Acrylic Landscape Painting
VISUAL ARTS & CONTEMP. CRAFT
4-12
FULL DAY
Discover why artists of the past and present are inspired by the outdoors. Students engage in sketching activities and complete a small acrylic painting, inspired by Lake Ontario and the waterfront outside our studio.
Discover the Waterfront
URBAN STUDIES
1-3
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Explore Toronto's exciting (and growing) lakeside urban community! Make it a full day and pair Discover the Waterfront with a responsive arts activity.
• Clay environments
• Collograph Printmaking
Or choose from any one of our half day programmes.
Ecological Footprints
URBAN STUDIES
8-12
FULL DAY
New programme being launched February 2010!
Step Lightly! Explore historical and contemporary ecological footprints around the Toronto Harbour and its neighbourhoods, and design your own exciting art project using recycled materials.
Education Afloat: Come Celebrate Spring!
URBAN STUDIES
JK-12
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Students experience Toronto’s waterfront through an artistic lens via an hour-long expedition through the Inner Harbour and island lagoons aboard a fully-enclosed, Coast Guard approved vessel. Life jacket drill is conducted prior to departure. Choose from a variety of grade-appropriate activities to complement the boat exploration. Students explore changing land usage and the natural and human impact on the waterfront environment. Call to discuss your options.
May & June only
Full day includes on water AND on land
Half day includes either on water OR on land
Government Exploration
URBAN STUDIES
5
FULL DAY
Students experience life inside Toronto's city halls and Ontario's provincial justice system where they discuss the 3 levels of government. They will then attend a court in session at Old City Hall where they will have an opportunity to meet and pose questions to a judge. We will then discover the historical roots of these institutions on a fascinating walk through downtown Toronto. Students discuss reasons for democratic decision-making and the responsibilities of informed citizens.
Prepared for all seasons!
Kensington Market & Chinatown
URBAN STUDIES
6-12
FULL DAY
Discover a kaleidoscope of culture in two of Toronto’s most interesting and diverse communities! Gain an understanding of changing demographic patterns and uncover the fascinating cultural histories of Kensington Market and Chinatown.
Our City: Toronto
URBAN STUDIES
6-12
FULL DAY
Students will uncover the fascinating structures that make up Toronto’s downtown core. Students investigate the link between public art and architecture, and gain exclusive access to the 54th floor of the Miles Van Der Rohe TD Centre.
Waterfront Revitalization
URBAN STUDIES
7-10
FULL DAY
Discover the past, present and future of Toronto's waterfront. While on a site walk students will experience changes occurring within the Revitalization Project.
Who’s Got the Power?
URBAN STUDIES
9-12
What is an operating system? What are my choices as a consumer? Through this intensive one-day programme, students explore the power of the media and have the chance to express their voices and opinions through your choice of medium:
• Advertising Media Study
• Digital Photography
• Podcasting
