Children's Art Classes
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We would love your input and we're always looking for workshop teachers! Which art classes for kids would you like to see? Which art classes for kids would you like to teach? Please get in touch with us at programs@nicolavalleyarts.com and let us know.
If you're an instructor and would like to send us a course proposal, please use this form.
To register for one of our classes, click on the registration button for each class. This will take you to a Google Form to be completed. Once you complete and submit the form you will receive an email with a payment link for online payment. Please check your spam folder if you don't receive the email. Once you submit payment, your registration is confirmed.
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Youth Watercolour Cards
In this Youth Class participants will make 3 to 4 greeting cards. Tools and supplies to be used include watercolour paints, archival ink pens, and blank greeting cards. The Instructor will demonstrate the techniques using a document camera/projector. All tools and supplies are included. Minimum 4, maximum 8 participants. Aged 12-18
When: Saturday, March 8 2025 1 - 3 pm in the Clubhouse
Where: Nicola Valley Arts Centre, 2051 Voght Street, Merritt BC
Cost: $35 includes all supplies
Payment must be made online. Your seat is NOT confirmed until you have paid - A link to our online payment site will be sent in a confirmation email.
*No refunds on art programs, classes or events, unless NVCAC cancels.
**Nicola Valley Arts parental membership required ($20/year)
Instructor: Amanda Pryzner-Dunn. Amanda of Pink Room Crafts began paper crafting in 2006 while living in Manchester, England. Initially focused on creating greeting cards, Amanda soon began to explore different techniques including quilling (paper rolling), embossing, stamping, as well as watercolour & ink, and acrylic painting. As a primary school teacher, she had the opportunity to gain experience in other areas of arts and crafts and further develop an appreciation for a variety of artistic styles.
Kids Beginner Ukulele
This is a beginner course of 3 classes in which students will learn to practice chords on the Ukulele, how to switch cleanly from chord to chord, how to strum a rhythm and finally to culminate in playing a song solo and as a group. Ukuleles will be provided for you, and you can take them home to practice. Just bring yourself and a desire to learn!
Who: Children, ages 6 to 18; maximum 6 students per class
When: Mondays, March 3, 10 and 17 2025 @ 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: $45 plus $50 deposit on Ukulele (paid separately).
Deposit will be refunded when Ukulele is returned in working order
Where: Nicola Valley Arts Centre - 2051 Voght St (beside Kekuli Cafe) in the Clubhouse
Instructor: Evan Snee
Evan first learned Ukulele when he was a child attending a summer school for music in Kamloops. He then started teaching Ukulele to adults and children for 3 years at the same school in Kamloops, after he graduated from High School.
Payment must be made online. Your seat is NOT confirmed until you have paid - A link to our online payment site will be sent in a confirmation email.
*No refunds on art programs, unless NVCAC cancels.
**Nicola Valley Arts parental membership required ($20/year)
Crafty Kids Club
Fun art and craft activities! Bring a snack! We might get messy, so we have shirts here at the Arts Centre Studio. Instructed by Kristina Brewer and Mischelle Pierce
Who: Children, ages 7-12; maximum 10 students per class
When: Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 pm
Cost: $20 per class, includes craft supplies
Where: Nicola Valley Arts Centre - 2051 Voght St (beside Kekuli Cafe)
Instructors: Kristina Brewer and Mischelle Pierce are our young at heart instructors. They have as much fun as the kids, and love to see the results of the projects that our Crafty Kids create.
Payment must be made online. Your seat is NOT confirmed until you have paid - A link to our online payment site will be sent in a confirmation email.
*No refunds on art programs, unless NVCAC cancels. **Nicola Valley Arts parental membership required ($20/year)
Session 3 (March): March 5, 12, 19, 26 2025
Cost: $80
This session is completely full, registration closed.
