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

Date Night: Bark as Art

Thursday, November 12, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Cityscape Gallery

Instructor:  Janna Kumi

Adult

This two-hour, hands-on workshop invites participants to discover the artistic potential of tree bark – a material rich with history, texture, and expressive possibility.

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Date Night: Parol Lantern Making

Thursday, December 10, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Cityscape Gallery

Instructor:  Khim Mata Hipol

Adult

Join us for a two-hour beginner-friendly workshop exploring the Filipino tradition of parol lantern making! Learn about the cultural significance of the parol while creating your own beautiful lantern to take home.

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Mixed Media Sketchbook: Fall Term

November 15 - December 6, 2026
Sundays | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Maplewood House

Instructor:  Mahsa Farzi

Adult & Youth

Explore mixed media with a handmade sketchbook. Experiment with ink, watercolour, pencil, and acrylic, build confidence, and develop your own creative practice with guidance from Mahsa Farzi.

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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