2024 Summer Guide

Summer Registration Begins Sunday, April 7, 2024

This summer, Place des Arts is offering a variety of camps, as well as music, visual arts and dance programs taught by our talented teachers. From July 2 - August 9, 2024, take part in the arts!

Summer Dance

Summer is also a great time to get dancing! We’re offering private dance lessons and a variety of in-person group dance classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop and more! Find out more.

Table of Contents

2 Registration Information

3 Summer Fun! Fees, Withdrawals, Cancellations, Age Policy

4 Camp Behaviour Policy and Health Concerns

5 Summer Fun! Half Day Camp Overview

6 Summer Fun! Day Camp Overview

Summer Fun! Half-Day Camps (Ages 5-6, 7-8,

9-12 and 11-14)

Our Half-Day Camps are for ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 and 11-14. Students can choose from a variety of visual and performing arts classes, providing flexibility and choice. Sign up for one camp or create a full day by signing up for two camps and lunchtime camp care. Find out more.

Summer Fun! Day Camps (Ages 7-9)

Our Day Camps for ages 7-9 run from 9:00 AM3:45 PM daily. Each week is filled with fun and engaging visual and performing arts activities. Find out more.

Summer Music

Many of Place des Arts’ music teachers offer online and in-person private lessons and accept new students during the summer season. Take summer lessons to hone your skills or learn a new instrument. Find out more.

Summer Visual Arts

Join us for adult drawing and painting summer classes and ceramics workshops. Find out more.

Summer 2024 Hours of Operation

Sunday, June 23 – Saturday, August 10

Monday & Friday: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 AM-8:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Sunday, August 11 – Sunday, September 1

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Place des Arts is closed weekends and on the following statutory holidays: July 1, Canada Day & August 5, BC Day.

Accessibility

7 Week 1 Camp Grids

9 Week 2 Camp Grids

11 Week 3 Camp Grids

13 Week 4 Camp Grids

15 Week 5 Camp Grids

17 Week 6 Camp Grids

19 Camp Class Descriptions

Place des Arts is committed to making our arts programming accessible to all. Due to limited classroom capacity, some restrictions may apply. If your student has a one-on-one support worker at school, Place des Arts can not provide this type of support and a support worker must accompany your student to camp. Please email us prior to registering at info@placedesarts.ca or call us at 604.664.1636 ext. 0 regarding support needs. Together we will make every effort where possible to make your experience at Place des Arts a success.

Registration Information

Registration for our summer programming begins on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 7:00 AM online and at 1:00 PM in person and by phone.

Register Online

Online registration opens at 7:00 AM on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Before registration begins, please visit our registration site to familiarize yourself with the process.

Non-refundable online processing fee for ALL online registrations

All online enrolments are subject to a nonrefundable processing fee (calculation based on enrolment cost) charged by Active Network Ltd., our online registration software provider. Place des Arts cannot refund this processing fee for withdrawals or cancellations since it is not refunded to Place des Arts by ActiveNet.

What you need to register online:

• The email address we have on your Place des Arts account (if you are unsure what email address we have on file for you, please contact us before the registration day by calling 604.664.1636 ext. 0 or emailing info@placedesarts.ca).

• Your password (if you can’t remember your online login password or if it’s the first time you are logging in, click on “Forgot my Password” and a temporary password will be emailed to you).

• A VISA®, MasterCard® or American Express® card.

Are you new to Place des Arts?

If you are new to Place des Arts, you must create an account with us before registering in order to register online. Create your account by visiting placedesarts.ca, click on the “register now” button and then “Create an Account.” If you are having issues with creating an account, please call 604.664.1636 ext. 0 or email us at info@placedesarts.ca.

Register In Person or By Phone

Register by phone at 604.664.1636 ext. 0

Phone registration begins at 1:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2024. If you wish to register by phone, please be advised your call may not be immediately answered as our registration staff may be assisting another customer.

Register in person at Place des Arts

In-person registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and begins at 1:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Summer Fun! Fees • Withdrawals • Cancellations • Age Policy

Summer Fun! Fees

The total fee for each Summer Fun! camp is indicated on the camp schedule (pages 7-18). The fee includes the cost of the camp for the entire week, plus any applicable supply fees and a non-refundable registration fee. Please note, weeks 1 and 6 are four-day weeks and camp fees are pro-rated.

Summer Fun! Withdrawals

A student may withdraw up to seven (7) days prior to the camp start date. A refund of the camp fee(s) and any applicable supply fees will be granted less the non-refundable registration fee and online processing fee. Refunds will not be granted after the seven (7) day period has passed. Exceptions for medical or compassionate reasons may be considered upon receipt of a written request submitted at least 24 hours prior to the start date of the camp to info@placedesarts.ca. A doctor’s note may be required. Upon approval, a refund of

the camp fee(s) will be granted, less the registration fee, online processing fee and any applicable supply fees.

Lunchtime Camp Care Withdrawals

Lunchtime Camp Care is non-refundable and non-transferable. However, if the student is withdrawing from the entire camp, the Summer Fun! Camps’ withdrawal policy applies.

Summer Fun! Cancellations

If camp(s) are cancelled by Place des Arts, a full or partial refund of the camp fees will be granted.

Summer Fun! Missed Camps

No refunds or make-ups will be granted for camps missed by the student for reasons including, but not limited to, illness, scheduling conflicts and/or vacation.

Summer Fun! Age Policy

Our Summer Fun! camps are programmed based on the developmental abilities of each age group. By adhering to set age groups, we ensure a quality experience for all students in the class.

Summer Fun! Half Day Camps

5-6 years: Student must turn 5 or still be 6 by the Friday of the week that the camp is in.

7-8 years: Student must turn 7 or still be 8 by the Friday of the week that the camp is in.

9-12 years: Student must turn 9 or still be 12 by the Friday of the week that the camp is in.

11-14 years: Student must turn 11 or still be 14 by the Friday of the week that the camp is in.

Summer Fun! Day Camps

7-9 years: Student must turn 7 or still be 9 by the Friday of the week that the camp is in.

Camp Behaviour Policy • Health Concerns

It is our goal for all students attending camps to have the best experience possible in a warm and welcoming environment. To promote consistent behaviour expectations among students we use the “FISH” policy. We recommend reviewing the FISH policy with the student prior to camp.

F = Follow instructions = Include everyone = Show respect = Help each other

If any student has difficulty meeting our behaviour expectations, we will follow our four-step plan:

1. Verbal warning: Our first response will be a verbal intervention to help the student understand the impact their behaviour is having on others.

2. Supervised time out: If the behaviour continues, the student will be removed from the program for a supervised time out. The student’s parent/guardian will be notified of the incident and will be asked to review the behaviour policy with their student.

3. Pick-up: If the behaviour continues, the parent/ guardian will be contacted and asked to pick up the student immediately with the student missing the rest of the day.

4. Dismissal: A student may be dismissed if their behaviour prevents safe and effective participation in our programs. Dismissal may occur after a consultation between the parent/guardian, student, program staff and Place des Arts’ Executive Director. No refunds will be granted.

Note: Place des Arts has the discretion to dismiss a student immediately under appropriate circumstances.

Health Concerns

• Prior to the start of the student’s camp, please advise Place des Arts staff of any health concerns, including food allergies or support needs, that the student may have. This helps to ensure a successful experience. Please update the Medical Alert section on the student’s account with any relevant information or email us at summercamp@placedesarts.ca.

