The Gallery’s children’s programs are designed to provide an entry point into exhibitions and collections. The goal of our programming is to challenge children with ideas, media and ways of creating artwork. Diverse programming offers a variety of projects/workshops for children of all ages to participate and engage in the gallery exhibitions. With the purchase of a Takash press the gallery continues to develop printmaking programs for all ages in the areas of relief that relate directly to gallery exhibitions and its collections.
PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SPRING
Red Circle, Blue Line ages 4-5
Young artists learn about mixing paint, drawing and collage while engaged in discovering shapes, colours and lines. The basic fundamental building blocks of hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity are developed in fun exploratory projects that change each week with introductions to new and recycled art materials. Trips into the gallery to see the current exhibits will further inspire participants. Instructor: Pat Beaton
Thursdays, 4 sessions 2-3 p.m. $29.74
May 13 216078
Brushes & Brayers ages 6-9 NEW!
Students explore new ideas and materials each week inspired by the exhibits at the gallery. Instruction focuses on both idea development and personal creativity while exploring drawing materials, painting, collage, sculpture and printmaking on the gallery press. Instructor: Pat Beaton
Thursdays, 4 sessions 3:30-5 p.m. $40.86
May 13 216169
PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SUMMER
Summer Art Days ages 4-5, 6-8 years, 9-13 years
Our qualified art instructors use the current exhibition and the gallery’s unique environment to inspire young artists. We emphasize creativity and freedom to explore new techniques or materials while structuring activities around fundamental age appropriate artistic concepts. New projects each week such as landscape printmaking, sculptural creations, mixed media painting, drawing, and collage make these fun and challenging classes for all levels. Instructors: Marianne Otterstrom (July 5-9, 26-30), Shelley Tucker (July 19 - 23, mornings), Jay Johnson (July 19-23, afternoons), tba (Aug 9 - 13), Jody MacDonald (August 16-20).
Mon - Fri 4-5yrs 9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. $35.30
July 5-9
216083
Mon - Fri 4-5yrs 11a.m. - 12p.m. $35.30
July 5-9
216084
Mon - Fri 6-8yrs 1p.m. - 2:30p.m. $49.20
July 5-9
216099
Mon - Fri 4-5yrs 9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. $35.30
July 19-23
216085
Mon - Fri 4-5yrs 11a.m. - 12p.m. $35.30
July 19-23
216086
Mon - Fri 4-5yrs 3p.m. - 4p.m. $35.30
July 19-23
216087
Mon - Fri 6-8yrs 1p.m. - 2:30p.m. $49.20
July 19-23
216100
Mon - Fri 4-5yrs 9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. $35.30
July 26-30
216088
Mon - Fri 6-8yrs 11a.m. - 12:30p.m. $49.20
July 26-30
216101
Mon - Fri 9-13yrs 1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. $63.10
July 26-30
216103
Mon - Fri 4-5yrs 9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. $35.30
August 9-13
216089
Mon - Fri 4-5yrs 11a.m. - 12p.m. $35.30
August 9-13
216090
Mon - Fri 4-5yrs 9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. $35.30
August 16-20
216097
Mon - Fri 6-8yrs 11a.m. - 12:30p.m. $49.20
August 16-20
216102
Summer Art Days II 6-8 yrs
The next step for returning artists who are ready for a little more challenge. Inspired by the current exhibitions, we cover similar themes to those used in Summer Art Days, with more time to develop skills. Pre-requisite: Two Burnaby Art Gallery summer art courses or equivalent. Instructor: tba
Mon - Fri 6-8yrs 1p.m. - 3p.m. $63.10
August 9-13
216107
Open Air Art Studio 6-8yrs, 9-13yrs
Working under a garden tent, students do projects that are too messy for our gallery studio. As with all our summer art programs, creativity and process are emphasized along with technique and practical skills. Activities are inspired by both the gallery exhibits and the outdoor environment and are taught by qualified art educators, motivating individual as well as collaborative projects. Paint, sculpture, and unusual materials make for some big, messy, fabulous art! Instructor: Marianne Otterstrom
Mon - Fri 6-8yrs 9:30a.m - 11:30a.m. $63.10
August 9-13
216170
Mon - Fri 9-13yrs 1p.m - 4p.m. $93.40
August 9-13
216171
Mon - Fri 6-8yrs 1:30p.m - 3:30p.m. $63.10
August 16-20
216172
Mon - Fri 9-13yrs 9:30a.m - 12:30p.m. $93.40
August 16-20
216173
Summer Printmaking Days 6-8yrs, 9-13yrs
Students look at works from the City of Burnaby Permanent Collection, each day focusing on a different printmaking technique. They use the gallery’s press to create single colour relief prints, embossing collage, chine colle and painterly mono-prints. Time is spent learning and developing printing techniques and skills while further developing composition, drawing skills and colour theory. Instructor: Pat Beaton
Tues - Fri 6-8yrs 9:30a.m - 11:30a.m. $65.60
August 3-6
216178
Tues - Fri 9-13 yrs 1p.m. - 4 p.m. $76.72
August 3-6
216179
Summer Portfolio Studio 13-16yrs NEW!
