CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS
Discover Art
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Free, weekly, drop in art classes for youth!
Learn a new technique or skill in a fun and educational craft each week. This program is supported by our generous partners, sponsors, and donors.
Instructor: Marianne Collins
Location: Zoe Valle Library, Back room, 63 Regent St, Chester
Time: Saturday mornings 10-12.
When: June 13th - Sept 26th
(Discover Art will not be occurring on July 4th as we will be having a community day at CAC for our Carnival of Colours - Join us!)
Graphic Novel Workshop
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Do you love to draw? Do you love Graphic Novels? If so, read on!
Learn how to be loose and comfortable drawing with pen, combined with watercolour. Create a comic that could become a graphic novel with Emma FitzGerald, who brings years of experience working with youth as a drawing instructor and author/illustrator.
Emma FitzGerald is trained in both art and architecture, and spends her time writing and illustrating books, notably "Hand Drawn Halifax" and "EveryBody's Different on EveryBody Street" (words by Sheree Fitch).
This workshop will be held at the Captain's House at 33 Central St, Chester. Look for CAC signage on the property the day of and that will point you where to go.
This is for youth under 18. Please bring your own sketchbook and any preferred materials from home. We provide the remainder of materials. Please bring snacks, lunch, drinking water, hat and sunscreen.
Summer Art Camp for Kids
August 10th-14th
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Welcome to our Youth Summer Art Camp 🎨 Give your young artist space to explore colour, texture, and new mediums through hands-on projects led by local instructors. Each day, campers experiment with different materials while learning the basics of creative practice. Ages 5-8 will be from 9am-12, and ages 9-13 will be 1pm-4pm. Please sign up accordingly.
These camps will be held at the Zoe Valle Library at 63 Regent St, Chester in their back art room. Campers must supply their own snacks, reusable water bottle/drinks, sunscreen. Depending on weather and activity, we may spend a bit of time in the gardens at the Zoe Valle Library.
Each day focuses on a new skill/medium:
Monday - Folk Art Creation
Tuesday - Collage
Wednesday - Pouring Art Adventure
Thursday - Draw Your World
Friday - Watercolour
At the Chester Art Centre, we believe the arts belong to everyone. By registering, you’re helping nurture a vibrant, inclusive arts community in Chester where children feel confident sharing their ideas and creations. 🌈