Courses for Children and Youth

 

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painting of red lantern hanging on tree and four pumpkins in the foreground
Student Artwork by Jeremy Zhang, 2022

The AGO offers engaging art courses for ages 2–18 in a supportive, student-led environment. Young artists build confidence and creative skills while learning from practicing Artist Instructors. Programs explore traditional and contemporary techniques, inspired by the AGO Collection and special exhibitions. Open to all skill levels, courses can be repeated, with instruction tailored to each student. PLUS all materials are included. Register today,

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Painting Together: Watercolour in the Park
Ages 6-10 + 1 Adult
One Day Workshop - Multiple Dates in July & August
Life Drawing
Ages 14-18
Wednesdays, July 8 - July 29 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (4 weeks)
Painting Explorations: Impressionism
Ages 14 - 18
Wednesdays, August 5 - August 26 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (4 weeks)
Cartooning
Ages 8-10
Starting October 3 & 4 (10 weeks)
New!
Build It!
Ages 8-10
Saturdays, October 3 - November 7 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (5 weeks)
New!
Build It!
Ages 11-13
Saturdays, October 3 - November 7 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (5 weeks)
Cartooning
Ages 11-13
Starting October 3 & October 4 (10 weeks)
Side by Side
Ages 4-6 + 1 Adult
Starting October 3 & November 14 (5 weeks)
New!
Painting Together: Inspired by Kazuo Nakumura
Ages 6-10 + 1 Adult
One Day Workshop - Multiple dates in October & November
Portfolio Development
Ages 14-18
Saturdays, October 3 - November 7 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (5 weeks)
Hey, That's Me!
Ages 6-7
Starting October 3 & November 14 (5 weeks)
Hello AGO!
Ages 6-7
Starting October 3 & November 15 (5 weeks)
Animation
Ages 11-13
Sundays, October 4 - December 13 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (10 weeks)
Life Drawing
Ages 14-18
Sundays, October 4 - December 13 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (10 weeks)
New!
Drawing, Painting & Mixed Media
Ages 8-10
Sundays, October 4 - November 8 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (5 weeks)
Life Drawing
Ages 11-13
Sundays, October 4 - December 13 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (10 weeks)
Drawing Together in the Galleries
Ages 6-10 + 1 Adult
Starting October 4 & November 15 (5 weeks)
Animation
Ages 8-10
Sundays, October 4 - December 13 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (10 weeks)
Larger Than Life!
Ages 6-7
Sundays, October 4 - November 8 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (5 weeks)
Life Drawing
Ages 8-10
Sundays, October 4 - December 13 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (10 weeks)
Side by Side
Ages 2-3 + 1 Adult
Starting October 4 & November 15 (5 weeks)
Larger Than Life!
Ages 8-10
Saturdays, November 14 - December 12 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (5 weeks)
New!
Drawing, Painting & Mixed Media
Ages 11-13
Saturdays, November 14 - December 12 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (5 weeks)
New!
Making Together: Henry Moore Sculptures
Ages 6-10 + 1 Adult
One Day Workshop - Multiple dates in November & December
Youth Studio
Ages 14-18
Saturdays, November 14 - December 12 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (5 weeks)
New!
Drawing Adventures!
Ages 6-7
Saturdays, November 14 - December 12 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (5 weeks)
New!
Let's Paint!
Ages 8-10
Sundays, November 15 - December 13 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (5 weeks)
New!
Build It!
Ages 11-13
Saturdays, January 9 - January 30 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 pm (4 weeks)
Hello AGO!
Ages 6-7
Starting January 9, February 6 & February 7 (4 weeks)
New!
Drawing Adventures!
Ages 6-7
Starting January 9 & February 6 (4 weeks)
Cartooning
Ages 8-10
Starting January 9 & 10 (8 weeks)
Painting Explorations: Figure
Ages 14-18
Saturdays, January 9 - January 30 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (4 weeks)
Side by Side
Ages 4-6 + 1 Adult
Starting January 9 & February 6 (4 weeks)
New!
Build It!
Ages 8-10
Saturdays, January 9 - January 30 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (4 weeks)
Cartooning
Ages 11-13
Starting January 9 & January 10 (8 weeks)
New!
Printmaking Together: Inspired by Sunday Best
Ages 6-10 + 1 Adult
One Day Workshop - January 9, 16, 23 & 30
New!
Drawing, Painting & Mixed Media
Ages 8-10
Starting January 10 & February 6 (4 weeks)
Animation
Ages 8-10
Sundays, January 10 - March 7 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (8 weeks)
Drawing Together in the Galleries
Ages 6-10 + 1 Adult
Starting January 10 & February 7 (4 weeks)
Life Drawing
Ages 14-18
Sundays, January 10 - March 7 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (8 weeks)
Life Drawing
Ages 8-10
Sundays, January 10 - March 7 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (8 weeks)
Animation
Ages 11-13
Sundays, January 10 - March 7 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (8 weeks)
Side by Side
Ages 2-3 + 1 Adult
Starting January 10 & February 7 (4 weeks)
Hey, That's Me!
Ages 6-7
Sundays, January 10 - January 31 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (4 weeks)
Life Drawing
Ages 11-13
Sundays, January 10 - March 7 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (8 weeks)
Youth Studio
Ages 14-18
Saturdays, February 6 - March 6 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (4 weeks)
Painting Together: Inspired by the Group of Seven
Ages 6-10 + 1 Adult
One Day Workshop - February 6, 20, 27 & March 6
New!
Drawing, Painting & Mixed Media
Ages 11-13
Saturdays, February 6 - March 6 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (4 weeks)
New!
Let's Paint!
Ages 8-10
Sundays, February 7 - March 7 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (4 weeks)

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