Fall 2026 Program Guide

Get ready to explore your creativity! Let’s dance or get messy with clay, and discover a new skill. ARTS & THEATRE

SHOWSTOPPERS: JUNIOR MUSICAL THEATRE Age: 6Y-9Y This musical theatre program has it all for those who love to sing, dance and act! Young performers will immerse themselves in these three areas of performance and show off their talents on the last day with a short performance for family and friends.

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TEEN WRITERS STUDIO Age: 13Y-17Y

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This class teaches the basics of creative writing in an inclusive and low-pressure environment for teens. Students will work on fiction-writing, poetry, and exploring the mechanics of storytelling by workshopping material with their peers in a guided session. Students work on building a writing portfolio by the end of the semester and will be required to bring a notebook. INSTRUCTOR: SAM JUDD

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ALTERNATIVE ART MAKING Age: 13Y-17Y Think outside the box and experiment with

unconventional materials and methods. This creative class encourages exploration, innovation, and self expression as you discover new ways to make art beyond traditional approaches. INSTRUCTOR: ALEX NEFF

INSTRUCTOR: SHOWSTOPPERS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $142 | SESSIONS: 8 W

4:15PM - 5:15PM SEPT 23 - NOV 25 #101552

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $120 | SESSIONS: 8 SU 10:15AM - 11:15AM OCT 4 - NOV 22

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $175 | SESSIONS: 8 W THE ART OF COLOUR Age: 13Y-17Y

SHOWSTOPPERS: SENIOR MUSICAL THEATRE Age: 8Y-12Y Dive into the world of musical theatre! In these sessions, students can sing, dance, and act while building confidence on stage. Students will have a short performance for families during the last class.

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5:00PM - 6:30PM SEPT 23 - NOV 25 #101582

YOUTH CERAMICS Create, experiment, and make something amazing from clay! Students will learn a variety of handbuilding and wheel-throwing techniques while exploring their own ideas and creative style. From mugs and bowls to sculptures and imaginative creations, this class encourages curiosity, confidence, and hands-on learning in a fun and supportive studio environment.

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Get confident in working with colour with Artist in Residence, and Emily Carr instructor, Colleen Brown. Each week students will work on fun projects designed to expand their use of colour. Students will learn how designers use colour to create exciting products, learn how to mix colours to create fabulous combinations, and how painters create vast spaces and compelling images. Students will come away with skills like mixing colour in paint, selecting colour palettes in paint and collage, using colour in photography, identifying colour

INSTRUCTOR: SHOWSTOPPERS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $142 | SESSIONS: 8 W

5:30PM - 6:30PM SEPT 23 - NOV 25 #101551

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $260 | SESSIONS: 8 INSTRUCTOR: EMILY SHEPPARD Age: 13Y-17Y F 3:30PM - 5:30PM INSTRUCTOR: AMIEE RISBY Age: 12Y-17Y SA

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TRIPLE THREAT THEATRE LAB Age: 11Y-15Y

effects in art and design works. INSTRUCTOR: COLLEEN BROWN LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $175 | SESSIONS: 8 SA

Sing, dance, and act your way to the stage! This energetic program helps young performers build confidence and skills in all three disciplines through fun exercises, creative exploration, and group performances. Perfect for beginners and budding stars alike. INSTRUCTOR: JULIANA MARKO, THEATRIX

SEP 18 - NOV 13 #102123

10:30AM - 12:30PM SEP 12 - NOV 7 #102126

2:30PM - 4:00PM SEPT 26 - NOV 28 #101555

LATIN BALLROOM FOR BEGINNERS - TEENS Age: 13Y-17Y A fun and interactive class that introduces teens to the exciting world of Latin Ballroom. Teens will build confidence, rhythm and coordination while learning the foundational steps of Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba and Jive. A fantastic way to make new friends and discover a love for Latin dancing. INSTRUCTOR: MARYANA ADRIYENKO

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FORM + TEXTURE: STILL LIFE REMIX Age: 13Y-17Y Explore the full creative process in this hands-on studio class. Students will develop compositions through sketching, learn about depth and form using charcoal, and experiment with colour. The course concludes with collage and mixed media techniques, encouraging creative exploration, personal style, and confidence in working with a variety of materials.

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $142 | SESSIONS: 8 M

5:00PM - 6:30PM SEPT 21 - NOV 16 #101614

CHILDREN’S POTTERY Young artists will dive into the world of clay through exciting, hands-on projects that teach coil building, pinch pots, slab techniques, surface decoration, and innovative problem-solving. In a nurturing studio environment, students will enhance their artistic skills, build confidence, and unleash their creativity while crafting both functional and sculptural masterpieces.

INSTRUCTOR: ELSA CHESNEL LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $175 | SESSIONS: 8 TH

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $110 | SESSIONS: 8 TU

4:50PM - 5:50PM SEP 22 - NOV 10 #101617

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $247 | SESSIONS: 8 INSTRUCTOR: AMIEE RISBY Age: 6Y-10Y TH INSTRUCTOR: DENNIS HIXSON Age: 9Y-12Y TU

4:00PM - 5:30PM SEPT 24 - NOV 12 #101982

3:30PM - 5:00PM SEPT 10 - NOV 5 #102129

3:30PM - 5:00PM SEPT 15 - NOV 10 #102106

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