VIRTUAL CREATIVe
HUB
You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.
WELCOME
This special Avenue Road Arts School creative area is a place where people can continue to learn, engage and connect with the Arts School, remotely.
Geared to children, their parents, adults and those who want to continue to create and exercise creativity during these days of social distancing, the Virtual Creative Hub will offer free activity ideas including art lesson plans for kids, creative exercise for teens and adults, resources and creative links and short video demos.
Check back often, as we will have daily additions and more content for your creative enjoyment.
for those who want to continue to exercise creativity
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Learn to make and paint your own clay beads and accessorize your looks with your own creations.
LESSONS BY AGE
*NEW* LESSONS
Collage Landscape
It's time for another 'Home Art Fun' series featuring Tiddler by Julia Donaldson....
The Alphabet Game
Try this easy and fun drama game that can be played by any number of people. It can be modified for all ages and levels!...
Underwater Jellyfish
Create a beautiful jellyfish swimming the deep sea in this fun art lesson....
Channel Your Stress Into Creativity
Take a look at this great review posted in The New York Times about stress and creativity....
Read this Beautiful Poem: Lockdown
Read this beautiful poem by Fr. Richard Hendrick about what is happening in the world right now....
Perspectives: Drawing Activity
Try this drawing exercise and explore the power of perspective!...
LOLA'S CORNER
Make a List of What You Think is Good About Self-Isolation
It’s a challenge for all of us to think positively when we’ve have had our lives unexpectedly upended, but let us explore....
What Strategies Are You Using to Adapt?
Our founder shares and explores strategies you can use to adapt to your new reality....
Broadway Plays & Musicals You Can Watch on Stage from Home
For the Musical Theatre Enthusiast, check out these productions compiled by Playbill....
Soothing Voices: Listen to Actors Read Books
Sometimes a familiar voice can be comforting so explore some audiobooks by your favourite actors at Playbill and Storyline Online....
How Creating Art Lightens the Burden of Depression
Check out this article by Lola, our founder, in The Globe and Mail about how art can help heal....
VIDEOS
Learn to Paint Clouds – The Stitch Technique
One of our wonderful instructors, Sam Paonessa, has created a fantastic new video series you need to check out....
T-I-P-S for Painting
Sam goes over some key tools to help you along in your creative journey using a fun acronym: T-I-P-S....