Tours for Tots

Every Wednesday at 10am at the AGA

Tours for Tots is a weekly in-person art exploration for children ages 3-5 and their parents, consisting of playful activities, whimsical storytelling and hands-on art-making. Our aim is to create a dynamic program which fosters meaningful relationships, community awareness, well-being, visual literacy and creative expression.

Each week features a different theme and a new opportunity to be creative together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do caregivers need to be present?

We encourage parents and caregivers to participate alongside their budding artists. Activities are created with all participants in mind and are meant to foster a creative relationship.

How long is Tours for Tots?

Our in-person session is 60 minutes and includes General Admission to the AGA. You may stay after your program to explore the Gallery!

Do we have to register each week?

Yes, please register for each class you wish to partake in so we can manage class capacity appropriately.

See Upcoming Dates Below

July 2 | Canada Day

In celebration of Canada Day, let’s learn about our nation’s flag, what makes it a good one and the steps we can take to make our own design. Using fabric and mixed media, create a unique flag that represents you!

July 9 | Sketch Stuffies

Bring your favourite stuffed toy to the AGA. Introduce your friend and share their story with us. Using charcoal and chalk pastels, create a series of sketches inspired by our exhibition Seeing and Being Seen.

Jul 16 | Lines and Shapes

Lines and shapes are important building blocks to making art, and the large mobile by Damien Moppett in our atrium is an excellent example of how these elements work together to create art. Inspired by the artist, use skewers, wire and paper to create your own unique composition.

Jul 23 | Campfire Stories

Explore our newest exhibition, fire’s burning and sit in a circle to hear a campfire story. Make a little accordion book and use our collection of stamps and stickers to create a story to share with your family.

Jul 30 | Coffee Pot Portraits

Can you find the coffee pot in our exhibition Life in Print: William Kentridge and Pablo Picasso? According to Kentridge, this is his self-portrait! Inspired by the series, join us in the studio, capture your likeness and paint a self-portrait using old book pages and strong coffee.

Website link: Register Here

Aug 6 | Listen to the Land

Our exhibition, Listen to the Land, shows us the importance of being a good listener and speaking up for the health of the Earth. Create a sound poem using your voice, body and various objects.

Aug 13 | Nature’s Creative Collaborators

Visit our garden on the City of Edmonton terrace and learn about the connection between art and nature. Be inspired by the plants, pollinators, bugs and birds that each contribute to the beauty of the garden. Build a wind chime to hang in your garden or backyard.

Aug 20 | Shadow Theatre

Discover elements of storytelling in Gallery before creating your own unique character and setting. Use light and shadow to develop a mood and bring your story to life!

Aug 27 | Darling Dioramas

Inspired by the dioramas in Tied Together by artists Alie, Audrey and Amelia, create an animal sculpture using Model Magic. Add some accessories using mixed media elements, and then create a habitat for your animal to live in. Set them up in the main hall and go on a gallery walk through the installation.

Tours for Tots is sponsored by Second Street Fund.