2026 Spring and Summer Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 21 Children’s Arts & Crafts Bunny Buddies Craft & Playtime 2 to 5 Years Join us for our eggciting Easter craft and playtime program! You will create colourful crafts, play on our equipment and have fun in a mini-Easter egg hunt. Parent participation is required. Mon, Mar 30 | 9-10:15 am | $12/1 | 156289 Mon, Mar 30 | 10:30-11:45 am | $12/1 | 164483 Beban Park Social Centre Mudpies - Pottery 3 to 6 Years We will keep little hands busy while pinching, rolling and squeezing clay. Basic handbuilding skills will be utilized while working on and creating unique ceramic pieces. Parent participation is recommended. Dress for mess. Instructor: Sarah Plamondon Tue, Apr 7-28 | 9:15-10 am | $72/4 | 163544 Tue, May 19-Jun 9 | 9:15-10 am | $72/4 | 163545 Bowen Pottery Studio Pottery Pals Handbuilding 6 to 12 Years Let’s get messy and make magic with clay! Kids will squish, pinch, roll and sculpt their way to amazing creations while learning fun handbuilding tricks like coiling, pinching, slab building and more. Every project is a chance to let their imagination run wild. Think colourful tiles, tiny houses, silly pinch-pot monsters, mobiles and so much more! Dress for mess. Instructor: Sarah Plamondon Mon, Apr 13-May 4 | 4-5 pm | $82/4 | 163540 Mon, May 25-Jun 15 | 4-5 pm | $82/4 | 163543 Bowen Pottery Studio Imagination Station NEW! 3 to 5 Years Designed for curious minds (and parents) to explore, create and connect. Children will enjoy activities that spark imagination and build social skills, such as crafts, playtime, storytime and art. Registration is required. Instructor: Lynn Macaulay Fri, Apr 17 | 9:30-10:30 am | FREE | 163424 Fri, May 1 | 9:30-10:30 am | FREE | 163429 Fri, May 22 | 9:30-10:30 am | FREE | 163431 Kin Hut Activity Centre Learn to Crochet Amigurumi NEW! 9 to 14 Years Kids will learn basic crochet skills, stitches and an introduction to amigurumi (stuffed animals). Instructor: Ally Groenen Thu, Apr 9-May 7 | 7-8:30 pm | $100/5 | 162160 Thu, May 14-Jun 11 | 7-8:30 pm | $100/5 | 162162 Beban Park Social Centre Comic Book Development 7 to 13 Years Delve into the art of crafting concise comic strips, creating delightful illustrations and developing captivating characters. Discover your own distinct artistic style while drawing inspiration from the masterpieces of renowned cartoonists and illustrators. All levels are welcome. Instructor: David Harvey Sat, Apr 4-May 9 | 10-11 am | $42/6 | 163461 Sat, May 16-Jun 27 | 10-11 am | $42/6 | 163462 Oliver Woods Community Centre Character Design Art 7 to 12 Years Create captivating and dynamic characters that will enhance your storytelling abilities. Through lessons on drawing techniques, colour theory, shape manipulation and fashion design, you will learn how to effectively convey your characters’ personalities to your audience. By the end of this class, you will have acquired the essential tools to craft compelling and memorable characters. All levels are welcome. Instructor: David Harvey Sat, Apr 4-May 9 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $42/6 | 163463 Sat, May 16-Jun 27 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $42/6 | 163464 Oliver Woods Community Centre Colour Quest: Exploring the World of Art NEW! 7 to 11 Years In this class, we will embark on an exciting journey where colour is our guide. Get ready to explore every shade of the rainbow, mix and blend colours and create bold, beautiful works of art that tell your story. Whether we’re painting, drawing or using fun materials like markers, crayons and pastels, discover how powerful colour can be in the world of art. This class is for all abilities. Thu, Apr 30-May 21 | 5-5:45 pm | $40/4 | 161182 Oliver Woods Community Centre

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