JUNIOR WORKSHOPS
LEGO Printmaking
Junior and Intermediate (Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8)
LEGO printmaking is a creative activity where tiles are used to create geometric designs to create prints on paper. It involves inking the LEGO pieces and pressing them onto paper to transfer the design. This technique offers a unique and playful approach to printmaking, suitable for both junior and intermediate.
STRIKE A POSE
FIGURE SCULPTURES
Junior (Grades 4, 5, & 6)
Taking inspiration from the powerful sculptures of English artist, Henry Moore, and the forefather of modern sculpture, Auguste Rodin, let’s create a bronze-like statue out of some very non-conventional art materials!
In this multi-faceted and multimedia workshop, your students will first use their critical thinking skills to develop a concept for a dynamic pose and then experiment with gesture drawings to capture the action and movement of the subject and pose chosen. Using only wire, tin foil, masking tape and two paint colours, they will create three-dimensional works of art that express feelings and ideas inspired by their own hobbies and interests, such as a dance pose or an action in sport, with a bronze effect.
By the end of the workshop, your students will have learned how form can evoke feeling and portray a subject; and they will have created a proportionate, unique sculpture that they can proudly display at home!
Elements of Art: form, texture
Principles of Art: proportion, emphasis and balance
This workshop can be extended into a full-day session, allowing for further exploration. Angel sculptures can be substituted for the human figures at Christmas time.
FORM AND FLOW
COPPER SCULPTURES
Junior (Grades 4, 5, & 6)
Nature and organic forms will inspire your students to create a fluid sculpture. Learning about Picasso’s line drawings and the fluid paintings of First Nations artist, Carl Ray, your students will discover how lines, form and space are used to create linear drawings that then transfer to a 3-D copper tube sculpture!
Students will begin with brush felt tip line drawings and subsequently evaluate which sketch will result in the best-possible 3D sculpture. Students must consider elements of science and physics to ensure that their sculpture balances on its own and allows water to flow on or through it.They will also observe how the refraction and reflection of light affect the appearance of the object. Your students will also learn about the use of line and Pablo Picasso.
At the conclusion of the workshop, your students will share their creations with their classmates, providing the opportunity for constructive criticism and allowing them to showcase how they transformed unconventional materials into a unique, 3D copper sculpture that exhibits water flow!
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Elements of Art: line, form, space
Principles of Art: movement, proportion and rhythm
MAKE YOuR MARK!
LoGo PRinTmAkinG,wARhoL insPiRED
Junior (Grades 4, 5, & 6)
Your students will be inspired by typography, type designers and the fine nuances of typeface to best represent themselves through type. What’s in a name? They will use type to create their own word mark of their full name.
Your students will learn how type is used in advertising and branding every day, both in traditional print format as well as online media. Drawing upon the techniques of famous type designers Max Miedinger, John Baskerville and Carol Twombly, the artist in the classroom will teach your students about letter forms and what makes an effective word mark. Using the font of their choice, students will showcase their name in an original word mark. These marks will be printed with an Andy Warhol inspired style, sure to make a lasting impression.
At the conclusion of the workshop, your students will share their creations with their classmates, providing the opportunity for constructive criticism and allowing them to demonstrate how their personality is expressed through their word mark; and they will have a unique, colourful art piece to bring home!
Elements of Art: line, shape, colour, value and space
Principles of Art: balance, proportion, balance
TAG IT!
EXPLoRinG GRAffiTi
Junior (Grades 4, 5, & 6)
Although not always accepted as a legitimate art form, graffiti definitely grabs the attention of passersby and is in fact an eye-catching and powerful means of expression.Your students will be inspired by this adventurous, urban art to create a vibrant and colourful name plate!
In this innovative workshop, students will learn how to paint using stencils, and how patterns and fonts are used effectively to create impact. Drawing on the techniques and sample works of such famous graffiti artists as Banksy and Reyes, your students will develop their own signature style that will ultimately showcase their name.
At the conclusion of the workshop, your students will be able to appreciate that graffiti is, in fact, more than random scribbles and is an effective avenue for expressing thoughts, emotions and messages.They will share their graffiti project with their classmates, providing the opportunity for constructive criticism and allowing them to demonstrate how their personality is illustrated through their name plate; and they will have a unique, colourful art piece to bring home!
Elements of Art: shape, colour
Principles of Art: proportion, alignment, unity
Dragon eye magic
Junior (Grades 4, 5, & 6)
Welcome to the Dragon Eye Magic Workshop, where creativity takes flight! In this workshop, students will embark on an exciting journey exploring the elements of art: texture, color, and line, while unleashing their imagination to create unique and captivating dragon eyes.
We begin our artistic adventure with line art and zen tangles, encouraging students to focus their attention and find their artistic flow. These intricate patterns and designs will serve as a foundation for their dragon eye creations, setting the stage for their imaginative exploration.
As the workshop progresses, students will delve into the realm of patterns and scales, bringing their dragon eyes to life. They will learn various techniques to create stunning textures using a variety of clay tools. Each dragon eye will boast its own personality and style, reflecting the individuality of its creator. To bring their dragon eyes to life, colour will be incorporated to teach students about colour theory and give each dragon eye a captivating look.
Throughout the workshop, students will also explore the principle of emphasis, highlighting certain elements to draw attention and create visual impact. By applying this principle, the dragon eyes will captivate viewers and invite them into a world of mythical wonder.
This workshop will encourage your students to be unique, individual, and true to their own creative selves! Highlighting elements of art such as texture, colour, and line, the Dragon’s Eye workshop is sure to excite students and engage them in the artistic process.
Elements of Art: colour, texture, line
Principles of Art: planning, process, patience
New
Gnome Homes
Junior (Grades 4, 5, & 6)
Let’s get creative, finding inspiration from everyday objects! Your students will use clay to create a home for a “gnome client”, complete with removable roof. They will add interest to their pieces using found objects, exploring the textures of objects that surround them.
In this fun workshop, your students will investigate form as it relates to the world around them, using found objects to create shape and texture. Using form to create sculptures of their “clients’” homes, students will learn about textures and form, as well as the place of “trash” in found object art. While adding interest students will explore which surfaces and structures can create the textures they desire.
Your students will leave the workshop recognizing and appreciating that that art can come from surprising sources, and they will have created a fun, memorable piece to take home to their “gnome client”!
Elements of Art: form, texture
Principles of Art: contrast, proportion
Cardboard Fac es
Junior (Grades 4, 5, & 6)
Unleash creativity in our Corrugated Cardboard Faces Workshop, designed especially for imaginative fourth graders! Students will learn how to layer, cut, bend, and sculpt cardboard to create expressive, one-of-a-kind portraits. By exploring texture, form, and space, young artists will transform an everyday material into striking character faces full of personality. It’s a hands-on, eco-friendly art adventure that encourages problem-solving, creativity, and bold artistic expression!
Elements of Art: form, texture, space
Principles of Art: repetition, proportion, variety, balance