• Parents/guardians are responsible for administering any medications required by the student. Although our staff members have First Aid training, they cannot administer medication, except for an EpiPen, in the case of an emergency. If the student has an EpiPen, they must carry it on their person at all times. EpiPens cannot be stored in a backpack. Alternatively, EpiPens can be labelled with the student’s name and left with Camp Staff at sign-in. Please email us at summercamp@placedesarts.ca if you have questions or have more information to share about the student’s medical needs.

Summer Fun! Half-Day Camp Overview

Half-Day Camps for 5-6, 7-8 & 9-12 years

Each half-day block includes three 50-minute classes in the visual and/or performing arts. Sign up for one camp or create a full day by signing up for two camps and Lunchtime Camp Care. Each block has a maximum of 11 students.

Along with the teacher, most classes will also have a volunteer and student support staff will float between classes as needed. Between classes, a volunteer or staff member will bring students to the next classroom. All supplies are provided.

For students registered for both the morning and afternoon Half-Day Camps, they must also be registered for Lunchtime Camp Care from 12:00-12:45 PM. Lunch and break times will be held outside, weather permitting.

Half-Day Camps for 11-14 years

Camps for 11-14 years are offered in visual arts and are 3 hours long. Most supplies are provided, please see class description for any additional materials required.

Half-Day Camp Drop-off Procedure

Camp drop-off occurs between 8:45-9:00 AM for morning camps and 12:35-12:45 PM for afternoon camps. Families must sign-in with a staff member each day at the Camp Check-In Desk. There is limited parking available at Place des Arts and we expect drop-off and pick-up times to be busy. Please plan accordingly. View parking information.

What to Bring:

• Please bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack.

• If the student is registered for Lunchtime Camp Care, please also bring a nut-free lunch.

• We recommend wearing closed-toed shoes and to dress for mess and movement.

• Please do not bring any unnecessary belongings to camp (e.g. toys, games, money, etc.).

• On the last day of camp, please bring a box or large bag labelled with the student’s name to bring artwork home in.

Half-Day Camp Pick-up Procedure

Camp pick-up occurs at 12:00 PM for morning camps and 3:45 PM for afternoon camps on Place des Arts’ main floor. Please return the student’s name tag to camp staff at the Check-In Desk at the end of each day. Any pick-ups after 4:00 PM are subject to a $40 late pick-up fee.

Lunchtime Camp Care (12:00-12:45 PM)

Students ages 5-12 registered for both the morning and afternoon Half Day Camps must register for Lunchtime Camp Care from 12:0012:45 PM for an additional cost ($35 per week or $28 for weeks 1 and 6). Alternatively, families are welcome to pick-up the student during this time. Students may not be left unattended.

For safety and staffing reasons, pre-registration is required. Please bring a nut-free lunch and water bottle each day. Lunchtime Camp Care will be held outside, weather permitting. See the camp grids on pages 7-18 for details.

Summer Fun! Day Camp Overview

Day Camps for 7-9 years

Each day camp block includes a three-hour visual arts class and a three-hour performing arts class. Each block has a maximum of 11 students. All supplies are provided.

Along with the teacher, most classes will also have a volunteer and student support staff will float between classes as needed.

Outdoor activities may occur during the week and will be supervised and within walking distance of Place des Arts. Lunch and break times will be held outside, weather permitting.

Please see the camp grids on pages 7-18 for more details.

Day Camp Drop-off Procedure

Drop-off occurs between 8:45-9:00 AM. Families must sign-in with a staff member each day.

There is limited parking available at Place des Arts and we expect drop-off times and pick-up to be busy. Please plan accordingly. View parking information.

What to Bring:

• Please bring a water bottle and nut-free lunch and snacks.

• We recommend wearing closed-toed shoes and to dress for mess and movement.

• Please do not bring any unnecessary belongings to camp (e.g. toys, games, money, etc.).

• On the last day of camp, please bring a box or large bag labelled with your child’s name to bring artwork home in.

Day Camp Pick-up Procedure

Camp pick-up occurs at 3:45 PM on the main floor of Place des Arts. Please return the student’s name tags to camp staff at the Check-In Desk at the end of each day. Any pick-ups after 4:00 PM are subject to a $40 late pick-up fee.

No Nuts Please!

Place des Arts is a nut-aware facility during camps. As some students have allergies, please do not bring foods with nuts or nut products to camp.

Week 1: July 2-5

WEEK 1: DAY CAMPS

7 – 9 Years

Day Camp - Block 1 $231.50 #28534

Day Camp - Block 2 $228.50 #28535

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Clay and Sculpture Dance and Movement

Lunch (12:00 - 12:45 PM)

12:45 – 3:45 PM Dance and Movement Origami Paper Pets

5 – 6 Years

WEEK 1: HALF DAY CAMPS

7-8 Years

Week

9:00–9:50 AM Imagination Exploration Music Making

10:00–10:50 AM Art Sea Divers Collaged Canvases

11:10 AM–12:00 PM Imagination Meets Movement Art Sea Divers

12:00–12:45 PM

9-12 Years

12:45–1:35

Musical Theatre Dance Art Sea Divers Imagination Exploration Musical Theatre Dance Music Making Origami Garden

Collaged Canvases Origami Garden Origami Garden Music Making

Imagination Exploration Collaged Canvases

Lunchtime Camp Care $28.00 #28449

Students attending morning and afternoon camps who stay over lunch must register.

2:55-3:45 PM Colour and Pattern Play Imagination Meets Movement

11 – 14 Years

Musical Theatre Dance Clay Play

Novel Writing

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM $108.00 #28528

Week 2: July 8—12

WEEK 2: DAY CAMPS

7 – 9 Years

Day Camp - Block 1 $258.00 #28536

Day Camp - Block 2 $260.50 #28537

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Art and Words Dance and Movement

Lunch (12:00 - 12:45 PM)

12:45 – 3:45 PM Theatre Club Art and Words

5 – 6 Years

Week 2 - Block 1 $149.25 #28467

WEEK 2: HALF DAY CAMPS

Week 2 - Block 2 $139.25 #28468

9:00–9:50 AM Pattern Explorers Drama-rama

7-8 Years

Week 2 - Block 3

Week 2 - Block 4 $148.25 #28470

9-12 Years

Week 2 - Block 5

Week 2 - Block 6

11 – 14 Years

10:00–10:50 AM Drama-rama Pattern Explorers

11:10 AM–12:00 PM

12:00–12:45 PM

Illustrating Imaginary Creatures Cartoony Comics

Upcycled Art

Illustrating Imaginary Creatures Violin 101 Cartoony Comics

Pattern Explorers Violin 101

Violin 101 Creative Writing

Illustrating Imaginary Creatures Upcycled Art

Upcycled Art Drama-rama

Lunchtime Camp Care $35.00 #28450

Students attending morning and afternoon camps who stay over lunch must register.

Dress to Express: Razzle Bedazzle

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM $151.25 #28529 Week

Week 2 -

Block

12:45–1:35 PM Summer Kaleidoscope

1:45–2:35 PM

Felting Fun

All About Dance Imaginative Improv

2:55-3:45 PM

Drawing and Painting: Still Life Summer Kaleidoscope

Stage Stories: Acting Exploration Drawing and Painting: Still Life Felting Fun

Flower Power Botanical Art

Flower Power Botanical Art

Drawing and Painting: Still Life Summer Kaleidoscope

Felting Fun

Stage Stories: Acting Exploration

Week 3: July 15—19

WEEK 3: DAY CAMPS

7 – 9 Years

Day Camp - Block 1 $258.00 #28538

Day Camp - Block 2 $258.00 #28539

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Drawing and Painting Extravaganza Theatre Club

Lunch (12:00 - 12:45 PM)

12:45 – 3:45 PM Theatre Club Drawing and Painting Extravaganza

9:00–9:50 AM Imaginative Improv Mixed Media Creations

10:00–10:50 AM Art Basics Book Imaginative Improv 11:10 AM–12:00 PM Colour and Pattern Play 3D Storybooks

12:00–12:45 PM Lunchtime Camp Care $35.00 #28451

Students attending morning and afternoon camps who stay over lunch must register.

