2024/2025 Annual Program Guide

Place des Arts has built a reputation for offering quality arts education programs taught by highly skilled teachers.

Throughout our 50 plus year history, we’ve continued to offer a wide range of programs in a variety of artistic disciplines that cater to many interests and abilities. Whether you’re a curious beginner or looking to advance your skills, we are dedicated to helping you find the right program so you can achieve your artistic goals.

Take a few moments to look through our fantastic program guide to find something that sparks your interest. From painting to pottery, theatre to dance, music to creative writing, we have something for everyone.

Come join us, explore, and let your creativity soar! We can’t wait to see what amazing things you’ll create and experience at Place des Arts.

Introducing Jessie Au Meet Jessie Au, our new Director of Programs and Events. Jessie joined the Place des Arts team in 2010 as one of our Fine and Performing Arts programmers. A seasoned arts administrator with a background in dance and theatre, Jessie fostered the growth of our dance program, spearheaded the development of our current theatre programs and was pivotal in launching our Art a la Carte programs offered at local schools. Over the years, she has also managed our visual arts programs, camps and many other initiatives. We are thrilled to have her lead our busy program department and look forward to her contributions to come.

Joan McCauley, Executive Director

Hours of Operation

September 4, 2024 — June 21, 2025

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Photographs/Videos

Hours of operation change during spring break and over the summer. Check placedesarts.ca for details.

Place des Arts takes photos and videos for both archival and promotional purposes. Promotional photos/videos may appear on the Place des Arts website, in our monthly e-newsletters, on our YouTube and social media or submitted to the media for publicity purposes. Photos/videos will not be lent or sold to any outside party. Place des Arts will not take you/your child’s photo or video, intended to be used for promotional purposes, without your consent.

Personal Use Photographs/Videos

If you wish to take photographs/video in the centre for your personal use, please be aware that some people do not wish to have photos or videos taken of themselves or their children. Ask permission and be sensitive to their wishes.

Accessibility

Place des Arts is committed to respecting individuals’ accessibility needs, visible and invisible, and accommodating wherever possible. It is recommended to email us prior to registering at info@placedesarts.ca or call us at 604.664.1636 ext. 0 regarding your or your child’s support needs. Together, we will make every effort where possible to make your experience at Place des Arts a success.

Private Lessons: Sep 4, 2024 - Jun 21, 2025

Classes: Sep 8, 2024 - Jun 21, 2025

Fall/Winter/Spring Session Classes

Session classes run within the following dates ranges. View the class descriptions for the length of each class.

Fall Session: Sep 22 - Dec 14

Winter Session: Jan 12 - Mar 8

Spring Session: Apr 6 - Jun 14

Registration opens on June 22, 2024, and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Register online* starting at 7:00 AM on our registration website, and starting at 9:00 AM by phone at 604.664.1636 ext. 0 or in person at our facility.

Registration for private lessons must be done in person or by phone. Alternatively, visit our website at placedesarts.ca/registration-interest-form/ and fill out the Interest to Register form to help us find a suitable teacher for your schedule and needs.

Enrolment will not be accepted without full payment of fees. Payment must be submitted for September to June programs at the time of registration either in full or by pre-authorized payment. Register early to help ensure that programs will go ahead. The decision to cancel or postpone a program due to low enrolment will be made at least 48 hours prior to the first class. Registration fees (see pg. 2), supply fees and deposits are due at the time of registration.

Note: A verbal agreement with your teacher does not constitute registration.

*Please be advised that all enrolments processed online are subject to a non-refundable 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.

Registration Fees & Increasing Accessibility

Registration Fees

All registration fees are payable in full at the time of enrolment and are non-refundable.

Registration fees are applied to all enrolment transactions and cover costs relating to administering client accounts, registration software fees and studio and equipment maintenance (e.g. sound systems, pianos, kilns, studio tables and chairs).

Sep-Jun Programs & Private Lessons

Registration fees are charged on top of the total cost at the time of enrolment:

• $45 per enrolment

Fall/Winter/Spring Session Programs

Registration fees are included in the total cost:

• $15 for fall, winter or spring session programs

• $5 for workshops

Failed Payments

A $15 service fee will be charged for failed pre-authorized monthly payments.

GST

GST is charged on all class/lesson fees and registration fees for students ages 15 years and over (excluding music).

Supply Fees, Production Fees and Deposits

Depending on the program, supplies may be included in the total cost of the class or in addition to the total cost. In some cases, the student will be required to purchase their own supplies in advance of the program start date. Production fees and/or deposits are in addition to the total cost of classes that participate in the year-end dance recital/competitions (see pg. 12) and Coquitlam Youth Theatre programs (see pg. 21).

Enrolment

Modification Fee for Sep-Jun Programs and/or Private Lessons

Per season, a student may make one private lesson or Sep-Jun class day and/or time change with the same teacher. A $15 service fee will be applied to any additional modifications initiated by the student. Examples:

• Moving from a Tuesday to a Wednesday private lesson time with the same teacher.

• Moving from a Wednesday class to a Friday class taught by the same teacher.

Increasing Financial Accessibility

At Place des Arts our goal is to increase engagement with, and accessibility to, the arts. We aim to reduce financial barriers to make our programs accessible to as many children and youth as possible.

To advance this goal, we raise funds through sponsorships, grants and our annual online auction (October 19 - November 2, 2024) which allows us to offer bursaries and program subsidies as well as low-cost and no-cost programs and events.

Bursaries

Anyone age 17 and under, who wishes to take classes or lessons but may not be able to afford our full fees, is eligible to apply for a bursary.

Bursary applications are accepted throughout the year; the deadline to receive an application is six weeks before the class/lesson start date to which the bursary will be applied.

Visit placedesarts.ca/scholarships-and-bursaries/ for the bursary guidelines and application form.

Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two weeks of their submission. Awarded bursary amounts will be placed as a credit on the applicant’s Place des Arts account.

Another opportunity for funding is through our scholarships (find out more on pg. 46).

Financial Assistance for Recreation

In partnership with the City of Coquitlam’s Financial Assistance for Recreation (FAR)* and our local social service agencies, we provide full and partial subsidies to our arts education programs.

*Visit coquitlam.ca/499/Financial-Assistance-forRecreation to view the eligibility requirements and the application.

Subsidized programs and events

Thanks to our generous supporters, Place des Arts fully subsidizes our Artist in Residence program for local school children, providing fun and engaging art workshops to schools. For people who are curious about programs at Place des Arts, you can attend our Family Day events which have fun drop-in activities for all ages led by our skilled teachers. Our Creative HeARTs program provides newcomer families with free opportunities to engage in the arts.

View pg. 42 to learn about our events (which includes some low-cost and free options).

Music

Place des Arts offers a friendly, well-equipped learning environment where experienced music teachers instruct students on a wide variety of instruments and styles. Our teaching professionals offer group classes and private lessons during the day, after school, in the evening and on weekends.

Registration Information

Late registration for group classes is accepted at the discretion of Place des Arts and where space is available. Private lessons are open for registration throughout the season. See pg. 48 for our Withdrawal/Cancellation policy.

Group Classes (Sep-Jun and Fall, Winter, Spring)

Practice music with others! We have a wide range of classes for children from as young as six months to adults. Our Musical Rainbow (pgs. 6-7) and Music for Young Children (pg. 8) programs are a great introduction to music for young students and as they advance, we offer beginner and intermediate classes in different instruments.

Private

Lessons (Sep-Jun)

Our welcoming facility boasts specialized studios that enhance learning and encourage musicmaking. Lessons are offered in a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, winds, strings, voice, percussion and brass (pg. 5).

Trial Private Lessons

All teachers offer paid trial lessons which provide an opportunity to meet the teacher and decide if they are a good fit for you. Any rescheduled trial lesson must occur with the same teacher as per the original enrolment. A $15 service fee will be charged for more than one rescheduling.

Student Concerts

Place des Arts’ music students can showcase their talents and perform during the season at student concerts. Students should speak with their teacher if they are interested in performing.

Music Master Classes

Every spring we host master classes led by guest teachers. These classes allow our students to build skills by receiving personalized feedback and instruction alongside fellow students.

Summer Music

In Summer (July-August), members of our highly qualified music faculty offer private lessons and accept new students at this time. Registration opens in early April.

Private Music Lessons: All Ages

Fee levels vary by instructor and start at $28 per 30-minute lesson.

Bass Clarinet............................... Geeta Das

Cello ............................................. Evan Bates, Surim Cha

Clarinet ........................................ Geeta Das

Composition ............................... Garth Preston

Double Bass ................................ Evan Bates

Drumset & Percussion .............. Jason Overy

Electric Bass Guitar .................. Frank Bond

Fiddle ............................................Rosie Carver

Flute .............................................. Aouda Yen, Geeta Das

Fill out the Interest to Register Form at placedesarts.ca/ registration-interestform/ to be matched with a teacher!

Guitar (Electric & Acoustic) .... Evan Bates, Frank Bond, Jimmy Baldwin

Harp .............................................. Rebecca Blair

Music Harmony/Theory ..........Garth Preston, Isaac Juarez-Flores, Krista Pederson, Maggie Van Wyk, Rebecca Blair

Piano ............................................. Aouda Yen, Christina Krystecki, Dina Kholina, Frank Bond, Garth Preston, Irina Jilina, Isaac Juarez-Flores, Karen Wood, Krista Pederson, Maggie Van Wyk, Marjory Purdy, Noel McRobbie, Rita Attrot, Sarab Shamoun

Saxophone ................................ Geeta Das

Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba...... Geeta Das

Ukulele ....................................... Frank Bond

Viola ........................................... Genevieve MacKay, Herbert Tsang

Violin .......................................... Derek Pang, Genevieve MacKay, Herbert Tsang, Joshua Dean, Rosie Carver, Sarab Shamoun

Voice .......................................... Kat Gillis, Krista Pederson

Piano Teacher-in-Training Program

4 - 10 years

This program provides an opportunity for beginning piano students (children only) to study with a novice teacher-in-training or junior teacher at a reduced rate. These teachers instruct under the mentorship of a seasoned faculty member. Lessons are offered on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. All students registered with a novice teacher-in-training and select students registered with a junior teacher (pre-grade 1 level and above) must also register for mandatory master classes.

Novice Teachers-In-Training

Lincoln Ho, Marysia Niemczyk

$19/30-minute lesson

Junior Teachers

Robin Chan, Stefan Nazarevich

$23 - $24/30-minute lesson

Teacher-in-Training Program Master Class

These mandatory master classes are taught by the Teacher-in-Training Program mentor and augment the student’s instruction with the teacher-in-training. A sign-up sheet will be provided by the teacher-intraining. Novice: 7, 15-minute classes; Junior: 3, 30-minute classes. Teacher: Marjory Purdy

29128 • SA • Sep 14 - Jun 21 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Up to $119, cost determined at time of registration.

Music: Early Years

Musical Rainbow Babies

6 - 15 months

Parents/Guardians participate in guided activities with their babies to gain a sense of rhythm and experience the joy that music brings. Social skills, language development, self-confidence and creativity will be strengthened through play, improvisation, multi-sensory materials and the opportunity to practice music together. Teacher: Jess Breuer

29129 • M

Sep 23 - Dec 9 • 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM • $126

29130 • M • Jan 13 - Mar 3 • 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM • $102

29131 • M • Apr 7 - Jun 9 • 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM • $114

Musical Rainbow Sparkles

1 - 2 years

Enjoy learning music and rhymes through a variety of instruments, songs and movement-based activities. Social skills, language development, self-confidence and creativity will be strengthened through play, improvisation, multi-sensory materials and the opportunity to practice music together. Parent/Guardian participation is required.

with Jess Breuer

29132 • M • Sep 23 - Dec 9 • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM • $126

29133 • M • Jan 13 - Mar 3 • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM • $102

29134 • M • Apr 7 - Jun 9 • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM • $114

with Karen Illman

29135 • W • Sep 25 - Dec 11 • 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM • $162

29136 • W • Jan 15 - Mar 5 • 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM • $114

29137 • W • Apr 9 - Jun 11 • 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM • $138

Musical Rainbow

3 ½ - 8 ½ years

In this innovative children’s program, students learn the principles of music through singing songs, chanting rhymes, playing music games and using xylophones, recorders and other instruments. This program is based on the Kodály philosophy along with elements of Orff and Suzuki methodology. Note-reading, writing and music history are taught at the upper levels. Gain a solid understanding of music and develop a strong foundation for children to study music as they age.

