Kids’ After School Art Program
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Encourage your child's love of art and watch their creativity blossom!
Your child will have the opportunity to learn about the elements of art, the principles of design and the rules of composition to use in their exploration and expression. We will have three separate blocks of classes available, sign up for all three or the one that interests your child the most.
Our after school program will run from 3:15 - 5 pm every weekday!
Pick one specific day of the week and your child will attend that same day each week. For example, my kids will go every Tuesday.
Sign up through the links below. One form per child.
MVAC’s After School Program is funded in part by the Community Initiatives Fund. Thank you for your generous support!
BLOCK 1 - Sketching, Painting and Cardmaking
September 9 - October 25th, 2024
Sketching: We will learn how the basic shapes are used and how to use one and two-point perspective. We will explore different mediums like pencil, charcoal, pastels, as well as ink and the care needed when using these supplies.
Painting: Incorporating what we have learned about the elements of art, and basics of design we will produce watercolour and acrylic paintings, incorporating care of painting supplies and differences between the two medium in our studies.
Cardmaking: We will explore various cardmaking techniques and tools for cutting and fastening our materials to make at least a four-card set suitable for use for a special occasion. Participants would learn how to safely and respectfully use the cricut machine, cutting mats, knives, paper trimmers and quilling materials.
Choose the day of the week that works best for you:
Monday - 5 days total: September 9, 16, 23, October 7 and October 21 - $100/child
Tuesday - 7 days total: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 and 22 - $140/child
Thursday - 7 days total: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 and 24 - $140/child
BLOCK 2 - Candle making, Wood burning and Carving
November 4 - December 20, 2024
Candle Making: We will produce at least 1 pillar or container candle and a few mold or smaller whipped candles. Participants would learn how to safely and respectfully melt, handle, scent and color their waxes in the making of their candle(s).
Wood Burning: Each participant will plan and complete the creation of one wall-hanging plaque using a variety of woodburning tips to create desired textures. This would be a two-dimensional project, leading into the carving where woodburning tools might be used to finish their wood carvings.
Wood Carving: We will start with a soap carving that would allow us to experiment with our carving techniques and orientate us to appropriate, safe and respectful use of our tools. We will end the session with a wood carving that may or may not (participant's choice) include woodburning to finish it.
Choose the day of the week that works best for you:
Monday - 6 days total: November 4, 18, 25, December 2, 9, and 16 - $120/child
Tuesday - 7 days total: November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10, and 17 - $140/child
Wednesday - 7 days total: November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11, and 18 - $140/child
Thursday - 7 days total: November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, and 19 - $140/child
Friday - 5 days total: November 15, 22, December 6, 13, and 20 - $100/child
BLOCK 3 - Modelling and Clay
January 6 - 24, 2024
Modelling: Starting with the modelling clay, we will learn more about the sculpting process through the use of assembling and modelling. This will involve the orientation of participants to methods of cutting and adhesion particular to their media and the tools. We may incorporate some reverse casting (creation of plaster masks) as well.
Clay: The participants will create a drinking mug from their raw clay. All will have the opportunity to use various clay specific tools (e.g. press, wheel) as well as glazes in their exploration of clay arts.
Choose the day of the week that works best for you:
Monday - 3 days total: January 6, 13 and 20 - $60/child
Tuesday - 3 days total: January 7, 14 and 21 - $60/child
Wednesday - 3 days total: January 8, 15 and 22 - $60/child
Thursday - 3 days total: January 9, 16 and 23 - $60/child
Friday - 3 days total: January 10, 17 and 24 - $60/child
