Join us for our 1 day family workshops where children with an adult caregiver will explore artists and artworks in our collection and get inspired to create back in the studio. This season we're exploring artwork by Andy Warhol and screenprinting together in the studio.

This workshop is for 1 child and 1 adult.

All materials are included. Meet in the Dr. Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School.

Terms and Conditions of Participation  

Get inspired by the streetwear in The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century and create your own wearable art. Create patches, buttons, print on fabric and more to change up your style and add DIY flair to your current closet. 

All materials are included. Meet in the Dr. Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School.

No class on Family Day weekend, February 15/16.

Get inspired by the streetwear in The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century and create your own wearable art. Create patches, buttons, print on fabric and more to change up your style and add DIY flair to your current closet. 

All materials are included. Meet in the Dr. Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School.

No class on Family Day weekend, February 15/16.

We’ll start with fundamental painting, sculpture and drawing techniques and then "mix it up" in new and unexpected ways. Inspired by artworks in the galleries that use unconventional materials and mediums, you'll take your art making into bold new creative spaces. Think painting without a brush, sculpting without clay, and drawing without pencils, you'll get creative with the ways you create!

Materials are provided.

Terms and Conditions of Participation  

In this course on collage inspired by Pacita Abad, students will immerse themselves in the vibrant and eclectic world of mixed media art, drawing inspiration from Abad’s innovative techniques and colourful compositions. Known for her use of bold patterns, textures, and vibrant colours, Abad's work serves as a rich source of creativity for exploring collage as a dynamic art form.

Join us for our 1-day family workshops where children ages 6-10 with an adult caregiver will explore artists and artworks in our collection and get inspired to create. This season we'll gain inspiration from the artworks of Pacita Abad and create textile collages by weaving, painting and sewing together in the studio. 

This workshop is for 1 child and 1 adult.

All materials are included. Meet in the Dr. Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School.

Dive into the rich and versatile world of textiles in this captivating introductory course. Discover the intricate interplay of color, pattern, and texture as you design and construct textile artworks that reflect your personal style and vision.

Inspired by the AGO collection, we will explore a variety of contemporary surface design and textile techniques.  We’ll work with fabric and Japanese paper to create small artworks that are, respectively: stitched; printed; dyed; and sewn into soft sculpture. 

Inspired by the AGO collection, we will explore a variety of contemporary surface design and textile techniques. We’ll work with fabric and Japanese paper to create small artworks that are, respectively: stitched; printed; dyed; and sewn into soft sculpture. Meet in the Dr. Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School.

Please review the Terms and Conditions of participation prior to the start of class. 

Participants must be 18 or older.

Make new artistic connections and spark conversations! Join us for our Seniors Social program, a monthly workshop series for older adults that combines conversations with art and artmaking. The AGO believes providing opportunities to experience art and artmaking increases well-being. 

Tuesday, October 10: Inspired by Keith Haring

With the AGO's collection as inspiration, young artists stretch the boundaries of their creativity while learning a variety of drawing, painting and mixed media techniques. Experiment with materials such as acrylic and watercolour paint, chalk, charcoal and paper collage. This is a great class for introducing students to a range of artmaking materials and techniques, and also for those looking to take their work to the next level by combining these fundamental art mediums in new and exciting ways.