ArcelorMittal Dofasco presents Family Arts Day at HCA Free All-Ages Arts Activities! Monday, February 18, 9am-3pm Explore all the arts have to offer at the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts! Join us for free drop-in workshops in dance, music, drama, and visual arts! Programming available for all ages. No...
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Following Her Passion Through Volunteering in the Arts
Lynn Watkins has been volunteering with HCA and HCA Dance Theatre for a few years now, with an admirable dedication to helping the Hamilton arts community. If you’ve attended Dusk Dances or HCA Concert Series lately, you’ve probably seen her friendly face as a production volunteer or usher! In...
Finding Connection Through Music
Taliliya Taye, one of HCA’s newest piano instructors, has an infectious love of the arts. Receiving her formal music education in Russia and at Mohawk College, Taliliya has been surrounded by music her entire life and finds joy in sharing her passion with others. We speak to Taliliya about...
Ayda Ghaffari Brings Passion to HCA’s Art Studio
Ayda Ghaffari is a talented artist with a passion for teaching. Having taught in our field trips and summer camp programmes, Ayda joins us on Saturdays this year to facilitate our Art Exploration and Art Fundamentals classes. We speak to her about her artistic background, her teaching philosophies, and...
A-Z Collective Brings Rich Creations to HCA
a-z collective is a collaborative art group led by two local female artists – Amanda McKinney Sparrow and Zorica Silverthorne. Their latest exhibition, Thyme Travellers, will be on display at HCA until November 17. We spoke to Amanda and Zorica about their artistic processes, creative partnership, and advice for aspiring artists. Don’t...
HCA Vocal Instructor Sings From an Honest Place
Celine Cascanette is one of our newest music instructors at Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts. Hailing from Parry Sound, Ontario, Celine graduated with honours from the McGill Schulich School of Music in Montréal with a vocal performance degree. We spoke to Celine about her arts background, her proudest teaching moments,...
Tips for Doing Your Best in Dance Class!
By Denise van Es, Head of HCA Dance Department “What Can I Do To Improve or Progress In My Dance Classes?” I often receive this question from very passionate dancers who are looking to improve their skills and advance in their classes. Here are a few pointers to help...
Exploring Visual Arts at HCA: Interview with Giulia Morosin
This year, we have two new instructors joining our visual arts faculty – Ayda Ghaffari and Giulia Morosin. Both bring a strong passion for teaching and allowing all students reach their creative potentials. We spoke to Giulia, who leads both child and teen class class on Tuesday evenings at...
HCA’s Acting Dynamo
If you’ve ever met Stephanie Lawlor, you will be struck by her endless passion, fierce intelligence, positive energy, and infectious love of theatre. In addition to heading up our Theatre Department at Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, she is the Artistic Director of Rook’s Theatre, a professional company that...