2026 Winter Active Living Guide

Adult 16+ years

Artful Afternoons (18+ years) Looking to get a bit creative but not sure where to start? Learn some basic creative skills in this relaxed sampler-style class. Try out a bit of printmaking, collage, painting, and even some sculptural techniques. All materials provided. Instructor: Mona Lochan. Anvil Centre 604-527-4640 Wednesday, 12:30 - 2:00 pm January 14 - February 4 243017 February 11 - March 4 243020 Registration Fee: $70.00 / 4 classes Sunday Poetry Art Salon (18+ years) Enjoy an afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell”, chats, and more! Come listen, share, and connect. Presented by Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster. In partnership with Royal City Literary Arts Society. Anvil Centre 604-527-4640 Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Create your own customized painting surface. Learn about different types and weights of fabrics available, wooden supports, stretching tools as well as the variety of grounds available to prime your surface. All supplies included to assemble and take home one 18” x 24” stretched canvas. Instructor: Kelsey Steeves. Anvil Centre 604-527-4640 Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm January 24 Registration Fee: $55.00 / class 243065 Eco-conscious Studio Practices (18+ years) Learn practical ways to reduce waste in your studio while boosting your creativity. Use, reuse, and upcycle materials to breathe new life into your artistic practice while also considering studio health and safety. Instructor: Kelsey Steeves. Anvil Centre 604-527-4640 Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm February 21 Registration Fee: $55.00 / class 243064 Building Your Palette (18+ years) January 25 February 22 March 22 Admission Fee: Free Stretch Your Own Canvas (18+ years) Dive into colour mixing and build your personal painting pallet. Utilizing hands-on colour mixing exercises and discussion, gain a better understanding of pigments and their properties. All materials included. You may bring your own paints to experiment with. Instructor: Kelsey Steeves. Anvil Centre 604-527-4640 Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm March 7 Registration Fee: $55.00 / class 243062

Water-soluble Oil Painting (18+ years) Explore foundational oil painting techniques such as colour mixing, application techniques, mediums, brush work, and composition through class exercises. Suitable for those returning to a painting practice or those who have never picked up a brush. All materials provided. Instructor: Kelsey Steeves. Anvil Centre 604-527-4640

Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm January 20 - March 10 Registration Fee: $191.00 / 8 classes

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Watercolour - Beginner (19+ years) Learn the basics to paint with this enjoyable medium. Classes include demonstration and practice exercises, as well as step- by-step instruction to complete easy painting projects. Bring supplies to first class. A supply list will be emailed out the week prior to the class. Instructor: Peri Nilan. təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre 604-777-5100 Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm January 28 - March 11 Registration Fee: $147.00 / 7 classes 242099 Ink & Watercolour - Historic Architecture (19+ years) Learn how to capture the character of buildings using lively ink lines and then enhance your sketches with quick, loose watercolour washes. Reference provided but participants are welcome to bring their own. Suggested supply list emailed the week before. Instructor Instructor: Peri Nilan. təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre 604-777-5100 Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm January 7 Registration Fee: $29.50 / class 242100 Ink & Watercolour - Trees (19+ years) Give some pizazz to your landscapes by expressing the character of trees with ink drawings and then bring them to life with watercolour washes. Reference provided but participants are welcome to bring their own. Reference images provided, or bring your own. Suggested supply list emailed the week before. Instructor Instructor: Peri Nilan. təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre 604-777-5100 Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm January 14 Registration Fee: $29.50 / class 242101

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