Designed for (but not limited to) long-time Summer Arts students who have matured beyond our standard age limit. Bring a theme to carry through an intensive five-day exploration of different techniques and materials (drawing, printmaking, sculpture, painting and collage) Start a new portfolio or add a thematic series to an existing one. Instructor: Jody MacDonald
Mon - Fri 1:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. $93.40
August 16-20
216181
Summer Drawing and Painting 4-5yrs, 6-8yrs, 9-13yrs
Emphasis is on creative process, skill development and technique. Young artists are inspired by the current exhibitions, and spend time drawing from works in the gallery. They explore chalk and oil pastels, as well as different drawing and painting media. Attention is paid to age-appropriate fundamental skill development in composition, mark making and colour mixing. Instructor: Shelley Tucker (4-5 yrs), Jay Johnson (6-8, 9-13)
Mon - Fri 4-5yrs 9a.m. - 10a.m. $35.30
July 12-16
216174
Mon - Fri 4-5yrs 10:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. $35.30
July 12-16
216175
Mon - Fri 6-8yrs 12:30p.m. - 2:00p.m. $49.20
July 12-16
216176
Mon - Fri 9-13yrs 2:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. $63.10
July 12-16
216177
Please Note: Program fees do not include applicable taxes.
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Meet Our Instructors
The Burnaby Art Gallery is proud to have such an experienced, talented and diverse group of artists with a passion for teaching working with us.
Pat Beaton - Pat is a professional printmaker with a wide range of experience in teaching both printmaking and art. Her growing following of both young and mature students love her relaxed and informative teaching style.
Jody MacDonald - Jody majored in printmaking and textiles at H.B. Beal Technical School (Ontario) and graduated from the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design with a diploma in studio arts (1996). Her work incorporates numerous disciplines involving drawing, painting, sculpture, video and performance. Students love Jody’s enthusiasm and approach to teaching technique.
Marianne Otterstrom - Marianne has a diploma in Fine Arts from Vancouver Community College Langara Campus where she majored in printmaking and sculpture. Marianne has been an instructor at the Shadbolt Centre since 1989, and has volunteered for many years within the Burnaby schools with work on murals, student art galleries, banner projects, stream of dreams, set design and other children’s art related activities.
Jay Johnson - Jay graduated from Emily Carr College of Art and Design in 1993 with a focus on Sculpture and Industrial Design. His own work is founded in sculpture, installation, sound and video. Jay brings a wealth of teaching experience, having also taught at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Evergreen Art Gallery, Richmond Art Gallery, and many visiting artist programs in Vancouver and Burnaby schools. Jay’s work with students is designed to foster intuitive, innovative thought processes through playful experimentation.
Shelley Tucker - Shelley has her BFA in Visual Arts from the School of Contemporary Arts at Simon Fraser University. Her artwork has a focus on photography and portraiture. Shelley has been a docent at the Burnaby Art Gallery since 2006, and teaches community programs at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. She was also a docent at the Vancouver Art Gallery and brings her skill at interpreting artwork to her classes. Shelley has a wonderfully inclusive approach to teaching, adjusting her methods to suit individual learning styles.
Anna Talbot - Anna is a graduate of Emily Carr University where she majored in printmaking. Throughout her art school education, Anna facilitated numerous Community Arts projects in Burnaby and led drop-in art sessions for youth at Eastburn Community Center. Anna continues to work in the community through the Shadbolt Arts Centre, Community Arts and the Burnaby Art Gallery school programs. Anna’s emphasis is on encouraging children to explore the process of making art through a creative variety of mediums and techniques.
Registration and Cancellation
Our children's programs are extremely popular; but any class can be cancelled if there is not enough registration one week before the first class. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Register now for the winter session.
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