Pacific Northwest · Summer 2026

Act. Pose.
Express.

A 3-day immersive workshop for kids & teens. Acting, modelling, runway, and on-camera training — taught by working professionals. Walk away with portfolio images and the confidence that comes from doing it for real.

The Experience
From $595 · 3-day workshop
3
days
4
stations
5–17
ages
Confidence looks good on you.
Act
Pose
Express
Believe
Show up
Expression Lab
Act
Pose
Express
Believe
Show up
Expression Lab
The Experience

Learn.
Create.
Shine.

Four stations across three days. Acting and modelling weighted equally — taught by women who’ve worked the runway, the red carpet, and the casting room.

STATION / 01◐
Acting

On Camera

Scene work, audition prep, and on-camera technique with industry professional Debs Howard. Real takes, real direction, real feedback.

STATION / 02✦
Modelling

Editorial Posing

Movement, posture, and editorial posing led by international model Therés Amee. Build comfort and presence in front of any lens.

STATION / 03↗
Modelling

Runway Walk

Walk, pace, pose at the mark. Runway technique and stage presence rooted in real fashion-week experience.

STATION / 04◍
Photo

Camera Day

Two photographers running simultaneously. Each participant leaves with one actor headshot, one beauty shot, and one full-body image — professionally edited.

Two age groups · 5–10 and 11–16
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You'll walk away with

More than a portfolio.

Three professionally edited images. A filmed audition. Industry knowledge from women who've done the work. The kind of confidence that doesn't go back in the box on Sunday night.

/01
Actor Headshot
professionally edited
/02
Beauty Shot
editorial quality
/03
Full-Body Image
portfolio ready
/04
Filmed Audition
on-camera with real direction
/05
Modelling & Runway
with Therés Amee
/06
Industry Knowledge
how to book, show up & stand out
/07
Real Confidence
the kind that lasts
Schedule

3 days. Real skills and confidence.

Each day is built to compound on the last — preparation, practice, then a real on-camera execution. Two age groups (5–10 and 11–16) run side by side with their own track.

Day 01
Wednesday · Aug 5
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Foundations

Confidence-building, acting basics, movement and posing. Settle into the space, meet your cohort, and get the technical foundations you need to perform.

What you'll do
  • —Acting & performance fundamentals
  • —On-camera technique 101
  • —Modelling, posing & runway intro
  • —Audition breakdown + script work
  • —Wardrobe guidance
Behind-the-scenes wardrobe and makeup preparation
Day 02
Thursday · Aug 6
2:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Train & Grow

A full training day. Deep dive into on-camera acting with Debs Howard, plus modelling, posing, and runway with Therés Amee.

What you'll do
  • —On-camera acting (Debs Howard)
  • —Modelling, posing & runway (Therés Amee)
  • —Filmed mock auditions
  • —Callback experience
  • —Booking the job — industry insight
Young participant during a mock audition session
Day 03
Friday · Aug 7
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Camera Day

Two photographers running simultaneously. Each participant receives one actor headshot, one beauty shot, and one full-body image — professionally edited and yours to keep.

What you'll do
  • —1 actor headshot
  • —1 beauty shot
  • —1 full body image
  • —Professional editing & retouching
  • —Parent wrap & industry guidance
Professional headshot photography session on Camera Day
Confidence.
Connection.
Camera-ready.
Creativity.
Confidence.
Connection.
Camera-ready.
Creativity.
Meet your instructors

Taught by women who’ve done it.

Three working professionals — actor, model, and creative director — leading every session. A fully female-run workshop building the next generation of confident, creative young people. All instructors and staff have completed criminal record checks.

Rebekah Asselstine
Casting · Industry Training
Rebekah Asselstine
Founder · Creative Director

A dynamic background in performance, casting, and creative direction. Rebekah began in dance and choreography in her early teens, moved into commercial film and TV, and has worked on the casting side — assisting and running sessions. She blends performance, industry insight, and brand awareness into an approach focused on helping young talent feel prepared and connected, on and off camera.

Therés Amee
Modelling · Runway · Posing
Therés Amee
Modelling Director · Posing Coach

Over a decade in fashion across Vancouver, Toronto, New York and now Los Angeles. Former lead host of Vancouver Fashion Week (5 seasons) and a graduate of the Coco Rocha Model Camp. Walked New York, Paris, and London Fashion Weeks. Therés mentors young performers through Beayoutiful Foundation and Glam Z Gala, building a fun, supportive environment for movement and self-expression.

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Debs Howard
Acting · On-Camera Performance
Debs Howard
Acting Coach · Performance Director

Debs Howard can most recently be seen in the highly anticipated feature film Die My Love opposite Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence, directed by Lynne Ramsay and produced by Martin Scorsese. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to a six minute standing ovation and critical acclaim. Debs played a pivotal supporting character whose scene became a standout moment of the film and was later featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. On the television front, Howard has most recently guest starred on NBC's crime procedural drama The Hunting Party and Global's Private Eyes West Coast. In addition to her series work, she has led multiple Movies of the Week for major networks, including Hint of Love for W Network Hallmark, as well as The Proposal Spot and The Honeymoon Pact for Reel One Entertainment, delivering commanding lead performances across both romantic comedy and dramatic genres. Debs has received multiple acting award nominations, including a 2025 UBCP ACTRA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for a Movie of the Week, a 2016 Leo Award nomination for Best Lead Performance in a Motion Picture, and a 2019 FilmQuest nomination for Best Supporting Actress. With over a decade of professional experience in film and television, Debs is thrilled to share her knowledge and skills with emerging talent.

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The kind of weekend where a kid walks in unsure and walks out certain.
— Rachel M., parent · Victoria, BC
Investment

Pick your spot.

Lock in early-bird pricing while spots last — limited availability to keep the experience personal.

STANDARD REGISTRATION
$595
  • —Everything in early-bird
  • —Same training & content
  • —Same edited photo package
  • —Spot held for first-come basis
30 spots · personalized experience guaranteed
Details
Vancouver
WHEN
Wednesday August 5 – Friday August 7, 2026
WHERE
TBD
Vancouver, BC
AGES
5–10 years
11–16 years
SPOTS
Limited per group
for personal attention
The Heart Behind it
This is more than a workshop. It's a movement.

A fully female-run team spread across cities, building something that travels. We create space for the next generation of confident, creative, fearless young women and men — bringing professional training to them wherever they are. Built by women who have been in the room, on the runway, and on the call sheet.

Questions

For the parents?

Absolutely. No prior experience is required — just a willingness to learn and participate. We meet kids exactly where they are and build confidence through doing.

Both groups run simultaneously with their own dedicated track. Curriculum is age-appropriate, but every participant gets the same instructors, the same photo package, and the same on-camera experience.

Three professionally edited final images: one actor headshot, one beauty image, and one full-body shot. Two photographers run simultaneously on Camera Day so every participant gets focused attention.

Day 3 ends with a parent wrap and industry-guidance session. During training and shoot days, the space is reserved for participants and instructors so kids can fully step into the experience without performing for the room.

Two locations: Apex West Performing Arts (2625 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC) for June 5–7, and 9720 Coppertop Loop NE #201, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 for June 29 – July 1. A welcome packet will be sent to all registered families ahead of their workshop date.

Full refund up to 30 days before the workshop. Inside 30 days, the spot can be transferred to another participant. Email us at hello@expressionlab.ca for anything outside this window.

Yes. All Expression Lab instructors and staff have completed criminal record checks before working with participants. The safety and well-being of every child in our program is our first priority.

No. Expression Lab is a workshop and training experience. Participants leave with images and skills — there are no agency contracts, fees, or representation involved.