Spring 2026 Program Guide

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

ACTING FUNDAMENTALS Age: 8Y-12Y

NEW!

ADULT FICTION Age: 18Y+

ADULT

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

Have you ever wanted to try creative writing? Flex your fiction writing skills and explore the world of prose in this inclusive and fun class for adult writers. Students study the basic techniques of fiction, study samples from talented authors, and work towards creating a short story piece. Students will be required to bring a laptop and will workshop pieces in class with peers. Workshopping is a fundamental tool of creative writing and participation is required. INSTRUCTOR: SAM JUDD MEMORY TO MEMOIR: INTRODUCTION TO WRITING FROM LIFE Age: 18Y+ Learn how to transform life experiences into great stories from Artist in Residence, and Emily Carr instructor, Colleen Brown. Starting with simple anecdotes, craft each of your experiences into a compelling story and learn techniques such as point of-view, pacing and showing not telling. Using a reading method that gives writers a new way to experience their work from the reader’s perspective, you will learn the skills professional writers use to get a fresh perspective on their own work and discuss writing with peers. This course will have value for experienced and novice writers alike. NEW! AiR LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $189 | SESSIONS: 8 SU 11:30AM - 1:30PM APR 19 - JUN 14 #93955

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DRAWING AND PAINTING FOR ADULTS Age: 18Y+

A relaxed, beginner-friendly drawing and painting class - explore your creativity with dry and wet media while building confidence and enjoying the process. Media may include pencil, pastel, ink, water, and acrylic paint.

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $137 | SESSIONS: 8 TU 6:30PM - 8:00PM

APR 14 - JUN 2

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INSTRUCTOR: TINA RANGER LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $160 | SESSIONS: 8 TU

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.

5:30PM – 7:00PM APR 14 - JUN 2

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ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS Age: 16Y+ Learn how to use acrylic paints in this creative class! You will learn techniques such as colour mixing and brushwork while focusing on a variety of subjects. You will also be encouraged to experiment with mixed media to create unique pieces of art.

INSTRUCTOR: SHOWSTOPPERS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $137 | SESSIONS: 8 W 4:15PM - 5:15PM

INSTRUCTOR: TINA RANGER LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $116 | SESSIONS: 4 F 7:00PM - 9:00PM PAINT NIGHTS WITH TINA Age: 16Y+

APR 15 - JUN 3

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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.

MAY 15 - JUN 5

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Learn to paint in this beginner-friendly painting class! Over the course of four weeks, artist Tina Ranger will guide you step-by-step in creating a beautiful painting covering everything from serene landscapes to delightful still-lives and more. No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to paint your masterpiece!

INSTRUCTOR: COLLEEN BROWN LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $90 | SESSIONS: 4 TH 6:30PM - 8:00PM AFTERNOON POTTERY Age: 18Y+

INSTRUCTOR: SHOWSTOPPERS LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $137 | SESSIONS: 8 W 5:30PM - 6:30PM

APR 16 - MAY 7

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APR 15 - JUN 3

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INSTRUCTOR: TINA RANGER LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $116 | SESSIONS: 4 F 7:00PM - 9:00PM

TEEN IMPROV Age: 12Y-18Y

Unwind your afternoon with a calming cup crafted from clay! Learn and practice fundamental techniques on and off the wheel to create functional and decorative vessels for your home. Bring your ideas into the 3D realm with support from a professional artist. Please note: Clay must be purchased for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Accessibility wheel available, please email ArtsPrograms@MapleRidge.ca with your interest.

APR 17 - MAY 8

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This is the perfect opportunity for young participants to dive into the world of Improv comedy. In a relaxed and supportive setting, students will learn the fundamentals of performance, theatre games, and teamwork. INSTRUCTOR: CMR LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $5 | SESSIONS: 4 M 6:30PM – 7:30PM APR 20 #95131 M 6:30PM – 7:30PM MAY 4 #95132 M 6:30PM – 7:30PM MAY 25 #95133 M 6:30PM – 7:30PM JUN 8 #95134

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CREATIVITY 101 Age: 18Y+

Creativity isn’t just talent—it’s a skill you can learn and strengthen! In this course, you’ll explore techniques used by artists and innovators to spark imagination and apply innovative problem-solving techniques to your creative practice. Guided by Artist in Residence, and Emily Carr instructor, Colleen Brown, projects will focus on developing writing and visual art techniques to gain skills in writing and sketching for ideas, conceiving quick exercises to jumpstart originality, and utilizing creative collaboration and editing to build on your creative inspirations.

INSTRUCTOR: EMILY SHEPPARD LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $315 | SESSIONS: 8 W

12:15PM - 3:15PM APR 14 – JUN 21 #93939

INSTRUCTOR: COLLEEN BROWN LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $215 | SESSIONS: 8 SU

10:00AM - 12:00PM APR 19 - JUN 14 #93956

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