Bring your students to the gallery for an active tour that engages students through observation, interaction, creative thinking and a studio component. One and a half hour tours or full day studio programs facilitate an artistic experience tailored to your class’ grade level.
We are located in Deer Lake Park in a heritage building. Field trips can be combined with a visit to the Burnaby Village Museum, or a walk around Deer Lake. Also see our 2010-2011brochure for tour details and booking information.
Gallery Tour and Workshop (half day)
Full Day Studio (full day)
Self Guided Visit
Gallery Tour and Workshop
Oceans and Tides
October 5 – November 18, 2010
On Exhibit: Doug Guildford exhibits prints and sculptures that are inspired by sea life found at the Nova Scotia Shore. Students compare specimens from the inter-tidal zone to Guildford’s imagery, using the patterns and shapes they see to create their own symbolic, scientific designs.
In the Studio: Using layers of translucent paper the class combines their work into a larger ‘quilt’, making visual connections to the ecosystem found between the tides. Strong connections to scientific observation, ocean habitat, ecosystems.
Cost: $80 per group (Burnaby District Schools $65)
Times: 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m.
Available: T, W, Th
Grades: K-12
Davida Kidd: Who Needs Art When You Have a View Like This?
December 2 – February 4, 2011
On Exhibit: Davida Kidd is a local artist who uses painting, drawing and collage to elaborately stage environments that she subsequently photographs and edits. Her ideas address life in this technological era where the real and the imaginary move closer together, often incorporating children, teens and unique locations.
In the Studio: Students try out Kidd’s style. They construct and photograph a life sized scene using props, drawing and collage to express the fears and fantasies of youth.
Cost: $105 per group (Burnaby District Schools $90)
Times: 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Available: T, Th, F
Grades: 4-12
Print It!
February 22 – April 7, 2011
You’ve probably heard of embossing and etching, but how about rainbow roll-ups and chine collé? These are just a few techniques printmakers use. Hand made prints range from the most easily accessible stamping to complex images made from layers of colour and line. Students begin with a chance to inspect and decode the prints on exhibit in the gallery.
In the Studio: Use a printing press to make an embossed image without ink, and a hand pulled print with colourful ink roll-ups.
Cost: $80 per group (Burnaby District Schools $65)
Times: 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m.
Available: T, W, Th
Grades: K-12
Arts Alive 2011
April 26 – May 19, 2011
On Exhibit: Elementary student artwork shines in this exhibit by students in Grades K-7 from Burnaby school district. At the same time, students have a wonderful chance to see the birds, animals and boats by Canadian artist Alistair Bell. Tours focus on exploring to a selection of visual elements and principles seen in the artwork.
In the Studio: Students try their hand at a technique and theme seen in the exhibit, specific activity TBA. Great complement to the Birds & Boats B.A.G. in a Box!
Cost: $80 per group (Burnaby District Schools $65)
Times: 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m.
Available: T, W, Th
Grades: K-12
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Full Day Studios
Full day studio programs at the gallery offer an art immersion experience.
Cost: $240. per group
Time: 9:30am (4.5 instructional hours, 30 min unsupervised lunch break)
Available: M, F
Grades: 5-12
Artist’s Studio
Mondays / Wednesdays, December 1 – February 2, 2010
Artist’s Studio offers students the chance to explore one artist’s concepts, processes and techniques in detail. In conjunction with the Davida Kidd exhibit, students consider the use of photography and collage to alter meaning and express complex ideas. Kidd’s work questions illusion and reality by combining the mediums of drawing, painting, collage and photo manipulation. Students follow Kidd’s example by combining props and drawings to create and stage scenes. Students document their creations, then use drawing and collage to further alter their imagery. Working with concepts seen in the exhibition, students’ imagery is also inspired by the internal landscape- the dreams and fears of youth.
Printer’s Studio
Mondays / Fridays, February 18- April 8, 2011
Printer’s Studio is an advanced program allowing students to spend an extended time at the gallery. Taught by a professional artist, the focus is on creating a series of prints that explore monoprint and collograph processes. Students spend time discussing and developing imagery in the gallery in response to the works exhibited. Artwork is taken to the next level using printmaking techniques, including additive and subtractive, layering, masking and multiple printing. Students learn how to use a printmaking press, ink and print a plate, and refine their images with different printing arrangements and colours.
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Self-Guided Visit
Groups are always welcome to visit and explore the current exhibit
on their own. Self guided visits are available during gallery hours.
There is no charge. Groups must be booked in advance. Please ask if
there is teacher information for the exhibition you wish to visit.
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 5pm
Closed Mondays
Program Bookings: Call 604.297.4422 or email gallery@burnaby.ca