Place des Arts offers students of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to develop a deep appreciation of the visual arts. Our objective is to provide a friendly, non-competitive environment where creativity and innovation can flourish. Classes are taught both online via Zoom and in-person at Place des Arts.

From designing and storyboarding to timing and editing, create your own dynamic and entertaining animated short film while practicing the hand-drawn animation techniques of anime, Saturday-morning cartoons or stop-motion animation with clay or toys. Supplies not included, please View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class.

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons. 

Learn to draw in the diverse styles of Japanese comics and cartoons. You’ll practice design, proportion, expression and body language. Learn to draw your favourite characters, and then create a cast of compelling characters to star in your own printed manga comic book. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class.

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons. 

The focus of this introduction to drawing and painting class is on learning the fundamentals of creating 2D art. From lighting and shading to understanding perspective and more, each exercise will allow you to explore different techniques and materials. The content in each class will lead to the completion of a pet/animal portrait. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons. 

Subject to Provincial Health Order updates, this class may transition to a strictly online class. If you register for this class, Place des Arts will email you by April 1, 2021, to inform you if the class will be transitioning completely online. No email will be sent if there is no change. Please review our Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy prior to finalizing your registration.

Learn to draw all kinds of characters, from funny animals to humans. You’ll practice design, proportion, expression and body language, and learn how to draw your favourite characters. Then you’ll create your own characters to feature in the comic stories you write. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons. 

Learn to draw all kinds of characters, from funny animals to humans. You’ll practice design, proportion, expression and body language, and learn how to draw your favourite characters. Then you’ll create your own characters to feature in the comic stories you write. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons. 

Stop-motion animation with clay and toys, and hand-drawn animation like anime and Saturday-morning cartoons — in this class, you will try it all while creating your own dynamic and entertaining animated short films. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons.

Learn the creative process of making comics, from idea generation and scriptwriting to drawing and lettering! You’ll start by writing your own scripts and then learn how to translate your piece into visual comic form. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons.

Explore art through a variety of mediums and create works 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 your creativity and imagination. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to  the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students. 
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons.

Express your creative ideas! Through a balance of formal training and creative exploration, you will explore shapes, shading, light, colour and perspective. Draw and paint in a variety of art mediums, and explore mixed-media techniques as well. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons. 

Express your creative ideas! Through a balance of formal training and creative exploration, you will explore shapes, shading, light, colour and perspective. Draw and paint in a variety of art mediums, and explore mixed-media techniques as well. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons. 

Express your creative ideas! Through a balance of formal training and creative exploration, you will explore shapes, shading, light, colour and perspective. Draw and paint in a variety of art mediums, and explore mixed-media techniques as well. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons.

Express your creative ideas! Through a balance of formal training and creative exploration, you will explore shapes, shading, light, colour and perspective. Draw and paint in a variety of art mediums, and explore mixed-media techniques as well. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons.

Express your creative ideas! Through a balance of formal training and creative exploration you will explore shapes, shading, light, colour and perspective. Draw and paint in a variety of art mediums, and explore mixed-media techniques as well. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons. 

Express your creative ideas! Through a balance of formal training and creative exploration you will explore shapes, shading, light, and colour. Draw and paint in a variety of art media, including watercolours, pencils, and pencil crayons and explore mixed-media techniques as well. Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons.

This class offers an introduction to capturing the majesty of landscapes in charcoal and acrylics. Learn about colour theory, composition and how to translate nature’s complexities into art pieces. By the end of the session, you will know what makes an effective landscape painting and how to create one. Supplies not included, View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class.

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons.

If you have already taken Drawing 101 or are drawing at an intermediate level, this class is for you. Expand your understanding and expertise of essential elements of visual composition and drawing in challenging classic and contemporary types of drawing projects. Working with a variety of subjects, practice your drawing skills in a series of stimulating black and white and colour drawing projects using line, tonal value, texture, gradation and volume building. Supplies not included, View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons.

