Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 20 Children’s Arts & Crafts Mudpies - Pottery 3 to 5 Years This class is designed to keep little hands busy while pinching, rolling and squeezing clay. Basic hand-building skills will be utilized as children have fun working on and creating each unique ceramic piece. Parent participation is recommended. Dress for mess! Instructor: Selena Unger Fri, Nov 29-Dec 13 | 11-11:45 am | $60/3 | 129467 Mon, Dec 2-16 | 10:30-11:15 am | $60/3 | 129461 Mon, Jan 20-Feb 10 | 10:30-11:15 am | $72/4 | 133053 Mon, Feb 24-Mar 17 | 10:30-11:15 am | $72/4 | 133055 Mon, Mar 24-Apr 14 | 10:30-11:15 am | $72/4 | 133056 Bowen Pottery Studio Handbuilding for Children - Pottery 6 to 12 Years Children will have fun getting their hands dirty while playing with clay. They will learn the basic handbuilding skills - coiling, pinching, slab building and sculpting through project making and will be encouraged to use their creativity to make each piece their own. Project ideas include tiles, tiny houses, pinch pot monsters/animals, mobiles, dishes and more! Dress for mess. Instructor: Selena Unger Mon, Jan 20-Feb 10 | 4-5 pm | $80/4 | 133060 Mon, Feb 24-Mar 17 | 4-5 pm | $80/4 | 133061 Mon, Mar 24-Apr 14 | 4-5 pm | $80/4 | 133062 Instructor: Nesta Morgan Tue, Jan 21-Feb 11 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $80/4 | 134185 Bowen Pottery Studio Prehistoric Pals 2 to 5 Years Join us for an exciting journey as we travel back in time! Kids will have a blast creating dinosaur-themed crafts, playing with fun dino toys, digging for fossils and learning all about dinosaurs! Parent participation is required. Instructor: Gabby Dunn Fri, Jan 24 | 9:15-10:30 am | $12/1 | 131837 Kin Hut Activity Centre Cupid’s Cookies & Crafts 2 to 5 Years It’s Valentine’s Day which means it’s the perfect time to have fun decorating some cookies and explore your creative side with a love-themed craft! Parent participation is required. Instructor: Gabby Dunn Fri, Feb 14 | 9:30-10:30 am | $12/1 | 131835 Fri, Feb 14 | 10:45-11:45 am | $12/1 | 131836 Beban Park Social Centre Art & Action NEW! 3 to 5 Years The perfect balance of hands-on creativity and active play! The first half of the session allows kids to express their creativity through arts, crafts, painting and imaginative projects. The second half we will move our bodies through unstructured and structured play. Instructor: Bree Sinnott Mon, Jan 6-Feb 10 | 12:30-2 pm | $54/6 | 132737 Beban Park Social Centre Winter Wonderland Art Splash NEW! 5 to 10 Years Discover a range of artistic skills, including drawing, painting, colouring and more. Each session, you will focus on a seasonal project to spark your creativity. Thu, Jan 16-Feb 13 | 4-4:45 pm | $50/5 | 132937 Thu, Feb 20-Mar 20 | 4-4:45 pm | $50/5 | 132953 Oliver Woods Community Centre Discover Your Inner Artist NEW! 7 to 11 Years Young art enthusiasts will tap into their artistic potential by expressing their creativity through painting, drawing, collaging and various other activities! Children will enhance their artistic abilities with encouraging instruction and will focus on a new project in this mixed media class! Thu, Jan 16-Feb 13 | 5-5:45 pm | $50/5 | 132950 Thu, Feb 20-Mar 20 | 5-5:45 pm | $50/5 | 132959 Oliver Woods Community Centre Comic Book Development 7 to 13 Years We will delve into the art of crafting concise comic strips, creating delightful illustrations and developing captivating characters. Students will be motivated to discover their own distinct artistic style while drawing inspiration from the masterpieces of renowned cartoonists and illustrators. The projects will be adjusted to accommodate the skill level of each participant. Instructor: David Harvey Sat, Jan 11-Feb 15 | 10-11 am | $48/6 | 132896 Sat, Feb 22-Mar 29 | 10-11 am | $64/8 | 132899 Oliver Woods Community Centre Character Design Art 7 to 12 Years Through lessons on drawing techniques, colour theory, shape manipulation and fashion design, you will learn how to effectively convey your characters’personalities to your audience. Project assignments will be tailored to accommodate your skill level. Instructor: David Harvey Sat, Jan 11-Feb 15 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $48/6 | 132897 Sat, Feb 22-Mar 29 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $48/6 | 132901 Oliver Woods Community Centre