Visual Arts
John Braithwaite Community Centre has a beautiful art studio, located on the second floor of the north side of the building. View our programs and register online by clicking on the links below or drop in during our open studio time to use the space and work with other artists in the community.
Registered Arts Programs
Check out our current arts programs below. For more information, call our Front Desk at 604-982-8300.
- Acrylic Painting Adults
- Preschool Art Classes 2-5yrs
- Oil Painting Adults
- Art Studio with Maria
- Draw to Paint
- Art Workshops
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Acrylic Painting
Draw to Paint
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Oil PaintingArt Studio with Maria Velazquez
Floral & Landscape Workshops
Our Painting Day Workshops
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We also offer additional visual arts programs in partnership with Capilano College's Continuing Education Department.
Parent & Tot Art Drop-In 2-5yrs
Fridays 10:00-11:30am
$5 Drop-In Fee for 1st Child / $2 for each additional child
Have fun creating works of art with your little one, without worrying about the mess. Painting, gluing, colours and more. Dress for mess! Child must be accompanied by parent, grandparent or caregiver.
Crafts Funtastic 6-12yrs
Wednesdays 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
$2 drop-in fee/child
Children discover the wonderful world of art in this drop-in program. Imaginations run wild with creative activities including drawing, painting, sponging, pastels, collage and a variety of crafts.
Open Art Studio
Saturdays | 9:00 am - 5:00pm
$5 Drop-In Fee/Person
Our art studio is open to artists of all levels year round. Drop-in and enjoy the space. There is room to spread out, work and spend time with fellow artists. Bring your own supplies and equipment. Access to the printing press is available for experienced printmakers.
JBCC Art Instructors
Maria Velazquez (Oil Painting)
Maureen Coles (Acrylic Painting)
Cherie Summers (Preschool art classes)
Performing Arts
Registered Performing Arts Programs
Check out our current arts programs below. For more information, call our Front Desk at 604-982-8300.
- Private Flute, Clarinet, and Saxaphone Lessons 10yrs+
- Guitar All Levels 10-14yrs
- Guitar All Levels 15yrs+
Call our Front Desk at 604-982-8300 for more information.