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

DRAWING AND PAINTING FOR YOUTH Age: 10Y-15Y Develop your art skills in this creative drawing and painting program for young artists. Explore drawing, painting, mixed media and collage techniques using graphite, charcoal, tempera, watercolour, colour pencils, chalk and oil pastels and ink on paper. The instructor will demonstrate various styles and techniques, and introduce art vocabulary and art history. Students are encouraged to experiment and make their own artistic choices using composition, shape and colour. No experience required.

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.

ADULT

CLAY QUEST: PROJECT POTTERY FOR ALL LEVELS Age: 18Y and up Join us for a guided pottery adventure where each week brings a new project designed to build confidence, technique, and creativity. From mugs and butter dishes to self-watering planters and lidded jars, every piece is chosen to reinforce foundational skills while offering an exciting challenge. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced potter, you’ll work at your own pace on thoughtfully crafted projects that help you grow from one class to the next. Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Accessibility wheel available, please email theact@mapleridge.ca with your interest. 12:15PM - 3:15PM JAN 19 - MAR 2 #91863 MINDFUL POTTERY: HANDBUILDING & WHEEL THROWING Age: 18Y and up Start your day with a class designed to nourish both your creativity and your nervous system. Mindful Pottery blends calming music with intentional making, inviting you to slow down and truly enjoy the process. We focus a bit less on the final piece and more on the grounding experience of working with clay. This all-levels class encourages you to explore both wheel-throwing and handbuilding, learning to work with the clay rather than against it. Each session supports presence, curiosity, and gentle skill-building at a relaxed, supportive pace. A peaceful way to begin the week. Please note: Clay must be purchased for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Please check back in January for updates on the clay purchase process by visiting mapleridge.ca/arts or stopping by the ACT Arts Centre in person. Accessibility wheel available, please email theact@ mapleridge.ca with your interest. INSTRUCTOR: TAMMI VILCHIS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $236 | SESSIONS: 6 M

INSTRUCTOR: SHOWSTOPPERS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $120 | SESSIONS: 7 W 5:30PM - 6:30PM

JAN 21 - MAR 4

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INSTRUCTOR: TINA RANGER LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $140 | SESSIONS: 7 TU 3:30PM - 5:00PM

ART MIX Age: 7Y-10Y

In this course, students will explore diverse art and artists as they investigate some of the elements and principles of art. Three dimensional forms will be explored. They will experiment with mixed media drawing and painting, and examine material, shape, space, texture, and color. Students will be encouraged to apply personal inspirations and influences on their art creation process as they develop skills and build confidence. All levels of artists are welcome to attend. All supplies included. INSTRUCTOR: SHELLY DAVIES-CONLEY

JAN 20 - MAR 3

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CLAY HANDBUILDING FOR KIDS Age: 6Y-10Y Bring your ideas to life while you learn about handbuilding and sculpting techniques. Create functional ceramic cups, bowls, plates and sculptures. Each piece will be carefully finished with colourful glazes.

INSTRUCTOR: TAMMI VILCHIS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $175 | SESSIONS: 7 TU 4:00PM - 5:30PM

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $130 | SESSIONS: 6 SA 2:30PM - 4:00PM ARTRAGEOUS SATURDAYS Age: 5Y-8Y

JAN 20 - MAR 3

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JAN 24 - MAR 7

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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.

Experience ARTrageous fun designing different arts and crafts projects each week. These hands-on fun Saturday mornings will have you exploring, creating, drawing and painting. All supplies included. INSTRUCTOR: SHELLY DAVIES-CONLEY

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $162 | SESSIONS: 6 SA

INSTRUCTOR: SHOWSTOPPERS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $120 | SESSIONS: 7 W 4:15PM - 5:15PM

10:00AM - 12:00PM JAN 24 - MAR 7 #91866

SCRATCH COSTUME FEATURE Age: 9Y-12Y

JAN 21 - MAR 4

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Explore Scratch’s Costume tools to create and customize characters, backgrounds, and props. Bring your imagination to life through digital art! Students will bring their own laptop to this class. Limited laptops available by request, please email theact@mapleridge.ca

INSTRUCTOR: TAMMI VILCHIS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $236 | SESSIONS: 6 M

9:00AM - 12:00PM JAN 19 - MAR 2

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INSTRUCTOR: KIDS INNOVATIVE LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $142 | SESSIONS: 6 SU

9:00AM - 10:30AM JAN 25 - MAR 8

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