For parents scrambling what to do with their young kids during spring break, which starts March 19, Tri-City art centres have a number of camps and workshops open for creative minds.
PLACE DES ARTS: The Coquitlam arts hub (1120 Brunette Ave.) has intensive blocks for students — from DJing and sculpture building to drawing and painting from March 19 to 29 (to register, call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca to view the spring break camp flyer).
Among the program are:
• Pottery (March 26 to 29, 9 a.m. to noon): Are you interested in creating some cool sculptures and awesome dishes with your own hands? Then this week-long ceramic intensive is for you. Under teacher Tony Wilson, you’ll learn both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques in a self-directed environment that fosters both technical and individual expression. All ceramic glazes are food safe and fully usable for the kitchen table.
• iDJ: School of Mix (March 26 to 29, 12:35 to 3:35 p.m.): With a hands-on approach under iDJ Services, learn the techniques that world-class DJs use on stage every night. You’ll work on modern industry standard DJ equipment and explore the history of disc jockeying, the qualities and application of sound, live performance and more. Learn how to mix and manage.
EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE: For tweens and teens (ages 11 to 16), the Coquitlam facility (1205 Pinetree Way) runs its Youth Performing Arts Camp from March 26 to 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The week ends with a show on Thursday night in the Studio Theatre. Call 604-927-6552 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca to register.
POMO ARTS CENTRE: The venue at 2425 St. Johns St. has a several classes for kids during spring break such as:
• LegoMation: From March 19 to 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mike Schoenhals leads students as they animate Lego through the process of stop-motion capture. With the help of an instructor and camp mentors, students write, storyboard, animate and edit their own animated short film. On the final day, all productions are shown in a gala event for parents, friends and siblings. Register via mediafinearts.com.
• Sew Much Fun: Teacher Cynthia Fligg shows kids how to learn the sewing machine and other hand-sewing skills while creating their own stuffed creature. Materials and machines included. Visit pomoarts.ca.
• Painting and drawing: Teacher Kimberly Blackstock leads students through visual arts pieces with an official opening night display on March 29. Visit pomoarts.ca.
• Artist in the Jungle: Instructor Agata Teodorowicz takes children on a full week of fun art projects based on a jungle theme. Visit pomoarts.ca.
THEATRIX: This Coquitlam-based theatre company for youth runs its musical theatre camp from March 26 to 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grow your acting, singing and dancing skills in the four-day camp, suitable for ages seven to 11. Visit theatrixyoutheatre.com.
