Ready to book a field trip? All field trip requests need to be made through our calendar booking system on our website.
PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS
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Please note that booking a date through the calendar is only a request and your booking will only be finalized once you’ve received an invoice from Evergreen. If you have questions about the booking system, please reach out to schoolbookings@evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
We recommend sending your booking request early to ensure your place. Payment must be completed at least two weeks prior to the activity booked.
WELCOME BACK TO EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE!
We’re looking forward to another fantastic season of education programs at Evergreen Cultural Centre this year. Students will get the chance to explore new art exhibitions, get creative in the studios, and spend time in our Rehearsal Hall for all things theatre.
Our engaging performing arts workshops will have students acting, improvising, dancing, and singing as they explore movement, speech, and storytelling. Join us in the Rehearsal Hall, or have our instructors visit your school with our popular “On the Road” programs.
Engage in our thought-provoking gallery tours where students will explore 2 new exhibitions featuring a diverse range of artistic mediums. Then head to the studios for a reflective artmaking project in our visual arts workshops.
Thank you for supporting our school programs, we look forward to welcoming you to our creative spaces.
See you soon!
Tatiana Semotiuk Arts Education Manager, Evergreen Cultural Centre
PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT
Please bring name tags for your students – this helps our Educators get to know you and your students better!
If you are attending A Visual Arts Workshop, please bring a class list with you. This helps us keep track of your students’ artwork to ensure it is returned to the proper artist.
Please note that we discourage snack breaks during the workshop. This helps us make the most of our limited time together. Please plan to eat snacks before or after your workshop.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSOR
Polygon is very pleased to be a repeat sponsor of the Arts Education Program at Evergreen Cultural Centre.
With over four decades of homebuilding in British Columbia, the Polygon family of companies has built more than 32,000 homes throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. From concrete high-rises and wood-frame condominiums Polygon has earned the trust of thousands of families by committing to quality design, sound construction, and exceptional customer service.
Polygon is continuously dedicated to providing meaningful benefits to the communities in which we build by supporting community initiatives and cultural events as well as sponsoring education and arts programs such as the Arts Education Program at Evergreen Cultural Centre. This program provides a wonderful opportunity for children in the Tri-Cities area to experience the performing and visual arts in a high calibre environment that will enrich their lives with art, design, theatre and an appreciation for creativity.
We believe children greatly benefit from learning in a friendly and creative environment and hope this year’s students enjoy their experience in the Arts Education Program.
Neil Chrystal President & CEO, Polygon Homes
Ltd.
PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS
Get creative and jump out of your comfort zone with our accessible and engaging Performing Arts Workshops! Led by our knowledgeable Arts Educators, students will enjoy these active, participatory options that feature a wide variety of performing arts disciplines.
Our sessions are suitable for most grade levels, and can be tailored to fit different ability levels and learning styles. All students will explore verbal and physical communication techniques to comprehend, connect, create, and communicate.
Workshops Available beginning September 11, 2024.
Maximum class size: 30 students
ON THE ROAD WORKSHOPS
If coordinating travel plans is a challenge, or you simply want to liven up your classroom, try any of our performing arts workshops as a an “On the Road” Workshop. Let us bring our educators to your school!
Please be sure to select the “On the Road” option when using the online booking calendar.
PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS
STORYTELLING THROUGH DRAMA GAMES (GRADES K-6)
Focusing on storytelling and character development, students are introduced to theatre creation and presentation.
Mornings: 9:30-11:30am | Thursday and Friday as available
Afternoons: 12:30-2:30pm | Thursday and Friday as available
3 SESSIONS: $400
2 SESSIONS: $275
1 SESSION: $150
PRESENT LIKE A STAR (GRADES 5-12)
Focusing on the different components of public speaking, students will explore voice control, projection, body language, and movement. Students learn to maximize presence on stage, build confidence, and present the best speech they can.
Mornings: 9:30-11:30am | Thursday and Friday as available Afternoons: 12:30-2:30pm | Thursday and Friday, as available
1 SESSION: $150
EXPERT IMPROVISORS (GRADES 2-12)
This workshop lets students take the lead as they explore how to use improvisation and teamwork to create their own stories. Conversation and drama activities will guide students in creating their own scenes about topics of importance in their lives. Students will engage in teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and decision making in this workshop.
