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.
This program is sponsored in part by Westland Insurance, and funded in part by an anonymous donor.
Class Details Fall 2026
ASAP Culinary Arts (Grades 6-10)
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 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Sessions: Sep 9 – Nov 25, 2026 | 10 Weeks
No Class Dates: Sep 30, Nov 11, 2026
Class Fees: Free
Location: SAC | Kitchen
ASAP Pottery Studio (Grades 5-12)
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 | 4:45 – 5:45 pm
Sessions: Sep 8 – Nov 10, 2026 | 10 Weeks
No Class Dates: N/A
Class Fees: Free
Location: SAC | Pottery Room
ASAP Visual Arts (Grades 5-12)
After School Visual Arts is a FREE class, designed to help students learn how to create beautiful art at any level. Our skilled instructor, Nico Narvaez, 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: Nico Narvaez
Schedule: Mondays | 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Sessions: Sep 14 – Nov 23, 2026 | 10 Weeks
No Class Dates: Oct 12, 2026
Class Fees: Free
Location: SAC | VA Room
ASAP Guitar Beginner (Grades 5-12)
Discover the joy of making music in this FREE interactive guitar class! Students will learn the essentials of guitar techniques such as fingerpicking, strumming, and tone production while building general musicianship skills like reading, counting, and listening. Participants will also experience the excitement of playing together in a small ensemble, performing two- to four-part pieces. With no materials required, this class is a great way to have fun with the guitar and make music with friends!
Instructor: Grant Miller
Schedule: Wednesdays | 4:15 – 4:45 pm
Sessions: Sep 9 – Nov 25, 2026 | 10 Weeks
No Class Dates: Sept 30, Nov 11, 2026
Class Fees: Free
Location: SAC | Studio C
ASAP Guitar Intermediate (Grades 5-12)
Build on your guitar skills in this FREE interactive guitar class! Students will build on essential guitar techniques such as fingerpicking, strumming, and tone production while gaining general musicianship skills like reading, counting, and listening. Participants will also experience the excitement of playing together in a small ensemble, performing two- to four-part pieces. With no materials required, this class is a great way to have fun with the guitar and make music with friends!
Instructor: Grant Miller
Schedule: Wednesdays | 5:00 – 5:45 pm
Sessions: Sep 9 – Nov 25, 2026 | 10 Weeks
No Class Dates: Sept 30, Nov 11, 2026
Class Fees: Free
Location: SAC | Studio C
ASAP Improv (Grades 5-12)
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 | 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Sessions: Sep 8 – Nov 10, 2026 | 10 Weeks
No Class Dates: Sep 29, 2026
Class Fees: Free
Location: SAC | Ledingham Studio
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.
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 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.