Teen Art Studio Open House

Ages 13-17

Come hang out with us in the studio!

We will be exploring the world of felt appliqué and clay coil pots, two no-fail art activities that are perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Not only will you have the opportunity to create some amazing art, but we’ll also have refreshments and music to keep the energy going. We can’t wait to see what you create!

No registration required. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected].

Presented by The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation.

Teen Art Studio Spring 2024

Ages 13-17

4:30pm to 6:00pm

Come hang out in our onsite art studio! Guided by our Youth and Family Programming Assistant, you will be encouraged to explore new techniques, work with a variety of materials, and express your unique personality through art. Each week’s activity is influenced by the artistic trends of youth in the local community to provide a positive outlet in a safe and inclusive environment. We will play around with printmaking, animation, sewing, and more!

Materials will be provided at no cost to participants.

Sign up here!

Upcoming Sessions

April 25: Mixed Media Blackout Poetry

May 9: Open House

May 23: Underpainting with Acrylic Paint Landscape

June 6: Oil Pastel and Watercolour Still Life

Please register ahead of time using the online form or by email at [email protected].

Presented by The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation.

Homeschool Art Class Spring 2024

Tuesdays, March 26 to May 14 from 10am to 11:30am

Ages 5-8 (this class is full)

Ages 9-12

$80 Members / $90 Non-Members

We program to streamline programming suitable for students of vary abilities and skills development. These programs are inspired by our exhibitions and personal responses to the art on the walls! We foster a multi-dimensional approach that encourages individuality and imaginative problem solving skills using quality fine art materials. Spaces are limited.

Sign up here!

Saturday Studio Spring 2024

Saturdays, April 6 to May 11

Ages 5-8             10:30am-12pm (this class is full)

Ages 9-12            1-2:30pm

$70 Members/ $80 Non-Members

This 6 week class is filled with art making that inspires creativity and imagination! Each week will be a new adventure with sculptures, paintings, drawings, printmaking, and more using artist quality materials!

Sign up here!

OPG Sunday: Beautiful Bugs

Suitable for ages 3+

We’re getting fancy this month by bringing in glittery, gold and other sparkles to honour bugs. Have you ever seen a rainbow beetle or a sparkly butterfly? Design and decorate your bug in the studio and then finish a background fit for your bug in the gallery exhibitions.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

OPG Sunday: Rain Resist

Suitable for ages 3+

Let’s celebrate the spring season through our artworks. We will use oil pastel and watercolour techniques to create rainy day artworks sure to make a splash.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

OPG Sunday: Family Day

Suitable for ages 3+

Spend time with family and friends at The RMG. This family day, explore the themes of our current exhibitions and create an artwork together based around connection, community and home. Make a pin-on button, and try out our Eye Spy game.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

OPG Sunday: Blast from the Past

Suitable for ages 3+

The Oshawa Museum is joining us this month! We will be exploring themes of our permanent collection exhibition About Time through looking back on our own past with the Oshawa Museum. Learn about the Victorian Cell Phone, and create artwork based on history, time and technology.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

Seniors Spring Social Event

Back by popular demand! This free event encourages seniors (age 55+) to spend the afternoon curating their own program. Participants may choose do the exhibition tour then have tea and snacks, do one or both of the workshop activities, do one of the workshops and then go on an exhibition tour, it’s a matter of preference.

Event options include:

  • Tours of the RMG current exhibitions at 1pm and 2pm
  • Two different drop in art making workshops
  • Light refreshments available in our onsite Arthurs Restaurant 1-3pm

In the Lookout (lower level) join guest artist instructor, Jade Wysotski from 1:30pm-2:30pm to create an adorable realistic kitten!

Working with black and white drawing media on toned paper, this piece will have a soft and realistic look. Participants will be provided with simple line art and use mark making techniques to communicate texture and form. This activity is suitable for all drawing abilities!

In the studio, participants are encouraged to make unique cards!  Create stamp printed leaves on a watercolour background. This workshop is supported by the Learning and Engagement team!

Seniors Programming has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Sienna for Seniors Foundation.

Saturday Studio Winter 2024

Saturdays, January 20 to March 2 (no class Feb. 17)

Ages 5-8             10:30am-12pm (this class is full)

Ages 9-12            1-2:30pm

$70 Members/ $80 Non-Members

This 6 week class is filled with art making that inspires creativity and imagination!  Each week will be a new adventure with sculptures, paintings, drawings, printmaking, and more using artist quality materials!

Sign up here!