ALOUD: a Celebration for Young Readers & Forest of Reading® Festival of Trees™
LITERARY ARTS
K-12
FULL DAY
May 12 and 13, 2010
The largest children’s literary event in Canada, Forest of Reading® Festival of Trees™ returns for two days of prize ceremonies, fun workshops, author signings, and other exciting activities that celebrate the shared experience of reading. In 2009, this children’s choice award programme welcomed more than 7,000 students and the 2010 event will prove even bigger! Now included in your ticket price is the chance to attend ALOUD: a Celebration for Young Readers. Join one of six internationally celebrated authors to discover the stories behind their new books; for grades K to 12. Past ALOUD participants include Frank Beddor, Kathryn Otoshi and Jacqueline Wilson. Presented by Authors at Harbourfront Centre in partnership with the Ontario Library Association.
Tickets: $13 per student
More info at www.readings.org
More info at www.accessola.com/forest2010
Acrylic Landscape Painting
VISUAL ARTS & CONTEMP. CRAFT
3-8
FULL DAY
Discover why artists of the past and present are inspired by the outdoors. Students engage in sketching activities and complete a small acrylic painting, inspired by Lake Ontario and the waterfront outside our studio.
Behind the Curtain
PERFORMANCE, ART... AND MORE
K-12
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Multidisciplinary hands-on programmes – offered in partnership with leading professional dance and theatre companies (as part of Harbourfront Centre's World Stage and NextSteps – that expose students to performance and culture. Each programme includes a matinee performance, an interactive audience talk-back session, and can be followed by a hands-on workshop.
Book Making
VISUAL ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
K-8
HALF DAY
Students learn various techniques and use creative materials to design and create a unique book to use for art, writing or craft.
Choose from the following:
• Accordian books (half day, grades 1-3)
• Handbound books (full day, grades 4-8)
But is it Art? Graffiti on the Streets, Art on the Wall
URBAN STUDIES
7-8
FULL DAY
We explore the tactile expressions of the hip hop culture, utilizing your chosen visual art discipline.
Contemporary Art Exploration
VISUAL ARTS & CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
3-8
FULL DAY
An interactive look at Harbourfront Centre's art and installations. Your class brings in a current news event for creative exploration through an art form. We choose and explore one on site installation and discuss the artist’s statement/abstract. We begin our day by asking, "Art is another language, another way of communication. How many languages do you speak? What might have lead to this artist’s need to communicate their ideas globally?"
Creative Movement
VISUAL ARTS & CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
K-4
HALF DAY
Experience the wonderful world of expressive movement in this imaginative workshop! Students work with a professional dancer to explore sensory contrast, tempo, direction and body coordination.
Discover the Waterfront
URBAN STUDIES
1-3
HALF DAY FULL DAY
We ask students how they would design the waterfront and to consider who uses it. This programme adapts to your needs and explores the endless possibilities of land and water, along with its impact on humanity and nature.
Make it a full day and pair Discover the Waterfront with a responsive arts activity. Choose from the following activities:
• Clay environments
• Collograph Printmaking
Drawing
VISUAL ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
4-8
FULL DAY
Students learn a range of drawing techniques, including gesture, contour and the exploratory art of self portraiture.
Ecological Footprints
URBAN STUDIES
6-8
FULL DAY
An exciting programme exploring historical and contemporary ecological footprints around the Toronto Harbour and its neighbourhoods.
Education Afloat: Come Celebrate Spring!
URBAN STUDIES
K-8
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Students experience Toronto’s waterfront through an artistic lens via an hour-long expedition through the Inner Harbour and island lagoons aboard a fully-enclosed, Coast Guard approved vessel. Life jacket drill is conducted prior to departure. Choose from a variety of grade-appropriate activities to complement the boat exploration. Students explore changing land usage and the natural and human impact on the waterfront environment. Call to discuss your options.
May & June only
Full day includes on water AND on land
Half day includes either on water OR on land
Explorations in Clay
VISUAL ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
K-8
HALF DAY
FULL DAY
Made possible due to the generous support of 
.
Get messy and have fun while you learn to experiment with the wonderful medium of clay!
Choose from the following to suit your needs:
Clay Building Beasts: Learn about gargoyles, chimeras, sphinxes and grotesques from a variety of cultures, create a ceramic piece inspired by the building beasts of history and visit Harbourfront Centre’s Ceramic Studio.
Clay Vessels: A vessel is more than a container; it also sheds light on the artist and the culture that he or she lived in. Using various hand-building techniques (slab, pinch pot and coil), your students create their own clay vessel. Students also learn the rich history of clay vessels, from Greek amphorae to contemporary craft as seen in our Ceramic Studio.
Government Exploration
URBAN STUDIES
5
FULL DAY
Students experience life inside Toronto's city halls and Ontario's provincial justice system, attend a court in session at Old City Hall, then discover the historical roots of these institutions on a fascinating walk through downtown Toronto. Students discuss reasons for democratic decision-making and the responsibilities of informed citizens.
