To foster and enhance a sense of community by providing an environment for celebration and interaction through the arts;
To anticipate, motivate and extend opportunities through the arts;
To encourage growth and well-being through participation in the arts.
Mandate
To provide quality service in both program content and administrative practice;
To provide an environment that respects the integrity of the creative process;
To encourage openness, exploration, experimentation, and risk-taking;
To honour freedom from censure and negative competition;
To provide for the individual’s access to technical information, inspiration, instruction, and constructive feedback;
To emphasize the process of art-making and celebrate the achievements;
To build skills, confidence and self-esteem;
To encourage creative problem-solving skills, which transfer into all aspects of life.
The Shadbolt Effect
“My classes are filled with a fascinating cross section of adult students, but I gain much delight from seeing (and hearing!) the enthusiastic children’s classes cranking out their pottery pieces on Saturday mornings.”
