All Arts After five
Summer Programming
Get creative this summer!
Discover the joy of the arts this summer with our Summer Dance & Music After 5 lineup! Whether you’re eager to dive into something fresh or keen on honing your talents, our diverse programming has something for everyone. From vibrant group classes to personalized private music lessons, HCA provides engaging opportunities for children, teens, and adults alike. Embrace the season of creativity and growth with us!
Please note that all group classes are on Tuesday afternoons/evenings. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, June 25. We do not offer trial classes for Summer After 5.
Our Courses
Spend your summer with us!
Children's Dance Classes
Summer Creative Ballet
Our Summer Creative Ballet classes nurture a sense of imagination and love of dance that is inherent in young children. Classes are designed to instil fundamental dance skills and develop coordination and posture in a fun, age-appropriate way!
4:45 – 5:30 pm
Ages 3-5
July 9 – August 20 | 7 weeks
Cost: $134.82 + HST
Instructor: Megan Millar
Ages 3-5
Summer Combo
Students will enjoy a high-energy class while also learning to create a story through movement, blending the fundamental movements of jazz and hip hop while engaging emotion and expression!
5:30 – 6:15 pm
July 9 – August 20 | 7 weeks
Cost: $134.82 + HST
Instructor: Megan Millar
Ages 4-6
Adult Dance Classes
Summer Beginner Adult Ballet
Follow your passion and learn the fundamentals of ballet in a supportive environment. Improve strength and flexibility, and learn exercises for good posture, turnout, and proper positioning for hands and feet.
5:30 – 6:30 pm
July 2 – August 13 | 7 weeks
Cost: $149.80 + HST
Instructor: Aurora Martinez
Ages 16+
Summer Intermediate/Adult Ballet
This class focuses on building and refining ballet technique, advancing into more advanced movement sequences, and exploring the freedom of movement and dancer artistry.
6:30 – 7:45 pm
July 2 – August 13 | 7 weeks
Cost: $187.25 + HST
Instructor: Aurora Martinez
Ages 16+
Adult Visual Arts Classes
Zen Doodling for Well-Being
Join our introductory workshop to explore the Zentangle method, where you’ll use simple, repetitive patterns to express and expand your creativity. Zentangle is an abstract art form that promotes relaxation and stress reduction through meditative drawing techniques. Often described as “yoga for the mind,” it can enhance confidence and concentration while helping you achieve a peaceful, meditative state.
5 – 7:30 pm
July 9
Cost: $65 + HST
+ $20 Materials Fee
Instructor: Victoria Shymlosky
Ages 18+
Intro to Acrylic Painting: Northern Canadian Landscapes
Have you ever wanted to paint but felt nervous about starting? This introductory workshop will teach you about acrylic paint, colour mixing, and perspective as we explore painting techniques and colour theory to create a northern landscape. This workshop will boost your confidence in observing and reinterpreting landscapes into beautiful paintings.
5 – 7:30 pm
July 16
Cost: $65 + HST
+ $25 Materials Fee
Instructor: Silvia D’Agruma
Ages 18+
Weaving 101
In this beginner workshop, participants will learn how to use a tapestry loom to create a unique woven artwork. Individuals will learn, step-by-step, how to start and finish an artwork, including how to warp a loom and incorporate different threads into the design. Additionally, they will learn how to create tassels and finish an artwork on a dowel.
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5 – 7:30 pm
July 23
Cost: $65 + HST
+ $25 Materials Fee
Instructor: Emma Enright
Ages 18+
Printmaking
In this workshop, we will explore linocut block printing techniques to create single images or handmade personal stamps on paper. We will use various subjects as sources for your images, including abstract patterns, nature, animals, plants, objects, and letters.
5 – 7:30 PM
July 30
Cost: $65 + HST
$25 Materials Fee
Instructor: Silvia D’Agruma & Victoria Shymlosky
Ages 18+
Our Courses
Make music this summer!
We offer private music instruction for kids, teens, and adults! Please email [email protected] or call 905-528-4020 to request an instructor or inquire about scheduling and pricing. Private lessons can be booked for 30, 45, or 60 minutes.
Available Instructors:
Piano:
Michael Andrushko | Lauren Cho | Frances Gower | Kasia Gasior | Irina Jacob
Violin:
Helen Hong
Voice:
Celine Cascanette | Roland Fix | Marta Greda Kicek
Guitar:
Bill Majoros