2025 School Workshops for SD42

Join us this Fall for educational and engaging workshops designed specifically for school groups, including homeschools. The ACT Arts Centre’s school workshops are designed for students in grades 1-7 and follow learning objectives that align with the BC Curriculum!

Art Gallery Tour & Workshop

A tour of the new exhibition Ichigo Ichie – The Fruit that Bears Secrets and an accompanying art making activity.

(90 minutes duration)

Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning from 10:00AM – 11:30AM | October 7 to December 11, excluding Pro-D days + Spring Break

Fee: $10/student

About the Exhibition

Ichigo Ichie – The Fruit That Bears Secrets is a solo exhibition by artist Cindy Mochizuki. Utilizing the multi-disciplinary mediums of digital animation, painting, drawing, puppetry and theatrical props, Mochizuki explores the history of Japanese Canadian berry farmers who settled and worked in the Fraser Valley Prior to World War II. She explores this history by gathering stories from Japanese Canadian elders in her community, and visually represents their experiences through her art. A central artwork in the exhibition is a large-scale projection of a hand-painted animation titled Autumn Strawberry detailing farming life of the Japanese Canadian community in prewar times.

  • Workshops will include a 30-minute guided tour and discussion of our newest exhibition, Ichigo Ichie – The Fruit that Bears Secrets, as well as a 60-minute art activity designed to compliment the exhibition.

  • All materials and equipment will be provided.

Cancellation/Payment

A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the total for the class is payable at the time of booking, payable by cheque or credit card. The balance of fees is payable a minimum of seven business days before the event. Teachers and accompanying adults do not pay fees. If public health orders prevent school field trips, or gatherings for Gallery tours, then all participants will receive a full refund; otherwise, there are no refunds for confirmed bookings. 

We welcome homeschool pods and private school classes to visit us for guided gallery tours. To schedule a visit for groups outside of our public school district (SD #42), we require a minimum of 12 students.

For inquiries about these activities please contact: learning@mract.org

To book your class please contact: call the ACT Ticket Centre at 605-476-2787 ext 1 or email: info@mract.org