Weekday Afternoons: 12:30pm-2:30pm, as available
1 SESSION: $150
THREE RING THEATRE! (GRADES 5-12) PERFORMING
ARTS WORKSHOPS
Students will learn circus skills, magic, and physical comedy. In a 2-session workshop, students are introduced to juggling, mime, and magic tricks. The physical and presentation skills are further developed and polished in Session 2.
Mornings: 9:30-11:30am | Thursday and Friday as available Afternoons: 12:30-2:30pm | Thursday and Friday, as available
Learn the tips and tricks of your favourite movie and TV show actors! Students will explore a range of activities including character creation, voice, movement, scene acting, improvisation, and performance skills.
Weekday Mornings: 9:30-11:30am, as available
1 SESSION: $150
THE MAGIC OF MUSICAL THEATRE (GRADES K-8)
Let your students explore the world of musical theatre in a fun and supportive environment! Students will get a brief history of what musical theatre is and then dive into acting games, singing warmups, and songs, as well as dance warmups and movement/choreography catered to the student’s age and experience level.
Weekday Mornings: 9:30-11:30am, as available
Weekday Afternoons: 12:30-2:30pm, as available
1 SESSION: $150
PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS
BROADWAY STARS (GRADES 1-12)
Discover what it’s like to be a Broadway star! Students get an introduction to dance choreography, singing, and character development as they explore the magical world of Broadway musicals. With a variety of shows and songs to choose from, there’s something for everyone in this fun and energetic musical theatre workshop.
Weekday Mornings: 9:30-11:30am, as available
Weekday Afternoons: 12:30-2:30pm, as available
1 SESSION: $150
OBJECT THEATRE (GRADES K-6)
Explore the playful world of object puppetry! Students will learn to animate everyday objects to express character, story, and emotion. The games and activities encourage imagination, teamwork, and performance skills.
Weekday Mornings: 9:30-11:30am, as available
Weekday Afternoons: 12:30-2:30pm, as available
1 SESSION: $150
MIME & PHYSICAL THEATRE (GRADES 3-12)
Learn the fundamentals of Mime Theatre, where performers utilize their bodies as a means of expression. Students will engage in storytelling predominantly through physical gestures and movements.
Weekday Mornings: 9:30-11:30am, as available
Weekday Afternoons: 12:30-2:30pm, as available
1 SESSION: $150
VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS
Learn, explore, and create through art! Led by our wonderful Arts Educators, your workshop includes a tour of our art gallery exhibition for inspiration and conversation, followed by hands-on art making in the studio.
These two-hour workshops emphasize visual literacy, critical thinking, and technical art skills that support your classroom curriculum. Our sessions are suitable for all grade levels, with programs tailored to different ages and learning styles.
Mornings 9:30-11:30am | Monday to Friday, as available
Afternoons 12:30-2:30pm | Monday to Friday, as available
K-2 maximum class size: 24 students
Grades 3+ maximum class size: 30 students
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FALL/WINTER SESSIONS
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Cindy Mochizuki: stories best told at twilight
Some stories are best told at twilight. As the sun sets below the horizon and darkness emerges, the veil lifts between the everyday and the spirit realm. Supernatural creatures inhabit our world: haunting dreams, inspiring songs and stories, appearing in the pages of legends and recounted through the memories of elders. This magic manifests in the whimsical storytelling of artist Cindy Mochizuki.
stories best told at twilight focuses on the artist’s telling of Japanese myths, legends and folklore. Each artwork—which might manifest as a short animation, an elaborate installation or a singular performance—is the result of an abundance of images and objects that came before. This solo exhibition goes behind the curtain, taking a rare look at the artist’s usually hidden creative process and spanning artworks created over more than a decade.
Workshops Available September 11 - November 15, 2024
Image: Cindy Mochizuki, Night Stories (Kanashibari), 2013, watercolour and graphite on archival paper. Courtesy of the artist.
FALL/WINTER SESSIONS
CLAY CHARACTERS
Reflecting on character development within storytelling, students will create their unique clay creature by exploring innovative methods of shaping and constructing distinctive features to give it a personality of its own. Students will experiment with different techniques with slab building to bring their monster or creature to life in a truly one-of-akind way.
1 SESSION: $150
VISUAL STORYTELLING IN WATERCOLOUR
Considering the art of storytelling and the intricate process of character development, students will not only learn new techniques in watercolours, but also discover how to bring their characters to life through a combination of vibrant colors, careful brushstrokes, and intricate detailing. By delving into the world of character development and visual storytelling, students will be able to express their imagination and artistic abilities in a meaningful and captivating way.
