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Community fine arts programs are developed at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts through consultation with Recreation Coordinators, the Community Schools, the PACs and the community at large. Your school newsletter and the recreation newsletter for your area show a listing of programs offered close to home. If you have questions about the planning process or about the programs, please call the Community Fine Arts Programmer at 604-205-3013.
ADULT
IntroductionDrawing | 16 years & up
Students are introduced to a variety of drawing techniques and materials from pencil and conté to pastels and inks. A basic drawing kit, for students to keep, is included in the course.
Instructor: Mona Lochan
Willingdon Community Centre
$90.03, 6 sessions
Saturdays, 3-5pm October 16 226636
Urban Hip | 16 years & up
Explore hip hop, jazz and funk techniques to a variety of contemporary sounds. Includes warm-ups, short dance combinations and developing a choreographed dance routine.
Instructor: Natasha Lutz
Willingdon Community Centre
$39.84, 6 sessions
Mondays, 6-7pm October 18 226059
CHILDREN
Pre-Ballet | 6-7 years
Pre-ballet focuses on dynamic alignment and technique taught in a self-disciplined yet supportive environment.
Instructor: Heather Carpenter
Eastburn Community Centre
$57.60, 9 sessions
Thursdays, 5-6pm October 7 224790
Creative Drama | 5-7 years
Nurture your child’s imagination in this lively class. Through creative drama games, exercises and stories of their own creation or from other sources, drama can be explored, acted out and enjoyed.
Instructor: Cat Main
Eileen Dailly Pool
$32.76, 6 sessions
Mondays, 4:35-5:35pm October 18 224780
Drawing & Cartooning
Students discover new drawing skills as they learn to create expressive characters and bring them to life in their own comic books or cartoon strips.
Instructors: Mimi Kemball (Eastburn), Mona Lochan (Willingdon)
Eastburn Community Centre | 7-10 years
$51.57, 6 sessions
Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm October 16 225712
Willingdon Community Centre | 8-13 years
$51.57, 6 sessions
Saturdays, 12:30pm-2:00pm October 16 225730
Drawing & Painting
Using pencils, pastels, paints and other exciting materials, young artists are introduced to traditional, imaginative and expressive art making techniques.
Instructor: Mimi Kemball (Eastburn), Mona Lochan (Willingdon)
Eastburn Community Centre | 5-7 years
$34.38, 6 sessions
Saturdays, 2:30-3:30pm October 16 225588
Willingdon Community Centre | 5-7 years
$34.38, 6 sessions
Saturdays, 11am-12noon October 16 225579
Drawing, Painting & Sculpture
Artist-instructor, Elora Penland, introduces children to 2D and 3D artwork while exploring a variety of art materials and mediums.
Eileen Dailly Pool
$34.38, 6 sessions | 5-6 years
Saturdays, 12:45-1:45pm October 16 224802
$51.57, 6 sessions | 7-9 years
Saturdays, 2:15-3:45pm October 16 225068
$51.57, 6 sessions | 10-14 years
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm October 16 225069
PRESCHOOL
First Steps – Creative Movement with an adult
In a fun and encouraging environment, you and your toddler explore movement through rhymes, rhythms, music and creative play.
Instructor: Heather Carpenter
Cameron Recreation Centre
$28.80, 9 sessions | 2-3 years
Thursdays, 9:30-10am October 7 220897
Willingdon Community Centre
$32.00, 10 sessions | 2 years
Fridays, 10:05-10:35am October 1 220896
$32.00, 10 sessions | 3 years
Fridays, 10:40-11:10am October 1 220895
Creative Ballet
Boys and girls are introduced to the joy of dance in a positive, encouraging environment.
Instructor: Heather Carpenter
Cameron Recreation Centre
$28.80, 9 sessions | 3 years
Thursdays, 10:05-10:35am October 7 220947
$43.20, 9 sessions | 4-5 years
Thursdays, 10:40-11:25am October 7 220948
Eastburn Community Centre
$28.80, 9 sessions | 3 years
Thursdays, 4:20-4:50pm October 7 220950
$43.20, 9 sessions | 4-5years
Thursdays, 3:30-4:15pm October 7 220949
Willingdon Community Centre
$32.00, 10 sessions | 3 years
Fridays, 9:30-10:00am October 1 220951
$48.00, 10 sessions | 4-5 years
Fridays, 11:20am-12:05pm October 1 220952
Pencils, Paints & Plasticine
Imagination, expression and fun are emphasized as young artists work with Plasticine, paints, collage and recyclables.
Instructor: Mona Lochan (Willingdon), Mimi Kemball (Eastburn)
Willingdon Community Centre
$34.38, 6 sessions | 4-6 years
Saturdays, 9:30-10:30am October 16 221060
Eastburn Community Centre
$34.38, 6 sessions | 4-6 years
Saturdays, 1:00-2:00pm October 16 221265
Creative Drama | 4-6 years
Young children’s imaginations are stimulated and structure given to creative play through poetry, stories and simple props. Along the way they develop listening skills and build self-confidence.
Instructor: Cat Main
Eileen Dailly Pool
$32.76, 6 sessions
Mondays,1:45-2:45pm October 18 221327
Mondays, 3:20-4:20pm October 18 221328
Drama & Music with Linda Vespalec
Combining drama, music and movement young children and their caregivers experience creative drama in a relaxed and stimulating environment.
Eastburn Community Centre
$24.57, 6 sessions | 2-3 years
Tuesdays, 9:45-10:30am October 19 221335
$24.57, 6 sessions | 3-4 years
Tuesdays,10:45-11:30am October 19 224318
“I love dancing and singing because it’s a way that I can express myself. I like that you don’t have to do it a very specific way.”
- Larissa, age 11 dance student