In the Red level (3 ½ - 4 ½ years), students begin by building a repertoire of musical experiences. The songs and rhymes learned will be used to inform musical concepts in later years. The goal is to have a fun, positive experience in music in a group setting. Concepts such as music beat, fast/slow, loud/soft and higher/lower pitches are explored.

The Yellow level (4 ½ - 5 ½ years) has more singing, more games and more fun! Students begin their first music reading and writing booklets. Hand signs are used to convey differences in pitch and rhythm names are spoken and written in stick notation. Pitch matching and melody charts are used to assist in singing in tune.

In the Green level (5 ½ - 6 ½ years) the music staff is introduced, and students learn to read and write notes upon the staff using both absolute pitch names and hand sign names. The students create three booklets using three different keys for reading and writing music. They also begin playing the recorder.

In the Blue level (6 ½ - 7 ½ years), students continue playing the recorder which will provide a wonderful foundation for learning other instruments in the future. The sharp and flat are introduced. Students learn to read and write music using three full major and minor scales.

In the Purple level (7 ½ - 8 ½ years), students become skillful on the recorder, learning several classical pieces and longer folk and popular pieces by the end of the year. Singing is improved through vocal exercises and solo work. Music theory is expanded and students compose music. Part-work, music terms and hand signs are built upon at this final level of the Musical Rainbow!

Red • 3 ½ - 4 ½ years with Morgan Stedman

29147

29148

SA • Oct 5 - Dec 21 • 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM • $159

SA • Jan 25 - Mar 15 • 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM • $111

29149 • SA • Apr 26 - Jun 21 • 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM • $123

with Karen Illman

29138

W • Sep 25 - Dec 11 • 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM • $159 29139

Green • 5 ½ - 6 ½ years with Yurgen Ilaender

29088 • TU • Sep 10 - Jun 17 • 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM •

$13/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

29090 • SA • Sep 14 - Jun 21 • 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM •

$13/class (36 classes) plus applicable fees

Blue • 6 ½ - 7 ½ years with Yurgen Ilaender

W • Apr 9 - Jun 11 • 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM • $135

W • Jan 15 - Mar 5 • 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM • $111 29140

with Sheldon Friesen

29144 • TU • Oct 1 - Dec 17 • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM • $159

29145 • TU • Jan 21 - Mar 11 • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM • $111

29146

TU • Apr 15 - Jun 17 • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM • $135

with Yurgen Ilaender 29141

W • Oct 2 - Dec 18 • 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM • $159

W • Jan 22 - Mar 12 • 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM • $111

29143

W • Apr 16 - Jun 18 • 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM • $135

Yellow • 4 ½ - 5 ½ years

with Morgan Stedman

29100 • SA • Sep 14 - Jun 21 • 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM •

$12/class (36 classes) plus applicable fees

with Yurgen Ilaender

29084 • TU • Sep 10 - Jun 17 • 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM •

$12/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

29096 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 18 • 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM •

$13/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

29097 • SA • Sep 14 - Jun 21 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM •

$13/class (36 classes) plus applicable fees

Purple • 7 ½ - 8 ½ years with Yurgen Ilaender

29098 • TU • Sep 10 - Jun 17 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM •

$13/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

29099 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 18 • 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM •

$13/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

Music and Movement

2 - 5 years

Led by a certified music therapist, students will have the chance to sing, move, dance, explore new instruments and engage socially with classmates. Develop sensory skills and emotional development through songs and activities that encourage turn-taking, self-regulation and self-expression. Each class will have a unique and fun theme! Parent/Guardian participation is required. Teacher: Christina Neale

Music For Young Children®

2 - 10 years

This Canadian music program provides instruction in keyboard skills, singing, ear training, theory, rhythm, sight-reading and composing through dynamic hands-on teaching techniques. The program consists of four progressive levels: Sunrise, Sunshine, Sunbeams and Moonbeams (find out more at placedesarts.ca/music-foryoung-children). Parent/Guardian participation is required and a keyboard or piano must be present at home for students to participate. Homework will be provided every week to help with daily practice. The cost for program materials and books are included in the supply fee. Teacher: Becky Ho

Sunrise® I • 2 – 3 years

29222 • TU • Sep 24 - Nov 26 • 10:15 AM-11:00 AM • $236

Sunrise® II • 2 – 3 years

29223 • TU • Jan 14 - Mar 4 • 10:15 AM-11:00 AM • $200

Sunrise® III • 2 – 3 years

29224 • TU • Apr 8 - Jun 10 • 10:15 AM-11:00 AM • $236

Sunshine® I • 3 - 4 ½ years

29044 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 16 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM •

$24/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees

Sunshine® II • 4 - 5 ½ years

29047 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 16 • 6:10 PM - 7:10 PM •

$24/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees

Sunbeams® I • 5 - 6 ½ years

29048 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 16 • 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM •

$24/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees

29049 • TU • Sep 10 - Jun 17 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM •

$24/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

Sunbeams® II • 5 - 8 years

29050 • TU • Sep 10 - Jun 17 • 5:05 PM - 6:05 PM •

$24/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

29051 • TU • Sep 10 - Jun 17 • 6:10 PM - 7:10 PM •

$24/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

Sunbeams® III • 6 - 10 years

29046 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 16 • 5:05 PM - 6:05 PM •

$24/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees

Moonbeams® I • 7 - 10 years

29052 • TU • Sep 10 - Jun 17 • 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM •

$24/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

Music: Children & Teens

new Cello for Beginners

8 - 9 years

Explore the world of cello! Build foundational skills including tone, technique, ensemble skills and musicianship through fun games and exercises. Parents are encouraged to attend. Requirements: students must provide their own properly sized cello (including bow, case and rosin), endpin stopper and music book. Teacher: Surim Cha

Chamber Ensembles

7 - 18 years

Chamber music is essential to music education and a whole lot of fun! Interested students will be scheduled for a short audition and will be placed into a trio, quartet or quintet with students of similar skill and age to rehearse and perform specially selected repertoire. Each week your ensemble will include rehearsal time, as well as coaching by chamber specialists in the music faculty. Performances and other special opportunities will be available for our chamber groups throughout the year. Recommended for pianists, strings, winds and brass. Requirements: at least one year of private lessons on your instrument. Students will be placed into a group after auditioning or via teacher recommendation. Teacher: Noel McRobbie

Start

your

musical journey with private lessons!

Private lessons run Sep-Jun and are offered in a variety of instruments (pg. 5). To discover what instrument you should choose, learn about our teachers, book a paid trial lesson or to register, call us at 604.664.1636 or visit us in person at Place des Arts.

Drum Set for Beginners

9 - 12 years

Learn the basics of how to play the drum set on practice pads and real drums in this beginner’s class. You will use computers, synthesizers, drum machines and recordings to explore drums in music. Requirements: students will need a set of drumsticks. Teacher: Jason Overy

new Electronic Music Production & Composition

14 - 17 years

Discover the fundamentals of using digital audio production software to create original compositions of electronic music. Learn how to program MIDI, manipulate samples and design sounds using digital synthesizers. Requirements: bring your own headphones. Teacher: Stefan Nazarevich

Fiddle for Beginners

7 - 10 years

Learn the basics of playing the fiddle. Explore proper posture, note reading and intonation. Learn basic exercises and a variety of fun and easy fiddle tunes. Requirements: bring your own properly sized violin (including bow, case and rosin).

Teacher: Rosie Carver

29123 • TH • Sep 12 - Jun 19 • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM •

$18/class (36 classes) plus applicable fees

Guitar for Beginners I

9 - 12 years

Discover the joy of music and guitar in this fun ensemble setting. Learn basic fingering techniques, rhythms and concepts for playing simple song arrangements. Learn basic theory and notation and explore genres by playing blues, jazz, rock, country, pop, hip-hop, classical and more! Requirements: students need an acoustic or nylon string guitar and must be beginners (with less than one year of guitar experience). Teacher: Jimmy Baldwin

29119 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 18 • 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM •

$18/class (38 classes) plus applicable fees

29120 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 18 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

$18/class (38 classes) plus applicable fees

Guitar for Beginners II

10 - 13 years

Take the next step with your guitar! Broaden your musical scope by studying songs and musical styles to refine your skills. Arrange songs spontaneously as an ensemble and explore the potential of the guitar in music from genres around the world! Requirements: students will need an acoustic or nylon string guitar, over one year of guitar experience and basic music literacy.

Understanding basic music terminology and note-reading is helpful. Teacher: Jimmy Baldwin

29121 • TU • Sep 10 - Jun 17 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM •

$18/class (38 classes) plus applicable fees

Piano for Beginners

6-8 years

Learn the fundamentals of piano playing such as note reading and rhythm while singing songs, playing games and participating in other music-related activities. Regular in-class recitals help develop performance skills and confidence. A keyboard or piano must be present at home for students to practice. Parent/Guardian participation is required. Teacher: Kimmie Xiong

6 years

29124 • F • Sep 13 - Jun 20 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM •

$18/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

7 years

29125 • F • Sep 13 - Jun 20 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM •

$18/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

8 years

29126

$18/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

Ukulele for the Family

5 - 10 years

Learn how to play the ukulele with your family! Have fun strumming each week as Mr. I teaches how to play basic chords for your favourite songs.

Parent/Guardian participation is required. All students must also have a ukulele and a tuner to bring to class. Teacher: Yurgen Ilaender (Mr. I)

29219 • TU • Oct 1 - Dec 17 • 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM • $171

29220 • TU • Jan 21 - Mar 11 • 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM • $119

29221 • TU • Apr 15 - Jun 17 • 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM • $145

Violin for Beginners

5 - 6 years

Be introduced to the violin in a fun and engaging group setting. Gain the skill and strength to hold the violin properly, play some easy tunes together through call and response, read basic treble clef notation and identify the parts of the violin. Requirements: students must provide violin, shoulder rest, sponge and music book (The ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner, Book 1); all other materials will be provided. Teacher: TBD

29127 • F • Sep 13 - Jun 20 • 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM •

$13.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

Music: Adults (18+ years)

Adult Cello Ensemble 18+ years

Have fun while learning how to play in a small cello ensemble. Improve your intonation, rhythm and technique while developing new repertoire and learning to play chamber music. Suitable for all levels. Teacher: Surim Cha

Adult Guitar 18+ years

Learn about music and the guitar at your pace in a fun, socially interactive ensemble setting. Basic techniques and theory will be explored and practiced. Many genres will be covered including jazz, blues, rock, pop, country, folk, classical, hip-hop, world music and more! Requirements: students need an acoustic or nylon string guitar. Teacher: Jimmy Baldwin

new Adult Fiddle for Beginners 18+ years

Learn the basics of playing the fiddle. Explore proper posture, note reading and intonation. Learn basic exercises and a variety of fun and easy fiddle tunes. Requirements: Bring your own properly sized violin (including bow, case and rosin). Teacher: Rosie Carver

Introduce your child to music!

View our class offerings on pgs. 6-8 to discover our music programs for children as young as 6 months. These classes introduce children to the basics of music including rhythm, instruments and singing to get them started on their journey.

Dance

We offer private dance lessons and group classes in a range of styles for all ages, from recreational to pre-professional training. Programs run Sep-Jun and also during the fall, winter and spring sessions at Place des Arts and the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam).

