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Our preschool, family and children's courses and workshops are a perfect way to introduce your child to the arts and help them express their creativity.

Please note:
* Unless otherwise indicated these courses are 8 weeks in length and include all materials and applicable taxes.
* There will be NO classes Oct. 9 & 10, 2010; Mar. 12 & 13, 2011.
* Youth Courses: There will be NO classes on Oct. 9, 10 & 11, 2010; Feb. 21, 2011;
Mar. 12 to 17, 2011.
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Ages 10 - 12 Courses

Delve into the arts! Courses are offered in drama, clay, cartooning, painting, drawing and more. Your children will enjoy their interactive and fun experience and you will love the encouraging, safe and welcoming environment our programs offer.




Glass Hands and Feet Workshop
Create a glass cast from the imprint of your child's hand or foot in sand and make a timeless memento or unique gift! Together, you will discover the wonders of hot glass as you watch our talented artist-educator's step-by-step process. Class: 1 day

Register Today! Children 2 - 10 years. One adult MUST accompany child(ren).
V1NHANA Sat 27 Nov 10-10:45 am $64 (1 day) Register online
V1NHANB Sat 27 Nov 11-11:45 am $64 (1 day) Register online
V2MHANA Sat 26 Mar 10-10:45 am $64 (1 day) Register online
V2MHANB Sat 26 Mar 11-11:45 am $64 (1 day) Register online



Family Sundays
Sunday is family day at the Living Arts Centre! Bring your entire family and experience fun, quality time together! Each week, you'll collaborate on new and exciting visual art projects while exploring a variety of creative themes and materials. New projects every session.

Register Today! Children 2 - 12 years. One adult MUST accompany children; $54 per family member.
V1NFAMS Sun 19 Sep - 14 Nov 11 am-12:30 pm $54 (8 weeks) Register online
V2MFAMS Sun 16 Jan - 6 Mar 11 am-12:30 pm $54 (8 weeks) Register online



-NEW!- Family Pottery
Get creative with your family and have fun together in our Ceramics Studio! Each week, you'll learn basic techniques in hand-building forms out of clay while sculpting a variety of decorative and functional pottery. All family members will have the chance to participate and create projects.
New projects every session. One adult MUST register with child(ren); $108 per family member.

Register Today! Children 4 +. One adult MUST register with child(ren); $108 per family member.
V1NFAPO Sun 19 Sep - 14 Nov 10-11:30 am $108 (8 weeks) Register online
V2MFAPO Sun 16 Jan - 6 Mar 10-11:30 am $108 (8 weeks) Register online



Clay Creations
Discover the magic of ceramics in this introduction to clay. Learn to make coiled and pinch pots, sculptures and functional objects from masks and tiles to a cookie jar or soap dish. Learn the basics of glazing to create colourful finished pieces. Make different projects every session and build your collection!

Register Today! Children 10 - 12 years.
V1NCLAY Sat 18 Sep - 13 Nov 11 am-12:30 pm $123 (8 weeks) Register online
V2MCLAY Sat 15 Jan - 5 Mar 11 am-12:30 pm $123 (8 weeks) Register online



Saturday Pottery
Explore the creative possibilities of clay! Roll up your sleeves and get ready
to create coil, slab and pinch pots,and learn how to throw bowls on the potter's wheel.
Then decorate and finish your pieces with colourful glazes. New projects every session.

Register Today! Children 11 - 13 years.
V1NSAPO Sat 18 Sep - 13 Nov 1-3 pm $145 (8 weeks) Register online
V2MSAPO Sat 15 Jan - 5 Mar 1-3 pm $145 (8 weeks) Register online



In the Spotlight: Musical Theatre for Children
Discover the magic of live theatre! Learn to sing and dance while performing scenes from some of the most famous musicals of our time. The course will work towards a stage production, and young actors will perform songs and original choreography for family and friends in our RBC Theatre.

Register Today! Children 9 - 12 years. Fall session: 8 weeks / winter session: 10 weeks
V1NMUSC Sat 11 Sep - 6 Nov 9:30 am-12 pm $160 (10 weeks) Register online
V2MMUSC Sat 15 Jan - 26 Mar 9:30 am-11:30 am $160 (10 weeks) Register online



Acting
All the world’s a stage! Through drama games and exercises in voice, movement, comedy, role-playing and scene study, learn a wide range of acting and communication skills taught by a theatre professional.

Register Today! Children 10 - 12 years.
V1NACT Sat 18 Sep - 13 Nov 2:30-4 pm $115 (8 weeks) Register online
V2MACT Sat 15 Jan - 5 Mar 2:30-4 pm $115 (8 weeks) Register online



Art Zone
Join the fun in Art Zone and learn how to draw, paint, sculpt and create mixed media masterpieces! New artists will be amazed by the spectacular artworks they can create and returning ones can refine their skills. New projects every session.

Register Today! Children 10 - 12 years.
V1NZONE Sat 18 Sep - 13 Nov 1-2:30 pm $120 (8 weeks) Register online
V2MZONE Sat 15 Jan - 5 Mar 1-2:30 pm $120 (8 weeks) Register online



Cartooning and Animation
If you love cartooning and have always wanted your characters to come to life, then this class is for you! Using stop- motion animation, flip books and claymation, see your cartoons take on a whole new dimension. New projects every session.

Register Today! Children 10 - 12 years.
V1NCART Sat 18 Sep - 13 Nov 11 am-12:30 pm $120 (8 weeks) Register online
V2MCART Sat 15 Jan - 5 Mar 11 am-12:30 pm $120 (8 weeks) Register online



-NEW!- In Style Studio
Attention young fashionistas and decorators! Learn how to create a variety of fun and stylish accessories with fabrics, felts, beads and more! From unique tote bags to funky necklaces, this hands-on course will introduce you to the basics of using a sewing machine, beading patterns, jewellery making and hand-designing textile art. New projects every session.

Register Today! Children 10 - 12 years.
V1NSTYL Sat 18 Sep - 13 Nov 11:15 am-12:45 pm $120 (8 weeks) Register online
V2MSTYL Sat 15 Jan - 5 Mar 11:15 am-12:45 pm $120 (8 weeks) Register online