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

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!

05/24/2025

Fall 2025 Bookings Now Open!
Artmania is now booking lunchtime, after-school, and artist-in-residence programs for elementary schools in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Vancouver!

Inspire your students through hands-on art projects while they learn about famous artists and architects from around the world. Our creative programs build confidence, imagination, and artistic skill—right at your school.

Reserve your spot early—spaces fill up fast!

05/10/2025

Spring PD Day Camps are back at our stunning Silk Purse Art Studio by the sea!
Kids will create in our inspiring indoor space, then step outside to explore the beautiful beachside grounds of John Lawson Park.

Spots fill fast—don’t miss out!
Click the link in our bio under West Van Cultural District / WVRec to register today.

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05/05/2025

Looking for a heartfelt gift for Mother’s Day?
Join us for our Kids & Family Workshops and create something truly special together!

Tuesday, May 6 | 6:00–8:00 PM $45
Make beautiful 3D Mother’s Day cards—a creative way to say “I love you!”

Saturday, May 10 | 3-4:30PM
$40
Design your own UV resin jewelry—a sparkling keepsake Mom will treasure.

Click the link in our bio under West Van Cultural District/WVRec to register today!

04/30/2025

Cricut Creations – Family Craft Night!
Join us on May 6th from 6:00–8:00 PM for a fun and hands-on Cricut crafting workshop the whole family will love!

Discover how this amazing tool can take your DIY projects to the next level—no experience needed. Perfect for beginners and creative minds of all ages!

Kids aged 5 must be accompanied by an adult, while those 6+ can join independently. Cost $45

Let’s get crafting—one cut at a time!
Spaces are limited. Click the link section in our bio: WestVanCultural District & WVRec to register

04/29/2025

Blast off into creativity!
Join us for Space Explorers Day Camp on May 5th at our beautiful seaside studio in John Lawson Park!
From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, kids will dive into a galaxy of cosmic art, imaginative projects, and out-of-this-world fun.

Spaces are limited — click the link section in our bio under WV Cultural District & WVRec to register!

04/23/2025

🎨 PD Day Plans? We’ve Got You Covered! 🌊

🖌️ Join us at the beautiful Silk Purse Studio by the Sea in West Vancouver for a full day of art, ocean views, and hands-on fun!

🗓️ Date: Friday, May 5
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Silk Purse Studio, West Vancouver
👧🧒 For North Van School District students

✅ Limited spots available !

👉 Click this link

https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/westvanrec/activity/search/detail/185861?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

04/21/2025

Happy Easter from all of us at Artmania!
Wishing you a joyful day filled with colour, creativity, and a little bit of magic. May your weekend be as bright and beautiful as a fresh box of paints!

04/19/2025

This week in our Architecture programs, students explored the bold, flowing forms of Zaha Hadid! Inspired by her futuristic designs, they dove into patterns, geometry, and form—then brought their own sculptural visions to life. Amazing creativity all around!

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04/04/2025

Ready, set, act!
Join us every Wednesday at The Music Box for a fun-filled hour of acting games by the beach!

3:30–4:30 PM – Theatre Bugs (Ages 5–8)
4:45–5:45 PM – Acting Games (Ages 6–12)

Our spring term is all about boosting self-confidence, creativity, and making new friends—all through the magic of play and performance.

Spots are filling fast—don’t miss out!

03/31/2025

Spring Art Classes at the Silk Purse start Monday, April 7th!

Each term brings fresh, creative projects designed to inspire young artists. Our programs focus on building real art skills in a fun, relaxed, and supportive environment.

The Silk Purse studio at John Lawson Park is fully stocked with exciting art supplies and ready for your child to explore their creativity!

Classes run every day of the week — find your perfect time through the WVRec tab in our links section.

Let’s make art this spring!

03/26/2025

Our spring break camps are in full swing and we are having SO much fun by the beach! The sun is peeking out, and it’s finally starting to feel like spring!

From building big ideas in our Architecture camp, to unleashing imagination in Spring Into Creativity, singing and dancing through Musical Theatre - Aladdin, and getting silly and active in our Theatre Games class — these kids are absolutely thriving!

Swipe through the reel to see the smiles, creativity, and sunshine in action!

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

Website

http://www.artmaniabc.ca/

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