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Tough Guys: Art and Science
Ages: Boys 6 years plus Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $15.33 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term : Mon. 6:00pm - 7:30pm Sept. 12 – Jan. 16Winter 2012 Term: Thurs. 6:00pm - 7:30pm Feb. 2 – May 17
The Tough Guys program is designed for boys who like building crafts, getting messy, completing exciting scientific experiments whilst meeting new friends who share the same interests as themselves.
Tough guys will take your little man on a journey of art through the eyes of fantastic artists, to designing dreadful dragons & gruesome critters. During the Winter 2011 semester our boys were busy building 3D dimensional volcano's plus learning how to explode them and why the chemicals react that way! The program will focus their energy and brain power, into learning to create unique projects. We're planning for lots of explosions, Roars! Growls! Crashes! and bangs!
Our boys will be creating something new every week, and will be bringing their masterpieces home for the family to enjoy. Here are some examples of the projects our boys have been busy working on:
Miniature sculptures of themselves using plaster
Candy ball machines on canvas ( yes using real candies)
Boat bath bombs
Goop and slime
Solar system mobile's
Squishy sculptures
Dragons
And many more...
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011: Tough Guys and Winter 2012: Hands on Science, which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Monday 6:00 - 7:30pm
Drama Act One
Ages: 6 years plus Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $11.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term: Thurs. 5:30-6:30pm Sept. 15 – Jan. 12Winter 2012 Term: Thurs. 5:30-6:30pm Feb. 2 – May 17
Developing Dramatic Arts skills and techniques can play a huge role in building a child's artistic confidence. And our drama programs were specifically designed to help your child develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Act One covers the basic set of skills every budding thespian needs. The kids will participate in activities and role-playing to foster skills in characterization, spontaneity, improvisation, and the use of voice and movement. The Fall Term and Winter Term both cover the same 15 essential drama skills, but use different lesson plans and activities to ensure that children are continuously improving.
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
Drama Act Two
Ages: 7 years plus Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $11.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term: Thurs. 6:45-7:45pm Sept. 15 – Jan. 12Winter 2012 Term: Thurs. 6:45-7:45pm Feb. 2 – May 17
Developing Dramatic Arts skills and techniques can play a huge role in building a child's artistic confidence. And our drama programs were specifically designed to help your child develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Act Two starts in the Fall Term and the class will concentrate on building their repertoire of dramatic skills and learning to write scripts. We then move seamlessly into the Winter Term and the class focus changes to set fabrication, and costume design. The whole group will work on creating a small production which they will present to friends and families at the end of the winter term. But don't worry if you missed the Fall Term, we'll be reviewing and sharpening our fall skills throughout the Winter Term as well.
Parents are encouraged to take advantage of the 10% discount and enroll your child in both terms so that they can participate in the production from start to finish.
Note: Act Two requires a significant amount of script work and children should be comfortable reading and writing at a Grade 3 level.
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Thursday 6:45-7:45pm
Hands on Science
Ages: 6 years plus Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $15.33 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term : Thurs. 6-7:30pm Sept. 15 – Jan 12 Winter 2012 Term: Mon. 6-7:30pm Jan. 30 – June 4
The Hands on Science class is our newest program to be introduced to Kids Creations already exciting line up of classes. This science class will compliment our already strong art sessions as we believe children are natural artists and natural science explorers!
Every young mind questions how the world around them works and what makes it tick? If your child's favorite question is "why?" then this is the class for them. With lessons and projects as wide ranging from hands on projects to inventions your child will always be engaged in this fun educational class. Explore chemistry, physics animal and plant cycles, colour and light, optical illusion and different steps the world around us has taken to becoming more earth friendly.
Along with developed lesson plans following and complimenting the grade one to five Ontario curriculum, children will have the chance to test ideas and create inventions from their own personal designs.
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011: Tough Guys and Winter 2012: Hands on Science, which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Thursday 6:00 - 7:30pm
Creative Critter Junior
Ages: 2 to 4 years Class Size: 8 participants per sessionCost: $13.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term: Starts Sept. 10-16 Ends Jan. 10-16Winter 2012 Term: Starts Jan.30-Feb. 4 Ends May 15-June 9
Immerse you child into the world of literacy, shapes, images and artistic techniques!
