Homeschool Programs – Art Gallery of St. Albert

Our not-for-profit educational art programs are fun and engaging for children who are 5 to 13 years of age, who do not attend daytime school regularly.

Programs are 1.5 hours long and are led by experienced professional artist instructors.
Parents are encouraged to stay and assist if their children are under 7 years of age or younger.

We have implemented comprehensive safety protocols to protect students and staff so that they can attend and safely enjoy our field trips. Learn more about our safety protocols here.

Safety protocols in place include:

Those experiencing symptoms are required to stay home (A make-up class or equivalent supplies and instructions will be provided for students who miss a class due to illness)
Increased cleaning of high-touch surfaces
Individual supplies for each student
Hand sanitizer available in class
Gloves available in class
Socially distanced workspaces and social distancing of 2 metres will be promoted when moving about the classroom/studio/ gallery

Please note, there may be an occasion where we are unable to safely offer regular classes consistently due to the unpredictability of COVID-19. This could result in classes being interrupted, canceled, or moved to online, depending on the program.

Homeschool Art & Clay Days

Homeschool Art & Clay Days provide a full day of studio art and clay programs designed for families wanting to get out of the house and be creative!

Art Gallery of St. Albert provides educational art programs instructed by professional art instructors right in the heart of downtown St. Albert.

Our not-for-profit art programs are perfectly designed for children who are 5 to 13 years of age (Those 12 and 13 years must show proof of vaccination to attend our programs). Programs are 1.5 hours in length and parents are welcome to stay and learn right along with us, especially if your children are less than 7 years old.

Clay Fridays: 1:30–3 pm and Art Thursdays: 1:30–3 pm

Art and Clay Program Location: St. Albert Place Visual Art Studios, 5 St Anne Street

Cost: $12 for clay programs and $15 for art programs (Recognized Homeschool Groups can save $2 per program using their Promo Code when registering)

CLAY:

May 13 – Watering Can: Celebrate Spring and help new green life grow with this lovely watering can!
May 20 – Salamander or Lizard: Create one of these wonderfully interesting creatures lounging on a rock or leaf.
May 27 – Trinket Animal Bowl
June 10 – Father’s Day Trophy or Medal: Make a three-dimensional trophy or a large medal with a special message for Dad or Grandpa!
June 17 – Owls: Create a beautiful and unique owl plant container!
June 24 – Grain Elevators: Learn to cut and attach the correct geometric shapes to build a small replica of one of the St. Albert Grain Elevators.

ART:

May 19 – Kaleidoscopes: Learn how to successfully reflect light through a triangular tunnel of foil within a tube. Add colourful transparent beads at one end to view fantastic patterns of light and colour! (Megan)
May 26 – Scrumbling: Learn how to create a small piece of freeform crochet or knitting that can be joined to make a larger piece of freeform artwork for hanging or framing.
June 30 –Polymer Creations : Create your own unique jewelry piece or miniature sculpture! Polymer oven baked clay is fun and easy to use. Artists will learn to condition, sculpt, and assemble their creation using a variety of different techniques. Create a special gift for family or friends!
June 9 – Kites: Join us for a fun afternoon of kite making using colourful paper, bamboo sticks, ribbons, and string! Learn some of the best ways to construct a kite for soaring up in the sky with the gentle spring winds.
June 16 – Portrait Drawing: We’ll look at finding the shapes when drawing people and faces and finish up with a self-portrait using pencil and pencil crayons.
June 23 – Acrylic Painting: Follow step by step instructions, along with some new friends, and take home a lovely piece of acrylic art on canvas for yourself, friends, or family.

“Your class is a favorite… It has inspired not only a love of clay (hand&pottery) but storytelling and connection…” – Samantha, Homeschool parent