AGA art classes empower children to discover the world around them with curiosity and creativity, building bridges between art, ideas and community. Our upcoming sessions highlight art in our collection, celebrate our anniversary and imagine a future 100 years from now.
Kids
Saturdays, at 10-11:30am
January 11-February 22 (No classes February 15)
$110/$100 AGA Members
Building Together (ages 6-8)
Explore storytelling, creativity and world-building in our current exhibition Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2,000 Ships by artist Ekow Nimako. In the studio, imagine a bright and bold future and then, work together to create a large-scale installation, make prints from Lego pieces, and draw and paint to bring your collective vision to life.
Lost Cities (ages 9-12)
In this choose-your-own-adventure-style class, discover forgotten cities and disappearing ships. Use your creativity and ingenuity to imagine their unfortunate fates and mysterious journeys. Experiment with various materials and techniques to illustrate how these adventures end. Will it be a tragedy or triumph? YOU decide!!
Teens
Saturdays, at 1-3 pm
January 11-February 22 (No classes February 15)
$160+GST/$145+GST Members
Paint and Pen (ages 13-17)
Explore the creativity and possibility of art and poetry in this interdisciplinary session. Visit current exhibitions, journal, sketch, and, back in the studio, experiment with textual and visual forms, and illustration and painting techniques to create a compact portfolio of artwork.