Gallery staff have been busy preparing for the new exhibitions, planning for Sarnia's Artwalk and working with our awesome art instructors to plan our Family Sunday art activities! Each Sunday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and every holiday Monday, we are featuring a different project that will be inspired by our current exhibitions, a holiday or will take on a seasonal theme! From a special father's Day activity to Canada Day at the JNAAG, these activities are sure to engage and delight every member of your family.
The art drop-ins are free and all materials are provided.
Check-out our upcoming Family Sunday Art Drop-ins:
Sun, May 26 - Mosaic Madness
Using a variety of pre-cut shapes and some shapes of their own, participants will learn how to create repeating patterns and mosaics over an image.
Using a variety of pre-cut shapes and some shapes of their own, participants will learn how to create repeating patterns and mosaics over an image.
Sat, June 1 & Sun, June 02 - ARTWALK
Family friendly activities all weekend!
Sun, June 09 - Buzzzzy Beehive
Create your own buzzy bee's with coloured felt, and using a special print design, we will create a honeycomb patterned hive, where your bees will make their home!
Sun, June 16 -
Fathers Day - Spectacular Sand Jars
It's all about Dad with this fun
activity. Coloured sand will be poured into an empty glass jar in layers of
different thickness's These jars will look great on dad's desk at work or a
coffee table at home.
Sun, June 23 - Notan Art: Positive Impressions
This week we are working with positive impressions and experimenting with pattern. Participants will use different kinds of paper in pairs to create their very own Japanese notan art, using the dark and light principle of design.
This week we are working with positive impressions and experimenting with pattern. Participants will use different kinds of paper in pairs to create their very own Japanese notan art, using the dark and light principle of design.
Sun, June 30 - Impressions from the Juried Art Show
This week we are taking inspiration from our Juried Art Show. We will be setting up stations around Gallery 1 for participants to respond artistically, with different materials and mediums to artist's works that are a part of the exhibition.
This week we are taking inspiration from our Juried Art Show. We will be setting up stations around Gallery 1 for participants to respond artistically, with different materials and mediums to artist's works that are a part of the exhibition.
Mon, July 01 -
Canada Day @ the JNAAG
Show your pride by joining us for an afternoon of Canadian themed activities. Create your own unique Canada Day kites, get in touch with your roots with the Rocky Mountain Rock Painting project, and take part in our digital Community portrait.
Show your pride by joining us for an afternoon of Canadian themed activities. Create your own unique Canada Day kites, get in touch with your roots with the Rocky Mountain Rock Painting project, and take part in our digital Community portrait.
Sun, July 07 - ShADADowbox Stages
Based on our current exhibition, Adad Hannah's Blackwater Ophelia, we are learning how to create shadow boxes, that when opened feature miniature artistic scenes.
Sun, July 14 - Paper Lanterns
Create your own beautiful paper lantern using popsicle sticks and tissue paper. We will provide an LED light to make those summer nights glow. A great decoration for your summer BBQ!
Create your own beautiful paper lantern using popsicle sticks and tissue paper. We will provide an LED light to make those summer nights glow. A great decoration for your summer BBQ!
Sun, July 21 - Water(colour)ing the Garden
Partnering with the Urban Nature Centre, the corner of Lochiel and Christina streets will be transformed into a downtown garden where participants will learn a variety of watercolour tricks to create an original piece.
Partnering with the Urban Nature Centre, the corner of Lochiel and Christina streets will be transformed into a downtown garden where participants will learn a variety of watercolour tricks to create an original piece.
Sun, July 28 - Monet's Water Lilies
Using watercolours and oil pastel, learn to create your own beautiful scene reminiscent of the famous water lilies as painted by Claude Monet.
Using watercolours and oil pastel, learn to create your own beautiful scene reminiscent of the famous water lilies as painted by Claude Monet.
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