The Gallery’s children’s programs are designed to provide an entry point into exhibitions and collections. The goal of our programming is to challenge children with ideas, media and ways of creating artwork. Diverse programming offers a variety of projects/workshops for children of all ages to participate and engage in the gallery exhibitions. With the purchase of a Takash press the gallery continues to develop printmaking programs for all ages in the areas of relief that relate directly to gallery exhibitions and its collections.
PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Red Circle, Blue Line 4-5 yrs New time!
Young artists learn about mixing paint, drawing and collage while engaged in discovering shapes, colours and lines. The basic fundamental building blocks of hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity are developed in fun exploratory projects with introductions to new and recycled art materials. Trips into the gallery to see the current exhibits will further inspire participants. Instructor: Pat Beaton
Saturdays, 4 sessions, 10-11a.m.
November 27-December 18
$29.74 226953
Cardmaking: Paint, Glue, Print 4-5 yrs
In this afternoon workshop, young participants create small scale art-cards using collage, drawn line and stamp printing methods to create finished cards great for keeping or giving as gifts. Instructor: Jody MacDonald
Saturday, 1 session, 2-3:15p.m.
December 11
$12.07 226933
Spring Art Days 4-6 yrs
Looking at artworks in the gallery for inspiration, young children are introduced to painting, drawing and sculpture as well as storytelling with pictures. Children stretch their abilities and creativity with projects especially designed for young active minds and bodies. Instructor: TBA
Monday-Friday, 5 sessions, $35.30
March 21-25
9:30-10:30a.m. 226955
11a.m.-12noon 226956
Brushes & Brayers 6-9 yrs New time!
Students explore new ideas and materials each week inspired by the exhibits at the gallery. Instruction focuses on both idea development and personal creativity while exploring drawing
materials, painting, collage, sculpture and printmaking on the gallery press.
Instructor: Pat Beaton
Saturdays, 4 sessions, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
November 27- December 18
$40.86 229352
Cardmaking: Paint, Glue, Print 6-8 yrs
Participants create small scale art cards using collage, drawn line and stamp printing methods to create finished cards great for keeping or giving as gifts.
Instructor: Jody MacDonald
Saturday, 1 session, 2-3:45p.m.
December 18
$14.73 229341
Recycle City 8-11 yrs NEW!
What does YOUR dream city of the future look like? Collaborate with fellow participants to build a green, community friendly city. Use recycled materials to construct imaginative, sculptural models of buildings - houses, apartment buildings, schools - Figure out your city’s infrastructure: roads, water systems, public parks and transit - and build it too! Parents welcomed to join for end of class viewing of Recycle City.
Saturday, 1 session, 1-3:30p.m.
January 15
$18.90 227011
Spring Art Adventures 6-7 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Young artists ready for a fun challenge explore ideas and images inspired by the work in the galleries. Projects are designed to encourage idea development with both creative and technical problem solving. Drawing, printmaking and sculpture projects using new and recycled materials inspire the young architect, engineer and artist in your household.
Instructor: Pat Beaton
Monday-Friday, 5 sessions, March 21-25
Ages 6-7 12:45-2:15p.m. $51.70 226976
Ages 8-11 2:45-4:15p.m. $51.70 226983
Please Note: Program fees do not include applicable taxes.
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Meet Our Instructors
The Burnaby Art Gallery is proud to have such an experienced, talented and diverse group of artists with a passion for teaching working with us.
Pat Beaton - Pat is a professional printmaker with a wide range of experience in teaching both printmaking and art. Her growing following of both young and mature students love her relaxed and informative teaching style.
Jody MacDonald - Jody majored in printmaking and textiles at H.B. Beal Technical School (Ontario) and graduated from the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design with a diploma in studio arts (1996). Her work incorporates numerous disciplines involving drawing, painting, sculpture, video and performance. Students love Jody’s enthusiasm and approach to teaching technique.
Marianne Otterstrom - Marianne has a diploma in Fine Arts from Vancouver Community College Langara Campus where she majored in printmaking and sculpture. Marianne has been an instructor at the Shadbolt Centre since 1989, and has volunteered for many years within the Burnaby schools with work on murals, student art galleries, banner projects, stream of dreams, set design and other children’s art related activities.
Jay Johnson - Jay graduated from Emily Carr College of Art and Design in 1993 with a focus on Sculpture and Industrial Design. His own work is founded in sculpture, installation, sound and video. Jay brings a wealth of teaching experience, having also taught at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Evergreen Art Gallery, Richmond Art Gallery, and many visiting artist programs in Vancouver and Burnaby schools. Jay’s work with students is designed to foster intuitive, innovative thought processes through playful experimentation.
Shelley Tucker - Shelley has her BFA in Visual Arts from the School of Contemporary Arts at Simon Fraser University. Her artwork has a focus on photography and portraiture. Shelley has been a docent at the Burnaby Art Gallery since 2006, and teaches community programs at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. She was also a docent at the Vancouver Art Gallery and brings her skill at interpreting artwork to her classes. Shelley has a wonderfully inclusive approach to teaching, adjusting her methods to suit individual learning styles.
Anna Talbot - Anna is a graduate of Emily Carr University where she majored in printmaking. Throughout her art school education, Anna facilitated numerous Community Arts projects in Burnaby and led drop-in art sessions for youth at Eastburn Community Center. Anna continues to work in the community through the Shadbolt Arts Centre, Community Arts and the Burnaby Art Gallery school programs. Anna’s emphasis is on encouraging children to explore the process of making art through a creative variety of mediums and techniques.
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Registration and Cancellation
Our children's programs are extremely popular; but any class can be cancelled if there is not enough registration one week before the first class. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Register now for the winter session.
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