1080 Keewatin St,
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6T7

T: 807 577 6427
F: 807 577 3781

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Paper Parade (ages 5-7)
March 22, 2025 - April 26, 2025
Join us for Paper Parade, a fun and colorful art class where paper takes center stage! From cutting and folding to collaging and crafting, you'll explore different paper techniques to create everything from vibrant decorations to playful sculptures. Let your imagination run wild as you march through a parade of paper projects and make art that's bursting with creativity. 
Paper Projects (ages 8-12)
March 22, 2025 - April 26, 2025
In Paper Projects, students will dive into the exciting world of paper art. From origami and collage to pop-up creations and paper sculptures, this class is all about exploring the endless possibilities of paper. Get hands-on with fun and colorful projects while learning cool techniques to turn sheets of paper into amazing works of art. Let your creativity unfold in this playful and imaginative class!
May 2025 PA Day (ages 7-11)
May 2, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Spend your PA Day discovering the Gallery’s exhibitions, learning new skills, and sharing your creativity! Experience a new set of lessons each PA Day including printmaking, painting, sculpting and more. Engage in learning outside the classroom and inspire your critical thinking skills with exhibitions and exploring the outdoors!
Street Art Sampler (ages 11-15)
May 6, 2025 - June 10, 2025
Join us for Street Art Sampler, an exciting youth art class that dives into the vibrant world of street art! Explore a variety of techniques inspired by urban artists, including spray painting and stenciling. Throughout the class, you’ll create your own unique pieces, experiment with bold colors, and learn how to express your creativity in a fun and dynamic way. Whether you’re a beginner or an aspiring street artist, this class is all about embracing self-expression and making your mark on the canvas. 
Carved Clay Surface Finishes (ages 11-15)
May 7, 2025 - June 11, 2025
Explore the art of tactile clay decoration through carving the clay surface. Learn techniques to create textured surfaces using needle and ribbon tools. Make your own graphite drawing transfer and carve different textures, designs, and make a bas-relief image. Take home your own bisque and glaze fired projects.
Meowsterpieces (ages 5-7)
May 10, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Join us for Meowsterpieces, where your artistic imagination meets feline fun! In this playful class, you'll create your own versions of famous artworks, but with a twist—add adorable cats into the mix! From recreating classic paintings to designing your own cat-inspired masterpieces, this hands-on experience encourages creativity and lets you explore different artistic techniques. Get ready to paint, draw, and purr-fect your art skills while celebrating our favorite furry friends. 
Copycats (ages 8-12)
May 10, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Unleash your creativity in our Copycats class, where we bring master artworks to life with a playful cat twist! In this fun-filled class session, you'll choose a famous painting and recreate it by adding your own feline characters and flair. Learn about different art styles and techniques while enjoying the company of fellow young artists. Whether you're a budding Picasso or just love cats, this class is all about having fun and making your own unique art! 
Fabric Fun (ages 5-7)
June 30, 2025 - July 4, 2025
Discover the fun of textile art in this hands-on class! Participants will explore fabric, yarn, and thread to create colourful, textured masterpieces. From simple weaving and fabric painting to embroidery and felting, young artists will experiment with different techniques.
Terrific Textiles (ages 8-12)
June 30, 2025 - July 4, 2025
In this fun and creative class, participants will explore sewing, weaving, embroidery, and fabric collage to craft unique, colourful artworks. Using a mix of textures, patterns, and materials, participants will bring their ideas to life—one stitch at a time!
Whimsical Woods (ages 5-7)
July 7, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Join us for a fantastical week of imaginative art-making as we paint vibrant scenes of the forest, create magical places, and build mythical creatures.
Fantastic Art (ages 8-12)
July 7, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Join us for an enchanting week of art as we paint mystical landscapes, create fantastical realms, and bring mythical creatures to life inspired by art history. With each brushstroke and creative flourish, participants will explore the imaginations of artists and the boundless possibilities of their own.
Big Top Creations (ages 5-7)
July 14, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Soar to new heights of creativity. Inspired by the grace and agility of circus performers, participants will engage in a variety of artistic activities. From dynamic paintings capturing aerial feats to sketching acrobatic figures and more. Participants will explore the thrilling world of the circus through their artwork.
Acrobatic Artists (ages 8-12)
July 14, 2025 - July 18, 2025
From Degas to Matisse, artists have found inspiration in the acrobatic feats of circus performers throughout history. Develop skills in drawing, painting, collage, and printmaking while exploring a diversity of artists and their styles.
Print Studio (ages 8-12)
July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Discover the magic of printmaking in this fun, hands-on class! Participants will experiment with stamping, stenciling, and block printing to create bold, colourful designs. Using different tools and textures, they’ll make unique prints on paper and fabric while exploring patterns, shapes, and techniques.
Curious Clay (ages 5-7)
July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Explore the versatile medium of clay. From sculpting whimsical animals to crafting functional pottery, each day promises hands-on learning and the chance to bring imagination to life in clay.
Clay Creations (ages 8-12)
July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Embark on a creative journey through the world of clay. From hand building functional pottery to crafting intricate clay creatures, participants will unleash their imagination under the expert guidance of our instructors.
Dazzling Discoveries (ages 5-7)
August 5, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Drive your curiosity with creativity. Embark on an exciting journey where art meets science with hands-on activities. Create explosions of colour, experiment with glow-in-the-dark paints, design optical illusion art, and make inks.
Art Lab (ages 8-12)
August 5, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Investigate the fascinating world where art and science collide. Explore the wonders of colour theory and pigments, create optical illusion art, and investigate the world with botanical illustration.
Fashion Forward (ages 8-12) [SOLD OUT]
August 11, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Calling all future fashion designers! Explore the world of fashion design by sketching outfits, experimenting with colours and patterns, and even creating mini designs in fabric. From dream dresses to cool streetwear, young designers will bring their unique style ideas to life while learning the basics of fashion illustration and design.
Gallery Garden (ages 5-7)
August 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025
Use pencils, paint, clay, plants, flowers, and natural materials to create beautiful garden-themed artworks. From artist inspired paintings to leaf prints young artists will explore creativity while learning about plants. Let’s make art that grows with imagination!
Green Gallery (ages 8-12)
August 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025
Get inspired in this fun, hands-on garden art class! Create colourful, nature-themed projects using painting, sculpting, and crafting techniques. From Gustav Klimt inspired paintings to nature-inspired prints, young artists will bring the beauty of the outdoors into their artwork while learning about plants.
Digital Dreamer (ages 5-7)
August 25, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Get ready for some fun art projects inspired by video games. Celebrate beloved characters while challenging yourself to design your own. Turn your pixel art creation into a mosaic.
Digital Designer (ages 8-12)
August 25, 2025 - August 29, 2025
From pixel to paper, learn art and design through an exploration of the digital world. Learn about artists inspired by games, and games inspired by artists. Apply design and drawing skills to your own characters and turn your pixel art creation into a mosaic.

Cancellation Policy

No refund for cancellation made less than one week prior to the beginning of class unless circumstances warrant particular consideration. All refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee regardless of when cancellation occurs. The Thunder Bay Art Gallery reserves the right to cancel under-registered classes.

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Refund/Cancellation Policy

No refunds for cancellations made less than one week prior to the start date. Refunds subject to 10% administration fee. The Thunder Bay Art Gallery reserves the right to cancel any workshop, summer art camp or class at their discretion, in this instance a full refund will be applied.

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