Every Saturday | 10:00 ~ 12:00pm
3 weeks ~ Starting Nov 7, 14, and 21st
Kids Art Lab with Mary
Ages 5 - 10
All paint supplies included
Does your child love to draw, paint, colour, and create?
If your child has an artistic spark and enjoys expressing themselves through art, Kids Art Lab with Mary is the perfect place to nurture their creativity while building confidence and new skills.
We are excited to offer this inspiring 3-week program designed especially for children ages 5 - 10. Through fun, hands-on activities and guided instruction, young artists will explore a variety of techniques, materials, and creative projects in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
During this program, children will explore:
● Watercolour painting techniques
● The foundations of art, including brushes, paints, paper, and essential tools
● Drawing fundamentals using shapes, contour drawing, and line-and-wash techniques
● Perspective, colour, and composition—learning how colours and shapes can appear to come forward or recede
● Mixed media art using watercolours, ink, soft pastels, and watercolour pencils
● Understanding primary colours and colour mixing
● Creative “scribble art”—discovering images hidden within playful lines and transforming them into unique works of art
● An introduction to pastel techniques
● Negative painting and other exciting artistic approaches
Each class is designed to encourage imagination, experimentation, and creative problem-solving while helping children develop confidence, artistic skills, and a lifelong appreciation for art.
Join us for five weeks of creativity, exploration, learning, and fun. We can’t wait to create with your young artist!
Supplies to bring: A paint shirt, cotton rags if you have them, plastic water containers with lids, a 30 inch by 30 inch flat piece of cardboard if you have one, loose leaf binder.
The Wellness Centre in Peachland offers a subsidy for those who request financial support.
Sponsored by Peachland Community Arts Council
Thank you to the following product donations
~ Valley Glass ~ Passion 4 Art Artists ~ Bargain Bin
Save-on-Foods ~Superstore,
Mary Staudinger – Artist & Instructor
Mary Staudinger grew up on a family farm near Humboldt, Saskatchewan, where her mother nurtured a love of nature, gardening, painting, music, creativity, and the value of hard work. Surrounded by the beauty of the prairie landscape and encouraged to create from a young age, Mary developed a lifelong appreciation for colour and artistic expression.
Her passions include interior design, colour, music, dance, family, friends, and the natural world—all of which continue to inspire her artwork. Working primarily in watercolour and acrylic, Mary’s style blends impressionism and realism with vibrant, expressive colour.
Mary’s artistic journey has been lifelong. In 2018, she joined Roberta Farrelly’s acrylic painting classes, where she found both inspiration and a supportive community of artists who shared her enthusiasm for painting. Since then, she has continued to expand her skills by participating in numerous workshops, building a rich toolbox of techniques and creative ideas.
Watercolour holds a special place in Mary’s heart. She describes it as magical—the perfect balance between thoughtful planning and allowing the paint to lead the creative process. In April 2022, she began teaching from her backyard studio, welcoming adults of all experience levels. Her students quickly responded to her encouraging approach, curiosity, and passion for the medium.
Mary believes every artist has a unique creative voice. She encourages intuitive painting, helping each student discover and develop their own style while building confidence through exploration and play. She especially admires the way children naturally embrace colour and creativity, believing they remind us that art is meant to be joyful.
For Mary, art is a lifelong journey of learning, discovery, and self-expression. Her goal as an instructor is to create a welcoming, supportive environment where every student feels inspired, has fun, and leaves proud of what they have created.
Discover the joy of singing!
Wednesday's l 4:00 - 5:30pm ~ 12 weeks starting September 16
Only 25 Spots Available
Join Paula McLaughlin (B.Mus., M.Ed.) for the exciting new Peachland Youth Choir. This welcoming program is designed for children and youth up to 14 years of age who love music and want to develop their singing skills in a fun, encouraging environment.
Through weekly rehearsals at Our SPACE, participants will learn healthy vocal techniques, build confidence singing both individually and as part of a choir, and enjoy making music with new friends. Throughout the term, the choir will prepare a selection of songs to perform at special community events, giving young singers the opportunity to share their talents with family, friends, and the community.
Program Details
Instructor: Paula McLaughlin (B.Mus., M.Ed.)
Ages: Children and youth up to 14 years
Duration: 12 weeks
Rehearsals: 1½ hours each week
Location: Our SPACE ~ 5684 Beach Ave, Peachland, BC
Whether your child is new to singing or already enjoys performing, the Peachland Youth Choir offers a supportive and inspiring place to grow, learn, and experience the joy of music together.
We look forward to welcoming our first choir this fall!
The Wellness Centre in Peachland offers a subsidy for those who request financial support.
Paula McLaughlin Biography
Paula has spent her lifetime in music, starting from the age of 6, continuing through high school choirs, to a Western Washington University double degree in piano and secondary choral music. She continued to her Masters of Education at UBC in Vancouver, as a professor in the Faculty of Music Education, as well as an advisor to the elementary teachers’ education practicums.
She worked for the Delta School District as a music specialist, while maintaining her private studio with hundreds of students over 35 years. She also achieved the Viva Voce Teachers’ and ARCT certificates from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto.
Paula has shared her Master’s thesis in pedagogical articles published in Clavier and Keyboard Companion Magazines, and presented at several Registered Music Teachers’ conferences and workshops.
She maintains her private studio in Peachland, and still enjoys the special relationships and challenges of working with students at every level, in piano, guitar, ukulele, and voice.
Paula is currently the President of the Peachland Community Arts Council, and co-president of Our SPACE. She chairs the Events committee and hosts monthly Talent Showcases for performers in all genres from the community and beyond.
As a special honour, Paula was awarded Peachland’s Citizen of the Year for 2024.
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