ASAP’s focus and commitment are to provide Grade 5-12 students with innovative and professional art programming, including lessons, classes, workshops, and mentorship with professional artists, musicians, and teachers, all in a casual and comfortable environment!
ASAP Improv
Who: Anyone Grades 5-12
What: After School Improv is a FREE class, designed to help students learn Improv at any level. Our skilled instructor, Alan Fehr will help students learn the art of Improv whether they have never had an acting class or have starred in their school play! This is a great way to learn a new skill, meet friends with shared interests, and creatively express yourself through acting.
Fall 22: Wednesdays from September 21st, 2022 – November 23rd, 2022
Winter 23: Wednesdays from January 18- March 22, 2023 – Register now!
When: Wednesday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Where: SCU Studio
Why: The ASAP Improv Program aims to help prepare our students with their acting by developing within them the foundational cores of: Self-acceptance, self-expression, and community.
Each of our 8 classes will utilize games to develop 3 functionalities:
- Physical expression – How can we use our bodies to express something from within?
- Vocal expression – How can we use our voices to express something from within?
- Community expression – how can we work together to express something from within ourselves?
ASAP Visual Arts: Mixed Media Collage
Who: Anyone Grades 5-12
What: After School Mixed Media Collage is a FREE class, designed to help students learn how to create mixed media artwork at any level. Join us and our skilled instructor, Amber Van Ma’iingan, for a mixed media project where you will create multiple layer artwork on canvas. Using decoupage, acrylic paint, pencil crayon, markers and 3D elements you will take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art that reflects your individual style.
Winter 23: Thursdays from January 19th– February 9, 2023 (4 sessions)- Class full
When: Every Thursday from 5:00-6:00 pm
Where: Visual Arts Room
ASAP Guitar Club
Who: Anyone Grades 5-12
What: The After School Guitar Club is a FREE class, designed to help students learn guitar at any level. Our skilled instructor, Willie Wiebe will help students learn the ins and outs of the guitar in a group setting, whether they have never held a guitar, or if they practice every day! This is a great way to learn a new skill, meet friends with shared interests, and creatively express yourself through music.
Fall 22: Wednesdays from September 21st, 2022 – November 23rd, 2022
Winter 23: Wednesdays from January 18-March 22, 2023
Group #1 (Beginner): | 4:30 – 5:00 pm – Class full
Group #2 (Intermediate): | 5:10 -5:40 pm – Class full
Where: In Studio C, Basement
Why: Music and well-being are strongly connected. We believe that students need a safe place to explore creativity through music and learn new skills that will last a lifetime! Discover the possibilities of music, peer learning, and the wellness benefits attached to creative expression!
No guitar? No problem! email tonya@steinbacharts.ca so we can reserve a guitar for you.
ASAP Pottery Studio
Who: Anyone Grades 5-12
What: The After School Pottery Studio is a FREE class, designed to help students learn hand building at any level. Our skilled instructor, Darlene Adamson will help students learn the ins and outs of hand building with clay in a group setting. This is a great way to learn a new skill, meet friends with shared interests, and creatively express yourself.
Fall 22: Tuesdays from September 20th, 2022 – November 22nd, 2022
Winter 23: Tuesdays from Feb 14th – April 11th (no classes on March 28th) Class Full
When: Every Tuesday from 4:45pm – 5:45pm
Where: Pottery Room, Basement
Why: Creativity, art and well-being are all strongly connected. We believe that students need a safe place to explore creativity through different art mediums and learn new skills that will last a lifetime! Discover the possibilities of pottery, peer learning, and the wellness benefits attached to creative expression!
ASAP Fiddle
Who: Anyone Grades 5-12
What: The After School Fiddle Club is a FREE class, designed to help students learn fiddle at any level. Our skilled instructor, John Taves will help students learn the ins and outs of the fiddle in a group setting, whether they have never held a fiddle, or if they practice every day! This is a great way to learn a new skill, meet friends with shared interests, and creatively express yourself through music.
Fall 22: Mondays from September 19th, 2022- December 5th, 2022 (No classes on October 10th, 2022)
Winter 23: Mondays from January 16-April 3, 2023 (No Class February 20th and March 27th) – Class full
When: Every Monday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Where: SCU Studio
Why: Music and well-being are strongly connected. We believe that students need a safe place to explore creativity through music and learn new skills that will last a lifetime! Discover the possibilities of music, peer learning, and the wellness benefits attached to creative expression!
No fiddle? No problem! We will have fiddles at SAC
ASAP Visual Arts: Acrylic Painting
Who: Anyone Grades 5-12
What: After School Painting is a FREE class, designed to help students learn how to create some beautiful acrylic paintings at any level. Our skilled instructor, Amber Van Ma’iingan, will help students learn the ins and outs of different acrylic painting techniques. This is a great way to learn a new skill, meet friends with shared interests, and creatively express yourself through art.
Winter 23: Thursdays from February 16th – March 9th, 2023 (4 sessions)- Class full
When: Every Thursday from 5:00-6:00 pm
Where: Visual Arts Room
Why: Creativity, art, and well-being are all strongly connected. We believe that students need a safe place to explore creativity through different art mediums and learn new skills that will last a lifetime!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the After School Arts Program?
The After School Arts Program is a unique program for Grades 5 to 12 – free of charge – designed to provide opportunities for youth to participate in creative activities, meet other youth from around the region and enjoy a safe experience that inspires their creativity, provides mentorship opportunities with artists and instructors and encourages overall character enrichment and wellbeing. Please note that A.S.A.P classes are taught in a group setting.
Our 50/50 for Kids! raffle fundraiser made it possible to fund and run this amazing program. To learn more about ASAP’s mission and benefits, click here.
If it’s free, why do I have to register for the class?
Due to limited supplies for instruments and studio space, we need to take into account the people who would like to participate in classes so that we can provide all the materials you need for a successful learning experience. Please sign up online prior to a class and let us know whether you will be needing an instrument or if you are bringing your own.
Registrations are still welcome for ongoing classes with available slots.
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Is the class you’re interested in already full for this season? Call our office or e-mail Tonya at tonya@steinbacharts.ca to join our call list to get notified of the next round of classes. We take registrations on a first-come-first-served basis. Please note that joining the call list does not reserve your spot in a class.
Instruments Terms & Conditions
Anyone from Grades 5-12 who signs up for an A.S.A.P class is entitled to borrow an instrument for the duration of the class. You are allowed to take home a guitar/fiddle to practice with given that you care for it and bring it back in its original condition at the end of the season. An Instrument User Agreement must be signed by the student and the parent before we can release the instrument to you.
Please see Tonya in the SAC Office to sign out an instrument.
What if I can’t get a ride to an ASAP class?
Please call the Steinbach Arts Council at 204.346.1077.