Maple Ridge Winter 2026 Arts Program Guide

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

PARENT & TOT

PARENT & TOT MOVEMENT & DANCE Age: 2Y-4Y In this class, participants will be introduced to creative movement and dance in a fun and engaging environment. This class will allow parents and their little ones to explore the wonderful world of dance, while developing motor skills, imagination, and self-confidence. Parent participation is mandatory. INSTRUCTOR: SARAH FERNANDES LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $50 | SESSIONS: 7 TU 9:00AM - 9:30AM JAN 20 - MAR 3 #91882 TH 9:00AM - 9:30AM JAN 22 - MAR 5 #91865 FAMILY This family-oriented ceramics course is designed for parents and children to have fun creating together! Participants will be guided through hand-building techniques to create coil pots, pinch pots and slab-built pieces such as tea lights, cups, bowls, textured vases and creative sculptures. You will learn to apply beautiful glazes that will bring your creations to life! The course fee applies to one parent/adult and one child. If you would like to register a second child, an additional, reduced fee will apply calculated on the number of sessions. Please contact theact@mapleridge.ca for more details. Limited spots are available. Children must not be left unattended; parents are encouraged to participate with their child. PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL MOVEMENT & DANCE Age: 3Y-5Y Move to the beat in this action-packed dance program! Your preschooler will be introduced to rhythm, movement and basic jazz and hip-hop steps. Have a blast learning movement and dance while improving coordination and self-expression. No parent participation. Instructors will allow parent viewing at the end of the set, where you will be invited to see what they have learned throughout their classes. INSTRUCTOR: SARAH FERNANDES LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $62 | SESSIONS: 7 TU 10:25AM - 11:10AM JAN 20 - MAR 3 #91864 TH 10:25AM - 11:10AM JAN 22 - MAR 5 #92148 FAMILY CERAMICS Age: 5Y-15Y INSTRUCTOR: DENNIS HIXSON LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $182 | SESSIONS: 6 M 3:30PM - 5:00PM FEE: $212 | SESSIONS: 7 TH 3:30PM - 5:00PM JAN 19 - MAR 2 #91855 JAN 22 - MAR 5 JAN 22 - MAR 5 #91868 #91876 TH 3:30PM - 5:00PM

PRESCHOOL INTRO TO BALLET I Age: 3Y-5Y Dance, play, ballet! This is the perfect class for the little ones to experience ballet for the first time. Students will be introduced to basic ballet positions and movements in a fun and encouraging environment. No parent participation. Instructors will allow parent viewing at the end of the set, where you will be invited to see what they have learned throughout their classes. INSTRUCTOR: SARAH FERNANDES LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $62 | SESSIONS: 7 TU 11:15AM - 12:00PM JAN 20 - MAR 3 #91859 TU 9:35AM - 10:20AM JAN 20 - MAR 3 #91893 TH 9:35AM - 10:20AM JAN 22 - MAR 5 #92149 PRESCHOOL INTRO TO BALLET II Age: 4Y-5Y For participants who have taken Intro to Ballet I. In this class, participants will build their foundational ballet skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Participants will develop self-confidence, creativity, and motor skills through guided movement and imagination. For participants who have taken Intro to Ballet I. In this class, participants will build their foundational ballet skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Participants will develop self confidence, creativity, and motor skills through guided movement and imagination. No parent participation. Instructors will allow parent viewing at the end of the set, where you will be invited to see what they have learned throughout their classes. INSTRUCTOR: SARAH FERNANDES LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $62 | SESSIONS: 7 TH 11:15AM - 12:00PM JAN 22 - MAR 5 #92147

ART EXPLORERS Age: 3Y-5Y

This is an exciting opportunity for preschoolers to explore and create with a variety of art materials. Students will get a chance to develop their motor skills and expand their imagination. Art activities include painting, collage, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Bring a paint shirt, water bottle and a nut-free snack. INSTRUCTOR: SHELLY DAVIES-CONLEY

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $184 | SESSIONS: 7 F VALENTINES DAY FOR PRESCHOOLERS Age: 3Y-5Y

10:00AM - 12:00PM JAN 23 - MAR 6

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Join this creative and fun Valentine’s Day themed art class as you make delightful gifts for your friends and family. Parent participation welcome. INSTRUCTOR: SHELLY DAVIES-CONLEY LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $42 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 12:30PM - 2:00PM FEB 14 #91860 CHILD & YOUTH

ACTING FUNDAMENTALS Age: 8Y-12Y

In this dynamic acting course, students will develop a variety of skills to pursue performing arts for the stage and screen. Learn to bring characters to life through scripts, stage directing and ensemble camaraderie! Each week students will have fun working as a team to practice a range of improv games and exercises that will leave them feeling confident. INSTRUCTOR: DAYTON GILL

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $120 | SESSIONS: 7 TU 6:30PM - 8:00PM

JAN 20 - MAR 3

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