Arts Umbrella
1400 Johnston Street V6H 3S1 Vancouver, BC, Canada

SKETCH COMEDY/IMPROV CLASSES 9-12 year olds | 13-16 year olds Surrey & Vancouver These classes offer a dynamic, constructive space for children and young people to work with others to find the funny. But they are so much more than that.... Young people thrive in spaces where they can express themselves, be themselves, play around, and construct scenes with others. Our students gain skills for life - building confidence, developing a performer’s instinct, and learning new ways to navigate their emotions. Our Winter sessions begin in January with a 9-week program of after-school sessions open to two age groups: 9-12 year olds and 13-16 year olds. Classes will run in Surrey and Vancouver, and are open to students of all abilities. Register online and come along in the New Year ready to share those ideas! Details here: https://bit.ly/3lG34jx

If you know a child or young person who loves all things Musical Theatre, there’s still time to secure a space on one of our many Winter Session classes beginning in January. We offer fun and challenging classes where aspiring performers can find their voice and discover the connection between their body, music and storytelling. Acting techniques, vocal training and choreography are all explored in depth. Our Winter Session includes both home and in-person learning options. R...egistrations are open for classes for 6-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds and 12-19 year olds. More information is available on our Sessional Theatre, Film & Music classes here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/progr/theatre-music/sessional/

Now, more than ever, it’s important to cherish connections with the important people in your life. This beautiful animation was created by Dorothy Ma, a student from our 2020 EA - Electronic Arts Animation Scholarship Program. An exploration of friendship and connection while growing up, it’s a wonderful representation of the creativity, sense of narrative, and technical artistry of young people on the program. We are thrilled to be again delivering the EA Animation Scholarship Program in 2021. We are accepting applications until January 4, 2021. Full details can be found on the Arts Umbrella website: https://www.artsumbrella.com//ea-teen-animation-scholarsh/

Drop in make art! Children aged 2-5 are invited along to our fun, bright, colourful art workshops running every Wednesday afternoon at Arts Umbrella’s Surrey Centre. Young artists will have access to high-quality materials and will be inspired to create through fun, imaginative activities before taking their creations home. Time: Wednesdays 1:00-1:45 pm... Location: Arts Umbrella Surrey Centre, 102-13678 100 Ave, Surrey BC The class costs $2 per session. Due to Health and Safety policy, space is currently limited so please call ahead to reserve your spot at 604-585-6996. The program is generously supported by Prospera Credit Union.

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of our art supply kits for children who access Mixed Media classes online. Kits are customized for each class, with supplies like paper, cardboard, pastels, paints, and more. As ever, the safety of our students, staff and families remains our top priority. Our faculty are working incredibly hard to adapt classes to remote platforms while ensuring classes continue to be bright, engaging, and filled with new ideas.

Start 2021 with a spring in their step! We have a selection of Creative Dance classes for children aged 3-6, beginning in January. Through percussion games and choreography, kids will learn to express themselves creatively through movement, while developing focus, concentration, and coordination in those important early years. Browse our classes and register here: https://bit.ly/3fgyTwZ

We have a hugely varied curriculum of fun, creative classes beginning in Surrey in the new year. We’re offering classes for young children in art, drama and dance, while older children and teens can sign up for subjects including drawing, painting, cartooning, animation, architecture, comedy writing, acting and improv. Classes will run from January 2021 at our Central and South Surrey locations. Browse what we have available here: https://bit.ly/32NgyCM

Are you looking to find your feet in film? Whether it’s acting, writing, or auditioning you want to specialize in, we offer a strong selection of film-focused classes for young people. Classes offer a supportive and energetic environment for young people to get comfortable either behind or in front of the camera. Get expert guidance from experienced instructors and bring your ideas to life on screen.... Registration is now open for a selection of online and in-person classes running in Surrey and Vancouver from January 2021. Browse and book online: https://bit.ly/3nysj83

The rigid geometric cubes, the free-flowing nature of the ocean and river, and the organic, natural forms of the plants on the green roofs will make this building stand out from the ones around it. Camille Gratton’s work, entitled Cube Complex, is one of a series of designs created as part of this summer’s Architecture Intensive program for 13-19 year olds. Students designed buildings for an unused site in South False Creek, Vancouver, focusing closely on environmental ch...allenges of the future. All of the work is exhibited digitally as part of a thoughtful and inspiring collection named ‘False Creek: The Architecture of Resilience’: https://www.artsumbrella.com/false-creek-the-architecture-o There are still spaces remaining on our online or in-person Architecture programs beginning in January 2021. Register here: https://bit.ly/35D1RUx

COVID-19 UPDATE We have an update on Arts Umbrella programming following the November 19 announcement from the Provincial Health Officer. We are pleased to share that Arts Umbrella Dance will resume all in-person dance classes, effective Monday, November 23, 2020. We are currently waiting to receive updated health and safety guidelines from the Province, and will update families if these new restrictions have an impact on our class sizes. ... All in-person Arts Umbrella programming, including Art & Design and Theatre, Music & Film classes for all ages, will continue to operate, as permitted under the latest provincial health order. Effective immediately, all students ages 3+ will be required to wear a mask while at any Arts Umbrella facility. Exceptions for medical reasons will still be honoured. Our COVID-19 Safety and Response Protocols adhere to all current measures recommended by the Province of BC, the BC Centre for Disease Control, and WorkSafe BC. You can view our full Health & Safety Plan including rigorous cleaning measures, physical distance guidelines, mandatory masks, and strict health declarations here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/health-and-safety/ On behalf of all of us at Arts Umbrella, thank you for your continued support and encouragement. As always, the health and safety of our students, families, and staff is our top priority.

Look at that colour! Striking scenes of subaquatic life, created by children in our weekend Drawing & Painting classes on Granville Island. We still have spaces on art classes beginning in January - browse and enrol online: https://bit.ly/35OgYdX

Arts Umbrella Dance is now accepting video auditions for the 2021-22 season! Programs offer students a dance experience crafted and curated by world-renowned teachers, choreographers, and répétiteurs. Auditions are open for the Summer Dance Intensive, Post-Secondary and Professional Training Programs. This year’s International Audition Tour will largely take place online; however, with Health and Safety protocols in place, we will have in-person auditions in January, Februar...y and April for BC residents. Learn more: https://www.artsumbrella.com/dance-auditions/