Artmania

Artmania ART AND PERFORMING ART CLASSES FOR KIDS, TEENS, AND ADULTS! artmania offers fun and exciting art classes in all areas of art for children, teens and adults.

Our home base is a beautiful architect-designed North Vancouver studio, providing the creative setting for a hands-on art experience through classes and workshops. Or have us come to you for zoom classes, private classes, workshops and events. With our partnership with The West Vancouver Community centre. Artmania also teaches art programs out of our studio at the silk purse art centre by the se

a in the heart of Ambleside, West Vancouver. For the past 21 years we have been offering many classes at local schools. We love our group of mobile schools with their great supportive faculty, volunteers and students and look forward to returning when our present health crisis permits us to do so!

Spring is almost here, and so are our exciting Artmania Spring School Programs starting April 7th!Join us for a season f...
03/07/2025

Spring is almost here, and so are our exciting Artmania Spring School Programs starting April 7th!

Join us for a season full of creativity, imagination, and fun across North & West Vancouver schools:

Mondays: Theatre Bugs at Eagle Harbour

Tuesdays: Architecture & Building Cities at Dorothy Lynas & Highlands

Wednesdays: Architecture at Eagle Harbour | Creative Express at Cleveland

Thursdays: Theatre Bugs at Gleneagles | Architecture at Ecole Pauline Johnson | Creative Express at Hollyburn

Fridays: Creative Express at Irwin Park | Architecture at Cleveland

Our popular programs fill fast—don’t miss out!
Register now through the link in our bio.

Our team has been around for a long time! We are passionate about bringing art into your classrooms and kids lives! Chec...
03/05/2025

Our team has been around for a long time!
We are passionate about bringing art into your classrooms and kids lives!

Check out our link in bio to register today!

Check out our March Break Camps in partnership with  ! Locations: Silk Purse Arts CentreTime: 9:00AM - 3:30PMDates: Marc...
03/04/2025

Check out our March Break Camps in partnership with !

Locations: Silk Purse Arts Centre
Time: 9:00AM - 3:30PM
Dates: March 17 - 21 + March 24 - 28
Click the link in our bio to Register today 💻

If you have any questions, feel free to DM us.

We had an amazing time at Kids Life on the North Shore’s Family Day event at the Pipe Shop!It was so much fun watching t...
02/18/2025

We had an amazing time at Kids Life on the North Shore’s Family Day event at the Pipe Shop!

It was so much fun watching the kids bring their creativity to life in our workshops and pose with their beautiful artwork in front of our Wings of Creativity mural!

We’re also excited to share that we have lots of amazing art and acting programs coming up this spring and summer! If you want to keep the creativity going, email us to find out more—we’d love to have you join us!

✨ Message us Email us to learn more!

Our PD day today was a special valentines special !We had a fun time exploring our engineering and architecture kits and...
02/15/2025

Our PD day today was a special valentines special !
We had a fun time exploring our engineering and architecture kits and having fun in the sun by the beach.
Happy Valentines Everyone ❤️

🎨✨ FREE FAMILY FUN ALERT! ✨🎨Join us at the Kids Life Family Day Event for an exciting day of creativity and fun at The P...
02/09/2025

🎨✨ FREE FAMILY FUN ALERT! ✨🎨
Join us at the Kids Life Family Day Event for an exciting day of creativity and fun at The Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver!

📅 Date: February 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

🎏 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM:Soaring Koinobori: Create Your Own Japanese Flying Wind Sock
🐦 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM:Chirping Creations: Craft Your Own Canary Puppet

🎭 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM:Cubist Creations: Craft Your Picasso-Inspired Mask
🎉 No cost to participate—bring the whole family for a day full of art and joy!

📍 Let’s create magic together at The Pipe Shop this Family Day!
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📸✨ Capture Life’s Moments with Smartphone Photography!Join our Smartphone Photography: Capturing Life’s Moments class th...
01/05/2025

📸✨ Capture Life’s Moments with Smartphone Photography!

Join our Smartphone Photography: Capturing Life’s Moments class this winter and unlock the potential of your smartphone camera! Whether you’re snapping landscapes, portraits, or everyday moments, this six-session program will help you elevate your skills and unleash your creativity.

