Centauri Arts Academy
Weekly Classes in Acting, Film, Creative Writing & Fine Art.
English Tutoring and Arts Workshops for Schools.
In Bloor West Village, Toronto and On-Line.
Welcome to the Centauri Arts Academy! We offer classes and workshops in Creative Writing, Fine Art, Digital Art, Acting, Film Making and English tutoring for children, teenagers and adults – virtual, and at our bright and lovely studio in Bloor West Village, West Toronto.
After-School Programs for Children and Teenagers in Creative Writing, Acting, Fine Art and Film. If you love creative writing, acting, fine art, digital art or film, we have classes for you, wherever you live! Choose from in-person classes or online arts courses, evenings and weekends.
English Tutoring: Reading and Writing Skills for Children and Teenagers
Are you looking to improve your English skills, so you can do better in school? We offer a unique literature enrichment and English tutoring program for middle and high school students. Click here to find out more!
Looking for Creative Writing Classes and Creative Writing Retreats for Adults? Click here!
WHY CENTAURI?
We have 29 years’ experience offering top notch arts courses for children and teens, taught by some of the most talented and experienced arts instructors you will find anywhere. Our guiding philosophy: when you combine creativity and technique with a focus on community and inspiration, the outcome is a learning and growing experience unlike any other.
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 of film making: story-boarding, directing, camera operation, audio, lighting and production design. Each hands-on film course begins with a sequence of short film projects; [...]
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. To find a prompt, they can simply open a novel randomly, allow their eyes to skim over the page until they settle on an [...]
