Visual Arts Workshops (6-9)
Centre d'arts visuels de l'Alberta
9103 - 95 avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 1Z4
Phone : (780) 461-3427
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Region
Provincial
School year/Age
Grade 6 to 9
Language level
French as a First Language
French immersion
School subject (primary)
Fine Arts
School subjects (secondary)
Social studies
French
Health and Life Skills
Sciences
Links with the curriculum
Workshops can be personalized as much as possible to match the curriculum or the needs and requests of the school.
Availability
Workshops are available during the school year.
Number of participants
Up to 25 participants. If more than 25 participants are registered, prices will be adjusted.
Duration
Between 1.5 and 6 hours.
Cost
Prices for in studio workshops:
1.5 hours: $300
3 hours: $400
6 hours: $550
Prices include artist fees and art supplies. Workshops are based on a group of 25 students.
The price of in classroom workshops will vary.
Description
Taught by professional artists, the workshops are offered at the community studio located in Edmonton (9103 - 95 Avenue). These workshops can be taught in your school but additional fees for the artist travelling expenses and material are applicable. The school will also have to provide a computer for the PowerPoint presentation.
- Christmas Motifs III (art, French, religion, science)
In this workshop, students will concentrate on form and texture. The creation of a 3D Christmas figurine while concentrating on these concepts will deepen the students' understanding of sculpting techniques.
- Plaques for Parents (art, French, science, health)
Students will decide on a favorite activity that involves the celebrated parent and they will use clay to sculpt a plaque depicting this activity.
- Mother’s or Father’s Day Portrait (art, French, social studies)
Students will explore multimedia arts while they transform a photo into a Pop Art collage.
- Easter Eggs I (art, French, religion, science, social studies)
Students will learn how to use kiskas, a tool for melting wax and tracing designs on eggs. Participants create a simple version the Ukrainian inspired Easter egg.
- Gargoyles (art, French, social studies, religion)
Gargoyles are found everywhere, a symbol of protection and superstition. Students will learn about the art of gargoyles and the beliefs related to them, but also how to work with recycled materials.
- Japanese Arts (art, French, science, social studies)
Students will use linoleum and cutting tools to carve a Japanese design. Then they will print their works in black or blue ink.
- Rice Paper Art in the Style of Shigiri-e (art, French, social studies)
Creation of a design using a half collage, half watercolour technique. Many small pieces of coloured rice paper are used to create a beautiful image.
- Mixed Media on a Medieval Theme
(art, French, science, social studies)
Techniques of collage with tissue paper and of acrylic painting will be taught. Students will interpret different medieval themes using a minimum of two mediums.
- North American Aboriginal Masks (art, French, science, social studies)
Fabrication of traditional masks characterized by swift line patterns and various forms, with construction paper and other mediums.
- Totems (art, French, science, social studies)
Students will be shown the significance of the symbols used by Aboriginal communities. They will then choose appropriate figures for their own personal totems.
- Working with Pastel (art, French, science)
Students will learn about composition and light. They will experiment with different methods to render texture in their artwork, using pastels.
- Watercolours II (art, French, science, social studies)
Color theory and the use of special effects will enable to render a more realistic still life.
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