Family Saturday Studio Drop-in
Saturdays | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Drop-in | All ages | Children must be accompanied by an adult Free | Suggested material donation $5/family
Discover, create and get curious – every Saturday afternoon we are working on something in the art studio. All families are welcome to drop-in for a short artist facilitated studio activity inspired by the current exhibitions. The same activity will be offered for every Saturday in each month.
Abstractions in Ink
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Be inspired by one of Canada’s most colourful artists. Experiment with various inks on a fine art plastic paper to create vibrant abstracts full of texture and movement.
Selfies in Place
May 6, 13, 20, 27
What places inspire you? Use digital media to create a self-portrait placing you in your favourite spot.
Tracing Faces
June 3, 10, 17, 24
Explore portraiture and drawing with this activity. Have fun with colourful oil pastels as you experience how contour and shading work together to create dimension in your portrait drawing.
Thinking in Pixels
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
A pixel is one of the small dots or squares that make up an image typically on a computer screen. This month, we’ll be creating images with pixels in the real world. Using fusible beads, we’ll show you how to design and create your own pixelated artwork.
Cyanotype Portraits
August 5, 12, 19, 26
Cyanotypes are one of the oldest photographic printing processes in the history of photography. The distinctive feature of the print is its shade of cyan blue, which results from exposure to ultraviolet light. Layer objects and premade photo negatives to create blue and white photograph.
Favourite Things Collage
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
What are some of the things around you that make you happy? In this activity participants will layer shapes and textures to create a mixed media collage of their favourite things.