What does the Nepean Creative Arts Centre and Nepean Visual Arts Centre have happening this Spring?
As the rain continues to rain down in Ottawa and the flowers bloom, it’s time to encourage the entire family get creative. Thanks to the workshops and classes at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre and Nepean Visual Arts Centre, there are plenty of options for not only the kids but adults too.
Here are a few examples of some of the offerings that kids will love (information has been provided to me by the NCAC and NVAC). You can find complete details on their website.
Mixing It
Your child’s creative imagination will run wild in this dynamic and creative class. Kids will explore different media like ink, pencil and paint; and artistic styles and techniques like drawing, painting, collage, three-dimensional work and more. Instructor: Patricia Brunelle
Nepean Visual Arts Centre – 1701 Woodroffe Ave.
6-8 years Sat. 9-10:30 am
Apr 22-Jun 17 $133.75 1072000
6-8 years Sat. 11 am-12:30 pm
Apr 22-Jun 17 $133.75 1072002
Handbuilding – Pottery
Create sculptures and unique projects using traditional handbuilding techniques. Surface decorations, textures and glazing techniques will be introduced. Use your clay masterpiece at home.
Instructor: Susan Kunstadt
Nepean Visual Arts Centre – 1701 Woodroffe Ave.
7-9 years Sat. 9-10:30 am
Apr 22-Jun 17 $142 1072005
7-9 years Sat. 11 am-12:30 pm
Apr 22-Jun 17 $142 1072006
Handbuilding – Pottery for Youth
Create functional pieces using handbuilding construction techniques like coils or a slab and pinch pots. Surface decorations, textures and glazing techniques will be introduced.
Instructor: Tim Thibeault
Nepean Visual Arts Centre – 1701 Woodroffe Ave.
10-13 years Sat. 1-3 pm
Apr 22-Jun 17 $189 1072022
Zombie 101
Ever wanted to be one of the walking dead? Learn the ropes from zombie film director Brett Kelly and his zombie coach. Walk, growl and have your face made up to scare the life out of slow walking humans!
Instructor: Brett Kelly
Nepean Creative Arts Centre – 35 Stafford Road
Apr 22 Sat. noon-3 pm
10-14 years $41.50 1081729
15-16 years $47 1081776
Theatrical Make up Design Workshop for Family
More than any other element, stage makeup has the power to transform you from the outside. Train in maquillage – stage makeup – and design and implement fantastic theatrical looks. In collaboration with Suzart Productions.
Nepean Creative Arts Centre – 35 Stafford Road
Apr 29 Sat. 10 am-3 pm
10-14 years $69.25 1081922
15-18 years $73.75 1081929
19+ years $76 1071615
Other classes that you might be interested in for date night include the upcoming Wine and Jazz night. Book a babysitter or find a friend to head out with!
Of course, these are just some of the Spring workshop and class offerings that NCAC and NVAC are hosting. You can browse their entire availability on their websites.
As I’ve written about before, I love that there are so many options in this City for our kids to explore their creative side. Swimming, sports and other activities are always popular, but they aren’t for everyone. This Spring, maybe it’s time for everyone to get creative!
