Learn & Participate
NEW! Drawsome (ages 5-10)
Thursdays, Nov 22 – Dec 13, 4:15-5:45pm $50 Members | $60 Non-Members Have you heard the cry ‘I can’t draw!’ ? We have. From traditional to experimental, this class builds confidence and techniques. Our instructor sets the kids up for success using step-by-step processes, fine art materials and thematic projects inspired by the work on…
NEW! Drawsome (ages 5-10)View MoreNEW! 3D Art Spree (ages 5-10)
Thursdays, October 11 – November 15, 4:15-5:45pm $75 Members | $85 Non-Members This class uses masses of unpredictable sculpting materials and masses of imagination, perfect for kids who like to build and construct. We enjoy tactile and mental stimulation while we wrap, twist and mold our way to create remarkable 3D objects. This class does…
NEW! 3D Art Spree (ages 5-10)View MoreSketchlines & Brushstrokes (ages 5-7 & 8-12)
Saturdays, Oct 13 - Dec 1, 10am-12pm (ages 5-7) Saturdays, Oct 13 - Dec 1, 1-3pm (ages 8-12) $110 Members | $125 Non-Members Kids will kick colours up a notch while experimenting with a variety of fine art materials and methods. Your children will be inspired by fun, valuable and interactive tours of our fantastic…
Sketchlines & Brushstrokes (ages 5-7 & 8-12)View MoreCamps
The Robert McLaughlin has March Break camps, summer camps, and P.A. Day camps that will inspire kids to create and think in new ways. Campers will engage in hands-on activities in the studio and in exhibition spaces, play fun and creative games that promote problem-solving, dance, sing, and more! March Break Camp P.A. Day Camps…
CampsView MoreRegistration and payment are available online or in person at our information desk. Pre-payment and advance registration are required for all art classes. Please be sure to register at least 48 hours in advance. Refund subject to $15.00 administration fee. No refund after art class begins. Ask us about our allergy policy.
NEW! Art of Gold (ages 16+)
Sunday, June 10, 12-3pm $45 Members | $55 Non-Members Indulge yourself! This workshop is taught by one of our exhibiting artists. Cole Swanson introduces you to the historical process of gilding using gold leaf. With both traditional materials & fresh techniques, you will make swanky metal gold leaf designs based on insect patterns and motifs.…
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NEW! Circle Back to Nature (ages 16+)
Sunday May 27, 12:30 -3pm $35 Members | $45 Non-Members The perfect Mother’s Day gift; connect with nature, set an intention and re-discover the power of creativity in this afternoon workshop with artist Elsii Faria. Using non-traditional art materials, you will go on a calming journey and take home a unique and meaningful art piece…
NEW! Circle Back to Nature (ages 16+)View MoreArt Away from Home-School (ages 5-10 & 10-14)
Mondays, Sept 17 – Nov 26, 10:15am-11:15am (ages 5-10) Mondays, Sept 17 – Nov 26, 11:45am–12:45pm (ages 5-10) Mondays, Sept 17 – Nov 26, 1:15pm-2:45pm (ages 10-14) $90 Members | $100 Non-Members $135 Members | $145 Non-Members (ages 10-14) Join us for this loved and popular course, which is truly inspired by our exhibitions and…
Art Away from Home-School (ages 5-10 & 10-14)View MoreArt Tots: Petite Painters (ages 2-4)
Mondays, September 24 - November 26, 10:15-11am, $6 per morning | Members Free. Registration required per week Get your hands messy in this colourful and creative class! Your child will explore an array of fine art materials where no mess is too big, and no toddler too small. Paint with brushes, feathers, or fingers; use luscious textures…
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OPG Second Sundays
Registration not required. Drop-in 1pm to 3pm Families of all kinds and sizes are invited to explore exciting exhibitions, art materials and fun hands-on activities together! You will discover things to do throughout the RMG, so you can follow your imagination and experiment with new ideas and projects. Projects suit art lovers of all ages and…
OPG Second SundaysView MoreRegistration and payment are available online or in person at our information desk. Pre-payment and advance registration are required for all art classes. Please be sure to register at least 48 hours in advance. Refund subject to $15.00 administration fee. No refund after art class begins. Ask us about our allergy policy.
