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:

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