Ages: 5-9
Materials: construction paper, cardstock paper, standard paper, watercolour paper,
newspaper/magazine scraps, glue sticks, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, markers, oil
pastel, chalk pastel, canvases or canvas paper, acrylic paint, paint palettes, paint brushes,
aprons, scissors.
Description: This class introduces young artists to fundamental skills such as observing shapes,
light and shadow, basic perspective, and colour mixing. Students will be exposed to a variety of
materials such as acrylic paint, watercolour, coloured pencils, oil pastels, and collage. Projects
will frequently be focused around famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Yayoi
Kusama, and Maud Lewis, giving students an understanding of different art movements and
styles. No previous experience is expected.
Runs Sundays – TOP FLOOR
Fall 2023
Start/end week: Oct 2 – Dec 11
10 weeks
(no classes Oct 9)
Winter 2024
Start/end week: Jan 8 – Mar 25
10 weeks
(no classes Feb 19 & March Break)
Spring 2024
Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17
10 weeks
(no classes May 20)
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