Jazz Dance Origami Rainy Day

Week 4: July 22—26

WEEK 4: DAY CAMPS

7 – 9 Years

Day Camp - Block 1 $258.00 #28540

Day Camp - Block 2 $260.50 #28541

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Colourful Creations Dance and Movement

Lunch (12:00 - 12:45 PM)

12:45 – 3:45 PM Theatre Club Colourful Creations

WEEK 4: HALF DAY CAMPS

9:00–9:50 AM Drama-rama Art Planet

10:00–10:50 AM Art Planet Plasticine, Paint, Pastels & Printing

11:10 AM–12:00 PM Art in Canada World of Drums

12:00–12:45 PM

Lunchtime Camp Care $35.00 #28452

World of Drums Cartooning and Character Design

Cartooning and Character Design Art in Canada Plasticine, Paint, Pastels & Printing Drama-rama

Students attending morning and afternoon camps who stay over lunch must register.

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Pottery and Sculpture

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM $156.25 #28531

Week 5: July 29 - August 2 WEEK 5: DAY CAMPS

Day Camp - Block 1 $258.00 #28542

Day Camp -

5 – 6 Years

9:00–9:50 AM Paper Weaving

WEEK 5: HALF DAY CAMPS

7-8 Years

Week

Mythological Masterpieces

10:00–10:50 AM 3D Storybooks Summer Kaleidoscope

11:10 AM–12:00 PM Summer Kaleidoscope

12:00–12:45 PM

Hip Hop and Breakdance Week

Summer Kaleidoscope 3D Storybooks

Paper Weaving Hip Hop and Breakdance

Mythological Masterpieces

Spontaneous Surrealism

9-12 Years

Hip Hop and Breakdance Spontaneous Surrealism

Spontaneous Surrealism

Mythological Masterpieces Journal Making Paper Weaving

11 – 14 Years

12:45–1:35 PM

Lunchtime Camp Care $35.00 #28453

Students attending morning and afternoon camps who stay over lunch must register.

Surrealist Portraits and Experimental Art

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM $156.25 #28532 Week

Printmaking Patterns

1:45–2:35 PM

Musical Theatre Mask Making

2:55-3:45 PM

Nature-Inspired Art Flower Power Botanical Art

Week 6: August 6—9

WEEK 6: DAY CAMPS

7 – 9 Years

Day Camp - Block 1

$214.00

#28544

Day Camp - Block 2

$214.00 #28545

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Stamps and Prints Dance: Broadway Jazz

Lunch (12:00 - 12:45 PM)

12:45 – 3:45 PM Dance: Broadway Jazz Stamps and Prints

WEEK 6: HALF DAY CAMPS

9:00–9:50 AM Amazing Artists Botanical Art

10:00–10:50 AM Music Making Art Tales

Botanical Art Amazing Artists

12:00–12:45 PM

11:10 AM–12:00 PM Art Tales Music Making Week

Lunchtime Camp Care $28.00 #28454

Students attending morning and afternoon camps who stay over lunch must register.

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Week Week 6 - Block 12 $128.00 #28527

Spontaneous Surrealism Imaginative Improv

Fabric Art: Wishing Cloud Animal Art

Fabric Art: Wishing Cloud Jazz Dance

Imaginative Improv Spontaneous Surrealism 11 – 14 Years

Fundamentals of Hand-Drawn Animation 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM $123.00 #28533

Camp Class

Descriptions

3D Storybooks

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Create your own 3D book! Write a simple story, then bring it to life using everyday materials to design a pop-up book or touch-and-feel interactive storybook. Express your creative ideas with guided support. Teacher: Madeleine Moore

Half Day: Week 3 & Week 5

Abstract Art

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Do you love colour, pattern and texture? Learn how to create fun, fast and rewarding abstract art. Discover various mark-making techniques, design several abstract patterns and create collages with upcycled materials. By the end of the week, you will have a series of abstract artworks! Teacher: Cyd Eva

Half Day: Week 3 & Week 6

Acting Fun

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Learn to act! Through improvisation and various drama exercises and games, discover how to express yourself freely and confidently. Develop your performance skills while exploring new acting techniques and styles. Think creatively and spontaneously while having fun creating new characters. On Friday, at the end of class, families

will be invited to see what we’ve been working on. Teacher: Joanna Kovats

Half Day: Week 5

All About Dance

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Learn all about different dance styles and explore moves from ballet, hip hop, contemporary dance and more! Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and non-marking, indoor running shoes or bare feet. Teacher: Ashley Binette

Half Day: Week 2

Amazing Artists

5-6 years & 7-8 years

Learn about influential artists and art movements that shook up the art world and changed our perception of what art can be. Make 2D and 3D mixed media creations influenced by the master makers who dared to create freely and popularized new techniques and art practices.

Teacher: Siobhan Cassidy

Half Day: Week 6

Animal Art

5-6 years & 7-8 years

Explore the animal kingdom while making art! Learn about the many critters we share our world with while creating mixed media masterpieces. Get inspired by the patterns, designs, colours and forms you discover while investigating the amazing animals that live on Earth. Teacher:

Siobhan Cassidy

Half Day: Week 6

Art and Words

7-9 years

Tell a story using art and words. Make a book, create a wordy collage, illustrate a poem and illuminate a letter. Combine simple writing exercises with painting and drawing. Also explore bold art techniques using watercolour paint, printmaking, cyanotype printing (weather permitting) and much more! Teacher: Tami Murray

Full Day: Week 2

Art Basics Book

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Explore the elements of art through a personalized book project. From bright colours to bold lines, each page will explore an art element with a different art medium, including markers, pencils, paints, brushes and more! Teacher: Tami Murray

Half Day: Week 3

Art in Canada

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Learn about and be inspired by creative Canadians throughout history, methods of making and popular themes in their artwork. Create 2D and 3D masterpieces based on the talented artists you learn about and explore a wide range of mixed media materials in your creations! Teacher:

Siobhan Cassidy

Half Day: Week 4

Art Planet

5-6 years & 7-8 years

Get inspired by Mother Earth and combine a variety of natural elements such as rocks, leaves, twigs, feathers and shells into your artwork. Use recycled materials to create a picture frame, art mobile, nature mosaic and more, all while having fun and being kind to the planet! Teacher: Clarissa Banos

Half Day: Week 4

Art Sea Divers

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Discover amazing underwater life and learn how to incorporate vibrant colours, lines, shapes, patterns and textures into unique mixed media paintings using dry and wet mediums. Feel inspired by sea turtles, jellyfish, coral, sea horses, kelp and more. It is an ocean of creative possibilities! Teacher: Clarissa Banos

Half Day: Week 1 & Week 4

Art Tales

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Guided by enchanting stories and themes, create whimsical mixed media projects. Explore textures, colours and shapes, transforming tales into visually captivating artworks with 3D elements. Explore imaginative storytelling through art!

Teacher: Crystal Koskinen

Half Day: Week 3 & Week 6

Botanical Art

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Immerse yourself in nature and the wildlife of plants, leaves, flowers, seeds, bark, roots and twigs! Create 2D artwork and 3D sculptural pieces using nature as inspiration or as a medium!

Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

Half Day: Week 6

Cartooning and Character Design

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Use your imagination to dream up characters! Explore the work of professional cartoonists and animators to learn tips and tricks of character design. Then practice gestures, expressions and learn about proportion to bring your characters to life. Teacher: Suze Mercado

Half Day: Week 4

Cartoony Comics

5-6 years & 7-8 years

Learn to draw the world around you in cartoon form. Learn to identify the basic shapes in everything around you, including yourself, to make it cartoony! Teacher: Nick Stacey

Half Day: Week 1 & Week 2

Clay and Sculpture

7-9 years

Create fun and unique 3D artwork with your personal flair. Combine clay, glaze, paint and mixed-media materials to make one-of-a-kind cups, bowls, sculptural creatures and more! Learn how to design, build and finish your creations in this hands-on class. Clay pieces will be fired and glazed or painted with acrylic paints. Teacher: Noelle Horrocks

Full Day: Week 1

Clay Play

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Use your imagination, get muddy and have fun creating unique clay projects. Learn handbuilding techniques including slab construction, coiling and pinching to create cool creatures, cups, bowls and more! Individual exploration is encouraged. Projects will be fired and painted or glazed with fabulous, vibrant colours; one project will be air-dried. Teacher: Noelle Horrocks

Half Day: Week 1 & Week 4

Collaged Canvases

5-6 years & 9-12 years

Unleash your creativity to craft captivating collaged canvases using paper, photos, fabric and other unconventional items. Journey with us as we discover unique ways to make art through collage. Teacher: Matin Komeili

Half Day: Week 1

Colour and Pattern Play

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Explore colours and patterns! Create abstract art while learning about the colour wheel and colour mixing through finger painting, collage, printmaking, drawing, painting and more. This is a fun and rewarding class for young artists of every skill level! Teacher: Cyd Eva

Half Day: Week 1 & Week 3

Colourful Creations

7-9 years

Discover a world of vibrant colours, exciting shapes, patterns and designs in a series of imagination-driven art projects. Explore various colour-making techniques using watercolours, chalk and oil pastels, tempera paint and charcoal.

Teacher: Stan Hunc

Full Day: Week 4

Creative Comics

9-12 years

Combine words and pictures using your imagination to tell a story! Learn about the techniques and fundamentals of graphic storytelling by studying the work of different comic artists. Then, use what you have learned to develop your characters and stories in your own comic strips or pages. Teacher: Nick Stacey

Half Day: Week 1

Creative Writing

9-12 years

Learn to write a story. Better still, learn to write an awesome story! Explore important components of writing like dialogue, character, story structure and description, amongst other delightful writing tips and tricks. Teacher: Nick Stacey

Half Day: Week 2

Dance and Movement

7-9 years

Learn ways to express yourself while having fun. Participate in a variety of dance and movement activities including stretching, yoga, movement games and choreography. Create art projects to use as dance props. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and non-marking, indoor running shoes or bare feet. Teacher: Ashley Binette

Full Day: Week 1, Week 2 & Week 4

Dance: Broadway Jazz

7-9 years

Discover how Broadway jazz became the core of musical theatre! Learn the history of this genre from the 1920s to present day. Each class includes a warm up and cool down, across the floor work, new combinations and information about influential choreographers and famous footwork. This class includes dancing and singing! Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and appropriate footwear (jazz shoes, or socks/bare feet). On Friday, at the end of class, families will be invited to see what we’ve been working on. Teacher: Hailey Fowler

Full Day: Week 6

Drama-rama

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Through theatre games, learn different acting techniques and build your confidence while working together with your classmates. Use your imagination to create characters and stories. Teacher: Seamus Fera

Half Day: Week 2 & Week 4

Drawing and Painting Extravaganza

7-9 years

Explore the vast world of colour-making as well as monochromatic, dark and light shading methods. Work on a variety of exciting art projects while developing painting and drawing skills using pencils, pencil crayons, oil pastels, watercolours and tempera paints. Teacher: Stan Hunc

Full Day: Week 3

Drawing and Painting: Still Life

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Explore the fascinating history and techniques of still life art. Create unique artwork based on an array of inspiring objects, using drawing and watercolour media. Teacher: Riley O’Neill

Half Day: Week 2

Dress to Express: Razzle Bedazzle 11-14 years

Upcycling clothing is a great way to express your creativity and personality. Learn about local and international upcycling designers and the sustainable Fashion Revolution. Learn hand sewing, fabric painting, sequin embroidery and rhinestone application to transform vintage clothing into unique designs. Students are encouraged to bring old clothing and fabric to upcycle. Teacher: Brianna Klassen

Half Day: Week 2

Fabric Art: Wishing Cloud

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Explore different kinds of fabric art including dyeing, printing and embellishment as you create a 3D fabric “wishing cloud”. As you learn various textile techniques, explore your inner world, turning your cloud into an artistic expression of your hopes and dreams. Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

Half Day: Week 6

Felting Fun

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Felting to create non-woven material has a long textile history and is a popular way to create decorative and wearable items. Explore basic wet felting techniques through the creation of several projects such as beads, flat felting and more!

Teacher: Catherine Dumaine

Half Day: Week 2

Fibre Arts: Weave, Felt, Create 11-14 years

Learn about fibres and their uses while creating beautiful, handmade projects. Explore a variety of techniques such as spinning and dyeing, warping and weaving on an inkle loom, weaving on a table loom and wet felting. Challenges will be offered to students with previous experience. Teacher: Catherine Dumaine

Half Day: Week 3

Flower Power Botanical Art

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Nature is all around us. We can create art with it and make art about it! Learn about local and international artists who use nature as inspiration, then work with flowers and plants, both real and artificial, to make collages, prints, flowerpots, fake flower bouquets and floral still life. Take in the

natural beauty around you and use your interpretation of nature to create botanical art.

Teachers: Brianna Klassen and Cyd Eva

Half Day: Week 2 & Week 5

Fundamentals of Hand-Drawn Animation 11-14 years

Explore animation from its basic principles and techniques to its unique capabilities as a storytelling medium. By the end of the week, create a short animation. Finished projects will be emailed to families approximately three weeks after the class end date. Teacher: Riley O’Neill

Half Day: Week 6

Hip Hop and Breakdance

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Explore the fundamentals of hip hop and breakdancing! Kick it old school with classic moves like the baby freeze and learn how to pop and lock, then combine the moves into a wicked piece! Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and non-marking, indoor running shoes or bare feet. Teacher: Ashley Binette

Half Day: Week 5

Hip Hop Kids

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Dance to the rhythm of the music and learn some moves from a variety of hip hop styles! Classes will include many different movement and coordination games and fun activities. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and non-marking, indoor running shoes or bare feet.

Teacher: Ashley Binette

Half Day: Week 4

Illustrating Imaginary Creatures

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Use your imagination, animal anatomy and an array of drawing techniques to create imaginary creatures. Through a variety of creative exercises, conjure up unique creatures in all their strangeness and splendour. Explore the possibilities of black and white illustration, using a range of drawing materials. Teacher: Riley O’Neill

Half Day: Week 2

Imagination Exploration

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Explore drawing, sculpting, printing and painting while exercising your imagination. Create a silly monster family, invent mystical creatures, construct a solar system, imagine teeny tiny worlds and so much more! Teacher: Tami Murray

Half Day: Week 1 & Week 4

Imagination Meets Movement

5-6 years

Use dance as a vehicle for creative play! Explore movement and rhythm through games and exercises and discover various styles of dance. Use your imagination and creativity to communicate through movement which will be enhanced through props. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and non-marking, indoor running shoes or bare feet. Teacher: Hailey Fowler

Half Day: Week 1

Imaginative Improv

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Dive into your imagination and creativity in this lively and dynamic improv class. Playfully explore acting through interactive exercises, whimsical storytelling and entertaining games. Build confidence in spontaneous expression in a supportive environment where fun takes centre stage! Teacher: Crystal Koskinen

Half Day: Week 2, Week 3 & Week 6

Jazz Dance

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Learn basic jazz dance steps and techniques while moving along to popular songs. Develop coordination and musicality through engaging movement games and exercises. Wear

comfortable clothing you can move in and non-marking, indoor running shoes or bare feet. On Friday, at the end of class, families will be invited to see what we’ve been working on.

