PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
On a guided tour through Gairloch Gardens, students will observe, record and collect examples of the colours, shapes and textures specific to the current season. Taking their findings back to the studio, they will make a large scale watercolour crayon painting incorporating their found materials to depict the garden in its seasonal glory. After reviewing the visual characteristics of the different seasons, students will fold and cut warm and cool hues of paper that will be used to add sculptural details to their paintings.
Curriculum links
The Arts (Visual Arts); Science and Technology (Understanding Earth and Space Systems)
Booking Guidelines
Programs are available weekdays throughout the academic year. Oakville Galleries can regularly accommodate bookings for two groups or a total of 60 students at once—three groups of up to 85 students can be booked with advance notice. Early booking is encouraged. There is a minimum registration of 25 students per group (or the equivalent registration fee) to secure a registration for your school.
To book a program, please contact us at education@oakvillegalleries.com or 905.844.4402 x26. Programs should be booked at least three weeks in advance. To request a booking, teachers should include the total expected number of students, grade level(s), school name, school address, program title, and three preferred dates for the program.
Once booked, you will receive a confirmation form for your booking outlining the number of groups and estimated fees, along with a field trip kit and a map of where to find us.
Schools are required to provide one adult supervisor (teacher or parent volunteer) for every 10 children. There are no fees for adults to participate.