Immersive and interactive themed classes for exploration and experiences
in music and art

Carmen studied Music at Red Deer College (now Red Deer Polytechnic), majoring in Clarinet and participated in various bands, ensembles, and choirs. She studied Art at Alberta College of Art and Design (now Alberta University of the Arts) in Calgary. Her focus was on drawing and printmaking with experimentation in several mediums including painting, jewelry & metal working, glass blowing, sculpture, and ceramics. In 2015, Carmen became a certified Alberta teacher with her degree in Education from the University of Alberta. Recently, she supplemented her education with local classes in watercolours and pottery, and in 2022 became certified with Level 1 Kodály musicianship through the University of Alberta. She lives on her husband’s “100 year family farm” south of Sylvan Lake with their son, dog, and six cats.

Our Music program is Kodály based and this means an emphasis on whole body teaching including singing, games, dancing, stories, learning to read notation, music history, and playing a variety of instruments including body percussion, drums, sticks, shakers, boomwhackers, etc. All materials will be supplied.

Our Art program is a series of experiments and discoveries using the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, coupled with references, connections, and inspiration from artists and their artworks of the past and present. All materials will be supplied including paper, paints, pastels, clay, etc.

Classes can be either parented or unparented - it is entirely your choice. However, if your child requires a one to one ratio, please stay with them because we do not have extra support for children with high needs.

Small class sizes with a maximum of 12 students per group

The House of Music is in Sylvan Lake at 4001 Lakeshore Drive. Fine Art Fusion is upstairs and unfortunately, the building is not wheelchair accessible. See parking options at this link: Sylvan Lake Parking.

Please know that when you fill out our registration form, it is important that you include as many details about your child as possible because specific course content will vary depending on the ages, interests, and prior knowledge of the students who are registered. They'll get a customized experience tailored to who they are as a learner, including their skills and personal potential. They'll get feedback specific to their needs!

Please ensure your child packs a small snack, water bottle, indoor shoes, and “weather, movement, and mess appropriate clothing.” Activities may be inside, outside, active, or messy!