After School & Saturday ProgramsTermsFALL TERMSept. 17-Dec. 17, 2011 WINTER TERMJanuary 9-March 10, 2012 SPRING TERMApril 10-June 23, 2012 DiscountsStudents who register in the fall for a minimum of one class in each of the fall, winter & spring terms will be entitled to a 5% discount off one winter & one spring class. ARAS Members in good standing receive an additional discount. Get the details. HSTApplicable HST (13%) will be added to all classes. Payment PlansPayment plans can be arranged for those registering for more than one term or for those registering more than one family member in one term. Payment plans must be made through the office with post-dated cheques or pre-authorized credit card payments. Some restrictions apply. Please contact 416-961-1502, ext. 303 or email us for details. Pre-Class ProgramDoes your child attend Brown Public School? We will pick up children from Brown at 3:30 pm for their Arts School program. Learn more. PoliciesPlease familiarize yourself with our registration information, important dates, and school policies. MaterialsPrices include materials and applicable taxes. 
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Adventures with Art (Gr. 1-4)Take a ride in our art time machine and explore the wonderful world of imagination, colour and fun art materials and tools. From the Egyptians to Renoir to Picasso to Andy Warhol, children will create two-and three-dimensional art pieces, exploring colour, pattern and texture based on some of the most famous artists and art pieces of past and present. This mixed media-based class will allow children to explore and learn about many art materials and techniques and is designed to give young artists an appreciation and understanding of art history in a fun and creative way. In a studio filled with exciting materials and tools, students will turn their ideas into works of art that will be their very own masterpieces! Wednesday 4:30-6:00 pm
Art & Design (Gr. 3-9)Understanding the principles and elements of colour and design is essential for any aspiring artist. Learning these building blocks will ensure the success of an art creation and provide young artists with the confidence to experiment and allow self-expression to shine through. While exploring with drawing, acrylic painting, printmaking and collage, students will design and develop amazing art pieces, which include theatre and film posters, set and costume design concepts and many unique works of art. Students will use the fundamental elements of colour and design and develop their understanding of what makes art interesting to create and to look at. Monday 4:30-6:00 pm (Gr. 6-9)
Thursday 4:30-6:00 pm (Gr. 3-6)
Theatre & Stage Design (Gr. 4-8)Before the curtain rises and the spotlights shine down on the actors, designers spend years envisioning the creative concepts behind some of the world's most beautiful theatres and stages, as well as designing the sets that bring stories to life. Using multimedia techniques, students will explore the fundamentals of architectural and set design: bringing his or her unique ideas into the design concepts and creation of their very own theatre and stage, from an abstract concept to a clear representation of that idea in model and drawing form. Students will design their mini-stage and set around their favourite story or play. Tuesday 4:30-6:00 pm
Design Your Own House (Gr. 4-8)This class explores the fundamentals of architectural design. Using mixed media techniques as well and 2- and 3-dimensional methods of representation drawing, scale model building and collage, students will design their very own space. Each student will begin with an abstract concept and end the term with a clear representation of their space in drawing and scale model form. Fall: A House on the Move Thursday 4:30-6:00 pm
Kids' Art Studio (JK-Gr. 4)Madeleine Domingue • Mary-Theresa Lawlor • Linda Prussick • Susie Whaley • Nicola Wismer This engaging and dynamic program is perfect for the child who wants to learn many art techniques, while creating diverse and imaginative projects. Each term students will create different, unique and individualized art pieces through a variety of themes and subject matter. Projects will include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, clay and numerous mixed media-based concepts, using an array of fun and tactile materials and techniques suited to each age group. Students will also be introduced to various techniques and artists from art history. Monday 4:30-6:00 pm (SK-Gr. 2) • S. Whaley
Tuesday 4:30-6:00 pm (JK/SK) • M. Domingue
Wednesday 4:30-6:00 pm (JK/SK) • N. Wismer
Saturday 9:00-10:30 am (SK-Gr. 2) • L. Prussick
Saturday 11:00 am-12:30 pm (JK/SK)
Saturday 11:00 am-12:30 pm (Gr. 1-4) L. Prussick
Little Characters (JK-Gr. 4)Mary-Theresa Lawlor • Susie Whaley • Madeleine Domingue Young artists will be introduced to exciting themes through visualization and drama exercises, while they create works of art that will be used in developing imaginative and unique stories and characters. Students will use a variety of art materials while working on creative 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art, which will then be incorporated into story-telling, drama and creative movement activities. Saturday 1:30-3:00 pm (JK/SK)
Saturday 3:30-5:00 pm (Gr. 1-4)
Science Art (SK-Gr. 2)Using a variety of art materials, young artists will combine their creative imaginations with their curiousity about the world around them to create multi-layered art pieces. Each term students will become scientist/artists to explore and create art projects inspired by the scientific world. Themes will include human and animal bodies, archaeology, geology and the earth, environments and ecosystems, light and energy and outer space. Thursday 4:30-6:00 pm
Kinetic Sculpture (Gr. 3-9)With assemblage and collage in mind, students will create moving sculptures using basic mechanical principles, lots of imagination and inventiveness. Students will explore mixed media by taking familiar and found objects and bringing them to life. This is a sculptural creation program with an emphasis on moveable parts. The class will enjoy designing and creating unique art pieces like Japanese kites, shadow puppets, small-scale mobiles, self-standing moveable sculptures and life-size corrugated cardboard sculptures. Thursday 4:30-6:00 pm (Gr. 7-9)
Friday 4:30-6:00 pm (Gr. 3-6)
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