Performance Opportunities

Many Sep-Jun classes perform in the year-end dance recital or in local dance competitions providing dancers with performance opportunities.

Registration Information

Late registration for Sep-Jun classes is accepted at the discretion of Place des Arts and where space is available. See pg. 48 for our Withdrawal/ Cancellation policy.

Dance Fees and Deposits

Fees and deposits (as listed) are due at the time of enrolment. A full refund of fees and deposits will be granted if notice to withdraw is provided before October 31. Refunds will not be granted after this date has passed.

Dance Recital Production Fee

A $25 year-end dance recital production fee is applied per student per Sep-Jun dance class that participates in the year-end dance recital. This fee is used to help cover production costs including props, supplies and venue rental.

Dance Recital Video Fee

A $26.25 video fee is applied once per student regardless of the number of Sep-Jun dance class enrolments. Each student will receive a passwordprotected link to view the dance recital video.

Costume Deposit*

A $90 costume deposit is applied per Sep-Jun dance class that participates in competitions or performs in the recital. All students performing in our annual year-end dance recital or in dance competitions will require a costume for each dance they perform.

Competition Entry Fee Deposit*

A $150 competition entry fee will be applied to each competitive class and is payable at the time of registration. Dance competitions are annual adjudicated competitions that take place from March to May.

* This is the estimated cost for the deposit(s). Depending on the final cost, you may be required to pay more, or a portion of the deposit(s) may be returned.

Recommended Classroom Attire

Visit placedesarts.ca/dance-movement/ dance-attire for a detailed list of clothing and footwear needs for all dance classes.

Dance: Children & Teens

Ballet

Students will perform in the year-end dance recital for Pre-Primary, Primary, Ballet I, II, III/IV.

Intro to Ballet

3 - 6 years | No experience necessary Learn the basic elements of ballet including movement, coordination, musicality and group interaction skills.

3 - 4 years with Emily Mustard

3 - 4 years with TDB

5

Apr 12 - Jun 14

Apr 12 - Jun 14

Pre-Primary Ballet

5 - 6 years | No experience necessary

Students will move to music, developing rhythm, musicality and a sense of self-expression. Some improvisation and balletic movement based on age-appropriate exercises will be introduced. Teacher: Lucienne Anczykowski

28742 • TU • Sep 10 - Jun 10 • 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

$11/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

28744 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

$11/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Primary Ballet

7 - 8 years | 0-2 years of experience

This class teaches proper body alignment. Rhythm, musicality, flexibility and discipline will be emphasized. Teacher: Lucienne Anczykowski

28739 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 9 • 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM •

$11.50/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

28740 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM •

$11.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

28741 • TH • Sep 12 - Jun 12 • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM •

$11.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Ballet I

9 - 10 years | Over two years of experience

Equivalent to Cecchetti Grades 1 and 2. Students will progress to a broader level of ballet technique and terminology, develop strength and be introduced to the Vaganova/Cecchetti method. Students should attend both classes at this level.

Students may discuss further ballet advancement.

Teacher: Lucienne Anczykowski

28743 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 9 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM •

$11.50/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

28745 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM •

$11.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Ballet II

10 - 13 years | over four years of experience

Equivalent to Cecchetti Grade 3 and 4. Students will progress to a broader level of ballet technique and terminology and develop strength. There will be a focus on refining technique, artistry and strength. Pointe work may be recommended according to the student’s age and ability. Students should attend both classes at this level. Students may discuss further ballet advancement. Teacher: Lucienne Anczykowski

28746 • TU • Sep 10 - Jun 10 • 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM •

$12/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

28747 • TH • Sep 12 - Jun 12 • 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM •

$12/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Ballet III/IV

13 - 17 years | over seven years of experience

Equivalent to Cecchetti Grades 4 and above. Students work at an advanced level to develop technique artistry and strength. Pointe work may be recommended. Students should attend both classes at this level. Students may discuss further ballet advancement. Teacher: Lucienne Anczykowski

28748 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 9 • 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM •

$12/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

28749 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM •

$12/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Ballet- Pointe

13 - 17 years

Pointe work commences when a student has reached the appropriate level of strength. Registration is by teacher approval. Students must also take the Ballet III/IV classes to register for this class. Teacher: Lucienne Anczykowski

28750 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM •

$10.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees

new Tiny Hip Hop

3 - 4 years | Classes at Evergreen Cultural Centre

Get up and dance! 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

Hip Hop

5 - 17 years

Learn a high-energy dance style that puts isolations, jumping, stalls, popping and locking into funky choreography set to popular music. Students will perform in the year-end dance recital in June. Students in Hip Hop I/II/III may also perform in up to three competitive events (at the discretion of Place des Arts).

Pre-Primary Hip Hop with Ashley Binette

5 - 6 years

28767 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 9 • 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

$11/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Primary Hip Hop with Ashley Binette

7 - 9 years

28768 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 9 • 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

$11/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Primary Hip Hop with Sofia Sanchez

7 - 9 years

28778 • TH • Sep 12 - Jun 12 • 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM •

$11/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Hip Hop I with Ashley Binette

10 – 12 years

28754 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 9 • 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM •

$11.50/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Hip Hop II with Ashley Binette

13 - 17 years

28766 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 9 • 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM •

$11.50/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Jazz 5 - 17 years

Jazz is an upbeat form of dance set to popular music. Learn key skills including technique, strength, balance, flexibility and rhythm. All classes will perform in the year-end recital in June. Jazz I, II & III may also perform in up to three competitive events (at the discretion of Place des Arts). Teacher: Amanda Lau

Pre-Primary Jazz

5 - 6 years

28771 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM •

$11/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Primary Jazz

7 - 8 years

28772 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM •

$11.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Jazz I 9 - 12 years

28769 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM •

$11.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Jazz II/III

13 - 17 years

28770 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM •

$12.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Stretch and Strengthen

13 - 17 years

Enhance physical performance and avoid injury caused by poor technique or overuse of the body. Recommended for dancers and other athletes, this class includes stretching and strengthening exercises, muscular toning, endurance training and body alignment. Teacher: Lucienne

Anczykowski

28751 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 9 • 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM

$10.50/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees

Tiny Dancers

2 - 3 years

This playful introduction to dance helps children develop physical skills, spatial awareness, balance and storytelling abilities. Learn how to

express thought, mood and emotion by moving to music and listening to different styles of music to cultivate rhythm skills, stimulate the imagination and promote creativity. This class will fulfill a child’s need for expression through creative play. A parent/guardian should stay in the building throughout the class. Teacher: Sofia Sanchez

28988

Dance Sampler

4 - 8 years

In this introductory, all-in-one class, explore a variety of dance styles like ballet, jazz and hip hop. Learn the fundamentals of each dance style and have fun doing it! Students will perform in the year-end dance recital in June.

Classes at Evergreen with Ashley Binette 4 - 5 years

28775 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

$11.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits 6 - 8 years

28776 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM •

$11.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

Classes at Place des Arts with Sofia Sanchez 3 - 4 years

28777 • TH • Sep 12 - Jun 12 • 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

$11/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

new Kathak Dance 13 - 17 years

Kathak is one of eight classical dance forms in India that focuses on body alignment and movement theory. Learn the history, body positioning, balance and basic hand gestures. You will be introduced to foundational footwork patterns that develop gradually into Kathak pirouettes, along with eye movements. Students will perform in the year-end dance recital in June.

Teacher: Palak Dhiman

29225 • SA • Sep 14 - Jun 14 • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

$11.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

new Latin Dance 6 - 9 years

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

Dance: Adults (18+ years)

Adult Ballet 18+ years

Learn the fundamentals of ballet including barre work and centre exercises while focusing on proper technique and finding joy within movement. Develop confidence, mental concentration, coordination and grace while having fun and toning your body.

Classes at Place des Arts

Absolute Beginners with Lucienne Anczykowski

with Lucienne Anczykowski

Advanced with Lucienne Anczykowski over 6 years of experience

28982 • TU • Sep 24 - Dec 10 • 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM • $159

28983 • TU • Jan 14 - Mar 4 • 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM • $111

28984 • TU • Apr 8 - Jun 10 • 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM • $135

Classes at Evergreen

Beginner with Sarah Kennedy

28998

28999

SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 10:00 - 11:15 AM • $159

SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 10:00 - 11:15 AM • $111

29000 • SA • Apr 12 - Jun 14 • 10:00 - 11:15 AM • $123

Intermediate with Ashley Binette* (over 4 years of experience)

28774

W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM

$12/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

*Students may choose to perform in dance competitions and/or the year-end recital in June.

Adult Ballet for 55+

18+ years

Learn the fundamentals of ballet including barre work and centre exercises while focusing on proper technique and finding joy within movement. Develop confidence, mental concentration, coordination and grace while having fun and toning your body. Teacher: Lucienne Anczykowski

28985 • W • Sep 25 - Dec 11 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

$153 28986

W

Jan 15 - Mar 5

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

new Adult Contemporary 18+ years | All Levels

Jump, wiggle and groove in this introduction to contemporary dance. Learn key techniques and the history of foundational steps as well as how to improvise to enhance your dancing and confidence. Teacher: Sarah Kennedy

29007

TH

Sep 26 - Dec 12 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Jan 16

Adult Hip Hop 18+ years

In this fun, high-energy class, learn the fundamentals of hip-hop movements from grooving to isolations. Improve your coordination, musicality and sense of rhythm and develop confidence while moving your body to music.

Classes at Place des Arts with Ashley Binette*

28752 • M • Sep 9 - Jun 9 • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $11.50/class (31 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

*Students may choose to perform in dance competitions and/or the year-end recital in June.

Beginner Classes at Evergreen with Sarah Kennedy

29004

SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

$153 29005 • SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 12:15 PM

Adult Jazz for All Levels

18+ years | Classes at Evergreen Cultural Centre

Gain knowledge and confidence in jazz! Classes begin with a full-body cardio warm-up to build strength, flexibility, coordination and musicality. Various exercises and choreography will exercise the mind and body. Teacher: Sarah Kennedy

28995 • SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 9:00 - 10:00 AM • $153

28996 • SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 9:00 - 10:00 AM • $107

28997 • SA • Apr 12 - Jun 14 • 9:00 - 10:00 AM • $118.50

Adult

Jazz/Lyrical

Dance for All Levels

18+ years | Classes at Evergreen Cultural Centre

Discover the many ways you can move your body to music by exploring high-energy jazz and emotional lyrical dance. Classes include a cardio warm-up to build strength, flexibility and technique. Across-the-floor movements will exercise both the mind and body. Teacher: Ashley Binette

28773 • W • Sep 11 - Jun 11 • 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM •

$12/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits*

*Students may choose to perform in dance competitions and/or the year-end recital in June.

new Adult Kathak Dance 18+ years

Kathak is one of eight classical dance forms in India that focuses on body alignment and movement theory. Learn the history, body positioning, balance and basic hand gestures. You will be introduced to foundational footwork patterns that develop gradually into Kathak pirouettes, along with eye movements. Students will perform in the year-end dance recital in June. Teacher: Palak Dhiman

29226

14

$11.50/class (37 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits

new Adult Belly Dance for Beginners 18+ years

Modern belly dance is a medley of Mediterranean, African, Balkan and Eastern beats and movements and encompasses evolving international belly dance traditions. Explore the origins and history of belly dance and its evolving rhythms and styles. Learn the fundamentals of the dance form while engaging in choreography and self-expression through movement. Teacher: Sofia Sanchez

new Adult Latin Dance for Beginners 18+ years

Learn the basics of popular dance styles from different Latin American regions. This dynamic and upbeat class will introduce the fundamentals of Latin rhythm and the history and origins of different dance styles. Explore salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, bachata and more while learning about a rich and diverse culture. Teacher: Sofia Sanchez

29159 • TH • Jan 16 - Mar 6 • 6:00 PM -

Adult Tap

18+ years | Classes at Evergreen Cultural Centre

Stamp, stomp, kick and shuffle while learning this high-energy dance. Work on fundamental tap techniques to develop strength, stability, rhythm, coordination and musicality. This class is suitable for beginners and those with previous experience who may focus on and refine fundamental techniques. Teacher: Sarah Kennedy

Beginners

29001 • SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 11:15 AM-12:15 PM • $153

29002 • SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM • $107

29003

SA•Apr 12-Jun 14 • 11:15 AM-12:15 PM•$118.50

All Levels

28779

SA • Sep 28 - Jun 14 • 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

$11.50/class (29 classes) plus applicable fees/deposits Students may perform in the year-end recital in June.

new Expressive Yoga with YogBhava 18+ years

YogBhava is a meditative practice that employs Vedic, Raj, Hatha and Amanaska yoga teachings for a fuller experience. Build on progressive movement suited to each person with voice and colour meditations, Dristhi, breath channelling, stretch receptivity and mind-body-spirit alignment, leading to self-exploration for an adaptable, functional and enjoyable practice.