1 SESSION: $150
THERE’S LOTS OF ART TO EXPLORE IN AND AROUND EVERGREEN!
Taking transit or coming to your workshop on foot? Make sure to stop and look at our current Outdoor Exhibitions, installed on our lobby windows and the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain Station.
Images: Silas Ng, Music in My Eyes (2020-), site-specific installation at the Art Gallery at Evergreen, Evergreen Cultural Centre, 2024. Photo: Rachel Topham Photography.
FALL/WINTER SESSIONS
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Ruth Beer: Seep | Swell
An exhibition in two parts
The Art Gallery at Evergreen in Coquitlam and the Burnaby Art Gallery co-present the exhibition Ruth Beer: Seep | Swell, an exhibition in two parts. For decades, Beer has used sculpture to explore the depictions, constructs and myths of landscape. Her dynamic practice revolves around an ecological examination of our rapidly transforming Pacific Northwest region.
Beer’s early explorations of minimalist abstract and elemental forms have evolved into an interest in materials and their relationship to culture and society. Through an array of materially seductive artworks—glistening copper weavings, tapestries, bronze and ceramic stones, woven photographs and prints on paper—Beer offers timely reflections on themes related to belonging, human-land relationships and the pressing climate crisis.
Workshops Available December 09, 2024 - February 07, 2025 Image: Ruth Beer, Oil Topography, 2014, Jacquard woven tapestry: copper electrical wire, polyester and cotton. Photo: Rachel Topham Photography.
FALL/WINTER SESSIONS
ABSTRACT PRINTMAKING
Reflecting on Ruth Beer’s response to the landscape, students will create a unique piece of artwork that explores the concept of materials through printmaking and patterns. By incorporating various textures and colors, students will be able to create visually captivating layers within their artwork. Emphasizing abstract elements encourages a deeper exploration of shape and form, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
Available December 09, 2024 - February 07, 2025.
1 SESSION: $150
CLAY TILE
Discover a variety of stamping, texturing, and joining techniques while making your own unique clay place. Pathways appear everywhere –through waterways, forest trails, cities, and more. Students will consider types of pathways and how we can express pathways through clay scenes.
Available January 06 - February 07, 2025.
1 SESSION: $150
“Thank you for making our fieldtrips so meaningful and related to the curriculum.”
-GLEN ELEMENTARY, GRADE 1
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT TO EVERGREEN!
MAKE A DAY OF IT! BOOK A FULL DAY OF THE ARTS
Options Available Thursdays and Fridays
Maximize your experience by merging your visits to both Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Register in our engaging Storytelling Through Drama Games session along with a Visual Arts Workshop of your preference. Ensure that the dates and times align!
SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Our self-guided tours encourage students to explore our current Art Gallery at Evergreen (AGE) exhibitions on their own and as a class. Our exhibitions provide a space for open-ended discussions where your students are challenged to think critically, reflect on their own experiences, and share their ideas with their peers.
Visit the Art Gallery as a class anytime during public hours, or contact our Arts Education Manager to make special arrangements for your visit. The AGE is free to attend.
Art Gallery Hours: Wednesday, 12 - 5PM | Thursday & Friday, 12 - 6PM Also open Saturday & Sunday, 12 - 5PM
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SPECIAL SCHOOL MATINEE
DECEMBER 10, 2024 | REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 05
Ballet BC’s Annex is an educational contemporary dance performance by Ballet BC, designed for students grades 4 - 12. The presentation offers an opportunity for students across BC to engage in live, world-class dance programming in their own community.
Annex 2024 presents diverse Ballet BC repertoire by international contemporary choreographers including LA-based Micaela Taylor, up and coming creator Zachary Seto, and Ballet BC’s own Artistic Director Medhi Walerski, performed by Ballet BC Annex dancers.
This 60-75 minute presentation consists of three short dance pieces, a short film featuring one of the choreographers and their process, a short facilitated discussion for our student audiences about the performance, and a Q+A with the dancers.
TICKETS: $8 PER REGISTERED STUDENT
PRO-D DAY WORKSHOP OPTIONS
Join us at Evergreen Cultural Centre for your next Professional Development day! Our Pro-D workshops are structured like our school program workshops, with the opportunity to add on time for a meeting with your team.
We can accommodate groups of up to 30 adults at our Pro-D workshops where teachers will get the chance to experience Evergreen’s arts education workshops and engage in positive team building through art.
