Kids + Families 
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Please note: For all workshops and classes, kids should bring their own peanut-free snack and a drink.
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Family Fun Days + Summer Performances!
Join us on the last Sunday each month for Family Fun Days. Fun, family-friendly artmaking activities inspired by AGH Exhibitions allow children to make masterpieces of their own. Each month has a different theme and a new activity. Artist instructors bring their expertise to each project making each visit new and engaging.
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm.
Pre-registration is not required. Please visit Front Desk upon arrival to receive your stickers for all Family Workshops. Please arrive early as spaces may be limited.
Price: AGH Members Free | Non-Members $5 per family (up to 4 children)
*Performances are included with your Family Fun Day admission!
Upcoming activities:
| Sunday, August 29: Tropical Landscapes |
*PERFORMANCE at 3:00 pm
HOZA! Kevin Fell:
Rhythmic dance & drumming
Join South African musician, Kevin Fell, on an astounding musical journey of interactive songs and rhythms performed on his rain-boots, Djembe drum and a very special oil-tin guitar. |
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Sunday, September 26: Patterns & Textures in textile art
Sunday, October 31: Haunted Halloween
Sunday, November 21: Annual Family Day
Family Fun Days made possible by: 
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Family Weekend Workshops
Join us every Saturday in July and August between 1:00 and 3:00 pm for hands-on fun. Artist instructors will introduce families to creative art activities suitable for ages 5 to 10. Free with Gallery admission.
Family Workshops will also be available during summer holidays: Canada Day, Civic Holiday & Labour Day from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
July 31: Double Painting - Part printmaking, part painting this unique technique is used to develop two works of art at the same time.
August 2: Fantasy Falcons - Inspired by the resident falcon nest (across the street on the rooftop of the Sheridan Hotel), families will explore the colourful chance effects of watercolour painting in the creation of fantasy falcons.
August 7: Funky Frames - Families will learn about the decoupage technique to create their own personalized frames.
August 14: Pointillism - Families will be introduced to pointillism, the technique of painting using dots.
August 21: Assemblage - Families will use recycled materials and found objects to create interesting works of art.
August 28: Tissue Paper Painting: Families will make works of art by creatively using tissue paper.
Questions? Contact education@artgalleryofhamilton.com
or 905-527-6610 ext. 272.
Summer Wind Down Family Workshops
Spend the last days of summer... creatively! Art activities for ages 5 to 10 from Tuesday, August 31 to Monday, September 6 between 1:00 to 3:00 pm daily. Free with Gallery admission.
Questions? Contact education@artgalleryofhamilton.com
or 905-527-6610 ext. 272.
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Birthday Parties for kids!
Celebrate Birthdays at the AGH
Enjoy a unique way to celebrate your child’s Birthday, at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. We will supply the space, the food, and activities; you bring the cake, the children and their creativity. A unique party that will engage your child’s imagination!
~ Party Agenda ~
(available time - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm)
1:00 pm - Arrival
1:20 pm - Food Served in Café at AGH
1:30 pm - Gallery Tour and activities
2:00 pm - Workshop in Studio
3:00 pm - Gift opening or family activities
3:30 pm - Departure
~ Children’s Workshops ~
(please choose one workshop per party)
Printmaking: Have fun while learning the art of printmaking.
Party Portraits: Children will use their imagination to create their own self portraits inspired by the art in the Gallery or the interest of the guests.
Paper Collage: Discover the art of collage with this fun workshop. Cutting and pasting will never be the same.
~ Lunch Menu ~
(to be served in the Café at AGH)
Individual portioned vegetarian, or cheese and pepperoni pizza; potato chips; apple and orange juices.
*Birthday Cake – Supplied and served by parents: plates and forks will be supplied by the Café at AGH.
Children Workshops: $12.50 per child
(minimum of 10 children)
Food Service: $9.00 per child plus tax and service charge
(all materials provided)
Call us at 905-527-6610 x272.
Also, ask us about gift ideas available from the Shop at AGH.
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The Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Children's Art Site
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The Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Children's Art Site is open to provide you and your children with a place to rest and engage in educational activities about art at the AGH.
This year's design for Art Site celebrates and honours the people and art forms from Africa past and present, both traditional and contemporary. Visitors will see hands-on objects, will learn symbols and words from different African peoples and be invited to try games and activities inspired by some of the wonderful art coming to the Gallery this year.
FREE FOR ALL VISITORS ~ DROP-IN DURING GALLERY HOURS
Gallery hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday - 12:00 to 7:00 pm
Thursday and Friday - 12:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 to 5:00 pm
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Registration for kids studio programmes:
Click the REGISTER button and download the PDF form. Fax your completed form to 905-577-6940. You will receive a confirmation e-mail within 3 business days.
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Questions? Contact the Education Department at 905-527-6610 ext. 272, or e-mail Education.
Family Visits,
Family Weekend Workshops
and Family Performances
are supported by:
All Educational Programmes are generously sponsored by the Ontario Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, Scotiabank and The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation. Programming is supported by Cogeco and ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. Family Fun Day events are made possible through ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.
There are many events happening around the Gallery. Find out what there is to do and see organized by date.
> Launch calendar
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