YogBhava brings together the art and science of yoga, for a resonant impact that translates beyond the mat and into daily life. Please view the supply list before registering for this class. Teacher: Nina Buddhdev 29205 • F • Sep 27 - Dec 13 • 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Hatha Yoga

18+ years

Hatha Yoga is an ancient practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation to promote health and inner peace. In a non-competitive environment that encourages self-respect, improve your concentration, relaxation, flexibility, energy and vitality while aligning with each pose’s true purpose. Teacher: Bernadette Rollin

28991

W • Sep 25 - Dec 11 • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM • $165

W • Jan 15 - Mar 5

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM • $115

W • Apr 9 - Jun 11 • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM • $140

Interested in singing and dancing?

Discover the fundamental skills of dancing, singing and acting with our Adult Musical Theatre class. Learn theatre-style choreography, movement exploration, storytelling and how to put these skills together to become a Triple Threat.

Find out more on pg. 23.

Palak Dhiman’s Art of Kathak (paintings by Natalie Schuler)

Theatre Arts

Place des Arts offers a variety of stage and screen acting and performance classes for children and teens taught by highly skilled professionals in the field. From beginner classes to our performance training company, our programs help aspiring actors and triple threats build skills and develop performance confidence.

We offer classes running from September to June and during the fall, winter and spring sessions.

Registration Information

See pg. 48 for our Withdrawal/Cancellation policy.

Private Lessons in Acting & Musical Theatre

We offer private lessons in musical theatre and stage acting to help improve technique, prepare for auditions and performances. Find out more by contacting us in person at the Registration Desk or by phone for more information.

Coquitlam

Youth Theatre (CYT) Programs

Our CYT programs provide performance-based training for emerging theatre artists. Members will hone their skills in movement, voice and character development while rehearsing for performances. This season, CYT programs will hold a showcase at Evergreen Cultural Centre on May 31, 2025. Find out more on pg. 21.

Theatre: Children & Teens

Acting 101

5 - 12 years

Learn to act! Through improvisation, scene study and various drama exercises and games, discover how to express yourself freely and confidently.

Develop performance skills while exploring new acting techniques and styles. Students will be challenged to think creatively and instinctively. On the last day of class, parents/guardians are invited to attend an informal showcase.

5 - 7 years with Seamus Fera

8 - 12 years with Seamus Fera

13 - 17 years with Hailey Fowler

29235 • SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 3:00 - 4:15 PM • $111.04

29236 • SA • Apr 12 - Jun 14 • 3:00 – 4:15 PM • $122.92

Coquitlam Youth Theatre

Coquitlam Youth Musical Theatre

10 - 12 years

Love to sing, dance and act? Learn how to put the skills of dancing, acting and singing together to become a Triple Threat performer. Students will present two performances (format and details will be shared closer to the performance dates). No experience necessary. Teacher: Joanna Kovats

28780 • TH • Sep 12 - May 29 • 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM • $15/class (34 classes) plus applicable fees

Junior Coquitlam Youth Theatre 9 - 12 years

Are you a keen young performer who wants to strengthen your craft? Work collaboratively with fellow students and learn about a variety of theatre and performance techniques. Students will present two small performances (format and details will be shared closer to the performance dates). This class is a stepping-stone to becoming a member of the Coquitlam Youth Theatre. No experience necessary. Teacher: Seamus Fera

28782 • SA • Sep 14 - Jun 7 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM • $15/class (34 classes) plus applicable fees

Coquitlam Youth Theatre

13 - 17 years

Be part of a performance-based youth theatre company, and work with professional theatre directors, master theatre artists and designers! This class will hone acting, singing and dancing skills in a collaborative environment. Students will present two performances throughout the season (format and details will be shared closer to the performance dates). Teacher: Seamus Fera

28781 • SA • Sep 14 - Jun 7 • 1:15 PM - 4:45 PM • $26.25/class (34 classes) plus applicable fees

Non-refundable Coquitlam Youth Theatre Production Fees

A non-refundable production fee is payable in full at the time of enrolment or a payment plan (payable Sep 1 and Oct 1) is available with a valid credit card. The production fee is used to offset the production costs (production designer, costumes, sets, props, venue rental, royalties and scripts, transportation for props, tech fees, designers) of the theatre productions.

• Coquitlam Youth Theatre: $450

• Junior Coquitlam Youth Theatre: $215

• Coquitlam Youth Musical Theatre: $425

Musical Theatre

3 - 14 years

Dance, sing and act in this lively class! Through games and exercises, learn important terms and etiquette, character development, coordination and storytelling. Using popular musical theatre material and routines, combine your skills and find out what it takes to be a stage performer! On the last day of class, parents/guardians are invited to attend an informal showcase.

3 - 4 years with Hailey Fowler

4 - 5 years with Joanna Kovats

5 - 7 years with Hailey Fowler

8 - 10 years with Hailey Fowler

SA

Apr 12 - Jun 14

10:30 - 11:30 AM

11 - 14 years with Hailey Fowler

29208 • SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 12:15 - 1:15 PM

$158.56 29209 • SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8

12:15 - 1:30 PM

$111.04 29210

SA

Apr 12 - Jun 14

12:15 - 1:30 PM

Spontaneous Theatre

5 - 17 years

Develop the fundamentals of improv theatre! Build skills and practice techniques to gain confidence thinking on your feet. Try, fail, laugh and learn in an encouraging environment. Learn new techniques and take turns presenting and spectating, individually and as a group. Hone listening, collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills. On the last day of class, parents/guardians are invited to attend an informal showcase. Teacher: Blue Chu

5 - 7 years

28897 • TU • Sep 24 - Dec 10 • 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM • $130

28898 • TU • Jan 14 - Mar 4 • 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM • $92

28899 • TU • Apr 8 - Jun 10 • 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM • $111

8 - 12 years

28901 • TU • Sep 24 - Dec 10 • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM • $130

28902 • TU • Jan 14 - Mar 4 • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM • $92

28904 • TU • Apr 8 - Jun 10 • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM • $111

Theatre: Adults (18+ years)

Acting: Unscripted 18+ years

Build skills and practice techniques to gain confidence thinking on your feet. Try, fail, laugh and learn to become better storytellers. Discover how improv skills like listening, collaboration and body language extend beyond the stage. Students will take turns presenting and spectating, working individually and as a group. Teacher: Blue Chu

new Spontaneous Musical Theatre 18+ years

Unleash your inner melody in our musical improv class! No experience is necessary-just bring your enthusiasm for fun, singing, dancing and creative collaboration! Learn skills to create improvised lyrics along with a live accompanist. Teacher: Blue Chu

Adult Musical Theatre 18+ years

Discover the fundamental skills of dancing, singing and acting in an encouraging environment. Learn theatre-style choreography, important terms and etiquette, movement exploration, storytelling and most importantly, how to put these skills together to become a Triple Threat. This class is suitable for all levels. Teacher: Joanna Kovats

Visual Arts

Place des Arts provides a non-competitive environment where creativity and innovation can flourish for students of all ages and skill levels. Develop a deep appreciation for the arts through a wide variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, fibre arts and ceramics. Classes run during the fall, winter and spring sessions.

Registration Information

See pg. 48 for our Withdrawal/Cancellation policy.

Visual Arts Supplies

Please read the class descriptions to see if there is a supply list. If there is no mention of a supply list in the class description, supplies are included. If your class includes a supply list, please gather your supplies before your first day of class. Supplies should not be purchased until a few days before the class start date to avoid unnecessary expenditures if the class is cancelled.

For adult ceramics classes, information about clay, supplies and studio practices can be found in the Student Ceramics Handbook.

Supply lists and the Student Ceramics Handbook can be found on our ActiveNet registration site under the “Notes” section for each class.

Visual Arts: Children & Teens

All About Acrylics

5 - 12 years

Through hands-on projects, develop a better understanding of the materials, tools and techniques used in acrylic painting. Learn about the elements of line, colour, shape, texture and composition and discover your unique style and creative voice. Teacher: Matin Komeili

5 -

All About Pastels

5 - 12 years

Through hands-on projects, develop a better understanding of the materials, tools and techniques used in pastel art. Learn about the elements of line, colour, shape, texture and composition and discover your unique style and creative voice. Teacher: Matin Komeili

5 - 7 years

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All About Watercolours

5 - 12 years

Through hands-on projects, develop a better understanding of the materials, tools and techniques used in watercolour painting. Learn about the elements of line, colour, shape, texture and composition and discover your unique style and creative voice. Teacher: Matin Komeili

5 - 7 years

8 - 12

new Animation: Hand-Drawn 7 - 8 years

Explore animation from its most basic principles to its unique capabilities as a storytelling medium. Then use the techniques learned to create a short animation. Finished projects will be assembled and then emailed to families approximately three weeks after the class end date. Teacher: Riley O’Neill

Art Sampler

6 - 13 years

Creativity and imagination! Explore different art mediums like painting, drawing, collaging, sculpting and more. Through a series of processoriented, open-ended projects, discover the joy and excitement of art! Teacher: Lena Savic

6 - 8 years

9 - 10 years

Check out our exhibitions!

We host a wealth of exhibitions by local emerging artists from September to June. See what exhibitions are on view during our 2024/2025 season on pg. 44.

