If you love creative writing – poetry, short fiction, writing novels, screenplays and more – then Centauri is the place for you. For 29 years, we’ve brought together young writers, and talented creative writing teachers to inspire them… and we continue to do so with creative writing classes AND creative writing summer camps, all [...]
Centauri Arts Virtual Camp was a huge success in July – a testament to the adaptability and positivity of all our campers and staff, and proof that community is more than a place. Hopefully by next summer our ‘real’ overnight camp will be back… but we have plenty more going on in the meantime! Starting [...]
Our Monday Creative Writing course (starting late September) will be taught by Glenn Clifton, professor of Creative Writing at Sheridan College. Glenn has taught with us for the past decade, at the Academy, and at Centauri Summer Arts Camp. Our Tuesday Acting Ensemble will once again be taught by Lauren Saunders, who has worked with [...]
This was the final week for all our classes, with culminating celebrations, special events and presentations held for all our students. For our Acting and Film Production classes, this meant a public showing of their work at The Village Playhouse in Bloor West Village last night. With parents, friends and other guests in attendance, [...]
Our third annual Creative Writing Retreat to Costa Rica will take place in February 2018. This is open to all adult writers, attending either alone or with family or friends. No previous experience is required, so this trip is a terrific way to try out a new skill! The retreat is run by Julie Hartley, [...]
Introducing our… Junior Acting Ensemble There are so many reasons for kids aged 9-14 to take a theatre class. Firstly, it’s fun. A different way to learn. A release from the structured way of thinking they may be used to in school. But it also builds essential skills, as they work together to achieve goals, [...]
If you live in the Toronto area, why not join us in September for our brand new classes at the Centauri Arts Academy? We’re offering Acting, Film and Creative Writing classes again, with new classes for younger students, as well as more advanced programs for teens. Registration is first-come-first-served, and you can hold your space [...]
At the centre of everything we do is Centauri Summer Arts Camp, our overnight camp for the arts. But here are some of the other opportunities for offer for young people (and adults!) with arts interests: Centauri Arts Academy, Toronto If you are aged 10-18, live within driving distance of Toronto, and you are interested [...]
In January 2016 Centauri will be running its first adult arts retreat in almost a decade - this time, to Costa Rica! The holiday will be a week long, and intended for all adult writers and their families. Last week, we took a trip down to Costa Rica to research this next exciting adventure! Day [...]
Coming Soon at the Centauri Arts Academy: A Masterclass in Writing Creative Non Fiction! Join us at the Centauri Arts Academy in Toronto on Friday 2 January for a one day creative writing workshop! This course runs from 10.30am to 4pm on the last day of the school Winter holidays and the instructor is Glen [...]