Saturday art club
Explore your creative side!
Does your child have an interest in art? Are they looking to explore new materials and techniques? Then join us each month for this exploration-based studio program.
Gallery instructors will lead activities designed to support and develop your child’s artistic interests and talents, while taking inspiration from our current exhibitions.
When programs are available a registration button will appear.
November:
Tapestries
Saturday, November 23, 2024
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 7-11
Participants will explore weaving techniques to create colorful tapestries. This hands-on program fosters creativity while introducing students to fiber arts and texture.
This is a registered program
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
December:
Printmaking Cards
Saturday, December 21, 2024
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 7-11
Learn basic printmaking techniques to design unique greeting cards. Experiment with stamps and textures, enhancing your artistic skills and personal expression.
This is a registered program
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
January:
Collage & Mixed-Media
Saturday, January 18, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 7-11
Use unexpected materials to create dynamic collages. Encourage your imagination as you layer papers, fabrics, and found objects into art.
This is a registered program
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
February:
Comic Books
Saturday, February 15, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 7-11
Unleash your creativity by crafting original comic books! Learn storytelling, character development, and illustration techniques, bringing your narrative to life on the page.
This is a registered program
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
March:
Mosaics
Saturday, March 22, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 7-11
Explore the art of mosaics using colorful tiles and materials. Design and assemble your own mosaic projects, enhancing fine motor skills and creativity.
This is a registered program
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
April:
Optical Illusion Art
Saturday, April 19, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 7-11
Dive into the world of optical illusions! Create fascinating artworks that play tricks on the eye, developing drawing techniques and spatial awareness.
This is a registered program
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
May:
Clay Sculptures
Saturday, May 24, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 7-11
Get hands-on with clay to create imaginative sculptures. This program teaches basic sculpting techniques while encouraging personal expression and three-dimensional thinking.
This is a registered program.
Registration opens January 1, 2025.
Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members
June:
Landscape Paintings
Saturday, June 21, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Suitable for ages 7-11
Discover landscape painting techniques using watercolour and acrylic paint. Learn to capture nature’s beauty on canvas, exploring colour, perspective, and brushwork in a fun environment.
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.