DUNBAR ART STUDIO:
A Love of Art, Beauty, and Learning Story by Sarah Gordon
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If you have been searching for an artistic outlet for your child or yourself, you will be delighted to know that after a number of years Dunbar Art Studio (aka 4Cats) has recently reopened on Dunbar Street under new management. While the business model has changed, the concept of offering stimulating and creative programs remains the same. 4Cats Arts Studio got its start in 2005 in Victoria. Founder Joey Alice has grown the company into a Canadian success story with locations in B.C. Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. She is very involved with each studio to ensure high quality and aesthetic standards are being met.
Anna “Banana” (as the kids fondly refer to her) is the manager of the Dunbar Art Studio that opened in mid-March. 18
Anna previously managed 4Cats Kitsilano at West 10th Avenue and Alma Street, as well as the West Vancouver studio. She remarks, “I am excited to be in Dunbar. I moved here at the end of March and love the community.” She mentions, “4Cats has always believed in fostering a love of art and art history, but now we also offer quite a few more specialized classes as well as our classic exploratory class. This class is fun and educational. Students explore a variety of mediums while learning about famous artists, art history, and culture. Our curriculum encourages a love of learning, independence, art technique learning, and skill development. We have been offering this class for many years now, and it is what most families are familiar with.” Anna adds, “We have new specialized classes that are aimed at students who have perhaps already done an exploratory class, and are interested in exploring clay and sculpture, macramé, and stop-motion animation, as well
June 15 - August 31, 2021
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