About Arts Education

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

Adult & Youth

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.

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.

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.

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.