Cartooning

5 - 12 years

Discover how to draw all kinds of characters, from funny animals to unique people. Explore design, proportion, expression and body language. Learn how to draw your favourite characters and create new characters to feature in the stories you write. Teacher: Kenten Bowick

5 - 7 years

28843 • SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM • $137

28844 • SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM • $99

Apr 12 - Jun 14 • 9:00 - 10:00 AM • $108.50

8 - 12 years

28846

SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM • $194

Cartooning and Comics

8 - 12 years

Create a cast of characters and bring them to life by throwing them into poses with other characters, objects and environments. Then write and draw your own multi-page story and learn how to layout, copy, fold and staple your comic creations. Teacher: Kenten Bowick

28849 • SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 10:15 - 11:45 AM • $194

28852 • SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM • $194

28850 • SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM • $137

28853 • SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM • $137 28851

SA • Apr 12 - Jun 14

10:15 - 11:45 AM

$151.25

• SA • Apr 12 - Jun 14 • 3:30 - 5:00 PM • $151.25

Comic Making

8 - 17 years

Comics are a fun way to tell stories! Learn how to draw comics, along with techniques for rendering characters and environments from your imagination. Through exercises and creative activities, strengthen your fundamental knowledge of both drawing and writing. Teacher: Kathleen Gros

8 - 12 years

28804 • TH • Sep 26 - Dec 12 • 4:15 - 5:30 PM • $172.56 28805 • TH • Jan 16 - Mar 6 • 4:15 - 5:30 PM

13 - 17 years

Cartoons & Animation

SA • Apr 12 - Jun 14 • 12:00 - 1:30 PM • $151.25

SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM • $137 28848

Cartooning & Character Design

7 - 10 years

11 - 15 years

• TH • Jan 16 - Mar 6

• TH • Apr 10 - Jun 12 • 5:45 - 7:00 PM

Comics & Graphic Novels

Explore the history of cartoons and use different shapes in character design to become a more confident and unique artist! Learn drawing techniques to stylize and create unique cartoon characters, costumes and props. Teacher: Suze Mercado 28834

Explore stop-motion animation with clay and toys and hand-drawn animation like anime and Saturday-morning cartoons. Create your own dynamic and entertaining animated short films. Students will receive access to their completed work within one week of the class ending. Teacher: Kenten Bowick

8 - 17 years

Do you dream of creating comics and graphic novels? Learn every step of the process from writing to colouring and strengthen your drawing and writing skills. Pairing words and pictures together encourages creativity and outside-thebox thinking. Teacher: Kathleen Gros

SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM • $139

3:15 PM • $153.25

Use your imagination, have fun creating unique clay projects and discover clay techniques. Individual exploration is encouraged. All projects made in this class will be fired and painted or glazed with vibrant colours. Teacher: Noelle Horrocks

8 - 12 years

Draw, Paint, Collage

5 - 7 years

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Jan 13 - Mar 10 • 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

6:00

Draw & Sculpt

6 - 12 years

Using animals as an inspiration, learn various drawing techniques including sketching and continuous drawing. Explore mediums like watercolour pencils, graphite, markers, pastels and more and combine them on different surfaces. Then turn your 2D drawing into 3D using modeling clay. Teacher: Lena Savic

6 - 8 years

28837 • SA • Sep

Explore art through a variety of mediums and create pieces by combining pencil drawings, watercolours, oil pastels, pencils, collage materials and other art supplies. Learn foundational drawing and painting skills while creating mixed media projects that develop creativity and imagination. Teacher: Cara Bain

Drawing & Painting: Preschool with Clarissa

3 - 5 years

Get ready to draw, paint, play and have lots of fun learning about lines, shapes, colours, textures and more! Use materials like markers, watercolours, tempera paints and oil pastels to create masterpieces while letting your imagination and creativity lead the way. Teacher: Clarissa Banos

28608

M

Sep 23 - Dec 9

TH

Sep 26 - Dec 12

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

4:00

M • Jan 13 - Mar 3 • 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM • $88.50

TH • Jan 16 - Mar 6 • 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM • $98

M • Apr 7 - Jun 9 • 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM • $98

TH • Apr 10 - Jun 12 • 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM • $117

Drawing & Painting: Preschool with Jean

3 - 4 years

Explore creativity through mixed media techniques, drawing and painting in a variety of mediums. Each class starts with a short story time to inspire our art. Learn about creating shapes, line, form, composition and colour in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Teacher: Jean Robson

Drawing & Painting with Cara 8 - 12 years

Learn the fundamentals of art using pencil, pencil crayon, pastel, watercolour, acrylic and collage in this fun and creative class. Through various techniques and mediums, develop artistic skills and creativity while exploring different styles and themes. Teacher: Cara Bain

Drawing & Painting with Lena

Drawing & Painting with Clarissa 5 - 12 years

Discover your inner artist by learning the principles of drawing and painting in a class that encourages both technical success and creative freedom! Incorporate the elements of art such as line, shape, value, colour, space, texture and pattern into your compositions and experiment with a variety of mediums and techniques, including graphite, charcoal, soft and oil pastels, pencil crayons, watercolours, inks and mixed media. Teacher: Clarissa Banos

5 - 7 years

9:00 - 9:45 AM • $106 28826

SA

SA

SA

Jan 18 - Mar 8

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Apr 12 - Jun 14

Apr 12 - Jun 14

9:00 - 9:45 AM

Develop fundamental visual art skills and an understanding of the basic elements and principles of design: line, shape, colour, contrast, texture, pattern and value. Using different colours and materials like pastels, pencils, watercolours, gouache and acrylics, learn how to make unique 2D artwork. Develop focus and confidence through creative expression. Teacher: Lena Savic

Drawing & Painting with Stan 5 - 17 years

Express your creative ideas! Through a balance of formal training and creative discovery, explore topics like shapes, shading, light, colour and perspective. Draw and paint in a variety of art media and explore mixed media techniques. Teacher: Stan Hunc

5 - 7 years

Drawing & Painting with Suze

5 - 12 years

Are you passionate about art? Travel through time and discover different art practices and techniques throughout history and around the world. Learn new ways to express yourself while developing your drawing and painting skills. Teacher: Suze Mercado

5 - 7 years

28828 • SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 11:15 AM-12:15 PM • $144

28829 • SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM • $106

28830 • SA • Apr 12-Jun 14 • 11:15AM-12:15PM• $115.50

8 - 12 years

28831 • SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM • $144

28832 • SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM • $106

28833 • SA • Apr 12 - Jun 14 • 12:30 - 1:30 PM • $115.50

Fibre Fun

6 - 12 years

Discover the wonderful world of fibre arts. Explore spinning, weaving on table and inkle looms, tapestry weaving, felting and more. Create one-of-a-kind treasures and gain hands-on experience while developing fine motor skills, colour sense and an understanding of how textiles are created. Teacher: Catherine Dumaine

28634 • TH • Sep 26 - Nov 14 • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM • $139

28637 • TH • Jan 16 - Mar 6 • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM • $139

28638 • TH • Apr 10 - May 29 • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM • $139

workshop Holiday Clay Magic

4 - 12 years | Two or Three Days

Celebrate the holidays by creating fun and festive decorations and gifts made of clay to share with your friends and family. Projects will be fired and finished with beautiful glazes or vibrant paints to brighten the holidays for years to come! Teacher: Noelle Horrocks

4 - 7 years

28613

8 - 12 years 28617

new Manga

7 - 12 years

Explore key factors of manga including the principles of character design, panel composition, page layout and narrative techniques. Employ techniques in penciling, inking and storytelling, to create of a multi-pg. manga. Teacher: Riley O’Neill

7 - 8 years

9 - 12 years

28882 • Su • Sep 22 - Dec 8 • 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM • $144 28883 • Su • Jan 12 - Mar 2 • 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM • $106 28884

new Mixed Media

5 - 12 years

Explore various art forms, from painting and drawing to collage and sculpture. This class encourages self-expression, imagination and skill development. Each session features fun, age-appropriate projects to ignite a passion for art. Teacher: Matin Komeili

5 - 7 years

28867 • SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM • $154

28873 • SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 11:30 AM-12:30

Apr 12

Jun 14 • 9:00 - 10:00 AM • $125.50 28875 • SA • Apr 12-Jun 14 • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM•$125.50

8 - 12 years

28870 • SA • Sep 28 - Dec 14 • 10:15 - 11:15 AM • $154

28871

SA • Jan 18 - Mar 8

10:15 - 11:15 AM

$116 28872

SA • Apr 12 - Jun 14

11:15

Painting & Pottery

8 - 12 years

Explore art movements such as Abstract Expressionism, Realism and Pop Art and interpret these styles through pottery. Learn how to manipulate clay to mimic van Gogh’s brushstrokes or how to use pottery tools to imitate Pointillism. Explore colour theory and painting techniques by decorating the surface of bowls, cups and sculptures. Develop your unique style while combining paint and clay! All projects made in this class will be fired and painted or glazed with vibrant colours. Teacher: Noelle Horrocks

28602 • TU • Sep 24 - Nov 12 • 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM • $118 28603 • TU • Jan 14 - Mar 4 • 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM • $118 28604 • TU • Apr 8 - Jun 10 • 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM • $137

new Sewing & Embroidery

8 - 17 years

Learn expressive and textural embroidery techniques to transform clothing. Turn mending into a fashion statement by reviving pre-loved clothing such as hoodies, sweaters or jackets into a piece of wearable art. Incorporate beads, rhinestones, patchwork and trims into your stitchwork and learn floral designs and new stitches. This class focuses primarily on hand sewing and decorative embroidery but there will also be an opportunity to review the basics and use a sewing machine to create your fashion design vision. A selection of thrift clothing will be provided but we encourage students to bring in clothing that needs repair. Teacher: Cyd Eva

8 - 12 years

28724 • W • Sep 25 - Dec 11

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

13 - 17 years 28733

new Textiles & Tie Dye

8 - 17 years

Transform second-hand clothing and fabric while learning printing and dying techniques. Learn tie-dying and basic shibori dying to create beautiful base colours and textures. Then paint fabrics, design/cut stencils and use a silk screen to print unique art on top of dyed garments or

textiles. Transform the look of fabrics to give items new life, cover stains and create beautiful garments. Second-hand items will be provided but we encourage students to bring in white clothing, pillowcases and any other base non-synthetic fabrics to dye and print. Teacher: Cyd Eva

8 - 12 years

28731 • W • Apr

new

The Art of Portraits

- Intermediate 11 - 14 years

For students who have taken Drawing & Painting for a minimum of two sessions. Learn how to apply the principles of drawing and painting to create unique portraits. Have fun exploring a wide variety of techniques, styles and mediums, including graphite, soft and oil pastels, watercolours and mixed media. Teacher: Clarissa Banos

transfer paper and add patchwork with textile scraps. Learn distressing, mending, the basics of embroidery and hand stitching to add as a final touch to denim masterpieces. One piece of denim clothing will be provided to each student but we encourage students to bring in at least one other item that is made of denim, leather, khaki or canvas fabric to customize. Teacher: Cyd Eva

8 - 12 years

8 - 17 years

Express yourself and make fierce fashion statements by upcycling denim! Paint beautiful designs using heat set fabric mediums, create a piece of artwork to be printed into textile heat

13 - 17 years

28732 • W • Jan 15 - Mar 5 • 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM • $169

Youth Ceramics

13 - 17 years

This class is suitable for all levels. Focus on the FUNdamentals of handbuilding and learn how to throw on the wheel in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Explore handbuilding techniques including pinching, coiling and soft slab construction. Experiment with form and surface while allowing your imagination to take flight. Projects will be functional or sculptural and fired and glazed. For safety, wear closed-toed footwear to class. Teacher: Laura Vanderlinde

Fine Arts: Adults (18+ years)

new Acrylic & Watercolour Painting 18+ years | All Levels

Learn fundamental techniques, colour theory and composition while unleashing your creativity with both acrylics and watercolours. Develop skills in both mediums, from the bold versatility of acrylics to the delicate transparency of watercolours.

Teacher: Cara Bain

29064

29066

new Art Sampler 18+ years | All Levels

Unpack the creative process of starting a project. Beginners will explore the principles and elements of art, expand visual literacy, and learn the basics of various techniques. Experienced students will play with fresh ideas, different art forms and mediums to take their practice to a new level. Stretch your creative muscles with acrylic markers and paint, pastels, gouache, watercolour pencils, polymer clay, canvas, wood panels, paper.

Teacher: Lena Savic

28721

W

W

Sep 25 - Dec 11

Comics Introduction 18+

years

Strengthen your drawing and storytelling skills and unlock untapped creativity by learning to draw comics. Discover the impact of words and pictures coming together to create an immersive experience for the reader. Students create a short comic that will be collected into an anthology zine.

