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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
Saturdays, 3-5pm January 29 226638
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
Mondays, 6-7pm January 31 226062
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
Thursdays, 5-6pm January 13 224799
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
Mondays, 4:35-5:35pm February 7 224786
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
Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm January 29 225739
Willingdon Community Centre | 8-13 years
$51.57, 6 sessions
Saturdays, 12:30pm-2:00pm October 16 225730
Saturdays, 12:30pm-2:00pm January 29 225742
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
Saturdays, 2:30-3:30pm January 29 225595
Willingdon Community Centre | 5-7 years
$34.38, 6 sessions
Saturdays, 11am-12noon October 16 225579
Saturdays, 11am-12noon January 29 225596
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
Saturdays, 12:45-1:45pm January 29 225072
$51.57, 6 sessions | 7-9 years
Saturdays, 2:15-3:45pm October 16 225068
Saturdays, 2:15-3:45pm January 29 225073
$51.57, 6 sessions | 10-14 years
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm October 16 225069
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm January 29 225074
Spring Break Arts Camp 6-10 yrs
Children are introduced to a wide range of drawing, painting and drama experiences that foster creativity, artistic expression and enjoyment. Other activities include a ride on the museum’s carousel, a theatre performance and a visit to the Burnaby Art Gallery. Six-year-olds must be enrolled in Grade 1. Course fees include all supplies and admissions.
Shadbolt $262.06, 5 sessions
Monday-Friday, 9:15am-3:30pm March 21 226639
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
Thursdays, 9:30-10am January 13 220917
Willingdon Community Centre
$32.00, 10 sessions | 2 years
Fridays, 10:05-10:35am October 1 220896
$28.80, 9 sessions | 2 years
Fridays, 10:05-10:35am January 14 220915
$32.00, 10 sessions | 3 years
Fridays, 10:40-11:10am October 1 220895
$28.80, 9 sessions | 3 years
Fridays, 10:40-11:10am January 14 220916
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
Thursdays, 10:05-10:35am January 13 221006
$43.20, 9 sessions | 4-5 years
Thursdays, 10:40-11:25am October 7 220948
Thursdays, 10:40-11:25am January 13 221007
Eastburn Community Centre
$28.80, 9 sessions | 3 years
Thursdays, 4:20-4:50pm October 7 220950
Thursdays, 4:20-4:50pm January 13 221009
$43.20, 9 sessions | 4-5years
Thursdays, 3:30-4:15pm October 7 220949
Thursdays, 3:30-4:15pm January 13 221008
Willingdon Community Centre
$32.00, 10 sessions | 3 years
Fridays, 9:30-10:00am October 1 220951
$28.80, 9 sessions | 3 years
Fridays, 9:30-10:00am January 14 221010
$48.00, 10 sessions | 4-5 years
Fridays, 11:20am-12:05pm October 1 220952
$43.20, 9 sessions | 4-5years
Fridays, 11:20am-12:05pm January 14 221011
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
Saturdays, 9:30-10:30am January 29 221271
Eastburn Community Centre
$34.38, 6 sessions | 4-6 years
Saturdays, 1:00-2:00pm October 16 221265
Saturdays, 1:00-2:00pm January 29 221276
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
Mondays,1:45-2:45pm February 7 221331
Mondays, 3:20-4:20pm February 7 221332
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
Tuesdays, 9:45-10:30am January 25 224220
$24.57, 6 sessions | 3-4 years
Tuesdays,10:45-11:30am October 19 224318
Tuesdays,10:45-11:30am January 25 224320
"It is great to participate in a fun-filled evening in a group with common interest in the visual arts. Sharing of ideas and perspectives, learning new techniques, being in a supportive learning environment is very helpful."
- Jean
