Guided Tour
At the GalleriesStudents will be introduced to one of Oakville Galleries' exhibitions and then guided through a group discussion by one of our educators.
MORE INFORMATIONEnrich your students' education with hands-on visual arts workshops taught by professional arts educators. As one of Canada's foremost contemporary art museums, Oakville Galleries offers innovative field trips and in-class visits that make the visual arts accessible and engaging for your students. With a commitment to fostering creativity, confidence and critical thinking skills in children and youth, our programs give students opportunities to look at, discuss and make works of art in a space where they are encouraged to experiment with new ideas and specialized materials. All programs are designed to promote inquiry-based learning, supporting the development of students' collaborative and innovative learning abilities while emphasizing big ideas and interdisciplinary engagement. With the Visual Arts curriculum and the Creative Process at the forefront of our offerings, select programs also integrate strands from History and Geography, Language, Science and Technology, and Social Studies.
Please note all school programming is currently being offered online through scheduled 1.5 hr (or less) Zoom sessions. As this year presents new challenges, school learning looks very different for everyone. Oakville Galleries is offering custom programming to fit all educator and student needs whether in a classroom, home-schooling or in a learning pod.
Please contact education@oakvillegalleries.com to discuss program content and ideas to best create a lesson plan. If you see one of our regular school programs listed below that interests you, it can be adjusted and adapted to fit online delivery as best as possible.
Visites guidées
À Oakville GalleriesVisitez les expositions en cours aux Oakville Galleries et découvrez les significations, procédés et matériaux associés aux oeuvres d'art contemporain.
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Guided Tour & Workshop
At the GalleriesFollowing a guided tour, students will respond creatively to the artworks they've seen at the Galleries with a hands-on art-making workshop.
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Visite guidée et atelier
À Oakville GalleriesFais ton oeuvre d'art! Outre une visite guidée et une discussion, les étudiants réagiront avec créativité aux oeuvres dans le cadre d'un atelier pratique inspiré par l'exposition en cours.
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No-Kit DIY
In your classroomForget the fancy kit of art supplies: No-Kit encourages students to select materials from their surroundings to make playful works of art.
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No-Kit
Dans votre salle de classeL'atelier No-Kit présente aux élèves une série de défis rapides qui transforment leur environnement quotidien en une source riche de matériaux à partir desquels ils peuvent faire de l'art.
The Collage of LIFE
At the GalleriesAfter looking at examples of collage by some of Canada's best artists, students will use clippings from vintage LIFE magazines to create their own flat and sculptural collage self-portraits, then learn how to transform their artworks into GIFs.
The Collage of LIFE
In your classroomAfter looking at examples of collage by some of Canada's best artists, students will use clippings from vintage LIFE magazines to create their own flat and sculptural collage self-portraits, then learn how to transform their artworks into GIFs.
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Artist's Proof: Printmaking
At the GalleriesArt is a powerful form of communication, and prints are a great example of artists effectively and creatively conveying a message. In this full day workshop, students will work in pairs to make an edition of prints that share their own messages with the world.
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Artist's Proof: Printmaking
In your classroomArt is a powerful form of communication, and prints are a great example of artists effectively and creatively conveying a message. In this full day workshop, students will work in pairs to make an edition of prints that share their own messages with the world.
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Épreuve d’artiste : estampe
À Oakville GalleriesL'art est un puissant moyen de communication et l'art d'impression est l'un des moyens utilisés par les artistes pour communiquer un message de façon efficace et créative.
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Épreuve d’artiste : estampe
Dans votre salle de classeL'art est un puissant moyen de communication et l'art d'impression est l'un des moyens utilisés par les artistes pour communiquer un message de façon efficace et créative.
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Red Flags: Textiles
At the GalleriesUsing upcycled fabrics and embroidery, students will design, sew and embroider flags that address various issues affecting youth from local and global perspectives.
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Red Flags: Textiles
In your classroomUsing upcycled fabrics and embroidery, students will design, sew and embroider flags that address various issues affecting youth from local and global perspectives.
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Drapeaux rouges : les textiles
À Oakville GalleriesÀ l'aide de tissus et de broderies revalorisés, les élèves dessineront et coudront des drapeaux traitant de divers enjeux sociaux locaux et mondiaux relatifs à la jeunesse.
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Drapeaux rouges : les textiles
Dans votre salle de classeÀ l'aide de tissus et de broderies revalorisés, les élèves dessineront et coudront des drapeaux traitant de divers enjeux sociaux locaux et mondiaux relatifs à la jeunesse.
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Framing the Landscape
At the GalleriesHow does art shape our perception of place? Students will experiment with found materials to build ephemeral sculptures outdoors that create shifts in our perspective of the landscape.
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Façonner le paysage
À Oakville GalleriesLes élèves expérimenteront avec des matériaux non conventionnels et des principes fondamentaux de conception pour réaliser des oeuvres qui entraînent un changement de perspective sur le paysage
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Humans and their Environment
At the GalleriesAfter exploring Gairloch Gardens and discussing its transformation from a natural state to a landscaped public garden, students will propose and draw structures that promote sustainable land use through technological intervention, then build maquettes of these works using a variety of sculpture materials.
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Les humains et leur milieu
À Oakville GalleriesCe programme explore les manières dont les activités humaines influencent ou sont influencées par le milieu.
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Art Lab
Have something else in mind? We will work with you to design and lead an art workshop that best suits your students' needs and interests.
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Laboratoire artistique
Dans votre salle de classeL'équipe pédagogique d'Oakville Galleries travaillera avec vous à concevoir un atelier artistique répondant aux intérêts et aux capacités de vos élèves.
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Special Needs Programs
Plan a unique project or series of workshops in collaboration with our instructors and enable your students to experience the expressive potential of art.
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Programmes répondant à des besoins spéciaux
Organisez un projet unique ou une série d'ateliers avec nos instructeurs, et permettez à vos étudiants de goûter au potentiel expressif de l'art
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