Our Critter Juniors' lessons are designed around storybooks that invoke your little Critters imagination and creativity. We begin each activity with a story, which we then use as an inspiration to create our unique projects. During our term, your child will be given the opportunity to explore and discover various mediums, colours and important artistic techniques, as well as further develop their social skills through group interaction. The small class sizes and intimate settings will help to ensure your child gains valuable artistic skills as well as enhance their literacy development.
With two full years of lesson plans created, we guarantee your little artist will never repeat the same projects twice! But don't get us wrong, we will continue to challenge your child and crank up the fun with each term.
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30pm
Saturday 10:10 - 11:10am
Creative Critter Senior
Ages: 5 to 6 years Class Size: 8 participants per sessionCost: $13.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term: Starts Sept. 10-16 Ends Jan. 10-16Winter 2012 Term: Starts Jan.30-Feb. 4 Ends May 15-June 9
Creative Critters Senior is the perfect way to feed your little artists creative appetite. Our engaging and dynamic program is designed to further develop your child's existing artistic knowledge and techniques through art theory and exploration of diversity. Our session will focus on expression of ideas while being encouraged to create unique, individualized art pieces based on new techniques learned each week. We will also discover art created by famous artists and your child will recreate these works of art through their own interpretation and imagination.
With over three years of lesson plans created, we guarantee your little artist will never repeat the same projects twice! But don't get us wrong, we will continue to challenge your child and crank up the fun with each term.
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00am
Thursday 10:00 - 11:00am
Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm
Saturday 9:00 - 10:00am
Tot stART
Ages: 18 months to 3 years Class Size: 8 participants per sessionCost: $10.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term: Fri. 9:30-10:15am Sept. 16 – Jan. 13Winter 2012 Term: Fri. 9:30-10:15am Feb. 3 – May 25
Get ready to get messy!
Our tot stART program provides your little artist with the opportunity to discover and explore paints, glue, sculptures, collages, dough while developing social skills and new friendships. Adults participate with their child and are encouraged to take a "hands off" approach and are given guidance in how to observe and support their child's creative experience. After all, it is about the process of discovery, not the finished product!
Individual expression and exploration of art plays a big role in the balance of development in children, which is why we emphasize process!
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011: Tot stART and a Winter 2012: Creative Critter Junior class, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Friday 9:30 - 10:15am
Adventures in Music (Removed)
Girls Only
Ages: 6 years plus Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $15.33 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term: Wed. 6:00-7:30pm Sept. 14 – Jan. 11Winter 2012 Term: Wed. 6:00-7:30pm Feb. 1 – May 16
Look out Martha Stewart! The Girls Only program focuses on inspiring individuality and self expression through and girl focused projects. Previous classes have included creating practical projects for around the house; lamps, memo boards, vases, stools and much more, while striving to inspire their diva imaginations.
Each term will offer different projects and lessons, ensuring your little diva will not repeat the same activity twice. Both terms will focus on discovering unique and ways to make and design different fun crafts. A great class for your daughter to socialize and meet new friends over a common interest, Art!
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm
Naturally Artistic
Ages: 6 years plus Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $10.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term : Tues. 6:00 - 7:00pm Sept. 13 – Jan. 10Winter 2012 Term: Thurs. 4:30 - 5:30pm Feb. 2 – May 17
The Naturally Artistic class combines your child's love for Nature with their passion for Art. The environment provides a plentiful bounty of materials and mediums, which are just waiting to be used by an eco-aware artist. We'll be taking your child on an exploratory ride using natural or recycled materials in combination with natural mediums.
Each class will begin with a brief discussion about an environmental issue. Students will then be introduced to one or more new materials or mediums and they will discuss how they help reduce environmental impact. Whether they are creating a salt painting on canvas, or using colour dyes to paint in milk, your artist will be learning to appreciate the natural beauty of everyday materials.
The Fall Term will make the most of the good weather and use natural materials directly from the outdoors. Parents can expect their artists to bring home projects using leaves, flowers, pine needles and other interesting pieces from nature.