Subject to Provincial Health Order updates, this class may transition to a strictly online class. If you register for this class, Place des Arts will email you by April 1, 2021, to inform you if the class will be transitioning completely online. No email will be sent if there is no change. Please review our Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy prior to finalizing your registration.

If you have already taken Painting 101 or are painting at an intermediate level, this class is for you. Master your knowledge of colour and brush strokes in a series of challenging projects. Learn new creative layout, image alteration skills and painting techniques in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere. Some painting experience necessary. Supplies not included, View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class. 

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons.

Subject to Provincial Health Order updates, this class may transition to a strictly online class. If you register for this class, Place des Arts will email you by April 1, 2021, to inform you if the class will be transitioning completely online. No email will be sent if there is no change. Please review our Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy prior to finalizing your registration.

Have you ever wanted to capture the essence of a person through art? In this class, you will learn an easy, step-by-step approach to create beautiful portraits or figurative pieces. Learn about proportions, anatomy and tone. Supplies not included, View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class.

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons. 

Subject to Provincial Health Order updates, this class may transition to a strictly online class. If you register for this class, Place des Arts will email you by April 1, 2021, to inform you if the class will be transitioning completely online. No email will be sent if there is no change. Please review our Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy prior to finalizing your registration.

Creativity and imagination! Come explore different art mediums — painting, drawing, collaging, modelling clay and more. Through a series of process-oriented and open-ended projects, discover the joy and excitement of art! Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies before the first day of class. 

Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan.

Creativity and imagination! Come explore different art mediums — painting, drawing, collaging, modelling clay and more. Through a series of process-oriented and open-ended projects, discover the joy and excitement of art! Supplies not included. View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies before the first day of class. 

 Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 

Creativity and imagination! Come explore different art mediums – painting, drawing, collaging, modelling clay and more. Through a series of process-oriented and open-ended projects, discover the joy and excitement of art! Supplies not included, please see View our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class.

Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan.

Come and expand your visual literacy through mixed media art. Each class will explore a different set of artistic elements and principles such as line, shape, colour, texture, contrast, balance, rhythm and more. Learn how to combine acrylic paints, pencil drawings, inks, pastels, tempera paints, photography and textiles on different surfaces. Open to all levels. Supplies not included, View see our supply list here and ensure you are able to gather all necessary supplies prior to the first day of class.

This class accommodates both in-person and online students.  
Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 
Before registering for the online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons. 

Subject to Provincial Health Order updates, this class may transition from an in-person to an online class. If you register for this class, Place des Arts will email you by April 1, 2021, to inform you if the class will be transitioning online. No email will be sent if there is no change. Please review our Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy prior to finalizing your registration.

Weaving on a four-shaft loom allows for endless possible combinations of yarn, texture and structure. Learn how to set up a loom and weave a basic project, then further develop skills using table or floor looms. Suitable for all levels. Supplies included. Table looms are provided for at-home practice; equipment loans require a deposit. Studio time is available to registered students. Studio access is limited and students are required to sign-up for Open Studio in advance. 

Before registering for this in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 

All registered participants will be required to complete an in-person waiver at the time of registration.

A daily Student Screening Questionnaire must be completed via our website before arriving for your class or Open Studio visit.

Table looms are provided for at-home practice; equipment loans require a deposit. Bring your own table loom if you have one. The Open Studio Sign-Up Schedule will be emailed to students prior to the class start date.

Subject to Provincial Health Order updates, there may be changes to this program. Enrolled students will be emailed by April 1, 2021, with any relevant changes.  No email will be sent if there is no change. Please review our Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy.

This class is suited to experienced students who can competently throw a variety of cylinders, have a solid understanding of ceramic vocabulary and are looking to refine these skills. Classes will focus on demonstrations of advanced projects and discussions on specialized techniques and advanced technical processes. Opportunities for self-directed special projects may be accommodated. Firing and open studio time included. Open studio access is limited and students are required to sign-up for Open Studio in advance. A daily Student Screening Questionnaire must be completed via our website before arriving for your class or Open Studio visit. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook. Please note: masks must be worn at all times in the ceramics studio. 

This class will be taught by Fredi Rahn and David Lloyd. They will each be teaching 4 sessions of this class.

