About Arts Education

North Van Arts offers arts education in the form of courses, workshops, and camps programming for all ages, interests and abilities.

ART EDUCATION

Flower Pounding (Tatakizome) with Daphne Woo

Sunday, June 14 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Maplewood House

Instructor:  Daphne Woo

Adult & Youth

Learn Japanese flower pounding (tatakizome) to create a 24” x 24” naturally dyed textile. Materials included, no experience needed.

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Life Drawing: Body Diversity | Single Sessions

Single Sessions | Jan 4 – June 14, 2026
Sundays | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Maplewood House

Instructor:  Sandrine Pelissier

Adult

Practice your drawing skills in a friendly, non-competitive environment.
Each session features professional nude models, with a focus on diversity in age, gender, and body shape.
This group welcomes both beginner and experienced artists.

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Life Drawing: Body Diversity with Kenzie

March 29 – June 7, 2026
Sundays | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Maplewood House

Instructor:  

Adult

Practice your drawing skills in a friendly, non-competitive environment.
Each session features professional nude models, with a focus on diversity in age, gender, and body shape.
This group welcomes both beginner and experienced artists.

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Life Drawing: Body Diversity With Sandrine

Apr 19 - June 14, 2026
Sundays, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Maplewood House

Instructor:  Sandrine Pelissier

Practice your drawing skills in a friendly, non-competitive environment.
Each session features professional nude models, with a focus on diversity in age, gender, and body shape.
This group welcomes both beginner and experienced artists.

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About Camp Creative



Maplewood

Instructor:  

Children
North Van Arts runs Camp Creative during, Spring Break and Summer months at Maplewood House. Nestled within the trees, next to the Seymour River, this light- filled space is the perfect location for campers to connect with creativity in nature. Close by to Maplewood... read more