Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art

Reflecting on our recent "Meet the Author" evening with Suzanne Scott Tomita, we feel privileged to have heard the personal stories that sparked the imaginative journey which culminated in 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙨. It is inspiring when an author pulls back the curtain on their process. The passion and curiosity of our audience, delicious food and selected wines from Sage Hayward Vineyards made for a truly memorable evening!✨

Looking ahead:
On May 14th, we are honoured to have Musqueam elder, Larry Grant, in conversation with Scott Steedman, as our next guests in our "Meet the Author Series". Larry Grant, from both Musqueam and Chinese heritages, is a consummate storyteller with a razor sharp wit that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. This evening is sure to "rattle your cage" and make you think differently about what it is to "belong" on the West Coast of BC. 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 is a memoir that should be in every school, library and home.

Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a unparalleled dialogue; this session will fill quickly! 📖🖋️

👉 Check the link in our profile for all the details and to secure your spot.

Join us for an evening of engaging discussion with Larry Grant and Scott Steedman, about the memoir: Reconciling

Drinks and light fare provided. Wine supplied by Sage Hayward Vineyards

To live authentically, we must own our roots, honour the land we live on and respect the cultural wisdoms of others.

Larry Grant is a living history book, a rare gift to people living on the Delta and lower mainland. As a disciplined story keeper, his words build understandings that in turn build connections that transcend difference and embrace diversity.

The Lyceum is honoured to host a conversation between Scott Steedman, co-author of Reconciling, and author Elder Larry Grant as they lay bare a unique time in West Coast history and share hope for the future.

“Two marginalized groups—one with a background in farming but no land, the other with land but no tradition or desire to farm it—found one another…”

On Wednesday, March 18th, reporter Elle Kitching was hunting for news (one of the Spring Break Camp activities: writing one's own news) when she discovered missing plants (double primulas) from the Lyceum Street garden.

Seven holes looked back at her where, the day before, seven bonny flowers had bloomed. Elle had her story, and soon the whole of 10th Ave was abuzz. On Saturday, Home Hardware chipped in with new primulas, and Henry and Nova replanted the garden.

When their work was done, they pinned up a sign asking the neighborhood to enjoy the fruits of their labor. What a wonderful example of rising above!

Read Alex’s Newsletter online! https://www.christianneslyceum.com/spring-break-workshops/alex-newsletter

☀️ Summer Camp 2026 Registration is Now Open!

📅 Dates: June 22 – September 3, 2026
👧👦 Ages: Preschool to Young Adults

We’re thrilled to welcome another season of vibrant, enriching camps designed to give your child an unforgettable summer filled with creativity, joy, and discovery.

Led by Dr. Christianne Hayward, our unique programs blend the magic of literature and art to spark curiosity, imagination, and self-expression. Whether your child is discovering a love for reading or creating their own imaginative worlds through art and storytelling, each day at Lyceum is an opportunity to explore, connect, and grow.

With the care and dedication of our educators, staff, and volunteers, every child is supported in a warm, nurturing environment where they can feel confident, inspired, and right at home. 🌿🖍️

✨ Visit our website for full details and registration.

Have questions? We’re happy to help!
📧 [email protected]
📞 604-733-1356

🐣 Join us for a 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗣𝘆𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 “𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴” 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗴𝗴𝘀_ 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯🐣

The origins of Pysanky are sometimes hard to pin down, with different stories pertaining to the year it began. Intricate patterns of symbols come together to create meaning on these storied treasures. In Ukraine, one can read what area an egg comes from simply glancing at the symbols embedded in the design.

During this, the first day of the Easter holiday, we invite you to story, design and dye your own Pysanky eggs. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗸𝗮𝘀, 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘅, 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗲𝗴𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘄𝗮𝘅 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝘆𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 “𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲” 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝗮-𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗴𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀.

This class is designed in the spirit of 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 - if you have the day off work, you are welcome to attend with your child at no extra charge. We’ll take breaks to share stories and draw inspiration from traditional designs. Don’t miss this opportunity to try a time-honoured art without the expense of procuring all the materials!

Date: Friday, April 3
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ages: 5 to 100
Cost: $125 + GST (Sibling disc. 20%)
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲.

Join us for a day of creativity, meaning, and Easter magic! 🐰

How many stories have you read that draw on Shakespeare’s tragic themes in Hamlet?

It is because this master was such a keen observer of human nature that the themes that he writes about are repeated in different contexts right up until modern times.

This week our home learners finished their study of Hamlet by making masks that represent the connections between the Lion King and Hamlet.

Do you see the parallels?