for educators
Guided Tours
Let us take you for a tour of all 4 galleries, the Art Supply Shop, our outdoor Mural Mosaic, Mini-Mural and 1 of our 6 Bright Spots outdoor art installations (mosaic and Bright spot directly outside the LAC).
Adults: $4 per person
Youth: (under age 12) $2 per person. Accompanying adults are $4 per person.
Tour Duration: approx. 20-30min, with time thereafter to explore areas further on your own.
All Tours Include: staff guided tour, gallery admission, print out information rack card.
Tour Sizes: minimum group size is 12, maximum 30.
Add a Workshop: enhance the experience and meet curriculum goals. Choose from one of the workshop packages listed below. Maximum workshop size is 15, however large groups can be split into 2 groups. One group will start the experience with the tour while the other group starts with the workshop, then the groups will rotate.
Self Guided Tour: explore the LAC on our own, no appointment needed, come anytime during regular hours. Plan your visit to fit your time and interests.
Booking: 1 week minimum notice is required, subject to staff availability.
Interested? Book using the form below.
Workshop Packages with Bear Foot Studios
Join instructor Andrea Niven in a workshop in our education studio. Available to adults and youth.
STORY TIME
Story time with an art project to follow-up
Duration: 30 minutes Cost per person: $10 Age: JK – Grade 3
LINES
drawing a variety of lines, texture and repetition
Duration: 30 minutes Cost per person: $10 Age: Grade 4 – Grade 8
CARTOODLING I
learning cartoon basics for drawing faces
Duration: 30 minutes Cost per person: $10 Age: Grade 4 – Grade 8
CARTOODLING II
learning cartoon basics for drawing faces, creating a character
Duration: 45 minutes Cost per person: $15 Age: Grade 4 – Grade 8
COLOUR EXPLORERS
Colour wheel, experimenting with marker on paper using complimentary colours
Duration: 45 minutes Cost per person: $15 Age: Grade 4 – Grade 8
EXPLORING FAMOUS ARTISTS
Mini lesson on famous artists (VanGogh, Picasso, Morrisseau, Kandinsky) and paint a 5×7 canvas board.
Duration: 60 minutes Cost per person: $20 Age: Grade 6 – Grade 12, OR Adults
STEP-BY-STEP ACRYLIC PAINTING
Paint an 8×10 canvas board (subject matter varies)
Duration: 90 minutes Cost per person: $25 Age: Grade 6 – Grade 12, OR Adults
View the Collection Online
The LAC collection is an online resource for educators to share with students in class or from home. Discover nationally recognized and international artists along with some works by local artists.
Virtual Gallery
Can’t make it to the LAC in person. No problem, take students on a virtual 3D model tour anytime with our interactive online tours and videos. Lots to discover right from your own devise.
Workshops
The LAC offers a wide variety of education programs for youth. From acrylic painting, seasonal crafts, learning about famous artists and more. View our upcoming classes below.
Have a question about a class? coordinator@leamingtonartscentre.com
Ordering Art Supplies in Bulk
Order art supplies in bulk for your art students. With a wide variety or products including pencils, erasers, brushes, paints, sketchbooks, canvases, and more, we are the perfect local one-stop shop for all of your art class needs!
Get in touch to learn how you can get discounted rates for your school’s orders.
