Centauri Arts Academy Blog
Ten Reasons to Register for Film Camps in Toronto This Summer 2023!
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, The Junction, Roncesvalles and anywhere in Etobicoke, Mississauga or Toronto. Why choose a film camp this summer? Here’s TEN reasons: 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 acting [...]
Creative Writing Camps: 8 Reasons to Join our Writing Camps in Toronto This Summer!
1. Creative Writing Camp is All About Creativity We’ll inspire you with a wealth of creative writing prompts, exploring science fiction, fantasy, poetry, comedy, playwriting, screenwriting and more. 2. Creative Writing Camps are Good for Emotional Wellbeing Creative writing is about self-expression, whether you are composing poetry, journalling, plotting a novel or writing flash fiction. When we express ourselves in writing we feel empowered – and unburdened. 3. Creative Writing Camps Offer the Time for [...]
10 Reasons to Join our Drama Camps This Summer!
1. Our Drama Camps Focus on Acting Skills Voice training, movement, improvisation, character creation, scene study, stage presence and more… our drama camps are a great way to develop essential acting skills. 2. Drama Camps are a Terrific Way to Make Friends There’s a huge amount of laughter that happens in an acting camp as our campers discover the importance of ensemble playing and team skills. Many of our young actors stay in touch long [...]
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 Young creative writers belong at Centauri! In our writing classes explore plot, character and setting as you discover your unique writer’s voice and experiment with form and style. Our weekly workshops are endlessly varied! Try your hand at poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, fantasy world-building, genre fiction, novel structure, flash fiction, podcasts, graphic novel [...]
Film Production and Performance
Ages 11-17, In our Bloor West Village Studio: Thursdays, 5pm – 6.30pm AND 7.00pm-8.30pm Semester 1 (15 weeks) starting Thursday 26 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 [...]
A Creative Writing Salon
Ages 12-17, In our Bloor West Village Studio: Saturdays, 11.15am-12.45pm Ages 9-13, In our Bloor West Village Studio: Tuesdays 5.00pm-6.30pm Semester 1 (15 weeks) starting Saturday 21 September Semester 2 (15 weeks) begins late January Young creative writers belong at Centauri! Explore plot, character and setting as you discover your unique writer’s voice and experiment with form and style. Our weekly workshops are endlessly varied! Try your hand at poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, fantasy world-building, [...]
An Actor’s Workshop. Acting Classes for Teens
Ages 11-17, In our Bloor West Village Studio: Tuesdays, 7.00pm-8.30pm Semester 1 (14 weeks), starting Tuesday 24 September Semester 2 (14 weeks) begins January 28 2025 Join our exciting acting ensemble and build your skills as a performer while having FUN! Explore improvisation, character creation, voice, movement, mask, physical theatre and more. Learn how to collaborate with other actors and discover why imagination and spontaneity are the keys to acting success. Our instructors are industry [...]
Centauri Arts: Serving the Swansea and Bloor West Village Neighborhoods for 12 Years… and Counting!
Young people attend our arts classes, arts camps and English Tutoring Program from all over Toronto and Etobicoke, but our location in the heart of Bloor West Village means we are of special interest to families and teenagers living in the Swansea, Baby Point, Junction and Bloor West Village neighborhoods. Our Location in the Heart of Bloor West Village Our after-school and weekend arts classes, and our English Tutoring programs, are located in a bright, [...]
Digital Art and Animation Program This Fall
Our Digital Art & Animation Classes this semester will focus on illustrating, designing and of course animation! We’ll create original characters for video games, abstract illustrations, intricate designs of products, vehicles and buildings, fantasy backgrounds, and simple animations. You’ll learn how to create sprite sheets, colour and shadow rendering, and the difference between frames and layers when animating multiple moving objects. By the end of the semester, you’ll have created so much amazing digital artwork, [...]
Fine Art Classes for Kids and Teens
Our Fine Art class this semester will focus on sketching, illustrating, cartoons and comic books! We’ll explore ways to draw original characters, facial expressions, dynamic poses, perspectives, and exciting backgrounds. You’ll learn how to ink and colour your art, using pens, markers and even watercolour. By the end of the semester, you’ll have created your own original comic book. You’ll also have a portfolio of artwork to be proud of and to share with family [...]