Because we want to encourage our artists to duplicate their success in class on their own at home, we will transition to using different natural materials which are more readily available in the Winter Term. Your artist will find it easy to get the materials they need to duplicate fantastic projects like salt paintings and egg shell mosaics.
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011: Naturally Artistic and Winter 2012: Mixed Medium, which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm
Cartooning
Ages: 6 years plus Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $11.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term: Tues. 5:15-6pm Sept. 13 – Jan. 10Winter 2012 Term: Tues. 5:15-6pm Jan. 31 – May 15
Fall 2011 Term: Superheroes
North American comic book drawing has been led by mainstream comic houses such as Marvel and DC. Their distinct style has become the defacto standard for super hero comics for almost an entire century. The Super Heroes class learns to design, draw, ink and colour super hero comics.
Did you know that a super hero is drawn seven-heads tall? That's why they look so heroic! Children will learn the actual techniques used by professional comic book artists. The best part is that they will be using these techniques to bring their own ideas to life.
Winter 2012 Term: Manga
Japanese style comic drawing has become hugely popular with today's children. From Pokemon to Dragonball Z, and Bakugan to Avatar (The Last Air Bender), Japanese anime has completely altered the landscape of modern day cartoons. Kids Creations Manga class will teach young artists learn the stylized techniques they need to create Manga–style comics.
We start by learning the basics like drawing the stylized eyes, hair, and clothes that have become characteristic of all Japanese animation. Once we have learned the key components, each artist will design their own hero or heroine so they can create their very own Manga comic.
Each artist will be tasked with producing a 5-6 page, full colour (or inked black & white) by the end of the second term. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of our full term discount and enroll their children for both terms. Final comic pages are produced on professional comic art boards.
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Tuesday 5:15-6:00pm
Sculpting for Fun
Ages: 6 years plus Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $11.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term: Wed. 5:30-6:30pm Sept. 14 – Jan. 11Winter 2012 Term: Wed. 5:30-6:30pm Feb. 1 – May 16
Young Artists tend to produce dozens of drawings and paintings from a very young age. They seem to pick-up working with pencil and paper like it is second nature. Learning to work with sculptures pushes a young artist to the next level by creating three-dimensional art with intricate textures. Above all, sculpture allows the artist to have an intimate relationship with the work being created.
Sculptures can be created as free-standing objects or they can be created in relief. Free-standing sculptures, which are able to be viewed from all sides, force children to take on a "360 degree" approach to their art. Relief sculptures, which are modeled from a flat background plane teach kids to work the border between 2D and 3D worlds of art.
The Kids Creations sculpting class will work with various mediums, and artists will learn the basic techniques on easy-to-manipulate materials like plasticine and air dry clay. Once we have practiced both relief and free-standing modeling techniques, we will move to using 'Sculpey' polymer clays to create fantastic permanent projects.
Intricate and detailed projects will incorporate a variety of different themes as we create characters, animals, and objects that will amaze and delight friends and family. We will put their imaginations to the test as we work on creating entire scenes as a group, with each artist helping to build a unique part of project. For example, a Christmas scene would require artists to work together to make everything from furniture to Christmas presents.
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm
Fantasy Miniatures
Ages: 8 years plus Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $11.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term: Wed. 5:45-6:45pm Sept. 14 – Jan. 11Winter 2012 Term: Wed. 5:45-6:45pm Feb. 1 – May 16
Painting Fantasy Miniatures will open up an amazing world of heroes and monsters. Students will be immersed into epic struggles in far-off lands as they decide the clothes, armour, expressions, and even the attitudes of their miniature creations. We will only be concentrating on the artistic aspect of painting miniatures and will not be teaching any role-playing or battle games.
Open to both boys and girls, the class will learn each step of the process, from cleaning and preparing to adding finishing touches like grass or stones for realism. Each character will be unique as the artist defines the character by selecting colours. And remember, these intricate and detailed models average only 1 ½ inches in height!
