Student Event

My Public Art and Design

Event Date and Time: 
Monday, July 29, 2019 - 10:00am to Thursday, August 1, 2019 - 1:00pm

My Public Art and Design is an exciting and FREE workshop that allows participants to explore architecture, design, and community building. Participants will choose a pre-selected design that teaches participants introductory architectural principles, such as scale, space and time, texture, colour, and shape.

This workshop is open to kids of all ages, but is most suitable for kids aged 9 to 15.

Participants are asked to bring:

a pair of scissors
glue stick
sketchpad with white pages
graphite and pencil crayons
phone camera (if possible)

24th Annual Summer Camp

Event Date and Time: 
Monday, August 19, 2019 - 9:00am to Friday, August 23, 2019 - 4:00pm

Our annual summer music camp traditionally takes place the third full week of August for about 150 youth ages 6 & up!  Each participant can choose to take two of the following workshops:  Inuit drum dancing, Throat Singing, Accordion, Fiddle, Guitar, Percussion, Xylophone, Bucket Drumming, Ukelele, Recorder, Songs & Games, Choir, or Step Dance.

Each day youth will receive two hours of instruction in each workshop choice, opportunities to hear professional musicians, and participate in supervised recreation breaks.

Summer Art Adventures 2019

Event Date and Time: 
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 10:00am to Friday, August 30, 2019 - 4:00pm

Looking for a unique summer experience for your child? Artbarn School has ten weeks of super fun & educational camp! Each week has a different arty theme that will guide our learning & projects. Spend a half or full day with us exploring culturally significant artists & artworks. Campers will have opportunity to try a broad range of media from painting to drawing to sculpture. For ages 4-11 years.

Full day – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Half day mornings – 10:00 am – 12:30 pm 

Summer Art Camps at the Kingston School of Art

Event Date and Time: 
Monday, July 8, 2019 - 9:00am to Friday, August 30, 2019 - 4:30pm

Give your child or grandchild a creative, art-filled week this summer at the Kingston School of Art!  Summer art camps run from July 8th to August 30. Sign up for a week or for a day. Weekly themes, details and registration at www.ksoa.info/summer-art-camps.html. Teen Saturday art workshops too! Details and registration at www.ksoa.info/teen-summer-workshops.html.

 

Summer Acting Camp (11-13 yrs)

Event Date and Time: 
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 9:00am to Friday, July 26, 2019 - 4:00pm

 

Practice how to use the tools of an actor: body and voice. Immerse yourself in character and story while you explore your creative energy and ideas in an ensemble. All classes are taught by professional artists who are passionate about sharing their expertise with a new generation of performers in a safe and supportive environment.

Note: Due to venue upgrades at Gateway Theatre this summer, camps will be held off-site at Gilmore Park United Church (8060 No. 1 Rd, Richmond)

11-13 yrs
Jul 22-26, 9:00am-4:00pm
$400

Summer Acting Camp

Event Date and Time: 
Monday, July 15, 2019 - 9:00am to Friday, July 19, 2019 - 4:00pm

Practice how to use the tools of an actor: body and voice. Immerse yourself in character and story while you explore your creative energy and ideas in an ensemble. All classes are taught by professional artists who are passionate about sharing their expertise with a new generation of performers in a safe and supportive environment.

Note: Due to venue upgrades at Gateway Theatre this summer, camps will be held off-site at Gilmore Park United Church (8060 No. 1 Rd, Richmond)

8-10 yrs
Jul 15-19, 9:00am-4:00pm
$400

Summer Musical Theatre Camp

Event Date and Time: 
Monday, July 8, 2019 - 9:00am to Friday, July 12, 2019 - 4:00pm

Experience storytelling using singing, acting, and dance. Bring your creativity and build confidence while we explore story and character as a team. All classes are taught by professional artists who are passionate about sharing their expertise with a new generation of performers in a safe and supportive environment.

Note: Due to venue upgrades at Gateway Theatre this summer, camps will be held off-site at Gilmore Park United Church (8060 No. 1 Rd, Richmond)

8-11 yrs 
Jul 8 - 12, 9:00am-4:00pm
$425

Write & Rise Poetry Workshop

Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, May 25, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Write & Rise is a two-hour poetry workshop designed to help you tap into your innate creativity. This workshop is open to all levels of writing experience—first-time poets are especially welcome! Even if you wouldn't consider yourself "creative" or "artsy", given the right circumstances, you'll be surprised by the beauty contained within you. All you'll need is a pen, some paper, and an attitude of openness.

Beyond the Surface - A Community-Connected Experiential Learning Project

Event Date and Time: 
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Toronto’s precious archival photographs – reinvented, altered and manipulated

Community partners PhotoED Magazine, the Toronto District School Board, and artist Jessica Thalmann are excited to announce a public pop-up showcase of Windfields Junior High School student work altering and intervening with images from a variety of archives including personal family photo albums, Google Images, the NASA Space Archive and the City of Toronto Archives.

Canadian Children's Opera Company 2019/20 Auditions

Event Date and Time: 
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 4:30pm

Auditions for our 2019/2020 season begin on April 24. We've got a fantastic year planned and you won't want to miss a minute of it!

We are always looking for children and youth who share our love for music, performance, and dramatic storytelling.  If your child is interested in being part of this exciting organization, apply now!