Adult / Creative Arts

Develop your 'artist side'! 

Kitsilano Community Centre has many excellent creative arts programs for you. Explore mediums such as painting, drawing, photography, knitting and many more.  Scroll below to view and register for a program

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8 programs under category Adult / Creative Arts.
42951.102KT Beaded Ornaments - 3D Animals (9+ yrs)
Age: Adult (9-99) Instructor: Jane Kao (open/max.): 10/10
Beading is going 3D! Can't think of anything to do during Spring Break? Come join this fun & creative 3D Beaded Ornaments Animals workshop and learn basic & intermediate beading techniques. Make 2 beaded animals including a bird and a dog to add to your collection as your own key-chains, trinkets or pet animals. Chart patterns are included and introduced, as well as some helpful tips and techniques to provide you a new and easy way to learn 3D beaded animals. These wonderful beaded animals are cute and cuddly that can be hung on your backpack and are definitely special and cool enough to give away as gifts to your friends. Please bring your own scissors, pointed tweezers, and a bead box.
Start: Mar 12 End: Mar 12 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm  
Days: - M - - - - - Fee: $25
42950.101KT Beading for Beginners
Age: Adult (16-99) Instructor: Grace Endo (open/max.): 8/8
Participants will be shown examples with a brief introduction to the two types of basic techniques that will be taught in the class, the Daisy Chain and the Spiral Rope. Then there will have a "show and tell" on different types of beads, variety of thread and beading needles that can be used to create the designs. Time will be provided for questions and answers. The next part of the class time will be given to demonstrations of the two basic techinques, step by step instructions and work time for the participants to practice the techniques and finish a project. Participants will be provided with written instructional material. All supplies included. Please bring a bagged lunch.
Start: Feb 11 End: Feb 11 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm  
Days: - - - - - - Sa Fee: $63
42800.102KT Crochet for Beginners
Age: Adult (15-99) Instructor: Astor Tsang (open/max.): 0/6
Get hooked on to crochet! Whether you want to make the very cute amigurumi animals or add another dimension to knitting, hooking is what you want to do. In just a couple of hours, learn basic crochet skill, including: foundation chain, single to triple crochet, turn and crochet in the round. One crochet hook and sample yarn included. See www.knittingAstor.com
Start: Feb 28 End: Feb 28 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm  
Days: - - Tu - - - - Fee: $36
45499.103KT Exploring Your Dreams Through Sound
Age: Adult (18-99) Instructor: Joel Kroeker (open/max.): 12/12
An Experiential Music Therapy Workshop. Have you ever been curious to know more about your dreams? Well, here's your chance. Through this series of simple Jungian-based guided musical processes you will have the unique opportunity to explore the unknown depths of your subconscious directly through sound. Discover the important insights and healing that your inner cast of characters are waiting to offer you. No previous musical skill or experience is necessary! (Facilitated by Music Therapist/Registered Counselor Joel Kroeker, RCC, MA, MMT, Bmus, MTA)
Start: Mar 25 End: Mar 25 Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm  
Days: Su - - - - - - Fee: $49
42810.102KT Life Story Scrapbooking - Sat
Age: Adult (16-99) Instructor: Mary Stanwood (open/max.): 12/12
Explore moments of your life in photos, memorobillia, paper art and journalling. Basic supplies included.
Start: Mar 03 End: Mar 03 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm  
Days: - - - - - - Sa Fee: $45
42999.102KT The Wright Tool Box - Creative Writing 101 - Feb
Age: Adult (16-99) Instructor: Jen Wright (open/max.): 12/12
Whether you are writing a novel, or you write fiction, memoirs, poetry, short stories or blog, there is sure to be an outlet for your creative side to emerge in our supportive course. Aspiring writers are encouraged and will learn creative writing skills and share their pieces in a non judgemental group setting. Beginner and experienced writers are welcome to attend. Please bring a note book and pen to class.
Start: Feb 21 End: Mar 13 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm  
Days: - - Tu - - - - Fee: $58
42999.106KT The Wright Tool Box - Intro to Creative Writing
Age: Adult (16-99) Instructor: Jen Wright (open/max.): 12/12
Whether you want to write a novel, poetry, or non fiction, this interactive writing class focuses on a variety of creative and unique writing skills to move you along at your own pace. You will develop techniques to get your juices flowing and develop your writing style. Aspiring writers will be encouraged to share their pieces in a nonjudgmental group setting.
Start: Feb 23 End: Mar 15 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm  
Days: - - - - Th - - Fee: $58
45499.102KT Transforming Personal Obstacles Through Sound
Age: Adult (18-99) Instructor: Joel Kroeker (open/max.): 12/12
An Experiential Music Therapy Workshop. What is your vision for this one short life? What obstacles do you carry in your mind that block you from manifesting this larger potential within you? This world needs you and all that you have to offer. Through this series of simple Jungian-based guided musical processes you will have the unique opportunity to explore your own personal potential and how you could manifest it more fully in your life right now. Discover the important insights and healing that your inner cast of characters are waiting to offer you. No previous musical skill or experience is necessary! (Facilitated by Music Therapist/Registered Counselor Joel Kroeker, RCC, MA, MMT, Bmus, MTA)
Start: Feb 26 End: Feb 26 Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm  
Days: Su - - - - - - Fee: $49