When summer is in full swing, it’s the perfect opportunity to think about interests, passions, and dreams! Do you have children or youth interested in the arts? From fine arts to music to movement and dance, it’s time to start thinking about registering for Place des Arts classes and private lessons for the fall. With a wide variety of established and new programs, you’ll want to move quickly before the classes are full!
Registration for the center’s 2024-2025 classes and private lessons is now open. Check out all Place des Arts programs at placedesarts.ca.
Place des Arts has been offering quality, accessible arts education programs since 1972. Over the years, many words have been used to describe the Place des Arts vibe: warm, welcoming, vibrant, and inspiring. But chief among them is the word home. Whether your child’s interest lies in visual, literary, or performing arts, Place des Arts is home to the arts community in Coquitlam and beyond. They offer a wide range of classes for all ages and skill levels, making it easy to find the right class for your child. Through exploring the arts, children and youth learn confidence, creativity, communication, and teamwork. The highly skilled teachers at Place des Arts will help your child on their artistic journey by providing a wide variety of classes and lessons.
What program will light a fire in your child’s heart this fall? Where do their passions lie? Tap into your child’s inner artist at a place where they care about creativity and self-expression through art. To get started on your child’s art journey with Place des Arts, we recommend you take the time to view their Program Guide. This online, interactive document gives families answers to questions they may have regarding classes being offered at Coquitlam’s renowned arts education centre.
Place des Arts offers educational programs across a wide span of disciplines.
Visual Arts: All ages are exposed to a wide variety of art mediums, including drawing and painting, fibre arts, ceramic arts, and mixed media. Classes run during the fall, winter, and spring sessions where students are introduced to new ideas, techniques, and materials.
Music: Whether you are interested in group classes or private lessons, the exceptional teachers on the Place des Arts music faculty provide in-person lessons. Find classes in a wide variety of musical styles and instruments, such as piano, guitar, winds, strings, voice, brass, and percussion.
Dance & Movement: Dance classes run from September to June, and also during the fall, winter, and spring sessions. Choose from a wide variety of dance styles for all ages including ballet, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, and more. The training ranges from recreational enjoyment to competition levels.
Theatre Arts: Children and teens are exposed to outstanding performance training for theatre. Classes are available in-person and class sizes are based on the needs of the material, to ensure personalized attention. If your child loves theatre, they will love Coquitlam Youth Theatre programs. They offer performance-based training for emerging theatre artists intent on putting together full productions.
Literary Arts: For those who aspire to storytelling, the literary arts program will expand storytelling abilities and is offered in-person and online. There are classes designed for writers and illustrators who are just exploring and classes for experienced writers and artists looking to hone their skills.
This is the year to explore passions and discover possibilities! Be sure to watch the Place des Arts website and their Facebook page so you don’t miss any upcoming announcements. Register today for a year of creativity and joy!
Place des Arts:
Address: 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
Phone: (604) 664-1636
Website: www.placedesarts.ca