Teacher: Joanna Kovats

Half Day: Week 3 & Week 6

Journal Making

9-12 years

Learn how to make a journal from beginning to end. Discover how to make homemade paper, stitch a bookbinding and attach a cover - the design opportunities are endless! Teacher:

Madeleine Moore

Half Day: Week 5

Mask Making

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Young artists will develop a character, then create a mask using paper mâché, paint and other materials. Think outside the box and embrace your creativity by adding unique facial features to your mask. Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

Half Day: Week 5

Mixed Media Animal Art

7-9 years

Explore different types of animals, like pets and imaginary creatures while combining different art forms in surprising and engaging ways. Explore painting with wet and dry media, drawing with unconventional tools and creating collage art with painted and printed papers. Teacher: Tami Murray

Full Day: Week 5

Mixed Media Creations

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Discover the many possibilities of mixed media art by combining a variety of non-traditional art materials. Use shaving cream, bingo dabbers, toothpaste, fabric and colourful sand to create many amazing art projects like a self-portrait, your favourite animal, a wacky puppet, a mobile or a mask! Teacher: Clarissa Banos

Half Day: Week 3

Mixed Media Mood Board

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Learn to express yourself through an experimental process of combining collage and a variety of mixed mediums. Take home a poster-sized artwork that reflects your feelings, hopes and dreams. Teacher: Suze Mercado

Half Day: Week 6

Move Your Body

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Get your body moving in this dance-inspired class designed to teach you moves and build your strength and flexibility while moving your body to the beat. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and non-marking, indoor running shoes or bare feet. Teacher: Ashley Binette

Half Day: Week 5

Music Making

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Learn simple rhythm, pitch training and basic music making. Explore the fundamentals of music by playing a variety of percussion instruments, creating our own music makers and exploring how to represent music visually. Teacher: Becky Ho

Half Day: Week 1 & Week 6

Musical Theatre

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Learn to dance, sing and act in this lively class! Warm up with fun, interactive games and exercises, learn important terms and etiquette and discover character development, coordination and storytelling. Using popular musical theatre routines, combine your skills and find out what it takes to be a performer! Each week will explore scenes and songs. On Friday, at the end of class, families will be invited to see what we’ve been working on. Teacher: Joanna Kovats

Half Day: Week 4 & Week 5

Musical Theatre Dance

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Discover the difference between a dancer and a mover. Learn musical theatre steps to improve confidence in movement. Build dance skills and vocabulary through a daily warmup, then learn combinations. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and non-marking, indoor running shoes or bare feet. Teacher: Hailey Fowler

Half and Full Day Camps

This year, camps are offered in full day and half-day formats. Find out more on pages 5-6.

Half Day: Week 1

Mythological Masterpieces

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Make visual masterpieces based on the stories of myths and legends! Fairy-tale creatures and tales of mythology will guide our artmaking adventure where we discover how to use a range of 2D and 3D materials to “brew and cast” imaginative and whimsical creations. Teacher: Siobhan Cassidy

Half Day: Week 5

Nature-Inspired Art

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Learn to appreciate the beauty of our natural world by making art inspired by animals, botanicals and natural formations! Create nature-themed artwork and use natural materials as inspiration and as part of your artwork. Explore sustainable art practices and learn about the animals and plant life found around us. Teacher: Siobhan Cassidy

Half Day: Week 5

Novel Writing

11-14 years

Learn how to plan and storyboard a narrative, develop characters and bring conflict to life. Through a variety of writing activities, we will practice and develop important skills involved in long-form fiction. Teacher: Madeleine Moore

Half Day: Week 1

Origami Garden

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Join our origami garden party! Using paper, fold adorable animals like bunnies, foxes, bears, buzzing insects, vibrant flowers and charming plants for your lively paper garden. Let your creativity bloom as you craft an enchanting world bursting with nature’s wonders! Teacher: Sarah Park

Half Day: Week 1

Origami Paper Pets

7-9 years

Learn to fold paper pets like cats, fish and birds, as well as fish bowls and bird cages. Explore the art of origami and create a play zone for paper pets! Unleash your creativity and bring these paper pets to life. Teacher: Sarah Park

Full Day: Week 1

Origami Rainy Day

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Rainy days are fun with origami! Craft a delightful scene featuring kids under umbrellas amidst raindrops, surrounded by sunflowers and clovers. Learn intricate paper folding techniques to bring this picturesque moment to life. Teacher: Sarah Park

Half Day: Week 3

Paper Weaving

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Learn the basics of colour theory and explore innovative ways to paint and create texture. Use these painted creations and other weaving materials to make a paper weaving project. Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

Half Day: Week 5

Pattern Explorers

5-6 years & 7-8 years

Let your imagination run wild while creating amazing, colourful and vibrant pattern designs. From organic and random to geometric and repeating, there are no limits to your creativity when you apply these fun patterns to a bookmark, card, gift wrap, mosaic or puzzle! Teacher: Clarissa Banos

Half Day: Week 2

Plasticine, Paint, Pastels and Printing

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Journey into art production, paint in relief with plasticine, explore liquid watercolour paints and oil pastels, create prints with plexiglass and more. Each week will explore new subject matter. Teacher: Tami Murray

Half Day: Week 1 & Week 4

Pottery and Sculpture

11-14 years

Get the feel of working at the potter’s wheel and learn several handbuilding techniques to design and build ceramic sculptures and usable cups or bowls. Use clay to explore form, surface and subject while allowing your imagination to take flight! This class is open to beginners and experienced students. Projects from this class will be fired and glazed. You will receive an email from Place des Arts when your fired projects are ready for pick-up approximately three weeks after the class end date. Teacher: Noelle Horrocks

Half Day: Week 4

Printmaking Patterns

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Create patterned artworks using a variety of do-it-yourself printmaking techniques and materials including styrofoam plates and positive/ negative stencils. Drawing inspiration from textile design and other historical and cultural designs, we will explore naturally occurring, human-made and geometric patterns while making patterned prints. Teacher: Suze Mercado

Half Day: Week 5

Spontaneous Surrealism

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Travel back in time and learn about Surrealist techniques that Masters like Salvador Dali and Joan Miro used. Each day, explore the work of a different historical artist and focus on a method they used to make spontaneous art by free association. Unleash your mind to create mixed media artwork! Teacher: Suze Mercado

Half Day: Week 5 & Week 6

Stage Stories: Acting Exploration

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Unleash the actor within by learning script interpretation, blocking techniques and character development. Build your acting skills through collaboration by bringing directed scenes to life. On Friday, at the end of class, families will be invited to see what we’ve been working on. Teacher: Crystal Koskinen

Half Day: Week 2

Stamps and Prints 7-9 years

Design stamps and printing blocks, then combine your designs into unique creations! Draw, collage, glue, carve, assemble and print using various reproductive art methods. Teacher: Tami Murray

Full Day: Week 6

Summer Kaleidoscope

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Take a close look at the shapes, colours and designs of summer and have fun creating exciting 2D and 3D art projects including painted paper pinwheels, washi tape flip-flops, coloured bubble prints, paper maché ice cream cones, a seashell collage and more! Teacher: Clarissa Banos

Half Day: Week 2 & Week 5

Surrealist Portraits and Experimental Art 11-14 years

Explore imaginative portraits, draw inspiration from Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s gestalt art and discover unique combinations of materials to create captivating artworks. Teacher: Riley O’Neill

Half Day: Week 5

Theatre Club 7-9 years

Learn about physicality, voice work and character development. Use your imagination to create characters and settings and create a piece of theatre with your classmates. On Friday, at the end of class, families will be invited to see what we’ve been working on. Teacher: Seamus Fera

Full Day: Week 2, Week 3, Week 4 & Week 5

Tiny Treasures

5-6 years & 9-12 years

Create miniature masterpieces in an array of art mediums and techniques including watercolours, charcoal, pen and ink, collage, pastels and more!

