Homeschool Programs

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.  

Program Listing: 

• September 22- Clay Leaf Tray – Artists will sculpt their own trinket tray in the shape of a leaf!
• September 29- Coloured Chalk Pastel Squirrel – Artists will learn how to use chalk pastels to make a colourful, unique drawing of a squirrel for fall.
• October 6- Polymer Clay Earrings – Artists will sculpt a fun set of colourful earrings for themselves or as a gift for someone special!
• October 13- Fall Themed Charcoal Drawings – Artist will discover the bold intensity of carcoal by experimenting with simple outlines, shading, and blending, to make finished drawings.
• October 20- Paint a Pumpkin – You’ve heard of pumpkin carving, now try your hand at pumpkin painting! Artists will decorate pumpkins using paint and create a work of art worth displaying!
• October 27- Needle Felted Owl – Needle felting is a popular fiber arts craft that challenges students to sculpt wool using a special barbed needle. Barbs catch the scales in a bundle of wool and bind them together to form a 3D owl sculpture.
• November 3- Arm Knitted Scarf – Artists will master the basics of arm knitting with this easy-to-follow class, no experience required! In this class, artists will learn how to cast on, stitch rows, and how to tie off and/or begin a new skein of yarn. Get ready to be yarned and dangerous!
• November 10- Clay Snowman – Artists will sculpt their own cute and playful snowman!
• November 24- Clay Jewelry – Artists will sculpt their own necklace pendant for themselves or someone special!
• December 1- Wax & Watercolour Snowflakes – Artists will learn how to create the symmetry and balance of a delicate snowflake by experimenting with wax resist and watercolours.  
• December 8- Holidays Around the World Part 1 – Artists will learn about holidays around the world and create 1-2 small projects that relate to the experience! (Christmas, Hanukkah)
• December 15- Holidays around the world Part 2 – Artists will learn about holidays around the world and create 1-2 small projects that relate to the experience! (Diwali, Bodhi Day)
• December 22- Multimedia: Holidays around the world Part 3 – Artists will learn about holidays around the world and create 1-2 small projects that relate to the experience! (Chinese New Year, Ramadan/Eid Al-Fitr)

Exploring Art

Exploring Art Field-Trips offer a multi-faceted approach to art education that inspires deeper learning for students, teachers, and community groups of all ages.  

Learn more about this program here!