workshops
2025 workshop program
THE ART ROOM
A Monthly Creative Studio at the Vancouver Arts Centre
First Tuesday and First Saturday of each month
Session Time: 9.30-1pm
Ages: 18+
The Art Room offers a welcoming environment for artists and makers of all levels to work on art and craft projects in a shared studio setting. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, illustrator, textile artist, or exploring another form of creative expression, this is a space designed to support your practice.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials and projects. The studio is equipped with tables, chairs, easels, and a wet area to accommodate a range of artistic activities.
This initiative emerged from community interest in accessing a space for specialised arts and crafts not currently offered through classes—such as jewellery making, paper sculpture, sewing, and other practices.
These flexible sessions give participants the option to attend once a month or join both the Tuesday and Saturday sessions each month. You can choose to book for the entire year in advance or register on a month-to-month basis, depending on what suits you best.
Creating at home can sometimes feel isolating. The Art Room provides an opportunity to work alongside others, exchange ideas, share skills, and draw inspiration from a vibrant creative community. Whether you're looking to finish a long-standing project, begin something new, or simply make time for your creativity, this space is here for you.
$5 per session
BYO Materials
Equipment provided: tables, chairs, easels and wet area.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited. BOOK HERE
Dates for 2025:
INTRO TO OIL PAINTING
Over 4 sessions
Vancouver Arts Centre
Dates: Tuesday's 29 July, 5, 12 & 19 August
Time: 5.30-8.30pm
Ages: 18+
Join Jo Wesley to learn the basics of oil painting, with different techniques, paint application and colour mixing with a limited palette.
Students will be guided with instructions and demonstrations to build confidence week by week.
Ticket p/p: $180 for 4 sessions
All materials provided, BYO apron if needed.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited BOOK HERE
Vancouver Arts Centre
85 Vancouver St, Albany
INTRO TO WATERCOLOURS
Over 4 sessions
Vancouver Arts Centre
Dates: Tuesday's 29 July, 5, 12 & 19 August
Time: 9.30-12.30am
Ages: 18+
Join Ros Jenke to learn the basics of watercolour, with different wash techniques, paint application and colour mixing with a limited palette.
Students will be guided with instructions and demonstrations to build confidence week by week.
Ticket p/p: $150 for 4 sessions
All materials provided, BYO apron if needed.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited BOOK HERE
Vancouver Arts Centre
85 Vancouver St, Albany
WRITE TO BE
Over 2 sessions
Vancouver Arts Centre
Dates: Saturday 23 & 30 August
Time: 9.30-12am
Ages: 18+
Dive into Write to Be workshops: playful writing adventures sparked by your Senses.
Weave together stories - true or imagined - through quick, generative writing sprints.
We'll play with prompts and welcome your first thoughts onto the page.
It's all about trusting your creative hum, your wild ideas and the writer within.
Ticket p/p: $70 for 2 sessions
All materials provided, BYO apron if needed.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited BOOK HERE
Vancouver Arts Centre
85 Vancouver St, Albany
AFTERSCHOOL ART CLASSES 6-8YRS
Monday's | Vancouver Arts Centre
Time: 4.30-6.30pm
Ages: 6-8
Date: (Over 6 weeks) Monday's 28 July, 4, 25 August , 1, 8 & 15 September
(Please note Julie is away 11 & 18 August)
Term 3 Art Theme: TBC
Let your creativity shine after school with local artist Julie! These fun and inspiring art classes are perfect for kids who love to draw, paint, and create.
All skill levels welcome.
Artwork by Pippa (Term 2 participant)
Ticket p/p: $130 for 6 sessions
All materials provided, BYO apron if needed.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited. BOOK HERE
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins.
Parents or guardians, please note you'll have to sign your child in & out for each session.
Vancouver Arts Centre
85 Vancouver St, Albany
AFTERSCHOOL ART CLASSES 9-12YRS
Wednesday's | Vancouver Arts Centre
Time: 4.30-6.30pm
Ages: 9-12
Date: (Over 6 weeks) Wednesday 30 July, 6, 27 August , 3, 10 & 17 September
(Please note Julie is away 13 & 20 August)
Term 3 Art Theme: TBC
Let your creativity shine after school with local artist Julie! These fun and inspiring art classes are perfect for kids who love to draw, paint, and create.
All skill levels welcome.
Artwork by Loki (Term 2 participant)
Ticket p/p: $130 for 6 sessions
All materials provided, BYO apron if needed.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited. BOOK HERE
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins.
Parents or guardians, please note you'll have to sign your child in & out for each session.
Vancouver Arts Centre
85 Vancouver St, Albany
PAINT & pLAY - 5 YRS & unDER
Wednesday 13 August
Vancouver Arts Centre
Date: Wednesday 13 August BOOK HERE
Time: 10.30 -12
Ages: 5yrs & under
Week 1 Theme: Colour
Join us for Paint and Play, a series of art workshops designed for parents/guardians and children under 5 to explore creativity together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
These self-guided sessions allow families to work at their own pace, creating unique artworks while learning new techniques. Each week features a different theme and an exciting new art skill to try.
Ticket: $10 per week
All materials provided, BYO apron if needed.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited.
These are self-guided sessions.
Parents or guardians must be supervise their child at all times.
Vancouver Arts Centre
85 Vancouver St, Albany
PAINT & pLAY - 5 YRS & unDER
Wednesday 20 August
Vancouver Arts Centre
Date: Wednesday 20 August BOOK HERE
Time: 10.30 -12
Ages: 5yrs & under
Week 2 Theme: Shapes
Join us for Paint and Play, a series of art workshops designed for parents/guardians and children under 5 to explore creativity together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
These self-guided sessions allow families to work at their own pace, creating unique artworks while learning new techniques. Each week features a different theme and an exciting new art skill to try.
Ticket: $10 per week
All materials provided, BYO apron if needed.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited.
These are self-guided sessions.
Parents or guardians must be supervise their child at all times.
Vancouver Arts Centre
85 Vancouver St, Albany
PAINT & pLAY - 5 YRS & unDER
Wednesday 27 August
Vancouver Arts Centre
Date: Wednesday 27 August BOOK HERE
Time: 10.30 -12
Ages: 5yrs & under
Week 3 Theme: Textures
Join us for Paint and Play, a series of art workshops designed for parents/guardians and children under 5 to explore creativity together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
These self-guided sessions allow families to work at their own pace, creating unique artworks while learning new techniques. Each week features a different theme and an exciting new art skill to try.
Ticket: $10 per week
All materials provided, BYO apron if needed.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited.
These are self-guided sessions.
Parents or guardians must be supervise their child at all times.
Vancouver Arts Centre
85 Vancouver St, Albany
PAINT & pLAY - 5 YRS & unDER
Wednesday 3 September
Vancouver Arts Centre
Date: Wednesday 3 September BOOK HERE
Time: 10.30 -12
Ages: 5yrs & under
Week 4 Theme: Form
Join us for Paint and Play, a series of art workshops designed for parents/guardians and children under 5 to explore creativity together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
These self-guided sessions allow families to work at their own pace, creating unique artworks while learning new techniques. Each week features a different theme and an exciting new art skill to try.
Ticket: $10 per week
All materials provided, BYO apron if needed.
Booking essential, as spaces are limited.
These are self-guided sessions.
Parents or guardians must be supervise their child at all times.
Vancouver Arts Centre
85 Vancouver St, Albany