Please contact our Arts Education Manager for more information. BE PART
FROM OUR EDUCATORS TO YOURS
MEET TEAM EVERGREEN
WENDY ANDERSON, VISUAL ARTS EDUCATOR
Wendy is an artist, designer, and arts educator with over 30 years of experience teaching and working with children. Wendy holds a Bachelor of Design from the Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary and she has been with Evergreen Cultural Centre since 2005. Wendy’s passion for and knowledge of visual arts and the creative process is demonstrated in her ability to engage students of all levels.
KIM BUNKA, PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATOR
Kim took her first Musical Theatre class in 1998 and has been in love with it ever since! She is a graduate of Grant MacEwan University’s Theatre Arts Program and has been in over 45 musicals and plays in Edmonton and the Lower Mainland. Kim also spent eight years as a performer and stage manager with Disney Cruise Line. She began teaching voice lessons and musical theatre straight out of theatre school and loves inspiring the next generation of theatre enthusiasts, as well as creating a safe place for students of all ages to express themselves.
MICHAEL CHARROIS, PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATOR
Michael is a professional actor (Equity, UBCP/ ACTRA) with over 30 years of experience teaching drama for all ages. Michael studied drama at the University of Alberta and the Banff School of Fine Arts and is always upgrading his skills. Michael also writes plays, performs as an emcee, has been a federal and provincial political candidate, and professional street performer.
MEET TEAM EVERGREEN
JULIE EPP, VISUAL ARTS EDUCATOR
Julie is a visual artist who works in painting, sculpture, and mixed media to explore themes of beauty, nature, and the human experience. Julie Epp is an award-winning artist from Abbotsford, BC and holds a BFA from the University of the Fraser Valley. She has exhibited throughout BC and teaches art to children and adults throughout the lower mainland.
VJOSA MALA, PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATOR
Vjosa Mala is an actress, drama teacher, and an applied theatre practitioner. She studied Acting at the University of Pristina-Kosovo and has a Master’s degree of Applied Theatre from the University of Victoria. Her teaching approach is based mostly on devised theatre, when she works without a pre-existing script wherein the participants can create and perform together. She also believes that theatre can be used as a tool for social purposes such as: social justice, community building, and education.
EMILY MATCHETTE, PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATOR
Emily (any pronouns) is a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University, and the Bachelor of Performing Arts Program at Douglas College. She is passionate about youth theatre and is a theatre instructor at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts and Showstoppers Academy of Performing Arts. He also worked on CTORA’s (Children’s Theatre of Richmond Association) productions of Peter Pan Jr (director), Cinderella (choreographer) and Beauty and the Beast Jr (Assistant Director).
MEET TEAM EVERGREEN
DAVID PAVANE, PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATOR
David Pavane studied acting in New York and Los Angeles. He is a voiceover artist specializing in character and cartoon voices, as well as a singer/ songwriter and multi-instrument musician. He is the creator of the Young Performers Workshop and has been teaching improv in SD43 schools for 20 years.
JOYLYN SECUNDA, PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATOR
Joylyn is an actor, dancer, and puppeteer. They are a BFA Acting graduate form University of British Columbia and have studied clown at the Manitoulin Conservatory for Creation and Performance and puppetry at the Banff Centre for the Arts. They have worked as an actor and puppeteer with professional theatre companies including The National Arts Centre, The Wonderheads, Presentation House, Monster Theatre, and Théâtre la Seizième.
ANGIE YU, VISUAL ARTS EDUCATOR
Angie is a visual artist and filmmaker working in mixed media practices, textile, cartooning, drawing, and visual storytelling. They are currently studying at Simon Fraser University for a BFA in Film Production where they take on all things art-related behind the scenes, creatively world-building numerous award-winning student and short films through various festival runs including New York Fashion Week, Vancouver Asian Film Festival, Whistler Film Festival, and Chilliwack Film Festival. They earnestly teach art programs for youth groups in hopes to inspire experimentation and personal discovery through creative mediums.
WHY LET STUDENTS HAVE ALL THE
TAKE THE EVERGREEN SKYTRAIN LINE RIGHT TO OUR FRONT DOOR!
There is one entrance to the parking lot at Evergreen Cultural Centre, located north of the intersection at Guildford Way and Pinetree Way. There is ample parking for smaller vehicles and buses. We are pleased to offer FREE parking passes for up to 5 vehicles attending our school workshops.
