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Family Saturday – August

August 31 @ 1:00 pm 3:30 pm

August 31st at 1 PM

Family Saturdays takes place on the last Saturday of each month with an art project suitable for little kids and big kids alike. The workshop starts promptly at 1 p.m each month and families are welcome to stay the entire session from 1 p.m to 3:30 p.m, or leave earlier. All materials for the workshops are supplied.

$5 – $9

2505453173

3228 31st Ave
Vernon, V1T2H3 Canada
2505453173

August 30 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

August 30th at 10 AM

Join us on the last Friday of every month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age appropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 to explore art making with non- toxic materials in this fun and social program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. All are welcome to create, and make sure you dress for mess! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session, admission is by donation.

$5 – $9

2505453173

3228 31st Ave
Vernon, V1T2H3 Canada
2505453173

July 27 @ 1:00 pm 3:30 pm

July 27th at 1 PM
Paper Dolls

This month we will be viewing Descent into Classicism, an exhibition by Glenn Clark. This exhibition features images of knights, dolls, and astrological symbols. After viewing, we will be making our own dolls and knights.

Family Saturdays takes place on the last Saturday of each month with an art project suitable for little kids and big kids alike. The workshop starts promptly at 1 p.m each month and families are welcome to stay the entire session from 1 p.m to 3:30 p.m, or leave earlier. All materials for the workshops are supplied.

$5 – $9

2505453173

3228 31st Ave
Vernon, V1T2H3 Canada
2505453173

July 26 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

July 26th at 10 AM
Paper Dolls

This month we will be viewing Descent into Classicism, an exhibition by Glenn Clark. This exhibition features images of knights, dolls, and astrological symbols. After viewing, we will make paper dolls.

Join us on the last Friday of every month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age appropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 to explore art making with non- toxic materials in this fun and social program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. All are welcome to create, and make sure you dress for mess! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session, admission is by donation.

$5 – $9

2505453173

3228 31st Ave
Vernon, V1T2H3 Canada
2505453173

June 28 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

June 28th at 10 AM
Multimedia Sunflowers

This month we will be viewing Emergence, an exhibition by UBC-O graduating BFA students. We will then make multimedia sunflowers using seeds, paint, and other materials!

Join us on the last Friday of every month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age appropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 to explore art making with non- toxic materials in this fun and social program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. All are welcome to create, and make sure you dress for mess! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session, admission is by donation.

By donation

2505453173

3228 31st Ave
Vernon, V1T2H3 Canada
2505453173

June 29 @ 1:00 pm 3:30 pm

June 29th at 1 PM
Painting and Collage

We will begin our session by viewing Robert Fee’s exhibition, Accidentals. Robert Fee’s work uses a collage approach to inform the composition and idea generation in his paintings. Inspired by the exhibition ,we will be painting and collaging.

Join us on the last Saturday of each month, Family Saturdays take place with an art project suitable for both little kids and big kids. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to participate and create their own works of art. The workshop begins promptly at 1 p.m., and families are welcome to stay for the whole session, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or to depart sooner. All materials required for the workshops are provided. To ensure a space, please pre-register online.

• $5/members • $9/non-members.

Sierra, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator, will begin the workshop by touring the current exhibition that is on display. Afterward, she will lead you through a hands-on art activity inspired by the artwork.

2505453173

3228 31st Ave
Vernon, V1T2H3 Canada
2505453173

March 29 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

Egg Decorating inspired by Art from the Heart

We apologize for any inconvenience but Mini Artists has been cancelled.

This session will begin with a tour of the exhibition Art from the Heart, featuring artwork from elementary school students. After viewing the exhibition, we will be decorating eggs to celebrate the beginning of springtime!

Join us on the last Friday of every month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age-appropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 to explore art-making with non-toxic materials in this fun and social program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. Make sure you dress for the mess as all are invited to join in on the fun! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session and admission is by donation.

2505453173

3228 31st Ave
Vernon, V1T2H3 Canada
2505453173

December 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am 11:00 pm

Mackie Lake House Decorating

We will begin our session with a tour of the exhibition by our most recent artist-in-residence at Mackie Lake House. After our tour, we will decorate houses!

By donation

November 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am 11:00 pm

Collage and Printmaking

This session will begin with a tour of the exhibition Illuminated Language, by Edmonton-based artist Dick Averns. This exhibition draws on multiple bodies of text-based art spanning over three decades of the artist’s career. in response to the themes of the exhibition, we will be making collages and printmaking.

By donation
3228 31st Ave
Vernon, V1T2H3 Canada
2505453173

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