Classes and Programs for Kids and Teens in Toronto
Centauri Arts provides after-school and weekend classes in the arts for kids and teens. Our participants come from Bloor West Village, Baby Point, Swansea, The Junction, Parkdale, Etobicoke, Mississauga and even further afield.
Acting & Drama Classes for Kids and Teens in Toronto
Exploring Drama. Weekly Drama Classes for Kids
Ages 9-14, In our Bloor West Village Studio:
Tuesdays, 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Semester 1 (15 weeks) begins late September
Semester 2 (15 weeks) begins late January
Join our acting ensemble and build your skills as a performer while having FUN! Weekly drama after-school classes include workshops in improvisation, character creation, scene study, voice, movement, physical theatre and stage presence. Learn how to collaborate with other performers and discover why imagination and spontaneity are the keys to success as an actor.
In Semester 1, we explore ways to create dynamic and exciting characters, tackling monologues, rehearsing scenes and prepping audition pieces. You’ll present some of your work before an invited audience at the end of the semester.
In Semester 2, we focus on […]
An Actor’s Workshop. Acting Classes for Teens
Ages 13-17, In our Bloor West Village Studio:
Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9.00pm
Semester 1 (15 weeks) begins late September
Semester 2 (15 weeks) begins late January
Join our acting ensemble for teens and build your skills as a performer while having FUN! Weekly after-school acting classes include workshops in improvisation, character creation, scene study, voice, movement, physical theatre and stage presence. Learn how to collaborate with other performers and discover why imagination and spontaneity are the keys to success as an actor.
In Semester 1, we explore ways to create dynamic and exciting characters, tackling monologues, rehearsing scenes and prepping audition pieces. You’ll present some of your work before an invited audience at the end of the semester.
In Semester 2, we focus […]
Film Classes for Teens in Toronto
Film Production and Performance
Ages 12-17, In our Bloor West Village Studio:
Thursdays, 5pm – 6.30pm AND 7.30pm-9.00pm
Semester 1 (15 weeks) begins late September
Semester 2 (15 weeks) begins late January
Discover the art of film-making – and act in front of the camera, too, if you wish! Learn – or review – the basics of film making: storyboarding, directing, camera operation, audio, lighting and production design. Each hands-on film course begins with a sequence of short film projects; by rising to challenges set by the instructor and critiquing the results, students further the skills they need to create their own short film. Discover how to tell a story visually, and how to create mood and tension through your manipulation of the film medium. […]
Visual Art Classes for Kids and Teens in Toronto
Fine Art Explorations
In our Bloor West Village Studio:
Wednesdays 7.00pm-8.30pm Ages 11-16 (Starting March 20th for 10 weeks)
Wednesdays, 5.00pm-6.30pm Ages 11-16 – FULL
Develop your creative potential as you paint and draw your way through the year in our after-school fine art class. Learn to create portraits with pen and ink, discover cartoon skills and illustrate a picture book. Explore great artists whose works changed the way we view the world – then work in acrylics and watercolour to make great art of your own. Still life, landscape and portraiture will all be explored as you experiment with light, space, perspective and form. Over each 15-week semester of fine art classes you will create your own portfolio of work, ready for […]
Digital Art & Animation
Ages 12-17, Offered hybrid in Semester 2; join virtually, or in-person at our Toronto studio.
Mondays, 7pm-8.30pm (ET)
Semester 1 (15 weeks) begins late September
Semester 2 (15 weeks) begins late January
Develop your digital art skills as you work on fabulous original art in our weekly after-school digital art classes. We’ll help you become proficient with open-source sketching and painting programs which offer invaluable tools for digital artists. Explore digital painting, concept art, illustration and even digital cartooning as you create your own dossier of work. Create fantastical and futuristic characters, landscapes and stories… and bring them […]
Creative Writing Classes For Teens in Toronto
A Creative Writing Salon
Ages 12-17, In our Bloor West Village Studio:
Saturdays, 11.00am-12.30pm
Semester 1 (15 weeks) begins late September
Semester 2 (15 weeks) begins late January
Our Creative Writing Classes bring together young people who love to write, and experienced writers who have the skills to teach, nurture and inspire. Beginner and experienced writers are welcome! Young writers explore plot, character, setting, structure and editing as they build community, discover their writer’s voice and experiment with form and style. Projects are varied and include poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, fantasy world-building, genre fiction, novel structure, flash fiction, graphic novel writing and more. A typical class includes exploration of a writing technique, 2-3 inspiring creative writing prompts, and an opportunity to share work for encouragement or feedback.
The […]
An On-Line Creative Writing Salon for Teens
Ages 11-17, Virtually, on Zoom:
Wednesday, 7pm-8.30pm (ET)
Semester 1 (15 weeks) begins late September
Semester 2 (15 weeks) begins late January
Our Creative Writing Classes bring together young people who love to write, and experienced writers who have the skills to teach, nurture and inspire. Beginner and experienced writers are welcome! Young writers explore plot, character, setting, structure and editing as they build community, discover their writer’s voice and experiment with form and style. Projects are varied and include poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, fantasy world-building, genre fiction, novel structure, flash fiction, graphic novel writing and more. A typical class includes exploration of a writing technique, 2-3 inspiring creative writing prompts, […]
WHY CENTAURI?
We have 29 years’ experience offering top notch arts courses for children and teens, taught by some of the most talented and experienced arts instructors you will find anywhere. Our guiding philosophy: when you combine creativity and technique with a focus on community and inspiration, the outcome is a learning and growing experience unlike any other.
