Join us at the Audain Art Museum this March Break for After School Art classes designed to spark creativity and build confidence in young artists. These relaxed, hands-on sessions invite participants to explore a range of materials and techniques inspired by works on view in the galleries.

Each class offers guided instruction balanced with individual expression, encouraging experimentation in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Projects are thoughtfully designed to be engaging and accessible, making them ideal for beginners while still inspiring returning participants.

No prior experience is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to create. All materials are provided.

Location
Audain Art Museum

Skill Level
Beginner

Children ages 8–12 are invited to explore creativity and self-expression in this hands-on mixed-media collage workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring existing artworks and photos from home, which they’ll combine with various mediums. Each child will also have the option to incorporate simple personal astrology or birth-chart details into their piece, adding a unique, reflective layer to their artwork.

Every participant will leave with a beautifully framed, meaningful piece of art to proudly display at home. Led by artist and photographer Brent Harrewyn, this workshop celebrates imagination, identity, and the confidence-building belief that we are all natural born artists.

If families prefer not to use original pieces or don’t have printed photos available, Brent can print scans of existing artworks and digital photos in advance for their child to use. The workshop will culminate in a small collective exhibit, showcasing the group’s finished pieces together as a shared creative experience.

Location
Audain Art Museum

Ages
8 – 12

The Teen Art Collective offers a safe, supportive space for teens to explore their thoughts and emotions through creative expression. This class encourages self-awareness, emotional growth, and personal insight using a variety of art materials and techniques—no prior art experience is necessary.

Whether coping with anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, or simply seeking a creative outlet, this class empowers teens to use art as a tool for healing, growth, and self-discovery.

This program is made possible through the generosity of the April 1 Foundation.

Location
Audain Art Museum

Grades
10 – 12

The Youth Art Collective is a weekly art program designed for students in Grades 7–9 who are eager to deepen their creative skills and explore the world of visual art through a museum lens.

Each session invites participants into the galleries for close-looking activities, followed by guided studio time inspired by works from the Audain Art Museum’s Permanent Collection and Special Exhibitions.

Led by an experienced art instructor, the program introduces youth to a range of artistic techniques, materials, and approaches – from drawing and painting to contemporary mixed-media practice. Participants gain confidence in their individual artistic voice while learning about the stories, histories, and creative processes behind the artworks on display.

The Youth Art Collective fosters curiosity, experimentation, and creative community, offering teens a supportive environment to make art, develop new skills, and connect with the cultural vibrancy of the Audain Art Museum.

This program is made possible through the generosity of the Touchet Family.

Location
Audain Art Museum

Grades
7 – 9

After School Art offers students discourse and activities, which will deepen their knowledge and understanding of the history and methods of art-making in British Columbia.

This program is made possible through the generosity of Allen Bell and Ola Dunin-Bell.

Through these sessions, students will gain:

• An understanding of different ideas, materials & techniques used in carving, painting, and photography.
• An appreciation for the continuity and change of artistic styles over time.
• An appreciation for the socio-historical and cultural contexts
  of artworks.
• An awareness of the diverse art forms in British Columbia.
• An awareness of cultural and artistic exchange in British Columbia.

Location
Audain Art Museum

Skill Level
Beginner