Growing Artists in the Woods (Fine Arts Program)
Growing Artists in the Woods is a Fine Arts program that includes dance, visual art, drama and music. Exploring these elements is an excellent way for children to express feelings, build confidence, and create a positive self image. We offer Fine Art age appropriate activities that will ensure that all children will achieve success and enjoyment.
Dance. Learning dance at a young age has numerous benefits to children. Dance is a form of expression. Children learn how to communicate their feelings, emotions and even stories through the movement of dance. Gross motor skill and rhythmic awareness are components students will gain while learning dance. Dance is also a fun and exciting way to exercise. It helps start children off with an example of how to live a healthy and active life. In our program, students will learn and experience many different types of dance such as Hip Hop, Free Style and traditional dances like Irish and Folk.
Drama. Our drama program includes performances, story telling, acting games and expressive movement activities. The children will experience these elements individually, in partners and in groups. Drama is an exceptional way for children to learn positive cooperation. By working together with peers, children gain socialization skills and build relationships. Activities in drama may pose problem solving challenges that the children will work towards solving in their own creative way.
Visual Art. Learning about art by creating a visual provides a base from which to explore ideas, feelings, questions and senses. The students will use many different materials and mediums in which they will create visuals. A small example of the visuals created in the Fine Arts program are sculptures, painted landscapes, step-by-step sketches, props, costumes, and cultural artifacts. We guide the students in two different types of visual art. One is a free style approach where the children explore from their imagination or a specific idea without limitations. Another approach is structured and will have specific instructions where the students will work on elements such as colour, texture, shape and realistic qualities. The students work on a progressive sketchbook. The sketchbook is a great way for the children and families to see the progression and improvement of the child’s work. Other things the sketchbook may include are photos and descriptions of other projects and events throughout the year.
Music. The children learn basic rhythmic skills through singing, musical games and the use of instruments. The children will have the chance to use different types of instruments and will create instruments of their own. Elements such as dance will also strengthen rhythmic awareness and an appreciation for music.
Showing Off Our Accomplishments. There are dates throughout the year when family and friends are invited into the classroom to see what all of the little artists have been up to. In the past, we have hosted an Art Show where the students have created an Art Gallery in which they sell their own masterpieces; dance performances; drama productions; and a festival of Art Around the World. The students work very hard in creating these events. Events such as these give the students an opportunity to share their accomplishments with family and friends.
Children be 4 years of age and fully toilet trained before they can attend this class. This program is also a great addition to regular kindergarten programming.
Class Days & Times
September to June
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
12:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost and availability can be found on our Registration page.
