Since the autumn of 2025, Brentwood has had the honour of working with Beau Wagner, a Coast Salish artist and educator. Beau has also been working with local Indigenous Elders, highlighting the deep connections between art, community, and the natural world. He has recently been completing two traditional House posts with Brentwood’s Contemporary Indigenous Studies…
Mr. Lyons’ wheel pottery class and studio is a den worth venturing into, recognized by most students as one of the most desirable art choices that Brentwood offers. The atmosphere, clay, and teaching style blend and mold perfectly together, shaping an enjoyable and unforgettable experience. The leadership within the studio is a determining factor for…
The spring term brings many wonderful opportunities for both our visual and performing artists to showcase their skills. While our artists are preparing for the multimedia Regatta show and dancers are rehearsing for the upcoming Encore, our Debate team took away five of the seven awards available at the recent Provincial competition. During the run…
While sports at Brentwood vary from term to term, Brentwood Arts are a year-long commitment, unless, of course, you are one of the lucky Grade 9s or 10s who have the opportunity to try three different arts in the famed Art Rotation! Ms Cheung, Mackenzie Houseparent, explains that the Art Rotation “Gives [students] an opportunity…
On Friday, December 6, Handbuilt and 3D Wheel Pottery students ventured to Duncan for the ceramics exhibition “The Art of Fire.” The Cowichan Valley Arts Council hosts this show to celebrate Cowichan potters who work with the age-old method of using gasses created by different fuels to dictate colours and finishes. This exhibition focuses mainly…
Brentwood’s incredible arts faculty and facilities provide creative teaching and spaces to every student – and the 3D pottery studio is a standout! Overlooking the Mount Baker and the dazzling Pacific Ocean, students couldn’t ask for a better space to learn about the art of pottery and get in touch with their inner potter. As…
Pottery is one of the oldest human inventions – it dates back to 29,000 BC. Like many other discoveries, clay was discovered by accident when villagers found that a solid substance was present in river beds. Ever since, clay has been used to make pots, bricks and pavers – and it is also a major…