KIDS CORNER

Kids Corner is a new page dedicated to the Youth Art Community. Featured on this page are clubs for kids as well as classes for children as well as teens. Coming soon will be Youth Art Events.
 
Art Classes for Kids/Youth

Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers 10th Annual Pacific Fiddle College
March 7 - 12, 2009 Mountain View Conference Centre Camp Hope, Hope, BC  
Taught by some of the best instructors from coast to coast in Canada, this camp offers instruction in fiddle, guitar, keyboard, mandolin, plus step dancing. This camp is for all ages and for all levels of ability. Visit www.cfvfiddlers.com or contact Jody Garneau at 604-557-7779 or garneau7@telus.net


The Glass Hive Studio
30273 Canary Court, Abbotsford, BC 604-615-6902, millershoney@shaw.ca www.theglasshive.ca
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm    

Kids - Fused Wind Chime & Sun Catcher - Ages 10+ - $65 2 Friday Evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Let the kids have fun with glass too.  In these classes they will make a simple wind chime and a sun catcher to take home.  All materials and use of tools are supplied.  

Arts & Craft Classes for Children
Instructor:  Anne K. White   Lucas Academy of Music and the Arts Located in Grace Church, 2087 McMillan Road, Abbotsford   Students will experience a variety of mediums such as watercolour, acrylic paint, pastels, pen and ink, and sketching.  Classes are open to children 4 - 16 years old.   Please contact Maureen Lucas at Lucas Academy of music and the Arts 604-302-3884 or email lama@uniserve.com.

Faithwind Studios Classes and Fine Art Publishing Foundations in Drawing for Adults  
Why do so many of us give up our precious dreams of artistic success, leaving creativity behind the gates of childhood?  Is it inevitable?  Do we have to give those dreams?   Somewhere along the way we've picked up the idea that we lack the natural talent to succeed.  This falsehood is based on the notion that no real basic knowledge exists in art.  Yet, any activity can be broken down into learnable steps.  Talent is really just hard work disguised as natural ability.   Built from centuries of hard-won experience, this course will guide you step by step through the drawing and painting process of the masters.  

Simple demonstrations will increase your understanding of drawing.  You will learn to make a beginning sketch, gradually refining that to become an accurate picture.   Ages:  13 and up Introductory offer:  $200 inclusive/8 sessions Email:  chamiles@telus.net Time:  6:30 pm to 8:30 pm,  sessions are ongoing, please call for start dates:  36300 Stephen Leacock Drive, Abbotsford, BC www.faithwind.ca  604-859-5357

Landscape Painting for Children
Instructor Karl Bindseil   10 two-hour sessions, weekdays from 4 pm to 6 pm $175.00 for 10 sessions or $20.00 each session Ages 8 - 14 years   Art Studio located at 2235 Ridgeway, Abbotsford 604-864-5969, karlagent@yahoo.ca

Soft Pastel Group Lessons for Adults and Teens
by artist Dianna Ponting 604-856-2063

Stepping Stone Music Co.
33667 George Avenue, Matsqui Village Liisa Nessim at 604-556-4402 www.steppingstonemusic.ca Private Music Lessons in piano, voice & guitar Beginner Adult Drum Class Beginner Adult Guitar Music Fun 1 & 2 (3-4 yrs. old)

Aerial Dance & Acro Academy
Hannah Strong 604-855-6132.  Classes run 2:30-9:30 pm Mon-Sat, Sept-June.  Competitive and recreational dance lessons are offered in this jazz and acrobatics studio.  Students perform at local events as well as in the Santa Claus Parade and pageants in Vancouver.


Performance Opportunities for Kids/Youth

Abbotsford Children's Theatre
Freddy Latham 604-853-5065    acttheatre@hotmail.com Meetings: Saturday 9-12 am at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. 
This group produces children's plays, giving young actors an opportunity to perform on a community stage.  Kids ages 10 and up are encouraged to come out to audition for parts.    www.abbotsfordchildrenstheatre.org

Gallery 7 Theatre
Ken Hildebrandt , Executive Director 604-504-5940
A full-time theatre company in Abbotsford, Gallery 7 Theatre produces a season of theatre consisting of four mainstage productions, a guest performance and a summer drama camp program for children and teens.  Gallery 7 is a faith-based performing arts society impacting our community with excellent theatre and events that encourage growth and creativity. For a season brochure and more information, call 604-504-5940 or go to www.gallery7theatre.com.  Ticket sales are at House of James, 604-852-3701. Rehearsals and performances at MEI between Sept.
and June.

For further information, please call the Abbotsford Arts Council at 604-852-9358. You can also email us at abbotsfordartscouncil@telus.net