Free art workshops just for families? In Vancouver? Impossible! Well, did you know there’s a gallery devoted exclusively to kids art in downtown Vancouver? The ArtStarts Gallery showcases artwork created by children together with professional artists and installed in a professional gallery setting. Not only is the gallery completely free of charge but the organization…
Looking for a fun, one-of-a-kind Christmas gift? Check out these pottery studios across Metro Vancouver for do-it-yourself ceramics! Not only do you and your kids get to create a unique masterpiece that will be treasured for years to come, it’s also a great way to spend a rainy winter day. Handmade cups, baby prints, or…
We hear a lot about the benefits of team sports and sports camps, but arts camps bring a whole lot of unique benefits of their own. Think self-expression and confidence and bursts of creative thought that lie dormant amid all the tech cacophony of modern life. Six benefits of arts camps Confidence builder Arts camps give kids more time…
Kid-friendly performances in Vancouver that are geared to kids without pandering to them? Now that’s the ticket. We’ve got three spring picks from cutting edge dance on ice to symphony music and opera all created explicitly with families in mind.
Enrolling your kids in arts programming will pay off in spades as they develop their creativity, find their voice, and build confidence
Did you know that BC families spend more on Spring Break camps than any other province? It’s not surprising considering how many amazing camps there are. However, if you’re looking to save a little money over the break, there are lots of free activities including this ground-breaking downtown Verus Art exhibition where you get to…
Let’s face it, most of us enroll our kids in art classes or camps―music, ballet, painting―and some of us even have our own evening of book clubbing, crafting or knitting. But how often do we experience art as a family?
Arts Umbrella shared a touching story with us about one of their students whose life was changed for the better by his experience in theatre there.
Best way to lighten up during the grey days of winter? Hang out with friends and family and take advantage of fun events and workshops that happen in our communities. Coquitlam’s Place des Arts’ nearly month-long annual winter event, Brighten Up! 2016, starts tomorrow, and it’s well worth the trip from other parts of the…
“Vancouver’s Granville Island will explode with animated characters this October!” Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Hit Vancouver’s first International Puppet Festival, running October 14-16 on Granville Island. This passion project for co-founder Tara Travis (your kids may recognize her from performances with the Monster Theatre Company) is being staged to…
