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.
Special Effects Makeup Workshop
Saturday 26 October, 2 to 4pm. Ages 11-17 Join us at the Centauri Arts Studio in Bloor West Village for a 2-hour interactive workshop and learn how to create horror special effects in time for Halloween! This workshop will be run by Sydney Kowal, a professional SPFX makeup artist. You'll work in pairs, using makeup to create Special Effects such as shadowed contours, hollowed-out eyes, bruising and Zombie bites! Join us for two hours of Halloween fun and develop a new skill as we teach you how to look your WORST! This workshop will not use latex. All [...]
How to Raise a Reader – 7 Tips for Parents
How do you raise children who see the value in books? It’s harder than ever these days, with so much technology out there to distract. Reading is an immersive activity that requires attention over a significant period of time, allowing a person to spiral down into an imaginative world. There is enormous value in reading; young people who read have better vocabularies, do better in school, have empathy for the experiences of others and deepen their understanding of human nature and the world in which we live. Here are seven tips to help you raise a child who reads: [...]
