The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre
The Heart of Riverdale offers dance, music, and art programs in Whitehorse, fostering creativity, skill, and community for all ages.
Start date: Wednesday, August 26 2026.
Schedule:
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM ,
From August 26, 2026 until May 19, 2027 ,
The Heart office upstairs ,
Camila Gaw ,
Location: The Heart office upstairs | 38a Lewes Boulevard, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 5B4
Description:
GRADE 8-10 Starting out with the understanding of practice and discipline/ how to keep a creative log (sketchbook, digital folder or portfolio), students will then apply their skills towards final projects. Some subjects covered throughout the year will include scale, perspective, colour theory and how to finalize a piece. They will be expected to show at home practice and present new ideas they are working on every other week. Mediums used will be digital tools, sketch tools (charcoal, pens, pencils) and paints. This class is applicable to go on the MTL trip.
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 30, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, March 10, 2027 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, March 17, 2027 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Available spots: 11 out of 12
Price: $797.76 Taxes waived
Required age: 13 - 16 years old as of 12/31/2026
Notes: Students are required to have a sketchbook that can be submitted as a portfolio, or projects that present their interest in art. Please send it to theheartofriverdale@gmail.com Once reviewed and approved our administration will contact you and provide the instructions on how to register.
Prerequisites: Students will be required to have a sketchbook or portfolio and maintain it for practice throughout the year. If one is not available at home we can provide one or an alternative. Students can use anything from a binder, folder, scrapbook or any size of sketchbook. All other materials will be provided but students are more than welcome to bring their own from home to use with no expectation of sharing.
Skill requirement: Pre-professionals - Art in Motion Level 2
Tags: Grade 8-12 Pre-professional program Art
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