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

T: 807 577 6427
F: 807 577 3781

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April PA Day Art Camp
April 26, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
April PA Day Camp Friday, April 26th 9:00am - 4:00pm April PA Day Camp: Participants explore indoor and outdoor spaces at the Gallery and engage in age-appropriate discussions of the art on display. Hands-on creative activities keep students of all abilities engaged. Our exhibitions provide fresh opportunities for learning outside the classroom. Weather permitting, we will be going outside to play, please send your child with a sweater or light jacket and appropriate footwear. Additionally, art can be messy, and some art materials may stain clothing. Please ensure your child comes ready to create! Ages 7 - 11
Clay Studio – Creature Creations
April 4, 2024 - May 9, 2024
Clay Studio - Creature Creations Thursdays: Apr 4 to Mar 9 6:00 - 7:30 PM For students who love creating with clay or have always wanted to try it! Working alongside ceramic artist, Julia Mills, students will explore the sculptural world of ceramics. In this class, students will get to create their own ceramic creatures to take home! After pieces are bisque fired, students will decorate their creations using a variety of glazes. Ages 11 - 15
April Showers and May Flowers
April 6, 2024 - May 11, 2024
April Showers and May Flowers Saturdays: Apr 6 to May 11 3:00 - 4:30 PM Ages 8 - 10 April Showers and May Flowers: They say that April showers bring May flowers, but whatever the weather, come create at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery! Take inspiration from the springtime sunshine and try out a variety of drawing and painting techniques. Bring the outdoors inside with a new project every Saturday. Art can be messy, and some art materials may stain clothing. Please ensure your child comes ready to create!
Spring Has Sprung
April 6, 2024 - May 11, 2024
Spring Has Sprung Saturdays: Apr 6 to May 11 12:30 - 2:00 PM Ages 5 - 7 Spring is in the air and there’s never been a better time to spend Saturdays at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery! Paint with all the colours of the rainbow, design a flowerpot, and create beautiful floral prints. Each class introduces new techniques, materials, and exploration. Art can be messy, and some art materials may stain clothing. Please ensure your child comes ready to create!
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 1 – Water Works (Ages 5-7)
July 2, 2024 - July 5, 2024
Water Works July 2 - 5, 2024 4 Day Week - Half Day 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 5-7 Go with the flow in a world of aquatic imagination as we explore the wonders of water through art. From ripples on the surface to vibrant underwater scenes, each day brings new opportunities for discovery and expression through drawing, sculpting, and painting.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 1 – Making Waves (Ages 8-12)
July 2, 2024 - July 5, 2024
Making Waves July 2 - 5, 2024 4 Day Week - Half Day 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages 8 - 12 Take a deep dive into water themed art that makes waves. Inspired by art history and contemporary practices students will explore the depths of their creativity while learning drawing, sculpting, and painting techniques.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 2 – Hero Academy (Ages 5-7)
July 8, 2024 - July 12, 2024
Hero Academy July 8 - 12, 2024 Half Day 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 5 - 7 Celebrate all kinds of heroes with art. Unleash creative powers on colorful costume design, dynamic action poses, and hero-themed art. Level up your drawing, painting, and printmaking skills.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 2 – Heroic Creations (Ages 8-12)
July 8, 2024 - July 12, 2024
Heroic Creations July 8 - 12, 2024 Half Day 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages 8 - 12 Discover a world of bravery through creating dynamic portraits with drawing, painting, and printmaking. Participants will channel their imagination and learn new skills as they create art that celebrates strength, resilience, and the power of heroism. Refund/Cancellation Policy: No refunds for cancellations made less than one week prior to the start date. Refunds subject
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 3 – Curious Clay (Ages 5-7)
July 15, 2024 - July 19, 2024
Curious Clay July 15 - 19, 2024 Half Day 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 5 - 7 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.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 3 – Clay Café (Ages 8-12)
July 15, 2024 - July 19, 2024
Clay Café July 15 - 19, 2024 Half Day 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages 8 - 12 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.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 4 – Painters Palette (Ages 8-12 Full Day)
July 22, 2024 - July 26, 2024
Painters Palette July 22 - 26, 2024 Full Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Ages 8 - 12 Explore the versatility of watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint on canvas, wood, and paper. Set up your easel outdoors, sketch in the gallery, and unleash imagination while learning all about the medium of paint.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 5 – Whimsical Woods (Ages 5-7)
July 29, 2024 - August 2, 2024
Whimsical Woods July 29 - August 2, 2024 Half Day 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 5 - 7 Discover a week of imaginative art-making as we explore fantastic art through the ages. Paint vibrant scenes of the forest, create magical places, and build mythical creatures.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 5 – Fantastic Art (Ages 8-12)
July 29, 2024 - August 2, 2024
Fantastic Art July 29 - August 2, 2024 Half Day 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages 5 - 7 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.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 6 – Digital Dreamer (Ages 5-7)
August 6, 2024 - August 9, 2024
Digital Dreamer August 6 - 9, 2024 Four day week - Half Days 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 5 - 7 Get ready for some off-screen fun inspired by videogames. Celebrate beloved characters while challenging yourself to design your own. Turn your pixel art creation into a mosaic.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 6 – Digital Designer (Ages 8-12)
August 6, 2024 - August 9, 2024
Digital Designer August 6 - 9, 2024 Four day week - Half Days 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages 8 - 12 From pixel to paper, go off-screen and 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.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 7 – Comic Craze (Ages 8-12 Full Day)
August 12, 2024 - August 16, 2024
Comic Craze Auguest 12 - 16, 2024 Full Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Ages 8 - 12 Draw from the dynamic world of comics to develop your skills and explore a variety of comic styles. From superheroes to manga, participants will learn drawing techniques to bring their characters to life on the page.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 8 – Big Top Creations (Ages 5-7)
August 19, 2024 - August 23, 2024
Big Top Creations August 19 - 23, 2024 Half Days 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 5 - 7 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.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 8 – Acrobatic Artists (Ages 8-12)
August 19, 2024 - August 23, 2024
Acrobatic Artists August 19 - 23, 2024 Half Days 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages 8 - 12 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.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 9 – Dazzling Discoveries (Ages 5-7)
August 26, 2024 - August 30, 2024
Dazzling Discoveries August 26 - 30, 2024 Half Days 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 5 - 7 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.
2024 Summer Art Camp Week 9 – Art Lab (Ages 8-12)
August 26, 2024 - August 30, 2024
Art Lab August 26 - 30, 2024 Half Days 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages 8 - 12 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. Refund/Cancellation Policy: No refunds for ca

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

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