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.
October:
Nature Collages
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 4-6
Letting nature be our guide we will use leaves, twigs, and other natural materials to make fun and creative collages that celebrate the beauty of the season.
This is a registered program.
Fee: Half-day, $33
November:
Painting with Shapes
Saturday, November 29, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 4-6
Focusing on colour and shape, this month we will learn to recognize and use basic shapes to create playful artworks using basic paint and collage techniques.
This is a registered program.
Fee: Half-day, $33
December:
Winter Wonderland
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 4-6
Let it snow! Using paint, paper, and sparkles, children will create winter-themed artworks inspired by snowflakes, stars, and seasonal magic.
This is a registered program.
Fee: Half-day, $33
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.