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Art for Everyone: Nurturing Creativity in Early Childhood

$15 – $20

Art for Everyone: Nurturing Creativity in Early Childhood

Explore arts integration in early childhood education at this full-day mini conference featuring hands-on material exploration, meals, and take-home art supplies for your centre.

Date and time

Nov 22, 2025

9:00am - 4:30pm

Presenter

Nicky Byres, Wanda Cole, Chantale Phillips

Location

Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre
36035 North Parallel Rd
Abbotsford, BC V2G 2C6 Canada

About this event

Join us for an all-day (in person) mini conference where we will highlight how the arts can be used throughout early childhood settings to nurture creativity and support learning for all ages.

AM – Art, an essential element of strong pedagogical practice

PM – Material Exploration for all ages

Breakfast and lunch will be included, and each participant will leave with a bag of beautiful art supplies to use in their centres the following week.

Must stay for the full conference to receive certificate of participation. 

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