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.
April 4
Cultivate: Mixed-Media Landscapes
Explore the work of Rembrandt and Van Gogh in the Gallery before heading to the studio to create your own mixed-media landscape.
April 11
Carve: Linocut Prints
Check out our newest printmaking exhibition Dutch Landscapes from Rembrandt to Van Gogh, before creating your own linocut print in the studio. Bring a photo of your own to explore the idea of ‘landscape’ in your work.
April 18
Sketch: Portraiture
Can a portrait capture the personality and mood of the subject? Experiment using charcoal, learn the basics of portrait drawing and sketch a fellow student.
April 25
Splatter: Drip Painting
Get inspired by Eric Cameron’s dipped paintings entitled Thanatos in the exhibition The News From Here: The 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art, before heading to the studio to create your own drip painting on canvas!
May 2
DIY: Open Studio 2D
Have a project idea? Want time to finish what you started? Then this open studio is for you! In this special edition Studio Y, you choose the project and theme.
May 9
TBA
May 16
Illusion: Optical Art
What makes an artwork vibrate or appear to move? Learn about Op art techniques, and use multi-colour tape to create your own piece of illusionary art.
May 23
Print: Logo Silk-screening
What is the importance of a logo? How do we interpret them? In this addition of Studio Y, we will test your ability of recognizing logos, before creating your own through the medium of silk-screening!
May 30
Recycle: Paper Making
Make art while being environmentally friendly! In this class, bring in scrap paper you no longer need, and turn it into a brand new sheet of paper that can be used for sketching, collaging or note taking!
June 6
Mix: Colour Manipulation
Can colour express mood and feeling? In this Studio Y, get back to the basics by learning how to mix colours. Bring in a photograph to work from, and experiment with new colours to see how the ‘mood’ of the piece changes!
June 13
Sculpt: Clay Bust
Create your own sculpted representation of a person from the neck up. In this class, we will be looking at sculptural works in the exhibit The Bequest: Ernest E. Poole and the AGA Collection, before heading to the studio to create our own 3D bust.
June 20
Capture: Sculptural Portraits
Add some depth to your typical portrait by layering cardboard, construction paper and magazine cut-outs into a 3D composition. Using lighting, we will create shadows to add mood to our final photos!
*The AGA has limited number of cameras. To keep and edit your images, please bring your own camera.
June 27
DIY: Open Studio 3D
Have a project idea? Want time to finish what you started? Then this open studio is for you! In this special edition Studio Y, you choose the project and theme.
With the support of
Studio Y One-Day ArtBreak Camps
Studio Y Workshops are for youth aged 13-17
Fridays, 9 am-4 pm
July 12-August 16
Cost: $64/58 AGA Members
Studio Y Workshops are fun art workshops 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 practices while providing the opportunity for exploration of a personal art style.
July 5 Snap:
Digital Photography and Mixed-media
July 12 Sketch:
Animation
July 19
Rebel: Exploring Street Art
July 26
Build: Sculpture and Installation
August 2
Wash: Watercolour Painting
August 9
Document: Video Installation
August 16
Graphic Novel: Drawing and Mixed-media
Youth Residencies
12 Week Drop-In Program
April 11-June 27, 2013
Cost: $120 season/$108 AGA Members
Register online >
Join us this winter for Studio Y Residency—a 12 week studio where teens investigate the AGA in fresh and exciting ways! Studio Y 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 Workshops.
Studio Y Residencies include:
- Access to a season of Studio Y Drop-In Classes offered each Thursday from 3:30-5:30 pm
- A chance to learn from guest artist-teachers throughout the season
- Rare 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 their work created in Studio Y
