After School Arts Program
About A.S.A.P
The Steinbach Arts Council offers a FREE After School Arts Program (ASAP) for students in grades 5-12. This program aims to provide quality arts instruction once a week in various disciplines such as baking, improv, music, dance, and theatre. The ASAP program provides a creative outlet for youth to explore their artistic talents and interests after regular school hours.
Through this program, the Steinbach Arts Council aims to nurture the creative development of young individuals and foster a love for the arts within the community. The ASAP classes are designed to be engaging and led by experienced instructors, allowing students to learn new skills in a supportive environment.
Class Details
ASAP Culinary Arts
FULL – Please call for waitlist
The After School Culinary Arts introduces young chefs to essential kitchen skills, from knife safety to flavor combinations, while exploring diverse cuisines from around the globe. Students will learn to create both savory and sweet dishes, understand the science behind cooking and baking, and develop teamwork skills through collaborative projects.
Instructor: Cassandra Kornelsen
Schedule: Wednesdays from 4:15-5:15 PM
Sessions: September 11 – November 13, 2024 | 10 Weeks
ASAP Pottery Studio
FULL – Please call for waitlist
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.
Instructor: Darlene Adamson
Schedule: Tuesdays from 4:45-5:45 PM
Sessions: September 10 – November 12, 2024 | 10 Weeks
ASAP Guitar Club
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.
Beginner Class
Instructor: Willie Wiebe
Schedule: Wednesdays from 4:30-5:00 PM
Sessions: September 11 – November 13, 2024 | 10 Weeks
Intermediate Class
Instructor: Willie Wiebe
Schedule: Wednesdays from 5:10-5:40 PM
Sessions: September 11 – November 13, 2024 | 10 Weeks
ASAP Visual Arts
After School Visual Arts is a FREE class, designed to help students learn how to create beautiful art at any level. Our skilled instructor, Amber Van Ma’iingan, will help students learn the ins and outs of different techniques. This is a great way to learn a new skill, meet friends with shared interests, and creatively express yourself through art.
Instructor: Amber Van Ma’iingan
Schedule: Mondays from 5:00-6:00 PM
Sessions: September 9 – December 2, 2024 | 10 Weeks
ASAP Fiddle Club
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.
Instructor: John Taves
Schedule: Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM
Sessions: September 9 – December 2, 2024 | 10 Weeks
ASAP Improv
The After School Improv class introduces students to the fundamentals of improvisational theater. Through fun games and exercises, participants develop skills in quick thinking, storytelling, and collaboration. Students explore character creation, scene building, and the art of thinking on their feet, all in a supportive and laughter-filled environment.
Instructor: Alan Fehr
Schedule: Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 PM
Sessions: September 10 – November 12, 2024 | 10 Weeks
FAQs
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.
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.
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 call the Steinbach Arts Council at 204.346.1077.