NEW! Art of Gold (ages 16+)
Sunday, June 10, 12-3pm $45 Members | $55 Non-Members Indulge yourself! This workshop is taught by one of our exhibiting artists. Cole Swanson introduces you to the historical process of gilding using gold leaf. With both traditional materials & fresh techniques, you will make swanky metal gold leaf designs based on insect patterns and motifs.…
NEW! Art of Gold (ages 16+)View MoreNEW! Circle Back to Nature (ages 16+)
Sunday May 27, 12:30 -3pm $35 Members | $45 Non-Members The perfect Mother’s Day gift; connect with nature, set an intention and re-discover the power of creativity in this afternoon workshop with artist Elsii Faria. Using non-traditional art materials, you will go on a calming journey and take home a unique and meaningful art piece…
NEW! Circle Back to Nature (ages 16+)View More
Community Group Tours
Community Group tours are designed to offer an art experience to groups of all ages such as Brownies, Scouts, Red Hat Society, Seniors' Clubs, Corporate Teams, Church Groups, and more. We offer gallery tours, dynamic curator talks, hands-on studio workshops, and more. Custom programs are available, please do not hesitate to contact us with your…
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Exhibition Assistance Grants
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is pleased to be an Ontario Arts Council (OAC) third party recommender for grants to visual artists, craft artists and media artists. Program for: Individuals Purpose: The program provides grants of $500 to $1,500 to assist individual artists with costs related to presenting their work in an exhibition. Grant decisions are…
Exhibition Assistance GrantsView MoreNEW! Art of Gold (ages 16+)
Sunday, June 10, 12-3pm $45 Members | $55 Non-Members Indulge yourself! This workshop is taught by one of our exhibiting artists. Cole Swanson introduces you to the historical process of gilding using gold leaf. With both traditional materials & fresh techniques, you will make swanky metal gold leaf designs based on insect patterns and motifs.…
NEW! Art of Gold (ages 16+)View MoreNEW! Circle Back to Nature (ages 16+)
Sunday May 27, 12:30 -3pm $35 Members | $45 Non-Members The perfect Mother’s Day gift; connect with nature, set an intention and re-discover the power of creativity in this afternoon workshop with artist Elsii Faria. Using non-traditional art materials, you will go on a calming journey and take home a unique and meaningful art piece…
NEW! Circle Back to Nature (ages 16+)View MoreOur NEW Workshops:
• Are truly cross-curricular in approach
• Are designed around 21st Century Learning Pedagogy
• Are based on the Permanent Collection and often include the current exhibitions
• Include all fine art materials
21st Century Learning!
Our school programming is developed and delivered around 21st Century Learning! At it’s core, 21st Century Learning is all about the 4 C’s: Creativity
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Communication
and our 5th C…Curiosity
School programming is FULL for 2017/2018 academic year. Check back for more information on school programming for 2018/2019
Grades JK to Post Secondary Class Size: Minimum 15 students / Maximum 60 students
Programs are run Tuesday-Friday
Half-day workshops-includes studio
2 hours 15 minutes
morning: *9:15–11:30am or afternoon *12:15–2:30pm
JK/SK $8 per student (incl. HST)
Gr. 1-College $10 per student (incl. HST)
Full-day workshops-includes studio
Half-day in the galleries and half-day in the studio.
*9:30 am - *2:15 pm. Includes on-site 30-minute lunch break.
$15 per student (incl. HST)
*Times are flexible to suit your timetable. Just ask!
To book your class call the education team at 905 576 3000 or contact Jennifer Welch-Treleaven at jwelch@rmg.on.ca or Saira Knowles at sknowles@rmg.on.ca
School Programs: Grade 7 & 8
A Slice of Media Jan-June, 2018 Half day or full day, includes studio We explore the key concepts of media literacy; developing visual skills in interpreting mass media and popular culture. We, analyze, and understand the role media plays in our lives. Our gallery walls become the equivalent of a web feed of different information.…
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School Programs: Secondary & Post Secondary
So What Do Artists Do All Day? Sept-Dec, 2017 Half day, gallery only Get your feet wet at the beginning of term with engaging, inciting discussions about the variety of influences on artists from the outside world. We help students think critically about the artistic process through a variety of interactive exercises. Students will leave…
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School Programs: Grade 1 to Grade 2
This Land; made for you and me Sept-Dec, 2017 Half day, includes studio Let’s explore the love of our Canadian landscape and our natural environment. This workshop introduces multiple ways of looking at art. We focus on how students can connect the paintings of our landscapes to their own lives and experiences. Studio: experiment with an…
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School Programs: Grade 3 to Grade 6
This Land; made for you and me Sept-Dec, 2017 Half day, includes studio Let’s explore the love of our Canadian landscape and our natural environment. This workshop introduces multiple ways of looking at art. We focus on how students can connect the paintings of our landscapes to their own lives and experiences. We'll also take…
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School Programs: for JK & SK
Natural Journeys Jan-June, 2018 Half day only - includes studio Gallery: Your students will navigate their way through the growth of nature, inspired by our immersive, stunning and HUGE steel plates of flora and fauna. Together we explore the basics through interactive, playful, and musical gallery activities. Studio: use drawing and watercolour techniques to create bright…
School Programs: for JK & SKView More