Youth Programming

Winter 2024

Itty Bitty Art Time with Erin Shuttleworth

Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? 

The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes. 

Children ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.)

These classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics - make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well. 

When:
12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options
10:00 am - 10:45 am
11:00 am - 11:45 am

12-week series: January 16-April 16, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
16-week series: January 16-May 14, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)

Where:
VISAC Gallery
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Community Building downtown

Class fee: $80 for 12 weeks, or $100 for 16 weeks, per child.
Sign up here

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.  

Visual Exploration Club (VEC) with Erin Shuttleworth - TEENS (15-18) 

This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic. 

When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm 

Duration:  Jan 11-May 16, 2024 (No VEC club during Spring Break)

Age: 15 - 18

Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (September - May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where: 

VISAC Gallery - Under the red gallery awning

1501 Cedar Ave, Trail

Lower Level of Selkirk Building

Click here to register. 

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. 

Visual Exploration Club (VEC) with Erin Shuttleworth - PRETEEN (11-14) 

When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm

Winter Session: Jan 18-May 23 (no Spring Break class)

Age: 11-14

Class Fee: $80 for 9 classes (Jan-May) or $10 drop-in per session.

This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.

Click here to register.

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. 

Visual Exploration Club (VEC) with Erin Shuttleworth - YOUTH (7-10)

This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.

When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm

Duration: Jan 17-May 22, 2024 (No VEC Club during Spring Break)

Age: 7 - 10

Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (Jan - May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where: 

VISAC Gallery - Under the red gallery awning

1501 Cedar Ave, Trail

Lower Level of Selkirk Building

Click here to register.

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. 

Fall 2023

Block (Lino) Printing with Erin Shuttleworth - 14+ - Nov/Dec 2023

Block (Lino) Printing with Erin Shuttleworth 

Join local illustrator Erin Shuttleworth in this 2-day series about block printing. In session 1, students will design and begin to carve their block. In session 2, students will learn how to print their image on a variety of substrates. Final outcome is one 4x6 lino carving, and at least 4 prints. All materials will be provided.


Block printing is incredibly adaptable - you can use it in pottery, on paper, on fabric, and many other substrates!


Age:

14+ - Adults welcome!


Participants:

Maximum 6 students per time slot


When: 

November 30 and December 7, 2023 


Time:

12:00pm-1:30pm or 5:00pm-6:30pm

Register here: Block Printing Workshop 

For more details, contact us here: info@visacgallery.com 

Itty Bitty Art Time 

When: Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 10:45 am and; 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Duration: 12 weeks ( September 12 - December 5, 2023)

Age: 2 - 5 years (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.) 

Class fee: $80 per child

Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? Instructor Sarah Barr will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture and fun! 

Click here to register.

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. 

Visual Exploration Club (VEC) with Erin Shuttleworth - TEENS (15-18) 

This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with supportive and themed topics that allow for participants to develop their own visual identity. Instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, focuses on a process-based practice, so she will help encourage members to experiment, research and make mistakes, leading to new and exciting outcomes as the year progresses. 

When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm 

Duration: 

Fall session: Sept 21-Dec 14 

Winter session: Jan 11-May 16 

Age: 15 - 18

Class fee: $150 for 17 classes (September - May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Click here to register. 

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. 

Visual Exploration Club (VEC) with Erin Shuttleworth - PRETEEN (11-14) 

This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to investigate and ask questions about. Participants will be tasked with finding their own style, experimenting with materials, and starting to develop their own art-making process. 

When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm 

Duration:

Fall session: Sept 14-Dec 7

Winter session: Jan 18-May 23

Age: 11 - 14

Class fee: $150 for 17 classes (September - May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Click here to register.

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions. 

Visual Exploration Club (VEC) with Erin Shuttleworth - YOUTH (7-10)

This bi-weekly club encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth.

When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm

Duration:

Fall session: Sept 13-Dec 6

Winter session: Jan 17-May 22

Age: 7 - 10

Class fee: $150 for 17 classes (September - May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Click here to register.

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.