Kensington Market and Chinatown: Our Neighbourhoods
URBAN STUDIES
6-8
FULL DAY
Dynamic and full of rich traditions, the ever-changing demography of Toronto is reflected in its neighbourhoods. The smells, sights and sounds of a myriad of cultures are revealed in the gifted hands of our School Visit educators.
Media Literacy
URBAN STUDIES
5-8
FULL DAY
Students create art and learn about contemporary work in the media. Choose from the following disciplines to tailor your visit:
• Digital Photography
• Media Literacy
• Music and Social Justice
Musical Explorations
PERFORMANCE, ART... AND MORE
4-8
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Explore the wonders of music at Canada’s foremost centre for contemporary art! With our experienced professional musicians, dancers and Artist Educators, discover music in new and exciting ways. Tailor your visit to include movement, song and rhythm.
Pick your tradition or style: African or South American
Pick your discipline: Drumming (African) or Percussion (South American), Dance (African: gumboot, stomp, and more) or Dance (South American: salsa, rumba, flamenco, and more)
Our City: Toronto
URBAN STUDIES
6-8
FULL DAY
Students will uncover the fascinating structures that make up Toronto’s downtown core. Students investigate the link between public art and architecture, and gain exclusive access to the 54th floor of the Miles Van Der Rohe TD Centre.
Painting
VISUAL ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
K-3
HALF DAY
Students explore the wonders of colour, shape and imagination through paint, and experiment with a variety of techniques to express themselves.
Paper Mask
VISUAL ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
4-8
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Students explore the history and tradition of masks, and experiment with paper sculpture techniques and 3D forms. Student will flex their imaginations by creating a mask of their own.
Printmaking
VISUAL ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
3-8
FULL DAY
Choose from lino or collagraph printmaking techniques. Students learn about the rich history of printmaking, and design their own artistic printing plates to use in the art-making process.
Choose from:
• Collograph Printmaking
• Lino Printmaking.
Puppet Making
VISUAL ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
K-8
FULL DAY HALF DAY
Students learn the rich history of puppets from around the world, explore the world of stories and create a one of a kind puppet of their own using a variety of materials.
Choose from:
• Rod Puppets (grades K-3 half day)
• Shadow Puppets (grades 4-8 full day)
Storytelling in Miss Lou's Room
Performance, Art & More
K-4
FULL DAY
Miss Lou was an educator, actress, dramatist, storyteller, poet and broadcaster. In this interactive museum dedicated to her incredible talents, students will learn about Miss Lou's legacy through story and song, and create their own unique tales, followed by a creative arts component. Choose from the following activities to compliment the storytelling portion:
• Accordian Books
• Painting
• Creative Movement
Think Outside the Box
VISUAL ARTS & CONTEMP. CRAFT
3-8
FULL DAY
Students design and construct their own decorative boxes using a variety of materials.
Understanding Hip Hop
URBAN STUDIES
5-8
FULL DAY
Students discover the roots and elements of hip hop, its contemporary impact and its ability to empower self expression.
Urban Dance
URBAN STUDIES
5-8
FULL DAY
Students develop their own urban dance vocabulary, becoming acquainted with a method of expression through movement and discovery.
Waterfront Revitalization
URBAN STUDIES
6-8
FULL DAY
How does the waterfront and its changing face affect you? How might you re-design a park? A neighbourhood? What practicalities might you have to overcome? This programme inspires critical thought and collaborative thinking.
YoungIFOA - Intermediate Day
LITERARY ARTS
7-8
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Bibliophiles Grades 7–8 spend a day immersed in the magic of a book at this literary festival for kids. Popular children’s authors talk about their books, take questions and sign autographs. Student groups can come to two author events in a day, or pair one author event with a book-making workshop.
October 30, INTERMEDIATE DAY
10:30am Jennifer Cowan, earthgirl
12:30pm Gitty Daneshvari, School of Fear
YoungIFOA - Junior Day
LITERARY ARTS
4-6
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Bibliophiles Grades 4-6 spend a day immersed in the magic of a book at this literary festival for kids. Popular children’s authors talk about their books, take questions and sign autographs. Student groups can come to two author events in a day, or pair one author event with a book-making workshop.
October 29, JUNIOR DAY
10:30am Kean Soo, Jellaby: Monster in the City
12:30pm Cary Fagan: Jacob Two-Two on the High Seas
YoungIFOA - Primary Day
LITERARY ARTS
K-3
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Bibliophiles Grades K–3 spend a day immersed in the magic of a book at this literary festival for kids. Popular children’s authors talk about their books, take questions and sign autographs. Student groups can come to two author events in a day, or pair one author event with a book-making workshop.
October 27, PRIMARY DAY
10:30am Lynn Johnston, Farley Follows His Nose
12:30pm Author TBC