Not only are students learning important painting skills such as colour selection and blending; they will also learn general skills like patience, concentration, and a heightened attention to detail. The best part is, they learn it in a supportive group environment. Our instructors can help prevent the frustrations which come from learning a new hobby and help artists achieve remarkable results.
Students will paint, on average, 3-4 miniatures and take their projects home throughout each term. All supplies are provided and we put on a protective low-shine clear coating to ensure the model can be appreciated for years to come. The Fantasy Miniatures class provides an excellent introduction to the hobby of miniature painting which could start a journey your child may treasure for years to come.
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Wednesday 5:45-6:45pm
Mixed Medium
Ages: 6 years plus Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $10.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term : Thurs. 4:30-5:30pm Sept. 15 – Jan.12 Winter 2012 Term: Tues. 6-7pm Jan. 31 – May 15
Come join us for one of the most popular children's art programs offered all around the world: Mixed mediums!
Explore the wonderful world of imagination, colour, different art techniques and fun, while learning to create several forms of art including, sculpting with plaster, two and three dimensional art projects, colour mixing, patterns and texture. Learning to appreciate and the love of different famous artists from Pop Art to Expressionism. We will ask your child to understand what they enjoy about the different pieces pushing them to understand their own opinion of the world of art around them.
Your child will not just learn how to express their own personal view of art but will have the opportunity to learn about many art different art materials and techniques. This class is designed to give your child an insightful appreciation and understanding of art history and several art mediums.
Exploring the safe and fun studio full of materials that will help unleash your child's inner creativity in an educational environment!
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011: Mixed Medium and Winter 2012: Naturally Artistic, which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Thursday 4:30-5:30pm
Adult Art Programs
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Learn to Draw Basic: Pencils (Fall) and Colours (Winter)
Ages: 6 years plus Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $11.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term: Tues. 6:15 - 7:15pm Sept. 13 – Jan. 10Winter 2012 Term: Tues. 6:15 - 7:15pm Jan. 31 – May 15
Learning to draw properly can help any artist regardless of their preferred medium for expression. Our primary objective is to help create a rock-solid foundation for any artist in a fun and supportive learning environment.
In the Fall Term, we concentrate on working with pencils and charcoals. Our lessons cover the absolute basics such as learning the five different pencil grips and culminate with the interplay between light and shadow. Lesson plans include sketching various subjects, from objects and animals to landscapes and building architecture.
The Winter Term, Basic: Colours, gives students a chance to firm up the skills they learned in the Fall Term. However, this time we introduce our students to the amazing world of colour. Artists will be taught colour techniques such as blending using a variety of subjects. We will also vary our mediums, which will include pastels and watercolour pencils. But don't worry if you missed the Fall Term, we'll be reviewing and sharpening our fall skills throughout the Winter Term as well.
Parents are encouraged to take advantage of the 10% discount and enroll your child in both terms. Students will be given practice exercises after each class to help them commit the skills they have acquired each week.
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Tuesday 6:15-7:15pm
Learn to Draw Intermediate: Pencils (Fall) and Colours (Winter)
Ages: 10 to 13 years Class Size: 10 participants per sessionCost: $11.99 per weekDuration: 15 weeks each termFall 2011 Term: Tues. 7:30-8:30pm Sept. 13 – Jan. 10Winter 2012 Term: Tues. 7:30-8:30pm Jan. 31 – May 15
Intermediate artists are given the freedom to explore each subject from their own unique perspective. They will be actively encouraged to think outside the box and to take their basic skills to a new level by incorporating their own ideas. The subjects will become more difficult, with projects which may take several classes to complete.
In the Winter Term, we switch to working with colours and students will have the opportunity to truly explore the furthest limits of their skills. We will be building upon the skills we learned in the Basic Colour classes, and then adding to that by letting the children explorer their imaginations.
Note: Learn to Draw Intermediate classes require the successful completion of the Basic classes, or equivalent experience. Our instructors can sit with you and your child to determine the correct class for their individual skill level.
If you register for both terms, Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 which will be continuing in the same corresponding timeslot, you will receive ten percent off each term. Registration must be taken for both terms at the same time.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Both Terms (10% Discount)
Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm
