ART START!
Creative explorations for our youngest budding artists
The Art Gallery of Peterborough offers Art Start! a program for young children looking to learn art basics. Designed for children aged 4-6, this program offers fun, experimental activities and projects designed to foster an appreciation and excitement for art and art making from a young age.
January:
Colourful Creations
Saturday, January 25, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 4-6
Introduce young artists to colour mixing and brush techniques using non-toxic paints. Children will enjoy experimenting while creating vibrant artwork to take home.
This is a registered program
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
February:
Fun with Shapes
Saturday, February 22, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 4-6
Explore basic shapes through drawing and cutting. Children will create fun collages using different materials, developing their fine motor skills and creativity.
This is a registered program
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
March:
Puppet Making
Saturday, March 29, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 4-6
Join us for a delightful puppet-making workshop! Participants will craft their own puppets using paper and fabric, inspiring imaginative play and storytelling.
This is a registered program
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
April:
Sensory Art
Saturday, April 26, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 4-6
Engage the senses with textured art! Children will use materials like sand, fabric, and paint to create tactile masterpieces, encouraging exploration and creativity.
This is a registered program.
Registration opens January 1, 2025.
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
May:
Under the Sea
Saturday, May 31, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 4-6
Dive into underwater creativity! Participants will paint and create sea-themed art using various materials, sparking their imagination and love for ocean life.
This is a registered program.
Registration opens January 1, 2025
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
June:
Simple Printmaking
Saturday, June 28, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 4-6
Introduction to basic printmaking techniques with stamps and sponges. Children will create colourful prints while exploring patterns and textures in a fun, hands-on way.
This is a registered program.
Registration opens January 1, 2025
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
Ways to Register:
There are three easy options for registering your child for an AGP Program:
- Click on the links provided to register online (made available when registration is live)
- Call us at 705 743 9179 to register your child over the phone.
- OR, register in person during your next visit to the Art Gallery of Peterborough.
General Information
All participants will need to complete and return a Health and Information Form prior to the beginning of the program. You can email your completed forms to the Education Programming Coordinator at the email listed below:
Andrew Ihamaki
Education Programming Coordinator
aihamaki@peterborough.ca
705 743 9179 ext. 2025
For more information about AGP Child and Youth Program Policies, refunds, cancellations, etc. please visit our General Information for Child and Youth Programs section.