Our School Programs
Primary (Kindergarten to Grade 3)
Workshops delivered to your school
Art on Wheels: Expressive Lines (Kindergarten* to Grade 3)
The element of art is integral to all works of art. Students will create their own work of art using a variety of different lines created with various tools. This workshop will focus on art works from the PAMA collection so students can examine line use and apply principles to their own work. This program is perfect for younger grades to experiment and develop their own skills in art making. Students will also learn basic information about colour and how to apply it to their final piece.
Curriculum Links: The Arts – Visual Arts. Creating and Presenting
Art on Wheels: Texture (Kindergarten* to Grade 3)
Learn the importance of texture in creating depth and tactile works of art. Students will use a variety of tools to create texture and the illusion of texture, drawing inspiration from the PAMA art collection. This program encourages younger grades to experiment and develop their own basic skills in art making. Students will also explore shape.
Curriculum Links: The Arts – Visual Arts. Creating and Presenting
Workshops and tours at PAMA
My Gallery or My Museum Tours
Quick Tour
30 minutes add on tour
Art Studio Workshops do not include a Gallery Tour. You can make it a full-day and add a My Gallery or My Museum Tour or add-on a 30 min quick tour.
Students will be led by a PAMA Educator to visit exhibitions that will compliment your Studio Art Workshop.
First Visit (Grades 1-4)
Introduce your students to art in an Art Gallery setting! PAMA's First Visit program is a great way to help guide younger viewers through the Critical Analysis Model when looking at art in our gallery. The 2-hour program, divided between a gallery tour and a studio activity. The gallery tour is designed to be a fun learning experience incorporating activities that help students discuss the art. The studio activity will allow students to be creative and apply what they learn to create a portfolio that reflects different artistic styles.
Curriculum Links: The Arts – Visual Arts. Creating and presenting, Reflecting, responding, and analyzing, Exploring forms and cultural contexts
Art Studio Workshops
Expressive Lines (Kindergarten* to Grade 3)
The element of art is integral to all works of art. Students will create their own work of art using a variety of different lines created with various tools. This workshop will focus on art works from the PAMA collection so students can examine line use and apply principles to their own work. This program is perfect for younger grades to experiment and develop their own skills in art making. Students will also learn basic information about colour and how to apply it to their final piece.
Curriculum Links: Kindergarten, Belonging and Contributing; Grades 1 to 3, The Arts – Visual Arts. Creating and Presenting
Texture (Kindergarten* to Grade 3)
Learn the importance of texture in creating depth and tactile works of art. Students will use a variety of tools to create texture and the illusion of texture, drawing inspiration from the PAMA art collection. This program encourages younger grades to experiment and develop their own basic skills in art making. Students will also explore shape.
Curriculum Links: Kindergarten, Belonging and Contributing; Grades 1 to 3, The Arts – Visual Arts. Creating and Presenting.
Junior and Intermediate (Grades 4 to 8)
Workshops delivered to your school
Art on Wheels: Watercolours (Grades 4 to 8)
Students will learn various methods and techniques used by professional artists to create one technique/experiment sheet, and one final painting.
Curriculum Links: The Arts – Visual Arts. Creating and Presenting
Art on Wheels: Printmaking (Grades 4 to 8)
Students will create one-of-a-kind works of art using simple printmaking techniques such as collagraphs and relief.
Curriculum Links: The Arts – Visual Arts. Creating and Presenting
Workshops and tours at PAMA
My Gallery or My Museum Tours
Quick Tour
30 minutes add on tour
Art Studio Workshops do not include a Gallery Tour. You can make it a full-day and add a My Gallery or My Museum Tour or add-on a 30 min quick tour.
Students will be led by a PAMA Educator to visit exhibitions that will compliment your Studio Art Workshop.
Art SmART (Grades 5-8)
PAMA's Art SmART program is a great addition to any art lesson. Students will work on their interpretive skills by discussing all the elements and characteristics of a piece of art. Students will take the Critical Analysis Model and apply it to their discussions in order to gain a better understanding of art and the creative process.
Art SmART lasts two hours, split up into a gallery tour and a studio activity. The gallery tour is designed to be a fun learning experience incorporating activities that help older students discuss art. The studio activity allows students to express their identity and creativity. Students will design a "You Cube" using pastel and collage techniques.
Curriculum Links: The Arts – Visual Arts. Creating and presenting, Reflecting, responding, and analyzing, Exploring forms and cultural contexts
Art Studio Workshops
Watercolours (Grades 4 to 8)
Students will learn various methods and techniques used by professional artists to create one technique/experiment sheet, and one final painting.
Curriculum Links: The Arts – Visual Arts. Creating and Presenting
Printmaking (Grades 4 to 8)
Students will create one-of-a-kind works of art using simple printmaking techniques such as collagraphs and relief.
Curriculum Links: The Arts – Visual Arts. Creating and Presenting
Booking a Tour or Workshop
To register your class, fill out the booking form and send it to infopama@peelregion.ca. If you have further questions, contact us at (905) 791-4055.
We will need this information:
- Teacher name(s)
- School name, address, phone number, and email address
- The program(s) you wish to book
- The day(s) you want your program on (you might want to have a few dates in mind, just in case we cannot accommodate your first choice)
- How many students/classes will be coming (minimum 20 students and maximum 30 students per group). We can accommodate two groups per day.
- Are you staying on-site for lunch?
- Do you have students with special needs (will a TA or ECE be coming to assist)?
- Any other information that might be important
We ask for a breakdown of each class at the time of booking (ex. 4 classes: 24, 25, 23, 22). If classes have less than 20 students, classes should be combined into larger groups.
After you have booked your tour, a confirmation letter will be emailed for your records. You will also receive a Teacher Information Package that includes Curriculum Connections, and Pre and Post Activities for your class.