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HMB Elementary School: Holiday Market and Kids Craft Fair

A vibrant, collaborative event where aspiring kids showcase and sell their handmade creations alongside established local vendors from the Coast. The first 300 visitors will receive free “Kidpreneur Cash,” courtesy of the Sunshine Coast Credit Union, to spend at any of our +30 youth vendors. This guarantees sales for the kids and makes it a successful night for everyone!

The event will feature a festive gingerbread house competition, a North Pole selfie station, kids’ games and crafts, hot chocolate, food trucks, and much more! The 2024 main vendor artisans include pottery, photography, skincare & wellness, candles, baking, fabric arts, and more. Come celebrate creativity, community, and the holiday spirit at the HMB Holiday Market!

Kids Art Camp: Making a Book

July 16–19, 2024 | Tuesday – Friday | 10AM – 3PM

Cost: $200/$250 (Member/Non-Member)

Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants

Instructor: Linda May Henri

In this camp, kids will experiment with papermaking, printing, collage and other fun techniques, and work towards a completed book project. Participants will learn and make art in our beautiful studio for most of the day, with breaks outdoors exploring the natural spaces near the Arts Centre. Camp runs 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch and a water bottle!

Kids Art Camp: Mixed Media Exploration

July 23– 26, 2024 | Monday – Thursday | 10AM – 3PM

Cost: $200/$250 (Member/Non-Member)

Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants

Instructor: Ali Casey

In this camp, participants will have a chance to explore different materials and creative processes. From collage and sculpture to working with fibre and other materials, youth will play, experiment and learn. Participants will learn and make art in our beautiful studio for most of the day, with breaks outdoors exploring the natural spaces near the Arts Centre. Camp runs 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch and a water bottle!

PR – Hands on History Summer Camps for Kids

July 12-15; Aug 9-12. A four-day camp at the Museum, located right across from Willingdon Beach. During these 4 days, children will explore a variety of topics related to local history through hands-on activities and outdoor observations.

More info here.

PR – Hands on History Summer Camps for Kids

July 12-15; Aug 9-12. A four-day camp at the Museum, located right across from Willingdon Beach. During these 4 days, children will explore a variety of topics related to local history through hands-on activities and outdoor observations.

More info here.

PR – Hands on History Summer Camps for Kids

July 12-15; Aug 9-12. A four-day camp at the Museum, located right across from Willingdon Beach. During these 4 days, children will explore a variety of topics related to local history through hands-on activities and outdoor observations.

More info here.

syiyaya Days: Presentation by author Teoni Spathelfer

June 21, 9:30pm and June 22 at 1:15pm.

Presenting her book “White Raven”. All ages are welcome, recommended for children aged 7 – 12. Finalist for the Indigenous voices awards 2022. Little Wolf, grown up with children of her own, moves to the country where her mother, White Raven, shares a sad story from her childhood.

Kids Camps: Painting with Acrylics

July 6– 8, 2022 | Wednesday – Friday; 10 – 3pm

Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants

Cost: $140/$180 (Member/Non-Member)

Instructor: Bruce Edwards

This year we are delighted to offer 3 kid’s summer workshops, each combining art making with outdoor exploration.  In the morning participants learn to weave, collage or paint led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over as we explore natural spaces near the Art Centre. Workshops run 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle and a mask if needed for any indoor activities.

Kids Camps: Painting with Acrylics

July 6– 8, 2022 | Wednesday – Friday; 10 – 3pm

Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants

Cost: $140/$180 (Member/Non-Member)

Instructor: Bruce Edwards

This year we are delighted to offer 3 kid’s summer workshops, each combining art making with outdoor exploration.  In the morning participants learn to weave, collage or paint led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over as we explore natural spaces near the Art Centre. Workshops run 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle and a mask if needed for any indoor activities.

Kids Camps: Fun with Weaving

July 13– 15, 2022 | Wednesday – Friday; 10 – 3pm

Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants

Cost: $140/$180 (Member/Non-Member)

Instructor: Ali Casey

This year we are delighted to offer 3 kid’s summer workshops, each combining art making with outdoor exploration.  In the morning participants learn to weave, collage or paint led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over as we explore natural spaces near the Art Centre. Workshops run 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle and a mask if needed for any indoor activities.

Kids Camps: Fun with Weaving

July 13– 15, 2022 | Wednesday – Friday; 10 – 3pm

Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants

Cost: $140/$180 (Member/Non-Member)

Instructor: Ali Casey

This year we are delighted to offer 3 kid’s summer workshops, each combining art making with outdoor exploration.  In the morning participants learn to weave, collage or paint led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over as we explore natural spaces near the Art Centre. Workshops run 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle and a mask if needed for any indoor activities.

Kids Camps: Exploring Textiles

July 18– 20, 2022 | Monday – Wednesday; 10 – 3pm

Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants

Instructor: Natalie Grambow

Cost: $140/$180 (Member/Non-Member)

This year we are delighted to offer 3 kid’s summer workshops, each combining art making with outdoor exploration.  In the morning participants learn to weave, collage or paint led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over as we explore natural spaces near the Art Centre. Workshops run 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle and a mask if needed for any indoor activities.

Kids Camps: Exploring Textiles

July 18– 20, 2022 | Monday – Wednesday; 10 – 3pm

Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants

Instructor: Natalie Grambow

Cost: $140/$180 (Member/Non-Member)

This year we are delighted to offer 3 kid’s summer workshops, each combining art making with outdoor exploration.  In the morning participants learn to weave, collage or paint led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over as we explore natural spaces near the Art Centre. Workshops run 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle and a mask if needed for any indoor activities.

PR – Youth Art Drop-In

Every other Wednesday starting May 25th. Join art facilitator Annie Simms. Come hang out with tea, coffee and art.

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