Teacher: Tami Murray

Half Day: Week 3

Upcycled Art

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Explore how to transform unused items into beautiful artworks and discover the hidden artistry in discarded materials. Learn to repurpose and craft unique pieces, turning forgotten objects into stunning, environmentally-conscious masterpieces. Teacher: Matin Komeili

Half Day: Week 2

Violin 101

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Get to know the violin! Learn the basics of violin technique before learning to play together with your classmates. Practice violins will be provided in class. Students are welcome to bring their own violins if they have them. Teacher: Genevieve MacKay

Half Day: Week 2 & Week 6

Weaving Fun

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Explore fibre arts and create beautiful and functional one-of-a-kind treasures. Make many different projects that include spinning, dyeing and weaving on a table loom. Develop your skills with hands-on experience, learn about colour theory and gain an understanding of how fibres can be transformed. Teacher: Catherine Dumaine

Half Day: Week 1 & Week 4

Wonderful Watercolours

7-8 years & 9-12 years

Explore the wonderful world of watercolours beyond the usual painting palette! Delve into diverse materials like pencil watercolours, marker applications and more. Learn the artistry behind various watercolour methods, unlocking the magic of this medium in unique and creative ways.

Teacher: Matin Komeili

Half Day: Week 3

World of Drums

5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-12 years

Come explore your inner drummer! Learn to play drums and percussion instruments like Taiko drums, hand drums, snare drums and more from around the world. Discover the basics of drumming using vocal and rhythmic games then use synthesizers and computers to put it all together. Teacher: Jason Overy

Half Day: Week 3 & Week 4

Summer Private Music Lessons

Registration opens Sunday, April 7, 2024

1:00 PM in person and by phone

Place des Arts’ highly qualified music teachers offer in-person and online private lessons during the summer and accept new students at this time. See detailed music teacher bios here.

Inquiries regarding a particular instructor’s availability and fees may be made:

• By phone at 604.664.1636 ext. 0

• In person at Place des Arts

Private music lesson fees

Fee levels vary by instructor and begin at $28 per 30-minute lesson. Longer lesson times are also available. A registration fee of $5.00 for booking 1-3 lessons and a $15 fee for booking 4-12 lessons will be applied to summer private lesson registrations. Payment in full is due at the time of registration and is payable by cash, Interac (only available in-person), Visa, MasterCard or American Express. No refunds will be given for lessons missed by students.

Summer music lessons withdrawal policy

A student may withdraw from summer private lessons at any time. A withdrawal fee equal to one lesson fee will be charged. Notice must be provided to the registration desk, over the phone or via email to info@placedesarts.ca.

Registration fees are non-refundable. View our full Withdrawal and Cancellation Policy here.

Summer Music Teachers

Aouda Yen, Piano and Flute

Aouda holds a Master of Education degree in Arts Education from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Performing Arts from Capilano University. She is a certified educator of Royal Conservatory of Music and a member of the BC Richmond Music Teachers Association. Her teaching philosophy is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for students to explore, learn and grow.

Christina Krystecki, Piano

Christina received a master’s degree in Teaching and Composition from the Academy of Music in Gdansk, Poland. She teaches a variety of styles, from classical to jazz, constantly searching for new ways to nurture her students’ artistic development.

Evan Bates, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar

A musician since a very young age, Evan has played a wide variety of musical styles and instruments. He has a wealth of experience playing and teaching double bass, electric bass

and cello with symphony orchestras, jazz or folk ensembles and touring with both rock and country bands. His talent and professionalism have given him the opportunity to perform with many accomplished musicians across North America, Europe and Asia.

Frank Bond, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano

Frank has extensive experience as a live performer and has written music for TV, theatre and film. He aims to give his students a well-rounded ability on their instrument, allowing them to enjoy playing in whatever style(s) they choose.

Geeta Das, Woodwinds, Brass

Geeta is a professional musician who has been performing and teaching music around the world for over 20 years. She studied music at Douglas College, the University of British Columbia and privately in New York. She is well-versed in a variety of musical styles and loves to share her knowledge and passion with students.

Genevieve MacKay, Violin, Viola

Genevieve is a working musician who performs regularly and is an avid teacher of the violin/viola. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from the University of British Columbia, where she performed in the Symphony Orchestra and the

Early Music Ensemble. Her teaching philosophy is that music is fun and anyone can learn.

Irina Jilina, Piano

Irina is a member of the Piano Teachers Federation and a Registered member of the RCM and the BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association. Many of her students successfully complete the RCM requirements for practical and theory examination at all levels.

Isaac Juarez-Flores, Piano, Theory, Harmony, Music History

Isaac earned a Bachelor of Music from the National University of Mexico and an Artist Piano Diploma from the Superior School of Music of the National Centre of the Arts, Mexico City. He has his Associate Diploma from the RCM and Licentiate Diploma from the British Columbia Conservatory of Music.

Kat Gillis, Voice

Kat studied Opera and Vocal Performance at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick and Jazz Performance at Vancouver Island University. She is excited to use her broad range of education and skills to share her passion for singing with students.

Maggie Van Wyk, Piano

Born in South Africa, Maggie studied at the University of the Free-State in Bloemfontein with a degree in piano and music education. Maggie believes her purpose as a music teacher is to unlock and develop every student’s musical talent, enabling them to share the joy of music with others.

Noel McRobbie, Piano

Noel received a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Pedagogy and Performance from the University of Michigan and a Master of Music from the New England Conservatory. He has performed as a concerto soloist all over the world and his performances have been broadcast on CBC radio.

Sarab Shamoun, Piano, Violin

Sarab graduated with a Teaching Diploma in Music and earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Al Baath University. Her teaching philosophy is “Believing, Achieving, and Serving.”

As an educator, she feels that it is important to set challenges for herself and strives to be a positive role model for her students.

Note: RCM is the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Summer Dance Classes

Registration opens Sunday, April 7, 2024

Place des Arts hosts dance programs for youth and adults taught by our highly qualified teachers.

Registration opens:

• 7:00 AM online at placedesarts.ca

• 1:00 PM by phone at 604.664.1636 ext. 0

• 1:00 PM in person at Place des Arts

Summer Private Dance Lessons

Register for summer private dance lessons by phone or in-person. Fees:

Private lesson (solo): $29.00 per half-hour lesson

Semi-Private lesson (duo): $19.00 per half-hour lesson

Semi-Private lesson (trio): $13.75 per half-hour lesson

Summer Withdrawal Policies

A student may withdraw up to seven (7) days prior to the group class start date. A refund of the class fee will be granted less the non-refundable registration fee.

A student may withdraw from summer private lessons at any time. A withdrawal fee equal to one lesson fee will be charged. Registration fees are non-refundable. View our full Withdrawal and Cancellation Policy here.

