The Vernon Community Arts Centre (VCAC), operated by the Arts Council of the North Okanagan (ACNO), is a community based facility providing a variety of classes and workshops for beginner, intermediate and professional artists of all ages. The VCAC also provides studio drop-in sessions, allowing for individuals to interact and collaborate. In addition to this, our Joining Hands program provides adults living with a disability the opportunity to participate in artistic activities.
The VCAC runs a variety of events throughout the year, and has a Centre Gallery which is open to the public and showcases the work of ACNO members. Come visit us today to see all we have to offer! Located in Polson Park, Vernon, BC. To become a member of the ACNO, visit their website (www.acno.ca).
A not for profit, community arts centre that specializes in art classes for youth and adults as well as a studio space for paint, clay, & glass drop-ins.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday: Closed
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CLAY COIL PROJECT | Ages 4-6 with Samantha Hesketh Learn how to work with clay while creating a unique pencil holder made of of clay coils. Pieces will be kiln...
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ABSTRACT ART | Ages 7-10 with Samantha Hesketh Create your own abstract artwork using a mix of mediums. Projects will be inspired by artists such as Jackson Pollock...
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COMPOSITE SCULPTURE with Gale Woodhouse Level: Intermediate This 2 day workshop introduces students to basic sculpting techniques using tube and slab construction....
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FELTED OR NUNO FELTED SCARF with Nikki Marshall Level: Beginner/Intermediate Create your choice of either a felted or nuno felted scarf. Nuno felting refers to...
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MAKE A FUSED GLASS PLATE with Patricia Doyle Level: Beginner Learn the skills needed to start creating fused glass projects on your own, including glass cutting,...
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STOP MOTION ANIMATION | Ages 6-9 & Parent with Amanda Homeniuk Explore the wonderful world of stop motion! Led by Amanda Homeniuk, a professional stop-motion animator,...
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TRADITIONAL ANIMATION with Amanda Homeniuk Level: Beginner Learn how animators create the illusion of life one drawing at a time! Led by Amanda Homeniuk, a professional...
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COLLAGE | Ages 7-10 with Samantha Hesketh Using images from old magazines, papers, and books we will create our own unique works of art! Price includes all materials....
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PAINTING FOR TOTS | Ages 4-6 with Samantha Hesketh Get messy while learning the basics of painting in this fun one hour class! Price includes all materials. Monday,...
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CLAY BOWL | Ages 7-10 with Samantha Hesketh Students will learn valuable hand building techniques while creating and decorating their very own clay bowl. Pieces...
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STOP MOTION ANIMATION | Ages 10-14 with Amanda Homeniuk Explore the wonderful world of stop motion! Led by Amanda Homeniuk, a professional stop-motion animator,...
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INTRO TO WHEEL THROWING with Amy Kermociev (4 classes) Level: Beginner This class is for those looking to learn the basics of working on the wheel. During your...
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FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING with David Macri Level: Beginner/Intermediate Learn the core elements of drawing and develop the tools needed to make beautiful and interesting...
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PAINT ALONG | Ages 8-12 with Samantha Hesketh Paint along with the instructor and learn the step by step process of creating a painting from start to finish. Price...
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PAINT ALONG | Ages 8-12 with Samantha Hesketh Paint along with the instructor and learn the step by step process of creating a painting from start to finish. Price...
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WATERCOLOUR PAINTING with Samantha Hesketh Level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolour painting while exploring techniques that will help you create a work...
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NEEDLE FELTED BUNNY RABBIT with Nikki Marshall Level: Beginner/Intermediate In this class students will learn how to make a needle felted rabbit to take home and...
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THROWN AND ALTERED BIRDHOUSES with Gale Woodhouse Level: Intermediate Using the basic wheel thrown forms of plate, bowl, and cylinder create a one-of-a-kind bird...
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ACRYLIC THICK AND THIN WORKSHOP with Wendy Robson Level: All Levels Wendy Robson is offering this two day workshop to help improve your painting skills and explore...
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PAINT 4 SELF PLUS-A two day intuitive painting workshop with Fiona Neal (2 classes) Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced With the focus strongly on the process...
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MAKE A POURING JUG with Karen Palmer (2 classes) Level: All Levels During day one of this workshop students will use clay slab construction to sculpt a decorative...
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WATERCOLOUR CARDS | Family Art Series Bring the whole family and come experiment with watercolours while creating your own unique greeting cards in a fun and friendly...
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ABSTRACT COLLAGRAPH PRINTING with Gale Woodhouse Level: Beginner/Intermediate Using a collage of materials students will make a 'printing plate' and then use that...
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Join us at the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park for an evening of original artwork and live music at our annual fundraiser, Art & Acoustics! Art & Acoustics...
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FACES IN PASTELS with Tina Siddiqui Level: All levels Indulge in rendering face in chalk pastels, the easiest colour medium. Instructions on facial anatomy and...
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INTRO TO STAINED GLASS with Terry Dunstan Level: Beginner Fun and easy to learn! This class is designed to introduce students to the art of stained glass using...
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PRO D DAY CAMP | Ages 8-12 This one day camp offers students the opportunity to explore their creativity using a variety of mediums. Participants need to bring...
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STOP MOTION ANIMATION | Ages 10-14 Level: Beginner Explore the wonderful world of stop motion! Led by Amanda Homeniuk, a professional stop-motion animator, participants...
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FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING | Ages 8-12 with David Macri Level: Beginner Learn the core elements of drawing and develop the tools needed to make beautiful and interesting...
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PEN & INK ILLUSTRATION with David Macri Level: Beginner/Intermediate Explore illustration styles, developing ideas, composition, planning and mark-making using...
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HAPPY ART - FINDING YOUR ZEN with Nancy Vince Level: Beginner Join Nancy Vince and create happy doodle art. In this class she will show the progression of creating...
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CLAY SCULPTURE | Ages 11-14 with Samantha Hesketh In this class you will learn techniques for hand building with clay while creating your own unique sculpture!...
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OIL PAINTING | Ages 15-18 with Samantha Hesketh Level: Beginner Learn how to create your own works of art using oil paints! This 4 week class will cover the basics...
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ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS with Gabrielle Strong Level: Beginner This class will offer a glimpse into the world of acrylic painting at an entry level. Throughout...
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SEASCAPES with Gabrielle Strong (3 classes) Level: Beginner/Intermediate Discover the art of painting seascapes. In this class we will focus on creating seascapes...
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INTRO TO OIL PAINTING with Samantha Hesketh (6 classes) Level: Beginner/Intermediate This class will cover the basics of oil painting and colour mixing. Explore...
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INTRO TO WHEEL THROWING with Laurel Fredin Level: Beginner Learn the basics of throwing on the wheel. During your 8 week class you will learn the process of forming...
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BASICS OF CLAY with Karen Palmer (6 classes) Level: Beginner A wheel throwing and hand building class for beginners and those wanting to become proficient on the...
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INTRO TO WHEEL THROWING with Laurel Fredin (8 classes) Level: Beginner This class is for those looking to learn the basics of working on the wheel. During your...
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OPEN CLASS with Tina Siddiqui Level: All Levels Work in the medium and subject of your choice with instructor support! Attempt something new or finish works that...