Summer Art Programs 2026
- May 7
- 5 min read
Updated: May 14
Get creative this summer with a variety of art programs at City Centre Community Centre! See below for program details and how to register.
ANIMAL FRIENDS PUPPET THEATRE - CRAFT, CREATE, PERFORM
Create a fantastic world of wild animals through hands-on crafts. Build a mini puppet theatre with habitat backdrops, stage an exciting puppet show and explore the science of shadow puppets while boosting creativity, storytelling skills, confidence and imagination.
4-6 yrs | Mon - Fri | Jul 13 - Jul 17 | 09:30AM - 10:30AM | $45.30/5 Sess |
ART AND DANCE - SECRETS UNDER THE SEA
Explore a magical underwater world through creative art and movement. Create vibrant marine creatures, uncover exciting ocean secrets, build sensory bins and learn fun dance choreography. Spark imagination, boost creativity and develop hands-on skills in an engaging adventure that inspires curiosity and joyful discovery.
4-6 yrs | Mon-Thu | Jul 06 - Jul 09 | 09:30AM - 11:30AM | $72.50/4 Sess |
COLOUR AND CREATE
Explore with washable paints, oil pastels and crayons to create simple art pieces. Develop fine-motor skills and build confidence while enjoying a playful, hands-on artistic experience.
4-6 yrs | Sun | Jul 05 - Aug 23 | 09:30AM - 10:30AM | $63.40/7 Sess |
DRAW, PAINT AND COLLAGE
Ignite creativity through hands-on mixed media art using diverse materials to explore colour, shape and texture. Develop fine motor skills while creating mandala printmaking collage designs and pixel-inspired art. Build confidence artistic expression and imagination through fun engaging projects designed to inspire young creators.
4-6 yrs | Mon - Fri | Jul 20 - Jul 24 | 09:30AM - 11:00AM | $67.95/5 Sess |
FUN WITH CHINESE CHARACTERS
Explore Chinese culture through writing, drawing, colouring and bookbinding, while discovering traditional arts such as shadow puppets and lion dancing. Learn the origins of Chinese characters through pictograms while building creativity, cultural knowledge, artistic skills and confidence through hands-on, fun and inspiring activities.
4-6 yrs | Mon-Thu | Jul 27 - Jul 30 | 11:15AM - 12:45PM | $54.35/4 Sess |
JUNIOR FOSSIL EXCAVATORS
Uncover a prehistoric adventure through drawing, printing, carving and digging. Rescue frozen dinosaurs from ice and explore ancient plants and animals and create fossil prints, shape clay masterpieces and build creativity, curiosity and confidence through hands-on, engaging activities that inspire learning and imaginative play.
4-6 yrs | Mon-Thu | Jul 27 - Jul 30 | 09:30AM - 11:00AM | $54.35/4 Sess |
CLAY CREATIONS - MODELLING CLAY
Dress for a mess and create handmade pieces that develop skills in these self-confidence building, fun and creative sessions.
4-6 yrs | Sat | Jul 04 - Aug 22 | 12:30PM - 01:30PM | $63.40/7 Sess | 00517512 |
SUNSHINE AND NATURE ART - PRESCHOOLERS/ADULTS
Ignite creativity through hands-on activities inspired by nature and sunshine, while building artistic skills, boosting confidence and delivering joyful, engaging experiences that celebrate imagination, curiosity, and outdoor inspiration. Adult participation required.
2-5 yrs | Mon - Fri | Jul 13 - Jul 17 | 11:15AM - 12:15PM | $45.30/5 Sess |
ARTS DISCOVERY - CHILDREN
Nurture creative thinking and problem-solving through hands-on activities exploring drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Engage in guided projects that build skills, spark imagination and inspire self-expression, making each session a fresh, exciting adventure in creativity and artistic exploration.
6-12 yrs | Sat | Jul 04 - Aug 22 | 09:30AM - 11:00AM | $95.15/7 Sess |
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING - CHILDREN
Explore this ancient art and create beautiful pieces by practicing basic techniques and experimenting with various exercises.