Teacher: Kathleen Gros 28801

Sep 25 - Dec 11

new Morning Drawing & Painting for Beginners

18+ years | Beginners

For absolute beginners and those looking to revisit the fundamental skills. Through a balance of formal training and creative exploration, learn the 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

Drawing & Painting for Beginners

18+ years | Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of creating 2D art. Explore topics like drafting, shading, portraiture, composition and painting techniques. Explore different skills and materials through each exercise. Teacher: Rebecca Blair

Drawing 101

18+ years | All Levels

Get acquainted with the most popular drawing mediums including graphite pencils, coloured pencils, watercolour pencil crayons, pen, ink, charcoal and chalk pastels. Enhance your drawing skills and learn the technical aspects of various drawing forms in a series of dynamic projects. Suitable for all levels. Teacher: Stan Hunc

28819 • F • Sep 27 - Dec 13 • 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM • $195

Drawing 102

18+ years

For people who have already taken Drawing 101 or are drawing at an intermediate level. Expand your understanding and expertise of essential elements of visual composition and draw in

challenging classic and contemporary projects. Work with a variety of subjects to practice your drawing skills in a series of stimulating projects using line, tonal value, texture, gradation and volume building. Teacher: Stan Hunc

28802 • F • Jan 17 - Mar 7 • 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM • $138

Drawing 103 18+ years

Continuing from Drawing 102, develop and expand your drawing and observation skills in a series of projects using a variety of mediums such as charcoal, ink, graphite and pencil crayon. Explore proportion, resemblance, texture, shape and visual expression in a variety of projects. Teacher: Stan Hunc

28820 • F • Apr 11 - Jun 13 • 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM • $152.25

Drawing Captivating Portraits 18+ years

Have you ever wanted to capture the essence of a person through art? Learn an easy, step-by-step approach to creating beautiful lifelike portraits by exploring proportions, facial features and shading.

Teacher: Cara Bain

29062 • TH • Jan 16 - Mar 6 • 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM • $182

workshop Drawing Linear Perspective

18+ years | One Day

Learn linear perspective techniques first developed by artists of the Italian Renaissance. Explore the concepts of one and two-point perspective so you can learn to draw architecture. You will never look at buildings in the same way again! Teacher: Rebecca Blair

beauty in an enchanting way. Please review the supply list before registering for this class.

Teacher: Cara Bain

29069 • SA • Apr 26 - May 3 • 3:00 PM - 5:00

new workshop Mixed Media: Floral Fiesta 18+ years | One Day

new workshop Drawing Portraits 18+ years | One Day| Beginners

Learn the basics of drawing portraits! Learn tips on how to draw the proportions of a generic face and then apply them to individual people. Then bring the portrait to life with shading. Teacher: Rebecca Blair

29070 • SA • May 3 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM • $40

new workshop Gold Leaf & Floral Painting 18+ years | Two Days

Explore the fusion of delicate florals and opulent gold leaf. Whether working in oils or acrylics, learn to create stunning botanical masterpieces that harmonize the elegance of flowers with the luxurious touch of gold. Elevate your artistic repertoire with techniques that capture nature’s

Be inspired by exotic flora and fauna found in tropical habitats. Create a mixed-media collage, incorporating the bright and bold colours of flowers, birds, butterflies and other colourful elements, in celebration of the splendour of Spring. Teacher: Clarissa Banos

29071 • Su • May 25 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM • $38

new Oil Painting 18+ years

Whether you are a beginner looking for tips, or an experienced oil painter looking to grow, this class is for you! Learn colour theory and explore oil painting. Use primary colours to mix tones, learn about general principles, painting mediums, brush care and more while creating a beautiful work of art. Supplies not included. Please review the supply list before registering for this class.

Teacher: Cara Bain

29063 • TH • Apr 10 - Jun 12 • 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM • $208

Painting 101

18+

years

For beginners and those looking to revisit the fundamentals of painting. Learn about the elements of visual composition and some of the technical aspects of painting in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere. Supplies not included. Please review the supply list before registering for this class. Teacher: Stan Hunc

28605 • M • Sep 23 - Dec 9 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • $186

Painting 102

18+ years

For people who have taken Painting 101 or are painting at an intermediate level. Master your knowledge of colour and brush strokes in a series of projects. Learn new creative layouts, image alteration skills and painting techniques in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere. Supplies not included. Please review the supply list before registering for this class. Teacher: Stan Hunc

28606 • M • Jan 13 - Mar 3 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • $148

Painting 103

18+ years

For people who have taken Painting 102 or are painting at an intermediate level. Hone your and learn layering, glazing, watercolour reduction,

textures, washes and more. Supplies not included. Please review the supply list before registering for this class. Teacher: Stan Hunc

28607 • M • Apr 7 - Jun 9 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • $167

Pencil, Charcoal and Ink Drawing

18+ years

Develop the fundamental skills of drawing with pencil, charcoal and ink. Practice drawing what you see, working from still life and photographs and copying the masters of art history. With an emphasis on realism and a splash of creativity, learn to interpret and express what is around you with an artistic spin. Teacher: Cara Bain

29061 • TH • Sep 26 - Dec 12 • 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM • $239

workshop Watercolour Painting

Exploration

18+ years | Two Days

Explore basic and foundational techniques to get started on your adventures in watercolours. Learn about wet into wet and wet into dry painting, controlling colours and edges, how to use masking fluid and salt in your artwork and more! Supplies not included. Please review the supply list before registering for this class. Teacher: Cara Bain

29068 • SA • Oct 19 - Oct 26 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM • $53

Fibre

Arts:

Adults (18+ years)

new workshop Basketry: Gathering Basket

18+ years | Two Days

This class is suitable for all levels. This basket has many uses, from transporting gifts to holiday gatherings, carrying handmade treasures at a craft fair or displaying holiday decorations. Plaiting and twining techniques will be incorporated to make this rectangular basket with a square wood handle and finished edge. Bring your own scissors.

Teacher: Kristen Conboy

28922 • SA • Nov 16 - Nov 23 • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM • $124

new workshop Basketry: Wall Basket

18+ years | One Day

This class is suitable for all levels. Both practical and creative, this unique basket allows you, the weaver, to incorporate colour and texture into a functional wall basket. The possible uses are endless! Bring your own scissors. Teacher: Kristen Conboy

28923 • SA • Apr 5 • 9:15 AM - 3:15 PM • $89

Fabric Dyeing & Printing

18+ years

This class is suitable for all levels. Learn a variety of Shibori dyeing methods and fabric printing techniques using handmade stamps. Shibori is a Japanese manual tie-dyeing technique which creates beautiful and unique patterns. Dyeing and printing will be explored separately, then combined through layering techniques on fabric. Learn how to produce unique designs on fabric. Some supplies included, please refer to the supply list for additional supplies needed for your class.

Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

28916 • M • Sep 23 - Dec 2 • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM • $245

new workshop Fabric PrintingPlacemats

18+ years | Two Days

Learn how to handprint a set of four placemats in this fabric printing workshop. Explore your creativity and produce a few handmade stamps, then create a pattern to be printed on to your placemats. Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

28920

Fabric Stamping & Printing

18+ years

This class is suitable for all levels. Explore a variety of creative processes used for surface

design. Get hands-on practice with traditional and non-traditional methods of stamp making and experiment with various fabric printing techniques. Learn the basic principles for high-quality printing and how to incorporate your style and imagination to create patterns. Some supplies included, please refer to the supply list for additional supplies needed for your class.

Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

28918 • M • Apr 7 - Jun 9 • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM • $245

Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving

18+ years

Explore the magic of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. These looms are lightweight, portable and take up very little space. They are user-friendly and can create many items like scarves, table runners, napkins and hand towels. Students will learn to set up the loom and weave, then plan and work on self-directed projects. Some supplies included. Looms are available for at-home practice; equipment loans require a deposit. Registered students can sign up for studio time to access looms. Teacher: Rosie Kerschbaumer

28894 • SA • Oct 19 - Nov 9 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM • $106

28895 • SA • Jan 18 - Feb 8 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM • $106

28896 • SA • Apr 26 - May 17 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM • $106

Shibori Dyeing - Principles & Processes

18+ years

This class is suitable for all levels. Learn how to create patterns and textures on natural fibre fabrics using traditional Japanese Shibori resist dyeing methods and reactive dyes. Explore techniques including folding, pleating, wrapping, tying and clamping fabrics to create beautiful designs. Learn to layer techniques onto fabric to create unique patterns. Some supplies included, please refer to the supply list for additional supplies needed for your class. Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

28917 • M • Jan 13 - Mar 10 • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM • $235

new workshop Shibori Dyeing - Scarf

18+ years | Two Days

Learn the basic principles of Shibori dyeing to create a dyed organic cotton scarf. Learn traditional Japanese folds to create patterns on fabric and produce beautiful hand-dyed rice paper.

Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

28919 • SA • Nov 23 - Nov 30 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM • $76

new workshop Shibori Dyeing - Napkin

Set

18+ years | Two Days

Learn the basic principles of Shibori dyeing to create a set of four organic cotton napkins. Learn

traditional Japanese folds to create patterns on fabric and produce beautiful hand-dyed rice paper.

Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

28921 • SA • May 24 - May 31 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM • $76

Spinning

& Plying for Colour Effects

18+ years

This class is suited to experienced students who can spin a single yarn with integrity and can ply. Create colourful, textured yarns. Learn basic colour theory as it applies to fibre spinning and plying, how to blend fibres for spinning, using colour in single or plied yarns and combining texture and colour. Teacher: Ruth Griffiths

28911 • W • May 7 - May 28 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $136

Spinning & Plying for Texture

18+ years

This class is suited to experienced students who can spin a single yarn with integrity and can ply. Create fun yarns with lumps, bumps and add-ins like feathers and beads. Learn to spin and ply with the control necessary to produce consistent textures in yarns. Feel free to bring items to try as add-ins. Teacher: Ruth Griffiths

28908 • W • Apr 9 - Apr 30 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $126

new Sewing & Embroidery 18+ years

Learn expressive and textural embroidery techniques to transform clothing. Turn mending into a fashion statement by reviving pre-loved clothing such as hoodies, sweaters or jackets into a piece of wearable art. Incorporate beads, rhinestones, patchwork and trims into your stitchwork and learn floral designs and new stitches. This class focuses primarily on hand sewing and decorative embroidery but there will also be an opportunity to review the basics and use a sewing machine to create your fashion design vision. A selection of thrift clothing will be provided but we encourage students to bring in clothing that needs repair. Teacher: Cyd Eva

Table & Floor Loom Weaving 18+

years

This class is suitable for all levels. Weaving on a four-shaft loom allows for endless combinations of yarn, texture and structure. Learn how to set up a loom and weave a basic project, then further develop your skills using table or floor looms. Some supplies included. Students may need to purchase additional materials for specific projects which will be discussed in class. Table looms are available for at-home practice; equipment loans

require a deposit. Bring your own table loom if you have one. Registered students can sign-up for studio time to access floor looms. Teacher: Rosie Kerschbaumer

28885 • Su • Sep 22 - Nov 24 • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM • $320 28888 • TU • Sep 24 - Nov 26 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • $320 28891

F

Sep 27 - Nov 29 • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Su

Jan 12 - Mar 2

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

TU • Jan 14 - Mar 4 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • $263 28892

F • Jan 17 - Mar 7 • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM • $263 28887

Su

Apr 6 - Jun 8

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

new Textiles & Tie Dye 18+ years

Transform second-hand clothing and fabric while learning printing and dying techniques. Learn tie-dying and basic shibori dying to create beautiful base colours and textures. Then paint fabrics, design/cut stencils and use a silk screen to print unique art on top of dyed garments or textiles. Transform the look of fabrics to give items new life, cover stains and create beautiful garments. Second-hand items will be provided but we encourage students to bring in white clothing, pillowcases and any other base non-synthetic fabrics to dye and print. Teacher: Cyd Eva 28738 • TH • Apr 10 - Jun 12 • 7:00 PM

new Upcycle Denim

18+ years

Express yourself and make fierce fashion statements by upcycling denim! Paint beautiful designs using heat set fabric mediums, create a piece of artwork to be printed into textile heat transfer paper and add patchwork with textile scraps. Learn distressing, mending, the basics of embroidery and hand stitching to add as a final touch to denim masterpieces. One piece of denim clothing will be provided to each student but we encourage students to bring in at least one other item that is made of denim, leather, khaki or canvas fabric to customize. Teacher: Cyd Eva 28737 • TH • Jan 16 - Mar 6 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • $207