Summer dance attire

View the recommended dance attire here.

Summer dance teachers

Ashley Binette

Ashley has over 20 years of experience in the performing arts industry. She has trained with master teachers in tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and ballet and is a professional performer for stage, TV and musical productions.

Emily Mustard

Emily started her dance career at the age of 6 at Place des Arts taking ballet classes with Lucienne as well as jazz and technique classes, she received several awards and scholarships. She also has branched out into hip hop and street jazz.

Lucienne Anczykowski

(Available for Private Lessons)

Lucienne is a certified Ballet teacher (Vaganova/ Russian Method) with credentials from the University of Music in Warsaw. She performed with the Maurice Béjart Ballet du XXe Siècle in Belgium.

Sofia Sanchez

Sofia has worked for over 8 years teaching visual arts and dance. She is passionate about celebrating diversity and empowering immigrant communities. She teaches and performs Venezuela traditional dances around Vancouver.

Children and Youth Classes

Ballet Conditioning

13 - 17 years

Keep fit during the summer! Work on the fundamentals of ballet, including barre work and centering exercises. Classes will include a stretch and strengthen component to combine muscular toning with endurance training. Develop confidence, mental concentration, coordination and grace while having fun and toning your body. Suitable for those with less than 3 years of experience. Teacher: Lucienne Anczykowski

28441 • TH • Jul 4 - Aug 8 • 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM • $75.00

Boys Can Dance!

6 - 8 years

This introductory, all-in-one class for boys explores dance styles like ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop dance. Learn the fundamentals of each dance style and have fun doing it in a safe and supportive environment. All male-identifying, age appropriate students are welcome. Teacher: Emily Mustard

28430 • TU • Jul 2 - Aug 6 • 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM • $78.00

Dance Sampler

3 - 4 | 5 - 6 years

In this introductory, all-in-one class, explore a variety of dance styles like ballet, jazz, musical theatre and hip hop. Learn fundamentals of each dance style and have fun doing it! Teacher: Ashley Binette

3 - 4 years

28433 • TH • Jul 4 - Aug 1 • 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM • $65.00

5 - 6 years

28434 • W • Jul 3 - Jul 31 • 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM • $65.00

Intro to Ballet

3 - 4 | 5 - 6 years

Learn the fundamentals of ballet, including proper technique and vocabulary in a fun environment. Dance to classical music from well-known ballets like Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Giselle. Teacher: Emily Mustard

3 - 4 years

28427

• TU • Jul 2 - Aug 6 • 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM • $75.00

28428 • TU • Jul 2 - Aug 6 • 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM • $75.00

5 - 6 years

28429 • TU • Jul 2 - Aug 6 • 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM • $75.00

Intro to Dance & Theatre

7 - 11 years

Explore a variety of dance styles like jazz, hip hop, ballet and musical theatre. Learn the

fundamentals of each dance and theatre arts in a fun and interactive setting! Teacher: Ashley Binette

28548 • TH • Jul 4 - Aug 1 • 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM • $70.00

new workshop Latin Dance

6 - 9 years | Two Days

Explore the movement behind Latin beats! Latin dance will challenge your footwork, rhythm and musicality. Learn from a variety of traditional Latin styles to modern including cumbia, salsa, dembow, merengue and more. Teacher: Sofia Sanchez

28448 • M • Jul 8 - Jul 15 • 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM • $27.00

Summer Ballet Technique

10 - 12 | 13 - 17 years

Improve and maintain ballet technique and performance quality. Classes may include some short choreography or a stretch and strengthen component to combine muscular toning with endurance training. Teacher: Lucienne

Anczykowski

10 - 12 years

28439 • TU • Jul 2 - Aug 6 • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM • $81.00

13 - 17 years

28442 • TU • Jul 2 - Aug 6 • 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM • $84.00

28443 • TH • Jul 4 - Aug 8 • 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM • $84.00

Summer Primary Ballet Technique

7 - 9 years

Improve and maintain ballet technique and performance quality. Classes may include some short choreography or a stretch and strengthen component to combine muscular toning with endurance training. Teacher: Lucienne Anczykowski

28444 • W • Jul 3 - Aug 7 • 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM • $78.00

Tiny Hip Hop

3 - 4 years

Get up and dance! Children will be introduced to movement, coordination and musicality by learning a high-energy dance style that will have you jumping, turning and bopping to popular, age-appropriate music. Teacher: Ashley Binette

28432 • W • Jul 3 - Jul 31 • 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM • $65.00

Adult Classes

new Adult Ballet Conditioning 18+ years

Keep fit during the summer! Work on the fundamentals of ballet, including barre work and centering exercises. Classes will include a stretch and strengthen component to combine muscular toning with endurance training. Develop confidence, mental concentration, coordination and grace while having fun and toning your body. Suitable for those with less than 3 years of experience. Teacher: Lucienne Anczykowski

28447

• W

• Jul 3 - Aug 7 • 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM • $78.00

Adult Ballet

18+ years

Register for 2024/2025 Dance

Public registration for dance classes and lessons opens on June 22, 2024 for our next season.

Keep fit this summer! Work on the fundamentals of ballet, including barre work, across the floor and centre exercises to tone your body. Develop confidence, mental concentration, coordination and grace in a fun environment. Teachers: Lucienne Anczykowski & Ashley Binette

All Levels with Ashley

28435

• W • Jul 3 - Jul 31 • 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM • $72.50

Absolute Beginner with Lucienne

28446

• TU • Jul 2 - Aug 6 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM • $81.00

Beginner/Intermediate with Lucienne

28440 • TH • Jul 4 - Aug 8 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM • $81.00

Intermediate/Advanced with Lucienne

28445 • W • Jul 3 - Aug 7 • 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM • $84.00

workshop Adult Heels & Choreography

18+ years | One Day

Learn a lively, upbeat dance that will have you feeling like the best version of you! Heels are optional, however, stiletto heels are not allowed. Whatever footwear you choose, please ensure they are indoor shoes. Dancers are encouraged to dress in what makes them feel confident and powerful. Teacher: Emily Mustard

28546 • M • Jul 22 • 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM • $16.50

Adult Hip Hop

18+ years

Get up and dance! Learn a high-energy dance style that puts isolations, jumping, stalls, popping and locking into funky choreography set to popular music. All levels are welcome. Teacher: Emily Mustard

28431 • TU • Jul 2 - Aug 6 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM • $81.00

workshop Adult Intro to Heels Dance 18+ years | One Day

Explore the techniques, discover self-confidence and learn how to move in a heel. Movement will be explained thoroughly so you can have fun and feel empowered! Heels are optional, however, stiletto heels are not allowed. Whatever footwear you choose, please ensure they are indoor shoes. Dancers are encouraged to dress in what makes them feel confident and powerful. Teacher: Emily Mustard

28471 • W • Aug 7 • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM • $17.00

Adult Jazz

18+ years

Gain knowledge and confidence in jazz dance! Classes include a full-body cardio warm-up focusing on building strength, flexibility, coordination and musicality. Learn across-thefloor exercises and short choreography to exercise the mind and body. All levels welcome. Teacher: Ashley Binette

28436 • TH • Jul 4 - Aug 1 • 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM • $72.50

Adult Lyrical & Contemporary Dance 18+ years

Lyrical and contemporary dance are expressive forms of dance incorporating jazz, ballet and modern dance elements. There will be a focus on technique, turns and jumps, with an emphasis on finding emotion within your movement. Apply your knowledge and technique by learning short choreography. All levels are welcome. Teacher: Ashley Binette

28437 • TH • Jul 4 - Aug 1 • 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM • $70.00

Adult Musical Theatre 18+ years

Learn the fundamentals of dancing and acting in an encouraging environment. Work on theatrical dance choreography, important terms and etiquette, movement exploration and storytelling. All levels are welcome. Teacher: Ashley Binette

28438

• W • Jul 3 - Jul 31 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM • $70.00

Summer Visual Arts Classes

Registration opens Sunday, April 7, 2024

Place des Arts provides a friendly, noncompetitive environment where creativity and innovation can flourish. This summer, we are offering classes in drawing and painting and ceramics workshops for adults. Supplies are included. Register:

• 7:00 AM online at placedesarts.ca

• 1:00 PM by phone at 604.664.1636 ext. 0

• 1:00 PM in person at Place des Arts

Summer withdrawal policy

A student may withdraw up to seven (7) days prior to the class start date. A refund of the class fee will be granted less the non-refundable registration fee. View our full Withdrawal and Cancellation Policy here.

