Centauri Arts Academy Blog
Film Camps and Workshops in Toronto Summer 2024!
Choose from three different film production camps at Centauri Arts this summer – all of them at our studio in Bloor West Village and easily accessible from Swansea, High Park, The Junction, Roncesvalles and anywhere in Etobicoke, Mississauga or Toronto. Why choose a summer film workshop this summer? 1. Learn a wide variety of film production and acting skills in just one week. Discover screenwriting, storyboarding, directing, DOP, audio, lighting, design, marketing, editing and [...]
Creative Writing Camps: Join our Summer Writing Workshops in Toronto This Summer!
Summer 2024 writing camps for young people aged 11-17 throughout July and August. Choose from 1/2 day writing workshops in Bloor West in: How to Write a Short Story, Character Quest, Screenwriting, Poetry and Prose. Virtual Writing Salon Why choose summer writing camps & workshops? 1. Creative Writing is All About Creativity We’ll inspire you with a wealth of creative writing prompts, exploring science fiction, fantasy, poetry, comedy, play-writing, screenwriting and more. 2. Creative [...]
2024 Summer Arts Camps in Bloor West Village, Toronto
Registration Now Open for 2024 Summer Arts Camps! Centauri Arts offers intensive, week-long arts enrichment programs for ages 11-17 throughout July and August, virtually and in our Toronto arts studio in Bloor West Village, close to Swansea, The Junction and High Park neighborhoods. Our half-day programs run for four hours each day. Immerse yourself in the arts this summer! While we call these ‘day camps’, they focus only on the arts – and they are [...]
Our 2024 Summer Camp Instructors
Inspirational and experienced professionals who LOVE to teach – this is how we describe the instructors who work with us at Centauri Arts! Most stay with us for years, mentoring the creative young people who take their classes. Here’s just a few of the fabulous arts professionals who will be leading our summer programs this year! Acting Camp Programs Marina Gomes - Acting Instructor Born in Toronto, Marina Gomes is a storyteller who aspires to [...]
2024 Day Camps in Bloor West Village, Toronto
Registration Now Open for Half Day Camps This Summer! Intensive, week-long day camp programs for ages 11-17 throughout July and August, virtually and in our Toronto arts studio in Bloor West Village, close to Etobicoke, Swansea, High Park and the Junction. Programs run for four hours each day, and all courses are led by qualified and experienced arts professionals. Immerse yourself in the arts this summer! While we call these ‘day camps’, they focus [...]
2024 Summer Arts Camps in Bloor West Village
Registration Now Open for Arts Programs & Camps This Summer! Centauri Arts offers intensive, week-long arts enrichment programs for ages 11-17 throughout July and August, virtually and in our Toronto arts studio in Bloor West Village. Programs run for four hours each day, and all courses are led by qualified and experienced arts professionals. Immerse yourself in the arts this summer! While we call these ‘day camps’, they focus only on the arts – [...]
Acting Classes for Teens in Toronto, starting January 2024
Acting Classes in Bloor West Village with Centauri Arts! Acting Classes for ages 9-14: Exploring Drama Tuesdays 5.30pm-7pm Explore improvisation, comedy and mime. Develop characters, rehearse scenes and create your own performance! Our acting classes for ages 9-14 are a great way to develop self-confidence. There are other reasons to take an acting class, too – acting develops communication skills, helps with public speaking and encourages the growth of social skills. Click here to [...]
Tips for Young Film-Makers
Are you the parent of a child or teenager who loves film-making? Here are some suggestions to help you encourage their interest in film: Look for after-school film-making programs in your community. There are many kinds of film-making courses available for young people in Toronto. Some are based more for film acting, others are for young people more interested in the film-making process such as story-boarding, lighting, sound, editing, use of camera, directing and so [...]
Registration now open for winter classes starting January 2024!
Weekly after-school and weekend classes for kids and teens in Creative Writing, Acting, Film-Making and Fine Art. Registration now open for Smemester 2 starting January 2024! Film Classes in Bloor West Village, Toronto Ages 12-17, In our Bloor West Village Studio: Thursdays, 5pm – 6.30pm AND 7.30pm-9.00pm and Saturdays 2.30pm-4.00pm Discover the art of film-making – and act in front of the camera, too, if you wish! Learn – or review – the basics [...]
Tips for Young Writers
Are you the parent of a child or teenager who loves to write? Here are some tips to help young writers keep the words flowing… Read, read and then read some more! Read widely. Fiction and nonfiction. Poetry and prose. The more they read, the more fodder they will have to help them develop a voice of their own. Encourage your writer to write for at least a 15 minute block of time each day. [...]