Yarn Spinning - All Levels 18+ years

This class is suitable for all levels. Spinning can be a mindfulness practice or a way to produce yarn for fibre projects. Explore how a spinning wheel works and how the features of the wheel can affect your spinning. Learn the importance of fibre choice and preparation, drafting styles and basic techniques for spinning and plying and finishing yarns for various uses. Students are encouraged to progress at their own pace. Supplies included. Spinning wheels are available for at-home practice; equipment loans require a deposit. Bring your own wheel if you have one. Registered students can sign-up for studio time to access spinning wheels. Teacher: Ruth Griffiths

Ceramic Arts: Adults (18+ years)

Fundamentals of Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding - All Levels

18+ years

For beginners and those looking to revisit the fundamentals of ceramics. Gain an understanding of working with clay to build skills and confidence on the wheel. Learn to prepare clay and basic handbuilding techniques, and be introduced to the wheel, finishing and glazing. For the first class, new students should purchase a bag of clay and a pottery tool kit from our Registration Desk. Other clay options and supplies will be discussed in class. Firing and open studio time is included. Open Studio access is limited and students are required to sign-up for studio time in advance. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook.

with Emily Sheppard

28725 • M • Sep 23 - Nov 25 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $245

28726

28727

M • Jan 13 - Mar 10 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $265

M • Apr 7 - Jun 9 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $265

with Laura Vanderlinde

28728 • W • Sep 25 - Nov 13 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $265

28729 • W • Jan 15 - Mar 5 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $265

28730

W • Apr 9 - May 28 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $265

new workshop Holiday Dishes & Decorations - Beginner

18+ years | Two Days

This workshop is for people interested in creating with clay or who have just started their pottery journey. Join us for festive fun in this introductory clay workshop. Learn handbuilding techniques to make a bowl or plate as well as ornaments. Then, decorate your creations with underglazes and dipping glaze. Projects will be fired and glazed, and you will receive an email from Place des Arts when your pieces are ready for pick up approximately one week after the last class.

Teacher: Noelle Horrocks

28631 • TH • Dec 5 - Dec 12 • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM • $86.50

workshop Scratching

the SurfaceIntermediate

18+ years | Two Days

This workshop is suitable for students who have taken at least one introductory ceramics class. Learn a range of surface decoration techniques for ceramics on unfired, leather hard surfaces as well as bisque fired work. Discover new decoration methods including slip application, applied and carved texture and glazing. Develop your personal expression of mark-making. Firing and glazes are included, please refer to the supply list for additional supplies needed. Teacher: Fredi Rahn

28764 • SA • Jan 25 - Feb 8 • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM • $122

workshop Throw a Balanced Cylinder - All Levels

18+ years | Three Days

This weekend workshop is suitable for students of all levels, whether you have never touched clay or you are an experienced student looking to refine your wheel throwing skills. Gain confidence and get comfortable working independently on the wheel through practice. Learn the foundational steps of creating pots on the wheel: how to wedge clay, center, pull and shape a balanced cylinder. For those with previous throwing experience, the skills you develop here will lay the groundwork for any future pottery aspirations. Clay is included. This workshop is process-based; no pots will be fired or finished. Teacher: Clive Tucker

28761 • F, SA, SU • Sep 13 - Sep 15 • F: 6:00-9:00 PM | SA & SU: 1:00-4:00 PM • $125.50

28762 • F, SA, SU • Jan 10 - Jan 12 • F: 6:00-9:00 PM |

SA & SU: 1:00-4:00 PM • $125.50

28763 • F, SA, SU • Apr 4 - Apr 6 • F: 6:00-9:00 PM |

SA & SU: 1:00-4:00 PM • $125.50

Wheel Throwing & HandbuildingIntermediate

18+ years

This class is suited to experienced students who are comfortable working independently on the wheel and can throw a balanced cylinder. This class is not suitable for beginners. Explore making, finishing, decorating and glazing ceramics. Students are encouraged to progress at their own pace. Opportunities for special projects may be accommodated. Firing and open studio time included. Open Studio access is limited and students are required to sign-up for studio time in advance. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook.

with Dan Severance

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • $265

with Emily Sheppard

28685 • M • Sep 23 - Nov 25 • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM • $245

28682 • TU • Sep 24 - Nov 12 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • $265

28686 • M • Jan 13 - Mar 10 • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM • $265

28683 • TU • Jan 14 - Mar 4 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • $265

28687 • M • Apr 7 - Jun 9 • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM • $265

28684 • TU • Apr 8 - May 27 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • $265

with Laura Vanderlinde

28688 • W • Sep 25 - Nov 13 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM • $265

28689 • W • Jan 15 - Mar 5 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM • $265

• W • Apr 9 - May 28 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

new workshops The Beverage Series with teacher, Emily Sheppard

Coffee Mugs - Intermediate 18+ years | One Day

This workshop is not suitable for beginners, it is suitable for experienced students who can throw a balanced 4” cylinder independently on the wheel. Dark, light or medium, brew up ideas about mugs and coffee tumblers. Learn from a qualified barista and a professional ceramicist about the intricacies of crafting the ultimate beverage experience. Clay is included. This workshop is process-based; no projects will be fired or finished.

28758 • SA • Oct 19 • 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM • $62

Teacups

- Intermediate 18+ years | One Day

This workshop is not suitable for beginners, it is suitable for experienced students who can throw a balanced 4” cylinder independently on the wheel. Sip and share time with fellow clay lovers in this teatime special. Learn the differences between different teas and why certain vessels would be more or less appropriate for your beverage experience. A tea expert will curate a demonstration and your ceramic instructor will support you in the practice of creating a teacup. Clay is included. This workshop is process-based; no projects will be fired or finished.

28759 • SA • Feb 22 • 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM • $62

Beer Steins - Intermediate

18+ years | One Day

This workshop is not suitable for beginners, it is suitable for experienced students who can throw a balanced 4” cylinder independently on the wheel. Pilsners, lagers, stouts - get to know what it’s all about from a brewmaster! Learn the differences in types of beer and why certain shapes are suited to different tastes. Prototype vessels on the wheel and discover what types of clay can enhance the refreshing beverage experience you are hoping for on a warm afternoon. Clay is included. This workshop is process-based; no projects will be fired or finished.

28760 • SA • Apr 26 • 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM • $62

Literary Arts

Place des Arts’ creative writing class introduces authors to the craft of storytelling. We offer classes during the fall, winter and spring sessions.

Registration Information

See pg. 48 for our Withdrawal/Cancellation policy.

Literary Arts Supplies

These classes have a supply list and students are expected to gather their own supplies. The supply list can be found on our ActiveNet registration site under the “Notes” section for each class. Supplies should not be purchased until a few days before the class start date to avoid unnecessary expenditures if the class is cancelled.

Literary Arts: Children

Creative Writing (In-Person and Online)

7 - 15 years

Through group and individual activities, explore a wide range of writing styles and techniques, including narrative, poetry and creative nonfiction. Read prose, poems and comics and learn how writers use different topics and techniques to tell stories and convey information.

new Fiction Writing

13 - 15 years

Explore some of the most popular fictional genres: fantasy, science fiction, mystery and thrillers. Learn to identify genre techniques and test them out in your fictional stories. Discover how to shift perspectives, invent complex fictional worlds, leave clues for a reader and create twists and turns that will shock and inspire.

new Novel Writing

13 - 15 years

Learn how to plot and storyboard a narrative, develop characters and design conflicts for long-form fiction. Practice an element of writing and apply them to your narratives. This class will also include peer editing and feedback. Students will receive guidance and opportunities to showcase and publish written work.

29110 • TU • Sep 24 - Dec 10 • 6:45 - 8:00 PM • $157.56

Literary Arts: Adults (18+ years)

new Adult Creative Writing

18+ years

Learn how to plot and storyboard a narrative, develop characters and design conflicts for long-form fiction. Practice an element of writing and apply them to your narratives. This class will also include peer editing and feedback. Students will receive guidance and opportunities to showcase and publish written work.

29103 • M • Sep 23 - Dec 9 • 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM • $121.92 29108

M

Jan 13 - Mar 3 • 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM • $98.16

M • Apr 7 - Jun 9 • 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Art Camps for Children &

Teens

Pro-D Day Camps • K-Grade 5

October 25, 2024 & February 28, 2025

Day of the Arts is offered on two Provincial and SD43 Pro-D Days. These camps give students a chance to try a variety of arts activities.

Spring Break Camp • K-Grade 9

This camp provides beginner and experienced students the opportunity to try new activities in the visual and performing arts.

March 17 – 21, 2025 • K-Grade 5

Students choose one full-day block (six classes).

March 24 – 28, 2025 • K-Grade 2

Students choose one half-day block (three classes).

March 17 – 21, 24 – 28, 2025 • Grade 6-9

These innovative youth camps allow tweens and teens to explore specific artistic disciplines in-depth.

Summer Fun! • 5 - 14 years

July 7 – August 15, 2025

Summer Fun! runs for six weeks offering many exciting week-long options for creative young people. The camps include a wide variety of classes in the visual and performing arts designed to inspire the artist in every child who attends!

Events & Performances

2024/2025 Events

Celebrate the arts by attending live concerts, fun family events and visual arts-based activities for adults and teens. You can register or purchase tickets for our events starting on June 22, 2024, through Eventbrite. For more information about each event, please visit placedesarts.ca/events.

Special Programming

This season we welcome artist-led events that focus on building a stronger community through art and learning.

Finding Your Voice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Tickets: Free

Mon • Sep 30, 2024 • 1:00 - 4:45 PM

Place des Arts presents: The Art of Sarod curated by Nina Buddhev

Tickets: $21: students & seniors | $26: adults

Sun • Feb 23, 2025 • 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Place des Arts Fundraiser

Funds raised go directly towards programs and subsidies to improve access to the arts for in-need youth and families in our community.

Annual Online Fundraising Auction

SA • Oct 19, 9:00 AM – SA • Nov 2, 2024, 9:00 PM

Family Days at PdA

Looking for something creative to do with the family? Curious about programs at Place des Arts? Join us for an art-filled afternoon with fun drop-in activities for all ages led by our skilled teachers. At this free event, explore our current exhibitions, experiment with art materials and discover the performing arts. Any creations made during this event can be taken home. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Su • Oct 6, 2024 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Su • Nov 24, 2024 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Su • Feb 9, 2025 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Su • Apr 13, 2025 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM

pARTy@PdA (Just for Adults 19+)

Gather friends and engage your imagination in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Supplies and instructions are included at all pARTy events, as well as a cash bar offering a variety of alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages.

Tickets: $30/person or 2 for $50

PAWcasso

Su • Sept 8, 2024 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

5, 6, 7, SALSA for Latin Heritage Month

F • Oct 18, 2024 • 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Calligraphy and Painting for Lunar New Year

F • Jan 24, 2025 • 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Mixed Media Self-Portrait

F • Mar 7, 2025 • 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Paint Night: Spring Bouquet

F • May 9, 2025 • 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Concert Series

Enjoy superb live music performances by talented local musicians.

Tickets: $21: students* & seniors | $26: adults

*Student pricing is available for all PdA students.

Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories

Mr. I’s popular annual Halloween concert will enchant youngsters and their parents alike.

Tickets: $12/person

Su • Oct 27 , 2024 • 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Concert with Itamar Erez Trio

SA • Nov 2, 2024 • 7:00 PM

A Celebration of Robbie Burns with Blackthorn

SA • Jan 18, 2025 • 7:30 PM

Joysticks & Jazz: Gaming with a Musical Twist

SA • April 26, 2025 • 7:00 PM

Exhibitions & Artisan Shop

Exhibitions

Place des Arts is proud to showcase the work of local emerging artists in our three exhibition spaces: the Atrium, the Leonore Peyton Salon (LPS) and the Mezzanine. Exhibitions change approximately every two months, and artworks are generally for sale with proceeds directly supporting the exhibiting artists and Place des Arts. The Leonore Peyton Salon is a multi-purpose space; therefore, viewing times are limited. Please call 604-664-1636 ext. 0 to book.