7-13 yrs | Mon - Fri | Aug 17 - Aug 21 | 11:15AM - 12:30PM | $56.60/5 Sess |
HAWAIIAN ART AND DANCE - CHILDREN
Celebrate Hawaiian culture through art and dance by creating island-inspired artwork and exploring the meaning of traditional patterns and nature-inspired designs. Practice basic hula movements while boosting creativity, cultural understanding, coordination, confidence and expressive skills through engaging, hands-on, immersive activities.
6-12 yrs | Tue - Fri | Aug 04 - Aug 07 | 11:15AM - 01:15PM | $72.50/4 Sess |
MINI BLOCK PIXEL ART - CHILDREN
Create vibrant artwork using mini wooden blocks, design and colouring unique patterns to build personalized pixel worlds from planning to finishing touches. Develop fine motor skills, boost creativity, enhance focus and gain pride in crafting colourful, original, display-worthy creations.
6-12 yrs | Tue - Fri | Aug 04 - Aug 07 | 09:30AM - 11:00AM | $54.35/4 Sess |
THE ART OF WATERCOLOUR DYEING - CHILDREN
Learn techniques through hands-on dyeing on watercolour paper, exploring layered tones and fluid colour blending and complete original design compositions. Build artistic skills, enhance creativity, develop patience and gain confidence in self-expression through engaging, immersive and visually inspiring activities.
9-14 yrs | Mon - Fri | Aug 10 - Aug 14 | 11:15AM - 12:45PM | $67.95/5 Sess |
WILDLIFE IN WATERCOLOUR PAINTING - CHILDREN
Learn painting techniques and use minimal brushstrokes to depict the world's animal and plant kingdoms.
6-12 yrs | Mon - Fri | Aug 10 - Aug 14 | 09:30AM - 11:00AM | $67.95/5 Sess |
K-POP ANIME DRAWING AND ART - YOUNG REMBRANDTS - CHILDREN
Create bold K-Pop inspired anime art in this high-energy session. Learn specialty eyes, stylish outfits and stage-ready poses, then bring characters to life with coloured pencils, sharpies and markers on large poster-sized paper. Build skills, spark creativity and take home standout artwork. Supplies included. Instructed by Young Rembrandts.
SCALES AND SPARKS - DRAGON DRAWING - YOUNG REMBRANDTS - CHILDREN
Unleash epic dragon art in this action-packed session. Explore shading, texture and dramatic colour effects while creating bold poster-sized dragons full of personality. Build drawing skills, spark imagination and take home showstopping masterpieces to proudly display. Supplies included. Instructed by Young Rembrandts.
6-12 yrs | Mon - Fri | Jul 6 - Jul 10 | 12:30PM - 03:00PM | $156.25/5 Sess |
COCONUTS AND CROWNS DRAWING AND ART (IN THE STYLE OF MOANA) - YOUNG REMBRANDTS - CHILDREN
Explore the beauty of Polynesia through drawing in this vibrant session. Create original characters, playful coconut creatures, traditional flower crowns and breathtaking ocean scenes. Blend realism with cartoons, build artistic skills and bring island-inspired artwork to life with imagination and confidence. Supplies included. Instructed by Young Rembrandts.
6-12 yrs | Mon - Fri | Aug 24-Aug 28 | 09:15AM - 11:45AM | $156.25/5 Sess |
PASTEL DRAWING - ART HISTORY WITH THE MASTERS - YOUNG REMBRANDTS - CHILDREN
Create gallery-worthy pastel art in this inspiring session. Explore a new medium while discovering famous artists and iconic works, then create one large drawing each day. Build technique, deepen art appreciation and take home frameable masterpieces full of colour and creativity. Supplies included. Instructed by Young Rembrandts.
6-12 yrs | Mon - Fri | Aug 24-Aug 28 | 12:30PM - 3:00PM | $156.25/5 Sess |
3 Ways to Register
💻 Online: richmond.ca/register
☎ By Phone: 604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
🙋 In-person at any community facility
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