told by your facilitator at the start of class and presented with a waiver. Your facilitator is responsible for any concerns around the media they capture during a workshop.
Are tickets refundable?
We cannot refund tickets individually. However, if a workshop needs to be rescheduled or cancelled, eventbrite will automatically refund all tickets to any attendees that purchased one for that workshop.
Still Have Questions?
If you've still got questions, direct them to brendan@bchobbies.com with the subject line "Workshop Questions" and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. Do not call the store with workshop questions, you will be referred to this page as organization is handled by our office team.
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Available Workshops
2025 Workshop Dates Coming Soon - Stay tuned for an update on social media!
Past Events
If you're curious, here is a list of past workshops hosted via BC Hobbies.
- Miniature Painting: Introduction to Miniature Painting (JR03)
- Terrain Crafting: "Whammertronics" Trenches and Animated Burn Barrel (GA02)
- Miniature Painting: Slap Chop Method (AM04)
- Miniature Painting: Games Workshop Method (AM03)
- Terrain Crafting: "Whammertronics" Animated Flaming Ruins (GA01)
- Miniature Painting 101: Slapchop & Contrast Paints w/ Ariel Moore (ariel_moore_minis)
- Miniature Painting 102: Intro to Value & Contrast w/ Jordan R (little_ghost_minis)
- Rocketeering 101: An Introduction to Model Rockets w/ Mark from BC Hobbies
- Airbrushing 101: An Introduction to Airbrushing w/ Liam (liamshobbyroom)
Want to Teach?
If you're one of our many talented hobbyists in the Victoria area and would like to teach a workshop through the BC Hobbies Workshop program, please reach out to brendan@bchobbies.com with the subject line "Workshop Questions!" Be sure to outline exactly what you'd like to do, and if it fits within our plans we can work together to make it happen. Please be advised that BC Hobbies has the final say on any workshop plans, curriculums or materials and some changes may be imposed to make things fit within our framework.