JOIN US at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia for a vibrant summer full of art! Have fun and get inspired by participating in hands-on studio activities and explorations of the Gallery. Local practicing artists and art educators bring their wealth of talent and experience to lead our classes. Try out a wide range of art materials, discover new art techniques and enjoy playing around with ideas and images!
Students can attend week-long sessions of full-day or half-day classes. Organized lunch time supervision at a nominal fee is provided for students attending full days.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Register in person at the Gallery's Information Desk or by phone with credit card payment (Visa or MasterCard only) at 424 5280 during regular Gallery hours.
Summer School of the Arts continues to grow in popularity. Please register early to avoid disappointment. A limited number of sponsorships are available on a needs basis. In the event of insufficient registration, a workshop will be cancelled with fees refunded. No refunds two weeks prior to the class.
FEES
Week-Long Classes
Gallery Members $112.00 per week, half-days | $225.00 for full day.
Non-Members $125.00 per week, half-days | $250.00 for full-day classes unless
otherwise noted
4 Day Week Classes
Gallery Members $90.00 per week, half-days | $180.00 for full day.
Non-Members $100.00 per week, half-days | $200.00 for full-day classes.
Teen Classes
Gallery Members $112.50 | Non-Members $125 per week,
Prices do not include HST
An additional fee of $15 (non-members), $10 (Gallery members) per week will be charged for lunch supervision for students attending full-day classes.
ABOUT THE SUMMER SCHOOL OF ARTS
- Class size is limited to 12 participants unless otherwise noted and unless there is more than one instructor or assistant. Classes for 4 and 5 year olds in the Art Express program have 8 participants.
- Students are to be dropped off and picked up from the Education Centre on the first floor of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia's Gallery South. There is no supervision before 8:45 am.
- Lunchtime supervision is available for an additional fee for full-day students only. 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 peanut 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.