IT’S TIME FOR FUN, CREATIVITY, AND FRIENDSHIP! JOIN US at AGNS for a vibrant summer full of art. Sign up for art classes, join a daily tour, pick up fun Family Gallery Guides and more!
Summer School of the Arts for Children and Youth
Have fun and get inspired by participating in hands-on studio activities and explorations of the Gallery. Well-qualified and experienced artists/art educators will lead the classes. Experiment with a wide range of art materials, discover new art techniques and enjoy playing around with ideas and images!
Art Express is for children ages 3 - 4
Kids Art Classes for children ages 5 - 7 and 8 - 12
Teen Art Classes for students 12 and up
Students can attend week-long sessions of full or half-day classes. Organized lunch time supervision at a nominal fee is provided for students attending full days.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUMMER SCHOOL OF ARTS
• Class size is limited to 14 participants unless otherwise noted and unless there is more than one instructor.
• Students are to be dropped off and picked up from the Education Centre on the first floor of AGNS Gallery South. There is no supervision before 8:30 am.
• Lunchtime supervision is available for an additional fee (of 10$ for members, 15$ for non-members) for full-day students only as space is limited. Students are required to bring their lunch. No peanut products please.
• It is suggested that students pack a snack for mid-morning and/or mid-afternoon. No NUT products please.
• Some programs will take advantage of the fine weather so a hat and sun screen are recommended.
• Art making can be messy so students remember to wear “work” clothes.
REGISTRATION
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Register in person at the AGNS Gallery South Information Desk or by phone with credit card payment (Visa or MasterCard only) at 424-5280 during regular Gallery hours. Our program continues to grow in popularity. Please register early to avoid disappointment. A limited number of sponsorships are available on a needs basis. If there is insufficient registration, a workshop will be cancelled with fees refunded. There is a 10% non-refundable registration fee. There are no refunds two weeks prior to the class.
REGISTRATION + FEES
Week-long Classes: Non-members $125.00 per week for half-days; $250 for full-day classes. Gallery Members $112 per week for half-days; $225 for full-day classes. (+ HST for all classes)
FEES INCLUDE ALL ART MATERIALS.
Art Class Tax Benefit: Visit the Canada Revenue Agency, Chilren's Arts Amount website for more information on the new children's art class tax benefit.
NEW THIS YEAR - Regular pick-up of children is 4:00. EXTENDED HOURS for childcare are now available from 4:00 - 4:45 if required. Cost is $10/child.