Primary
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
NEW! Available to book starting October 21, 2024
Community & Belonging (Grade 1 to 3)
Investigating relationships between events, people and places, students will explore the idea around Community & Belonging and connection to place. Through personal stories, objects and images students will discuss how individuals find a sense of home, how heritage is passed down through community celebrations, all while showcasing connections between Peel’s past, present and future.
Curriculum Links: Social Studies. Heritage & Identity: Local Community, Changing Family & Community Traditions and Community Challenges& Adaptations
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.