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.
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 Clay Vessels
VISUAL ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
9-12
Students explore our contemporary ceramics studio and talk to a Harbourfront Centre Artist in Residence to see the possibilities in contemporary ceramic craft. Using what they learn and various hand-building techniques (slab, pinch pot and coil) they create their own contemporary clay vessel to be fired and decorated. Please note there is an additional $3 fee per student for firing.
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
Ecological Footprints
URBAN STUDIES
6-8
FULL DAY
An exciting programme exploring historical and contemporary ecological footprints around the Toronto Harbour and its neighbourhoods.
Explorations in Clay
VISUAL ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
K-8
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: 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.
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
Who’s Got the Power?
URBAN STUDIES
9-12
What is an operating system? What are my choices as a consumer? Through this intensive one-day programme, students explore the power of the media and have the chance to express their voices and opinions through your choice of medium:
• Advertising Media Study
• Digital Photography
• Podcasting
