Workshop

Series

Our workshop series gives community members an opportunity to try out various art forms in a welcoming environment. Workshops during the fall and winter months complement our class offerings, perfect for honing skills or trying something new. These workshops are led by experienced professionals in the industry, hailing from all corners of the globe.

Workshops are open to the public on a first-come first-served basis and held at Confederation Centre of the Arts. Age and skill requirements vary from workshop to workshop, but we aim to offer something for all ages and proficiency levels.  

Art À La Carte – Customized Activities for School Groups (Preschool to University)

Starting in the 2024-25 school year, Confederation Centre is pleased to introduce a new, customizable art activity program: Art À La Carte. We are piloting the expansion of our tours and workshops for school groups with additional options to welcome as many schools and grades as possible – whether at the Centre, or right in your own school building. Available in English or French, experienced arts educators will utilize a variety of engaging and effective teaching strategies to connect your students to art, and art to your classroom.

There is a $5 cost per student. If traveling to the Centre, schools must supply bussing, teachers and/or substitute teachers if required.

Please note that Art À La Carte activity days are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only.

Activity Descriptions (25-45 minutes each):

Canadian history: After a brief introduction to a topic by our historical interpreter, groups will be led on an age-appropriate class activity.

PEI history: After a brief introduction to a topic by our historical interpreter, groups will be led on an age-appropriate class activity.

Dance: Students will explore a variety of dance styles. Students will learn a variety of locomotor dance steps as they explore a selected theme or curriculum tie-in.

Music (available in May-June only): students will sing, play, move, and connect as we explore fundamental musical concepts like pitch, rhythm, and expression with fun songs, games, stories, and percussion instruments.

Theatre: Students will explore various facets of life in the theatre – from the artistic aspects onstage, to the complex and intricate work that happens backstage, and the work that happens to make everything run smoothly.

Visual Arts: This activity begins with a brief introduction to either a current Gallery exhibition or pieces from the Gallery’s permanent collection. It is then followed by a hands-on art-making activity related to the presentation. The workshop activities offered may include drawing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture.

Art à la Carte content can be customized as needed.
Please include a description of what you’re looking for in the inquiry form below.
Please fill out the inquiry form below and email it to [email protected]. Bookings must be made at least 6-8 weeks in advance of the requested date(s). If you have further questions, please contact Dawn Ward-Dames, Interim Education and Outreach Coordinator, at 902-628-6134. 

School Groups

Enhance your curriculum with a visit to Confederation Centre Art Gallery or Confederation Chamber Replica. Choose a tour that is right for you and your students.

Tours and Workshops for School Groups
Confederation Centre Art Gallery is pleased to offer tours and workshops to school groups

• Tours are led by experienced visual arts educators who utilize a variety of engaging and effective teaching strategies to connect students to art, and art to your classroom.
• Please prebook activities two weeks in advance.
• Tours and workshops are available Tuesdays through Fridays, 10am or 1pm
• Kindergarten to university students are welcome.
• There is no charge for teachers and chaperones or students with financial needs.

Gallery Tour – $2.00 per student
A one-hour tour of the gallery. Each year the gallery presents an average of 20 exhibitions across its seven spaces, so there is always a lot to explore! Participants will learn visual literacy and critical thinking skills as they are guided through the gallery’s offerings and are encouraged to ask questions and share opinions. Exhibitions frequently address diverse topics including social justice, economics, history, Canadian identity and more! Teachers are welcome to inquire about specific subjects related to their students’ current studies. In gallery drawing activities and scavenger hunts are also available.

Studio Workshop– $5.00 per student
A studio workshop includes a 15-minute introduction to one of our Gallery exhibitions followed by a 45-minute art activity in the Schurman Family Studio related to the exhibition.The workshop activities offered may include drawing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture. Teachers can request an art activity of their choice.

Combined Tour and Workshop– $6.00 – $10.00 depending on workshop material cost
This two-hour visit combines the tours described above, with one hour spent in the Gallery and one hour in the studio.

To book your tour, please contact Andreas Fobes at [email protected] or call 902-628-6112. 

Arts Discovery Days

Arts Discovery Days is a project of Confederation Centre of the Arts in partnership with the PEI Department of Education and Early Years. This full day programme allows 3 classes per day to visit the Centre, where they will experience workshops in movement, drama, and visual arts.

These hands-on sessions will be tied into the grade 4 and grade 8 Social Studies and Arts Education curriculum, focusing on the concept of exploration (grade 4) and Canadian identity (grade 8). We are pleased to continue offering our grade 4 program to students following the French language curriculum.
This year, we have three sessions: English Grade 4 (February), English Grade 8 (March), French Grade 4 (April).

For more information and to book your class, please contact:

[email protected] or 902-628-6134. Special thanks to BMO Financial Group for their support of the Arts Discovery Days program.

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