In-Gallery ActivitiesART CLASSESSTUDIO ART CLASSES Monday, March 12 – Friday, March 16
Register for classes in sculpture, drawing, painting, clay and mixed media taught by local artists and art educators who bring a wealth of talent and experience to each class. Students can attend week-long sessions of full-day or half-day classes. Organized lunch time supervision at a nominal fee is provided for students attending full days.
ART EXPRESS CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 + 5 with artist MARGARITA FAINSHTEIN
LITTLE HANDS, BIG IDEAS
Young children will express themselves using a wide range of art techniques in drawing, printmaking, collage, and painting. Explorations into the Gallery will add a richness to this fun learning experience!
9:00am – 12:00 noon or 1:00pm – 4:00pm
ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 – 13
SCULPTURAL SKIES with artist MIRO DAVIS
Finding shapes that float, rise, fall, and move through air and sky. Create sculptures by hand-building in clay, plaster casting, paper, wire, and wood.
Ages 5 (school-age) – 8 9:00am – 12:00 noon; Ages 8 – 13 1:00pm – 4:00pm
MIGHTY MIXED MEDIA with artist ELLA TRETAULT
Students will create their own masterpieces using both traditional and non-traditional approaches as they discover more about printmaking, clay, collage, storytelling, projections and tie-dye.
Ages 5 (school-age) – 8: 9:00am – 12:00 noon; Ages 8 – 13 1:00pm – 4:00pm
SCHOOL OF ART ROCK with artist SHERRY JOLLYMORE
Students will design band t-shirts, album covers, and rock star accessories as they explore experimental visuals to accompany music. The week will come to a finale with a performance for the fans!
Ages 8 – 13: 9:00am – 12:00noon; Ages 5 (school-age) – 8: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
CLASS OF CLAY with artist BETHANY RIORDAN-BUTTERWORTH
Learn all about clay using a variety of techniques including coil, slab, sculpture and the wheel. Students will explore sculptural and functional form, and delve into a range of decorating techniques!
Ages 8 – 13: 9:00am – 12:00 noon; Ages 5 (school-age) – 8: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Class size is limited to 14 participants (8 maximum in Arts Express classes unless there is more than one instructor)
REGISTRATION + FEES
Week-long Classes: Non-members $125.00 per week for half-days; $250 for full-day classes. Gallery Members $112 per week for half-days; $225 for full-day classes. (+ HST for all classes)
FEES INCLUDE ALL ART MATERIALS
An additional fee of $15 (non-members), $10 (Gallery members) per week will be charged for lunch supervision for students attending full-day classes. Pre-registration is required for all art classes:* In person at the Gallery’s Information Desk * Phone 902 424 5280 during Gallery hours (Visa or Mastercard) * Email infodesk@gov.ns.ca
Marigold March Break Kids Art Camp
Truro
Date: March 12-16 Time: 9 AM – 3 PM, Ages: 7-12
Cost $165 + tax*Includes 50 deposit and all supplies
To register contact the Marigold Box Office at:
605 Prince Street, Truro, NS B2N 1G2; (902) 897-4004; marigold@downtowntruro.ca
Chester Playhouse
Chester
March Break Theatre Work Shop
Cost per child per program = $150.00
Class meets daily 9am -3pm Monday March 12 to Friday March 16 and ends in performance that afternoon.
Artech Studios MARCH BREAK CAMPS!
Halifax – Shambhala School
Treasures! Adventures in Technology & Art for Ages 6-10
March 12-16, 9am-4pm, $299 + HST
Dig it! Video Game Design for Ages 8-14
March 12-16, 9am-4pm, $299 + HST
Animate, AniMUD! MUDmations! Ages 9-14
March 12-16, 9am-4pm, $299 + HST
YMCA Day Camps
All Across Nova Scotia – contact the YMCA near you, or click on the link above
March Break at Ross Farm Museum
New Ross
Children’s Events, Arts/Crafts March 10 – March 18, 2012
Each day of March Break will have a theme relating to the farm. Scheduled theme days: March 10th ~Tasty Treats, March 11th ~ Valentines Day, March 12th ~ For the birds, March 13th ~ Barrels of Fun, March 14th ~ The Great Outdoors, March 15th ~ Tasty Treats, March 16th ~ Spring Time on the Farm, March 17th ~ St. Patrick’s Day, March 18th ~ Easter Time
Drop in crafts: The Craft Room, Saturdays 10:00 to 4:00, Monday to Friday 10:00 to 4:00, Sun 1:00 to 4:00
Pirate Dress Up: Days of Sail Gallery and Small Craft Gallery, daily Pirate and Sailor Games: Small Craft Gallery Daily
March 11, 2012
Join heritage interpreter Krista at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm for fun round of Pirate Bingo and test your pirate knowledge!
March Break Riddle Hunt, March 12-16th
For school age children to adults.
March Break Activities at Your Local Library
See your local library branch for what’s happening in your area or click on the link above.
**Do you know of an activity that I have missed? Let me know and I will add it to the list. Thanks!**
