AGA Youth programs offer exciting opportunities for youth to experiment with art and ideas in the studio and in the Gallery. Led by local artists and designed especially for teens aged 13-17, AGA Youth Programs give teens the space to explore their own style while learning about art fundamentals and contemporary art-making techniques.
Studio Y Drop-In
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
$10/workshop
Studio Y is a space where youth can explore art-making, self expression and meet other teen artists. Taught by experienced artist-instructors, Studio Y Workshops are designed for youth aged 13-17 and aim to offer young artists opportunities to explore their own artistic style while learning about contemporary art-making techniques. Studio Y workshops introduce projects and ideas that give the space for youth to discover their creative voice, develop their range of technical skills, and explore materials in a supportive, challenging and fun environment.
May 10
Build: Readymade Assemblage
Turn objects from your everyday into a work of art! Drawing inspiration from the past and present, create a mixed-media assemblage using found objects.
May 17
Pinch: Pottery & Clay Creations
Look to artists from the past to discover how visual language is used to tell a story. Work in the studio to create your own functional objects inspired by works in the Gallery.
May 24
Swirl: Abstract Memories
Embark on a journey to discover how memories of place are created in this experimental painting studio. Work to explore concepts of memory and abstraction before experimenting with drawing and painting techniques.
May 31
Layer: Mixed Media Painting
Work in acrylic paint, paper collage, and gel media to create mixed-media paintings inspired by current AGA exhibitions.
June 7
Draw: Natural & Built Spaces
Use found images of inside and outside spaces to develop a composition using transparent paper. Project your composition and create a large drawing to play with scale and proportion.
June 14
Stencil: Silk-screen Creations
Learn the basics of stenciling and silk-screening before creating your own hand-cut stencil. Screen in multiple colours to create a work that pops!
Youth Residencies
12 Week Residency Program; Thursday, January 12-April 5, 2012
Cost: $120 season/$108 AGA Members
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This winter, the AGA will be offering a new 12 week Youth Residency program where teens can explore the AGA in new and exciting ways! Youth Residents will have the opportunity to become part of a unique group of teen artists that have exclusive opportunities at the AGA including visits from guest artists, behind the scenes tours and ongoing access to Studio Y Thursday Workshops.
Studio Y Residencies include:
- Access to all Studio Y Drop-In Classes offered each Thursday from 3:30-5:30 pm.
- Guest artist-teachers throughout the season.
- Exclusive behind the scenes tours and talks from AGA artists and staff.
- Exciting volunteer opportunities to work with AGA artists and educators.
- A personal sketchbook and drawing materials for use in and out of Studio Y.
- A season-end art show in the TD Education Gallery where youth can show work created in Studio Y.
Studio Y Spring ArtBreak
Open studio: ISMS!
Friday, March 30, 9 am-4 pm
Cost: $64/$58 AGA Members
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Investigate art movements of the twentieth century with this all-day open studio workshop! Begin the day with Dada-inspired experiments and Surrealism art games before visiting the Gallery to explore the art of Picasso, Mondrian, Duchamp and Dali. In the studio, work with painting and print-making to create works that incorporate chance, automatism, abstraction and improvisation.
Studio Y Summer ArtBreak
Fridays; 9am-4pm
July 6-August 17, 2011
Youth aged 13-17
Cost: $64/58 AGA Members
Studio Y ArtBreak Workshops are fun art classes that introduce new concepts and projects each week! Work with local artists to learn new art-making techniques before designing and completing your own projects. Studio Y Residencies aim to introduce youth to contemporary art-making prac-tices while providing the opportunity for exploration of a personal art style.
July 6: Go Guerilla: Taking Art to the Streets | Register online >
July 13: Snap: Digital Photography & Mixed Media | Register online >
July 20: Build: Sculpture Investigations | Register online >
July 27: Abstract: Acrylic Painting | Register online >
August 3: Install: Immersive Installations | Register online >
August 10: Revolt: Contemporary Art Explorations | Register online >
August 17: Alter: Image Transfer & Painting | Register online >