🎯 What You’ll Learn
• Composition & framing techniques
• Mastering lighting for stunning shots
• Editing secrets to bring your photos to life
• Storytelling through photography

🗓️ Dates: Jan 12 - Feb 23, 2025 (No class Feb 16)
🕕 Time: Sundays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: The Hobby Arts Room
🎟️ Ages: 16+

Spots are limited! Register now and start capturing images that tell your unique story.

DM us or find out more in our west van links section. Sign up today!

🎨 Join us for Artmania’s Tote Bag Workshop and unleash your creativity! Design your own custom stamps and use vibrant, l...
01/04/2025

🎨 Join us for Artmania’s Tote Bag Workshop and unleash your creativity! Design your own custom stamps and use vibrant, lightfast fabric paints to craft a one-of-a-kind canvas book bag.

🗓 When: Saturday, January 11
⏰ Time: 3–5 p.m.
💲 Cost: $45 | Course Code: 183929

✨ This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore their artistic side and create something both functional and beautiful.

📍 Visit the to register today and secure your spot!

🎨 Join us for Artmania’s Tote Bag Workshop and unleash your creativity! Design your own custom stamps and use vibrant, l...
01/04/2025

🎨 Join us for Artmania’s Tote Bag Workshop and unleash your creativity! Design your own custom stamps and use vibrant, lightfast fabric paints to craft a one-of-a-kind canvas book bag.

🗓 When: Saturday, January 11
⏰ Time: 3–5 p.m.
💲 Cost: $45 |
Check out our link section for our list of westvanrec classes

✨ This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore their artistic side and create something both functional and beautiful.

📍 Visit the to register today and secure your spot!

That’s a wrap on our Winter Camp! ❄️🎨 The kids had an incredible time unleashing their creativity and diving into fun ac...
01/04/2025

That’s a wrap on our Winter Camp! ❄️🎨 The kids had an incredible time unleashing their creativity and diving into fun activities.

From crafting adorable winter penguins 🐧 to designing vibrant “All About Me” posters, their artistic talents truly shone through! 🌟 They also explored cultures from around the world during storytime, learning about traditions that connect us all. 📚🌍

Thank you to all the amazing young artists who joined us—we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we did! Until next time, keep creating! 🖌️✨

🌟 Hello, 2025! 🌟We’re thrilled to kick off this creative year with so many exciting programs for all ages:🎨 Weekly Art &...
01/01/2025

🌟 Hello, 2025! 🌟

We’re thrilled to kick off this creative year with so many exciting programs for all ages:

🎨 Weekly Art & Theatre Classes – Explore creativity and build confidence.
🎭 Workshops & Camps – From papier-mâché to painting, our 4-day winter camp is off to a fantastic start!
🖌️ Youth & Adult Programs – Something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned creators.
🏛️ Architecture & Digital Art (Ages 9–14) – Dive into innovative projects and learn new skills.
✨ Printmaking & Crafting – Explore the Cricut machine, make embossed cards, and create with West Van Rec’s own printmaking press!

There’s so much to look forward to this year. Let’s make art, make friends, and make 2025 unforgettable! ❤️

🌟 Our Winter Break Camps Are Full! 🌟Missed out on the fun? Don’t worry! Experience Artmania’s creativity through our exc...
12/29/2024

🌟 Our Winter Break Camps Are Full! 🌟
Missed out on the fun? Don’t worry! Experience Artmania’s creativity through our exciting after-school and weekend classes this winter.

🎨 From architecture,digital art,photography, painting and drawing to acting and musical theatre , we offer a wide variety of classes tailored for kids and adults alike!

📅 Spots fill up fast—don’t miss your chance!

👉 Visit artmaniabc.ca to sign up today. Information also in our link section or message us with any questions. We’re happy to help you find the best fit for you.


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Happy Holidays from the Artmania Team!Wishing you a joyful and creative holiday season filled with inspiration and fun. ...
12/25/2024

Happy Holidays from the Artmania Team!

Wishing you a joyful and creative holiday season filled with inspiration and fun. We can’t wait to see you back in the studio on January 6th as we kick off another exciting year of our ever-evolving arts programming. Thank you for being part of our vibrant arts community!

