Our mission is to encourage the development and promotion of arts in the Langley community and to support artists of all skill levels to reach their potential by offering them participation in classes, workshops and local art exhibitions.

What’s happening in the Port Kells Art Club

PKAC Winter / Spring Season 2026

Schedule for June plein air painting (weather permitting)

All dates will start at 10:00 am at the chosen site. Bring your painting gear, a chair or blanket to sit on, snacks and drinks.

• June 8 – Campbell Valley Park, south entrance. 20285 8th Ave. lots of parking, washrooms, a pond with wooden bridge, historic buildings, picnic tables etc. meet near the pond. (Postponed due to uncertain weather.)

• June 15 – Derek Doubleday Arboretum 21177 Fraser Hwy. lots of parking, washrooms, many benches and Adirondack chairs for sitting.

• June 22 – Sendall Gardens 20166 50 Ave. parking and washrooms available, lots of beautiful gardens, plants. Some picnic tables and benches.

• June 29 – Mill Lake Abbotsford. 33015 Bevan Ave. parking, washrooms, lake, trails, some benches.

If weather is really bad on any day we will reschedule to later in the week.

PKAC Spring 2026 Art Show

The PKAC Spring Sale is now history. We had a beautiful day and many visitors to our exhibition!

The People’s Choice Winner has been announced.

“In the Reeds” by Marlene Serdult received the most votes for from show visitors. Congratulations Marlene!

Visit the Events & Shows to view photos of the day.

Classes, General Club, & Mentoring Feedback Meetings

Classes

Classes are held at the Eric Bysouth Rotary Field House (location and directions above). They run on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The following instructors are booked for September to December 2025:

(Classes are for members. Apply for membership HERE).

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• Gabrielle Strauss

Collage Painting
April 13 – May 25 (No class on May 18 – Victoria Day)
Cost: $120 for six sessions.
For more information and to register contact Koreen.

• Marney-Rose Edge

Using Oils and Cold Wax
September 14 – October 26, 2026 – six sessions, excluding October 12.
Cost: $120.00 for six sessions.

Contact Koreen for more information and to register.

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General Club Meetings

PKAC Winter / Spring 2026 Meeting Dates:

Meetings are regularly scheduled for the third Monday of the month, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Eric Bysouth Rotary Fieldhouse (map above). If the third Monday happens to be a statutory holiday, the meeting will take place on the following Monday.

2026 Dates

• January 19, 2026 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Eric Bysouth Rotary Fieldhouse).
• February 23, 2026 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Eric Bysouth Rotary Fieldhouse).
• March 16, 2026 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Eric Bysouth Rotary Fieldhouse).
• April 20, 2026 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Eric Bysouth Rotary Fieldhouse). We will be completing sign-up for art show participants and volunteers after the meeting.
• May 25, 2026 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Eric Bysouth Rotary Fieldhouse).
• June 1, 2026 – 11:00 – 1:30 Spring Potluck Lunch. Bring food to share and your own dishes and cutlery. (Location: Eric Bysouth RotaryField House).
• September 14, 2026 – 1:00 – 2:30 (Note earlier date than third Monday and extended time)

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Art Mentoring Feedback (formerly ‘Critique’)

Our next Art Mentoring Feedback session is on June 25, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

Signup deadline for this session: June 22, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost is $15 per person (to observe &/or participatate). Bring two paintings to be critiqued. Non-members are welcome.

Click on the pdf below for all the details including payment options. (E-mail Pamela Orth for more information).

In July and August Port Kells Art Club takes a break from classes, general club meetings, and mentoring feedback sessions.

Mentoring sessions will return in the fall with the first one scheduled for September 25, 2026