Unless otherwise noted, Opening Receptions are held on the first day of each exhibition from 7:00 - 9:00 PM and sale of artwork begins at 7:00 PM on the day of the Opening Reception. Artwork cannot be reserved; sales are on a first-come, first-served basis.

View our exhibitions online

Our exhibitions are available for viewing online one week after the exhibition opening until the exhibition end date. View them on the individual exhibition at placedesarts.ca/exhibitions.

Are you an artist interested in exhibiting?

View current calls for artists on our website or if you have questions, contact our Exhibitions Manager at exhibitions@placedesarts.ca.

September 6 – October 23, 2024

Garrett Chong, Eroded Origins: Liminal Illusions

Amidst Climatic Transformations

Digital Photography and Videos in the LPS

Nancy Whiteside, Tetrechromatic Visions

Acrylic Painting in the Mezzanine

September 6 – November 7, 2024

Molly Gray, Avifauna

Printmaking and watercolours in the Atrium

November 1* – December 19, 2024

*Sales begin at 9:00 AM on Nov 1 and the opening reception will be held on Nov 15, 2024.

Felicia Fraser, Make. Believe.*

Oil and acrylic paintings in the LPS

Kirsten Chursinoff, Botanical Stitches*

Textile Art in the Mezzanine

November 15 – December 19, 2024

Local Artists, Positively Petite: Annual Miniature Exhibition

Various mediums in the Atrium

January 17 – March 12, 2025

SD43 Grade 12 Art Students, Emerging Talent 27

Various mediums in the Atrium

January 17 – March 13, 2025

Luz Rosas and Carlos Colín, Invisibles y desechables (Invisibles and Disposables): Temporary Foreign Workers’ life and rituals Photography and Installation in the LPS

Yuan Wen, Becoming Mixed Media on Wood Panel in the Mezzanine

April 4 - May 22, 2025

Coquitlam Heritage, Your Image Various mediums in the Atrium

Dong Li, Urban Invitation Watercolours in the LPS

Robert Morris, Colonial Layers Multimedia and sculpture in the Mezzanine

May 30 - June 26, 2025

Place des Arts’ Community Exhibition Various mediums in the Atrium

Images and Ideas: Student Exhibition Various mediums in the LPS

Coquitlam Library Exhibitions

In partnership with Coquitlam Public Library, exhibitions coordinated by Place des Arts are on view in the Library Lounge at the Poirier Branch throughout the year. Visit placedesarts.ca/ exhibitions for more details.

Artisan Shop

Come and find beautifully hand-crafted wares in an array of mediums such as fused glass, wood, sterling silver, etched glass, ceramics, fibre and more. From jewellery to homewares, clothing, accessories and more, you’ll find that perfect special something in our Artisan Shop.

Support our local artists!

Part of Place des Arts’ mandate as a not-for-profit charitable organization is to support local, emerging artists and community artisans. We do this, in part, by offering them exposure and selling their works in our Artisan Shop. Partial proceeds from sales also help Place des Arts continue to provide the quality programs and accessible cultural experiences you have grown to expect and enjoy.

Looking for a special occasion gift?

We stock hand-crafted gifts and greeting cards perfect for celebrations such as Valentine’s Day, graduation, birthdays, weddings and more!

Holiday Artisan Shop

November 12 - December 19, 2024

For the holiday season, Place des Arts’ Artisan Shop expands to become our annual holiday shop, offering a variety of hand-crafted ornaments and delightful seasonal gifts.

The Holiday Artisan Shop is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind treasures.

These gifts help you reduce your carbon footprint and give you peace of mind knowing the gifts you give have been ethically produced.

Please join us for the festive opening reception for our November Exhibitions, including Positively Petite and our Holiday Artisan Shop on Friday, November 15 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

Are you an artisan interested in selling your wares in our shop?

Please contact our Artisan Shop Coordinator at 604.664.1636 ext 23.

Scholarships

Each year, Place des Arts awards a variety of scholarships to assist students in their studies in the visual, literary and performing arts. Scholarships are awarded to students in recognition of artistic excellence, achievement and/or overcoming a personal challenge. Visit placedesarts.ca/scholarships-and-bursaries to find our scholarship guidelines and apply.

Place des Arts Scholarships

These scholarships are open to students ages 9-12 (junior category) and 13+ who are registered in music, dance, theatre, literary or visual arts classes at Place des Arts.

Scholarship for Advanced Musical Studies

Place des Arts’ Scholarship for Advanced Musical Studies is awarded annually and is open to all music students working toward their grade 10 or ARCT (or equivalent) levels. This award helps offset the expenses of senior musical studies and provides students with an extra incentive to continue with their education.

Coquitlam-Maillardville Heritage Trust Award

The CMHT Award benefits a promising student studying in any discipline at Place des Arts.

Elliott Harty Piano Scholarship

Elliott Harty studied piano at Place des Arts for 7 years. He was due to take his grade 9 piano exam on the day he died due to a tragic motorcycle accident on June 4, 2007, at age 17. To honour his memory, his family, friends and Place des Arts established the Elliott Harty Piano Scholarship. Each year it is awarded to the Place des Arts piano student aged 12 and up who has shown the greatest improvement over the year.

Fern Bouvier Arts Legacy Award

Named after Place des Arts’ founder and long-time board president Fern Bouvier, this award recognizes an advanced Place des Arts student studying in any artistic discipline who intends to pursue their arts education at a professional or post-secondary institution and has a long-term connection to Place des Arts.

Don Portelance Scholarship for Advanced Visual Arts Studies

A master artist and teacher, Don Portelance has taught gifted young artists at Place des Arts for over 30 years. This award recognizes an intermediate or advanced Place des Arts teen or adult visual arts student/emerging artist who is actively developing their art practice with the intention of continuing their studies in the visual arts and/or creating a body of work.

Leonore Peyton Memorial Award

This award was established in memory of Leonore Peyton, former Place des Arts Executive Director and founding member, and is open to a student studying in any discipline.

W.H. Sclater Memorial Scholarship

Born in New Westminster, Bill Sclater was well-known for his adult and children’s visual arts classes. This scholarship is presented annually to a student aged 7 and up at Place des Arts to encourage their studies and growth in visual arts.

Support Us

Make Place des Arts Your Favourite Charity!

We believe everyone deserves the chance to discover and nurture their creativity.

Providing opportunities for accessible arts education, Place des Arts is a respected not-for-profit charitable organization. Our generous donors are a major reason we can inspire the artist in students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. You can help too, by making Place des Arts your favourite charity!

Become

a Monthly Donor

We’re thrilled to introduce Place des Arts’ Monthly Giving program, and we invite you to join us. By becoming a monthly donor, you will become an important part of the Place des Arts community and make a lasting impact on our ongoing efforts to make the arts accessible for all. Your support has the power to make a significant impact by providing individuals from all backgrounds, age and abilities, the opportunity to experience the joy

of creative expression and greater access to the myriad benefits of arts participation.

This is a seamless, convenient and budgetfriendly way to make a significant difference! Join our monthly giving family today by scanning the QR code and choose a monthly donation amount that feels right to you.

Thank you!

Place des Arts would like to acknowledge the City of Coquitlam for its on-going support. Thank you as well to our generous donors, sponsors and volunteers who give their time, talent and resources to help Place des Arts be a welcoming home to everyone in our arts community!

Registered Charity

Coquitlam Place des Arts Society is a registered Canadian charity #11887 5756 RR0001.

Recognizing our Supporters

We would like to thank the following for their generous support for our 2023/2024 season:

Withdrawal/ Cancellation Policy

To view our Registration Policies in full, please visit placedesarts.ca/registration-policies.

Cancellations

Place des Arts reserves the right to cancel a Sep-Jun or session program due to insufficient enrolment. Place des Arts will notify students/ parents at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first scheduled class. Place des Arts will attempt to provide students with another program option. If this is not possible a refund of the fees will be granted. If the program requires the student to purchase supplies, they should not be purchased until a few days before the first scheduled class to avoid unnecessary expenditures if the program is cancelled. Please note the online registration processing fees are non-refundable.

If one or more class(es)/lesson(s) is cancelled by Place des Arts due to declining enrolment or a facility closure, a full or partial refund of the Place des Arts fees will be granted or, in some circumstances, make-up(s) will be scheduled. If make-up class(es)/lesson(s) cannot be accommodated by Place des Arts or the teacher, or the student is unavailable to attend the make-up class(es)/lesson(s), a refund of the class/ lesson fees will be granted.

If one or more class(es)/lesson(s) are cancelled due to teacher absence, a refund of the class/ lesson fees will be granted, or a qualified

substitute will teach the class(es)/lesson(s) or, in some circumstances, make-up(s) will be scheduled. If make-up class(es)/lesson(s) cannot be accommodated by Place des Arts or the teacher, or the student is not available to attend the make-up class(es)/lesson(s), a refund of the class/lesson fees will be granted.

Missed Classes/Lessons/Camps by the Student

No refunds or make-ups will be granted for class(es)/lesson(s) missed by the student for reasons including, but not limited to, illness, scheduling conflicts, vacation and/or technical difficulties experienced during an online class or lesson.

Student Illness

Students should not attend their class or lesson if they are ill with a cold or flu.

Private lessons: Students who cannot attend their in-person private lesson due to illness, are not entitled to a refund or make-up. However, if the teacher provides the option for online lessons, the student can arrange with their teacher or the registration desk with at least two hours advance notice, to attend their regularly scheduled private lesson online via Zoom.

Withdrawals

Requests to withdraw can be submitted by email to info@placedesarts.ca, over the phone at 604-664-1636 ext. 0 or in person at the registration desk. See details for each program type below.

Withdrawing from Fall, Winter, Spring session classes and workshops

A student may withdraw up to seven (7) days prior to the class or workshop start date. A request to withdraw must be submitted by email to info@placedesarts.ca, over the phone at 604-664-1636 ext. 0 or in-person to the registration desk, Upon receipt of a withdrawal request, a refund of the class fee will be granted less the non-refundable registration 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 class to info@placedesarts.ca. A doctor’s note may be required. Upon approval, a refund of the class fee will be granted, less the registration fee, processing fee* for online enrolments and any applicable supply fees.

Withdrawing from Sep-Jun classes

A student may withdraw at any time. A withdrawal fee equal to one class fee will be charged. Upon receipt of a withdrawal request, Place des Arts will cancel any remaining payments once the final class has been attended. The registration fee, online processing fee* and any applicable supply fees are non-refundable.

*All enrolments processed online are subject to a non-refundable processing fee (calculation based on enrolment cost). This fee is charged and collected by The Active Network Inc., Place des Arts’ 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.

Please refer to pg. 12 for refund details regarding the Dance Fees and Deposits.

Withdrawing from Private, Semi-Private or Trio Lessons

A student may withdraw at any time. A withdrawal fee equal to one lesson fee will be charged.

Upon receipt of a withdrawal request, Place des Arts will cancel any remaining payments once the final lesson has been attended. The registration fees are non-refundable.

Withdrawing from a Trial Private Lesson

A student may withdraw up to two (2) days prior to the trial lesson. No refunds will be granted after the two (2) day period has passed.

Withdrawing from all Coquitlam Youth Theatre Programs

Up to September 30: A student who submits a request to withdraw on or before September 30, will be granted a refund of the class fees less the non-refundable registration and production fees.

After September 30: Refunds will not be granted to students who submit a request to withdraw after September 30. Exceptions for medical or compassionate reasons may be considered upon receipt of a written request to info@placedesarts.ca. A doctor’s note may be required. Upon approval, a refund of the class fee will be granted, less the non-refundable registration and production fees.

Age Policy

Our classes are organized according to the developmental abilities of each age group. By adhering to set age groups, we ensure a quality experience for all students in the class.