Summer visual arts teachers

Stan Hunc

Stan is an art practitioner with ten years of formal art training (MFA and MEd) and lifelong practice. Stan’s work has been presented at individual and group art shows globally.

Emily Sheppard

Emily is an interdisciplinary artist focused heavily on ceramics. She has been working and teaching art for almost 8 years in Vancouver after graduating with a BFA from Emily Carr University and Fine Arts Diploma from North Island College. Her work is always rooted in traditions but with a contemporary twist.

Adult Classes & Workshops

Beginner Drawing & Painting

18+ years

If you have always wanted to learn to draw and paint, or if you are looking to refresh your knowledge, this class is for you. Through a balance of formal training and creative exploration, learn the essential rules of observational drawing and colour-making using watercolour and tempera painting techniques. Explore a variety of topics like the relationship between shapes, light and shadow, types of shading, colour classification and the basic rules of perspective. Teacher: Stan Hunc 28395 • TU • Jul 2 - Jul 30 • 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM • $109

Intermediate Drawing & Painting

18+ years

If you have already taken a beginner drawing and painting class or have some drawing and painting skills this class is for you. Expand your understanding and expertise of essential elements of visual composition such as colour, line, tonal value and texture in a series of stimulating and challenging classic and contemporary drawing and painting projects. Teacher: Stan Hunc

28396 • TH

• Jul 4 - Aug 1 • 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM • $109

new workshop Porcelain Party Plates –Intermediate

18+ years

This workshop is not suitable for beginners. Students must be able to throw a balanced 4-inch cylinder independently on the wheel. Learn to make and use coloured porcelain clay just in time for patio season. Draw inspiration from geometric patterns used in traditional layering and from stacking techniques using slabs. Choose to marble or inlay coloured clay to create beautiful surfaces that will entice your guests. Supplies and firing are included. You will receive an email from Place des Arts when your pieces are ready for pick-up, approximately four weeks after the class end date. This workshop does not include Open Studio access. Teacher: Emily Sheppard

28559 • W • Jul 10 • 4:00 - 8:00 PM • $77.00

new workshop Glaze Application and Resist Techniques – Experienced Students

18+ years

This workshop is not suitable for beginners, it is suited for experienced students of any level.

Tired of dipping your pots? Add some fun new tricks to your decorating and glazing repertoire in this workshop! Explore why glazes move and mix or stay put when they are applied with intention. Learn how different methods of building and the type of clay body can impact the absorption of glaze. Students are required to bring 2-3 leather hard pieces and 2-3 bisque pieces to the workshop for decorating. Glazes and glaze firing are included. You will receive an email from Place des Arts when your pieces are ready for pick-up approximately two weeks after the class end date. This workshop does not include Open Studio access. Teacher: Emily Sheppard

28560 • W • Jul 24 • 4:00 - 8:00 PM • $57.50

Summer Fun! Frequently Asked Questions

The camp I want to register for is full. Is there a waitlist?

Yes, we have waitlists for full camps. You can add the student to a waitlist online or call us at 604.664.1636 ext. 0.

Can students leave camp on their own?

Please email summercamp@placedesarts.ca before the camp start date or speak to one of the staff at drop-off to provide permission for the student to sign themselves out.

What if a student loses something?

Place des Arts is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Therefore, students are advised not to bring anything of value, including jewellery, money, expensive toys or electronics to camp. For lost items, please check the lost and found.

Can someone else pick up a student from camp?

An adult other than a parent/guardian may pick up a student; however, at drop-off please provide Place des Arts staff with the name of the person who will be picking up the student and their relationship to the student.

Why is Place des Arts so strict on ages for Summer Fun! classes?

Our Summer Fun! classes are programmed based on the developmental abilities of each age group. By adhering to set age groups, we ensure a quality experience for all students in the class.

View the Summer Fun! age policy on page 3.

What’s up with the photographer?

Place des Arts maintains photographic and video archives of classes, workshops, exhibitions and events. Occasionally, we use these images for promotional print materials, advertisements and on the Place des Arts website and social media channels. Photos/videos may also be submitted to media outlets for promotional purposes. Photos/videos will not be lent or sold to any outside party. You will have an opportunity to provide or decline consent when you register for camp.

Can I watch a class?

Families are not permitted in the classrooms. However, some performing arts teachers may invite friends and family to view the last portion of a Friday class. Parents/guardians will be informed via email if a camp will be sharing what students have been working on.

Parking at Place des Arts

Parking at Place des Arts

Free on-site parking is available on the east and west sides of the building and in our underground parkade.

At peak times or on event days, it may be difficult to find a parking spot; therefore, please leave enough time prior to your class or camp start time in case parking is limited. There is plenty of additional free parking nearby:

• At Mackin Park on King Edward Street

• On Begin Street

• On James Avenue

• On the north side of Brunette Avenue

View the map on the back to help locate these parking areas!

Drive-through drop-off zone

On the first day of camp, please come in with the student to drop them off and sign them in. Throughout the rest of the week, if you have

provided the student permission to sign themselves in and out, you are welcome to use the drop-off zone by the main entrance to Place des Arts for quick drop-offs and pick-ups; however, please be advised of the following City regulations:

• The driver must remain in the vehicle in the drive-through drop-off zone;

• There is no parking or stopping for extended periods in the drive-through drop-off zone. It is to be used for quick drop-offs or pick-ups only;

• Double parking (i.e., side by side) is strictly prohibited.

East parking lot

City of Coquitlam by-laws prohibit parking on the side of the entrance to the east parking lot on top of the yellow painted “no parking” cross hatching.

Please review drop-off and pick-up procedures for Half-Day and Full-Day camps on pages 5 & 6.

Register for Next Season!

Summer Fun Can Last All Year!

If you love Place des Arts’ Summer Fun! art camps, why not register for one of our other programs?

Place des Arts offers classes and lessons for all ages — including adults — and skill levels in a variety of artistic disciplines throughout the year.

Many of our music, dance and theatre arts classes and all of our private music lessons run from September to June.

We also offer short-term programs in music, dance and the visual, theatrical and literary arts that run in our fall, winter and spring sessions.

Why

Study At Place des Arts?

• Over 50 years of experience providing quality, accessible arts education;

• Highly skilled and reputable teachers;

• Innovative, diverse programming in the fine and performing arts;

• Well-equipped studios;

• Classes for all ages from babies to seniors;

• Classes for all skill levels from beginner to advanced.

Register For Our 2024/2025 Season

Public registration for all 2024/2025 programs opens Saturday, June 22, 2024 online at 7:00 AM, in-person and by phone at 9:00 AM.

Registration may be done in person, online or by phone at 604.664.1636 ext. 0.

Please note: As continuing students receive priority registration, spaces in some programs may be limited.

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