All registered participants will be required to complete an in-person waiver at the time of registration. A daily Student Screening Questionnaire must be completed via our website before arriving for your class or Open Studio visit. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook. 

Before registering for the in-person class, please review our Safety Plan. 

Subject to Provincial Health Order updates, there may be changes to this program. Enrolled students will be emailed by April 1, 2021, with any relevant changes.  No email will be sent if there is no change. Please review our Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy.

This class is suited to experienced students who are comfortable working independently on the wheel and can throw a balanced cylinder. Students are assisted to progress at their own pace. Opportunities for special projects may be accommodated. We will cover making, finishing, decorating and glazing. Firing and open studio time included. Open studio access is limited and students are required to sign-up for Open Studio in advance. A daily Student Screening Questionnaire must be completed via our website before arriving for your class or Open Studio visit. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook. Please note: masks must be worn at all times in the ceramics studio.

All registered participants will be required to complete an in-person waiver at the time of registration. A daily Student Screening Questionnaire must be completed via our website before arriving for your class or Open Studio visit. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook. 

Before registering for this in-person class, please review our Safety Plan.

Subject to Provincial Health Order updates, there may be changes to this program. Enrolled students will be emailed by April 1, 2021, with any relevant changes.  No email will be sent if there is no change. Please review our Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy.

This class is suited to experienced students who are comfortable working independently on the wheel and can throw a balanced cylinder. Students are assisted to progress at their own pace. Opportunities for special projects may be accommodated. We will cover making, finishing, decorating and glazing. Firing and open studio time included. Open studio access is limited and students are required to sign-up for Open Studio in advance. A daily Student Screening Questionnaire must be completed via our website before arriving for your class or Open Studio visit. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook. Please note: masks must be worn at all times in the ceramics studio. 

All registered participants will be required to complete an in-person waiver at the time of registration. A daily Student Screening Questionnaire must be completed via our website before arriving for your class or Open Studio visit. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook. 

Before registering for this in-person class, please review our Safety Plan.

Subject to Provincial Health Order updates, there may be changes to this program. Enrolled students will be emailed by April 1, 2021, with any relevant changes.  No email will be sent if there is no change. Please review our Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy.

This class is suited to experienced students who are comfortable working independently on the wheel and can throw a balanced cylinder. Students are assisted to progress at their own pace. Opportunities for special projects may be accommodated. We will cover making, finishing, decorating and glazing. Firing and open studio time included. Open studio access is limited and students are required to sign-up for Open Studio in advance. A daily Student Screening Questionnaire must be completed via our website before arriving for your class or Open Studio visit. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook. Please note: masks must be worn at all times in the ceramics studio. 

All registered participants will be required to complete an in-person waiver at the time of registration. A daily Student Screening Questionnaire must be completed via our website before arriving for your class or Open Studio visit. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook. 

Before registering for this in-person class, please review our Safety Plan.

Subject to Provincial Health Order updates, there may be changes to this program. Enrolled students will be emailed by April 1, 2021, with any relevant changes.  No email will be sent if there is no change. Please review our Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy.

Explore the mysterious world of abstract art in this online visual arts series! View five videos by artist and educator Marlene Lowden to discover how artists use the elements of design to express themselves while experimenting with materials you have at home. Through a series of fun activities in each video, you will be introduced to each element of design and learn how to interpret these elements when looking at abstract art. This video series is suitable for all ages and ability levels, gather your household or tune in with friends virtually and begin creating! 

The first video is available here.

To access these videos, you will be prompted during registration to enter a Gmail email address. Once registered, you will receive four emails from YouTube by 12:00pm (noon) the Thursday following your registration. Please note that videos will be sent by January 7 for registrations between December 18-January 3. This series includes the following videos:

• Video 2: Learn about colour and texture by playing with paint and experimenting with mark-making tools. 
• Video 3: Explore how shape and size create meaning through collage activities. 
• Video 4: Learn how value can create a mood or feeling in a work of art and practice with painting. 
• Video 5: Review the seven elements of design and learn some techniques to create art with intention.  

