Reaching into the Community
Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services reaches into the community to offer excellent classes in visual, ceramic, dance, music and theatre arts. Conveniently scheduled to take place after school or on weekends, in schools and in community centres, these classes help students master new skills and techniques. Experienced artist/instructors design and teach programs suited to the different needs and abilities of young artists ... from pre-school to young adult.
Community fine arts programs are developed at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts through consultation with the recreation coordinators, the community schools, the PACs and the community at large. School newsletters and recreation newsletters for each area of Burnaby will show a listing of programs offered in your neighbourhood.
We like to emphasize a "problem solving" approach to our classes. Generally children are given a design problem or situation to explore, rather than a specific product to work upon. They learn to see many possible solutions and and come to know that, in the arts, there are many, many 'right' answers. Creative thinking is encouraged by exploring and stimulating the senses and the imagination.
“It’s a wonderful place to sit and relax. It’s very comfortable. We always say, if you have to wait somewhere, this is the place to be.”
- Anne Brody, dance parent