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🎭✨ Prepping for our Theatre Bugs end of term show!! We’llpost it soon! What a show! Our incredible Theatre Bigs class, l...
12/18/2024

🎭✨ Prepping for our Theatre Bugs end of term show!! We’ll
post it soon!
What a show! Our incredible Theatre Bigs class, led by the amazing Nicole Laurent, brought the house down with their end-of-term performance! 🌟👏 We’re so proud of these talented young performers for their hard work, creativity, and passion. 💃🎤

Ready to take the stage? Check out our new winter theatre programs in the WVrec links and join the fun! 🎶🎬

🎉✨What an incredible night celebrating the holidays with our amazing Artmania team! We are so grateful for our talented ...
12/18/2024

🎉✨What an incredible night celebrating the holidays with our amazing Artmania team! We are so grateful for our talented and passionate teachers who bring creativity and joy to our students year-round. 🖌️❤️ Here’s to art, laughter, and the wonderful people who make it all happen. Cheers to another year of inspiring young artists and building our creative community! 🌟🎄

❄️ Artmania Winter Camps at our Beach Studio The Silk Purse ❄️Join us at our cozy beachside studio for a creative and fe...
12/12/2024

❄️ Artmania Winter Camps at our Beach Studio The Silk Purse ❄️

Join us at our cozy beachside studio for a creative and festive winter break! Let your child’s imagination run wild while they enjoy fun art activities in a warm and inspiring environment.

📅 Dates & Times:
• Dec 23: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | $95
• Dec 24: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | $95
• Dec 30 - Jan 3 (No class Jan 1): 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

📍 Location: The Silk Purse, West Vancouver
🌟 Spaces are filling up fast!
Registration in links under West Vancouver programs.
Let’s make this winter break unforgettable with art, fun, and creativity!















🎭🎨 Winter Art & Theatre Classes Are Here! ❄️✨Discover our exciting lineup of classes for all ages this winter at the Sil...
12/07/2024

🎭🎨 Winter Art & Theatre Classes Are Here! ❄️✨
Discover our exciting lineup of classes for all ages this winter at the Silk Purse, Music Box, and West Van Rec Centre! Whether you’re a budding artist, a curious toddler, or an adult looking to explore your creativity, we have something for everyone. 🌟
📋 Class Highlights:
👶 Toddlers (Ages 2-5):
Parent & Tot Art Explorers
Tiny Artists
🎨 Kids (Ages 5-9):
Art Adventures in Storyland
Theatre Bugs
Creative Explorers
👩‍🎨 Youth (Ages 9-14):
Digital Art Studio
Musical Theatre
✨ Adults (16+):
Join us at the West Van Rec Centre for engaging classes like:
Mastering the Cricut Machine
Smartphone Photography
Embossed Card Creations
🌟 Special Highlights:
🍕 Kids Night Out (Ages 5-9):
Let parents enjoy a much-deserved date night while kids have dinner and create with us in a fun and exciting environment!
🎨 Workshops & PD Day Camps:
Tote Bag Printing Workshop
Valentine Cards Workshop
UV Resin Family Fun Workshop
📅 Dates: January through March 2025
📍 Locations: Silk Purse, Music Box, & West Van Rec Centre
💻 Find out more:
Visit our website in our links section.
Check all our WV Rec classes on the WV Rec website via our links section as well.
Don’t miss out on this creative winter adventure! Let your imagination shine with Artmania. 🎨✨

Join us this December for a festive workshop where we’ll be making holiday cards and beautiful handmade gifts—perfect fo...
12/02/2024

Join us this December for a festive workshop where we’ll be making holiday cards and beautiful handmade gifts—perfect for the season of giving. 🎄🖌️

Don’t miss out on this chance to get creative, connect with others, and craft something meaningful. Spaces are filling up fast—reserve your spot today!

📅 Date: December 7 th.
📍 Location: The Silk Purse Art Centre
🎟️ Register printmaking workshop @ westvanrec listed in our link section.

Address

The Silk Purse Art Studio, 1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC
V7V1A1

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16046707592

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