Marlene recommends between 20-30 minutes to complete each activity, and each video contains 2 activities. Playback options include the ability to pause, go forward or backward as well as subtitles. 

You will need some basic art supplies to complete the exercises. View the complete list of supplies and video resources here. 

Marlene Lowden is a painter, facilitator and yoga teacher. She co-hosts an annual art and yoga retreat in Spain and connects to her community as an instructor in schools and at art festivals. She is a proud alumni member of Thrive Art Studios, an international collective of female artists. Marlene is honoured to have her artwork in private and public collections in Canada and internationally

Fees for our online visual arts series are non-refundable.

Use your imagination and have fun creating unique clay projects. Individual exploration is encouraged as you discover cool clay techniques. Supplies included. All projects will be fired and glazed. Detailed instructions for project drop-off will be emailed to families and fired projects will be ready for pick-up from Place des Arts approximately four weeks after the class end date.

What’s included in your kit:

• M-340 clay
• Variety of underglazes
• 2 paintbrushes
• Bamboo skewers

What you need at home:

-A large, flat surface to work on, at least 2′ x 2′

-A plastic tablecloth or heavy poster board/cardboard to cover and protect the surface you are working on; the cover should be taped/secured to your working surface

-Light plastic (eg. a grocery bag) for covering your projects between classes

-A stable container for water (eg. an empty yogurt container between 500-750mL)

-A larger container with warm water for rinsing hands (can be disposed of outdoors to prevent any clay from going down your sink)

-Paper towel or rag for drying your paintbrush

-Paper towel or rag to clean your hands

-Dress for mess, wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy or an artist’s apron

-A plastic container with a lid clearly labelled with student’s first and last name (for storing works in progress and for dropping off and picking up projects from Place des Arts)

This class will be conducted via the Zoom platform.

Before registering for this online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons.  

This class will be conducted via the Zoom platform. You must ensure your electronic device is compatible with Zoom and you have Zoom downloaded prior to the first class.

Supply kits can be picked up from Place des Arts beginning on Monday, January 4 during the following hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:30am-8:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am-4:30pm
Sunday: 1:30-4:30pm
Please come to the front door off Brunette Avenue, near the Spirit Bear statue. Please bring a copy of your receipt (printed or on your mobile device).
 

You will learn a range of handbuilding techniques to design and build your own small-scale ceramic sculptures and usable cups or bowls. Use clay to explore form, surface and subject while allowing your imagination to take flight! Projects from this class will be fired and glazed. Detailed instructions for project drop-off will be emailed to families and fired projects will be ready for pick-up from Place des Arts approximately four weeks after the class end date.

What’s included in your kit:

-M-340 clay

-Variety of underglazes

-2 paintbrushes

-Bamboo skewers

-Set of pottery tools

What you need at home:

-A large, flat surface to work on, at least 2′ x 2′

-A plastic tablecloth or heavy poster board/cardboard to cover and protect the surface you are working on; the cover should be taped/secured to your working surface

-Light plastic (eg. a grocery bag) for covering your projects between classes

-A stable container for water (eg. an empty yogurt container between 500-750mL)

-A larger container with warm water for rinsing hands (can be disposed of outdoors to prevent any clay from going down your sink)

-Paper towel or rag for drying your paintbrush

-Paper towel or rag to clean your hands

-Dress for mess, wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy or an artist’s apron

-A plastic container with a lid clearly labelled with student’s first and last name (for storing works in progress and for dropping off and picking up projects from Place des Arts)

This class will be conducted via the Zoom platform.

Before registering for this online class, please review our Guide for Online Classes and Lessons. 

This class will be conducted via the Zoom platform. You must ensure your electronic device is compatible with Zoom and you have Zoom downloaded prior to the first class.

Supply kits can be picked up from Place des Arts beginning on Monday, January 4 during the following hours:

Monday – Friday: 9:30am-8:30pm

Saturday: 9:30am-4:30pm

Sunday: 1:30-4:30pm

Please come to the front door off Brunette Avenue, near the Spirit Bear statue. Please bring a copy of your receipt (printed or on your mobile device).