Art Odyssey | Teen Exploration Trial Session For New Student | Gr. 7-12










Art Odyssey | Teen Exploration Trial Session For New Student | Gr. 7-12
Available: Tuesday - Friday | 4 - 7pm
Weekend | 9:30am - 12:30pm / 1:30 - 4:30pm
Embark on a journey through diverse art forms — helps teens discover their artistic voice with imagination. This program bridges skill and self-expression. Teens can choose to experiment with multiple mediums — from graphite to digital brushstrokes — while learning how technique and imagination meet.
2D Animator
An artist specializing in animation and design, he has been working professionally since 2017 across a diverse range of projects—from playful, stylized works to more serious, emotionally grounded storytelling. His expertise lies in character performance, visual storytelling, and emotion-driven design, with a focus on bringing depth and authenticity to every piece.
2D Animator
Meg Boer is a Storyboard Artist and 2D Animator who graduated with a Bachelor in Animation from Sheridan College, one of the leading institutions in the field. Her work focuses on creating impactful visual storytelling and strong draftsmanship. Meg excels at working with an idea and developing it into a fully realized project within a collaborative setting. She hopes to bring her skills and experience to young artists to help build both their technical skills and creative confidence.
Artist, ECUAD
Jinglan Ge is an accomplished artist and designer with a Master's degree in Design from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Canada. With a strong foundation in drawing and extensive creative experience, she is skilled in a wide array of artistic media. Jinglan is dedicated to guiding students in their exploration of different artistic techniques, fostering a dynamic and playful classroom environment that nurtures their creative potential.
Animation Concept Designer
Daniel Ding, an animation concept designer residing in Vancouver, Canada, has contributed his talent to projects for prominent clients, including Netflix and Nickelodeon. Beyond his animation work, he passionately explores art and figure drawing. With expertise in animation design, digital art, and figure drawing, Daniel is committed to mentoring aspiring artists, advocating that through dedicated practice and guidance, everyone can articulate their distinctive perspectives and ideas.
Artist
Alison offers tailored portfolio guidance aligned with each student’s interests and goals, ensuring their artistic depth and creative potential are fully realized. Her strategic admissions planning supports students in reaching their dream schools with confidence.
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Program Policy
Program Changes
Instructors or program content may change at Green Apple Art Centre’s discretion, without notice. Some programs and classes may have specific requirements and policies. Please contact us for details.
Class Cancellation Policy
Green Apple Art Centre reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet the minimum enrolment requirement. Classes with an enrollment of fewer than 3 students may be canceled up to 3 days before the scheduled start date. The minimum enrollment numbers depend on studio capacity. Typically, cancellations will occur 2 to 7 days before the start date, and affected students will be notified via email. Students from canceled classes may be transferred to another class at no additional cost or receive a full refund.
In cases of instructor illness or extreme weather conditions, Green Apple Art Centre will make every effort to provide a substitute rather than canceling a class. If a substitute is unavailable, a replacement attendance date will be scheduled. No refund or makeup class is available for students who miss a class.
There will be no refunds issued for cancellations made within 48 hours prior to the start of the class. You may switch to another time for the same or different class or transfer the money to credit that can be used within one-year from the issued date.
