Media Literacy
Science and the Environment
Urban Studies
ALOUD: a Celebration for Young Readers & Forest of Reading® Festival of Tress™
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
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.
The full list of our Behind the Curtain partners for the 2009-2010 school year and age-appropriateness guidelines will be posted by September 09.
Book Making
VISUAL ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
K-12
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Students learn various techniques and use creative materials to design a unique book for their own personal expression.
Choose from the following:
• Accordian books (half day, grades 1-3)
• Hand bound books (full day, grades 4-12)
Creative Movement
PERFORMANCE, ART... AND MORE
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.
Education Afloat: Come Celebrate Spring!
URBAN STUDIES
JK-12
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 & CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
K-12
HALF DAY
FULL DAY
Made possible due to the generous support of 
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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
Grades K-4 (half day), 4-8 (full day)
Welcome to the exciting world of sculptural beasts! Your students 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
Grades 2-4 (half day), 4-12 (full day)
A vessel is more than a container, it also sheds light on the Artist 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.
Clay Masks
Grades K-4 (half day), 4-8 (full day)
Your students create a 3-D mask using a variety of hand building techniques, discover the history of the mask from a variety of cultures.
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.
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
