mcmichael for schools 2015–2016

McMichaeL for Schools
2015–2016
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The McMichael
Canadian Art
Collection:
Art, Nature,
and History
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Over the next year, the McMichael will
celebrate the 50th anniversary of Robert
and Signe McMichael’s generous gift to the
province of Ontario of almost 200 works of
art by Canadian artists. Their gift eventually
led to the transformation of their home into a
distinctive Canadian art gallery with more than
6,000 works, situated on 100 acres of stunning
woodland. Early on, the McMichaels initiated
a unique tradition of artistic encounters and
conversations, opening their door to both
visitors and contemporary artists. This tradition
continues today through art residencies and
artist collaboration projects in public and
school programs. A place of art, nature, and
history, the McMichael is an inspirational
national treasure that everyone must visit!
CREATIVE
LEARNING
EXPERIENCE:
A GROUNDBREAKING
APPROACH
TO Teaching
The McMichael’s highly interactive programs
are designed to advance students’ visual
literacy, nurture creative thinking, and foster
interpretation and communication skills.
Teachers are invited to choose from a
wide selection of Tours and Art-in-Action
Workshops that encourage a creative
response to artworks in gallery and outdoor
settings, as well as McMichael Signature
Studios designed in collaboration with
established Canadian artists. These studio
programs invite students to identify with and
creatively respond to challenges, obstacles,
and issues they face today, including finding
one’s place in a diverse Canadian society and
responding to climate change.
These innovative learning experiences can
be applied across the curriculum and address
the ministry’s expectations for each grade level.
McMichael Art Educators and Studio
Instructors excel at managing and
accommodating individual learning styles
while inspiring creativity. Their knowledge
and teaching skills foster meaningful and
engaging experiences for students,
creating truly lasting memories.
Explore the past, contemplate the present,
and discover the future at the McMichael!
Broaden your students’ understanding
of and interest in almost any subject.
J.E.H. MacDonald (1873–1932)
Cathedral Peak and Lake O’Hara (detail),
1927, oil on paperboard, 21.4 x 26.6 cm
Gift of Mr. R.A. Laidlaw
“It was great that our
educator stopped for
an art activity to give
our students a break;
it fit right in with our
curriculum. Thanks!”
– Grade 3 Teacher, Our Lady of the
Rosary Catholic Elementary School,
Looking at Landscape, 2014
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McMICHAEL
2015–2016
SCHOOL
PROGRAMMING
Programs in French
All programs are also available in French.
Please request at time of booking.
Programmes en français
Tous les programmes sont offerts en
français. Veuillez le préciser au moment
des réservations.
Not sure what to choose?
Please visit mcmichael.com/learning
for details on McMichael’s NEW Professional
Development Program for teachers.
Booking Information
Choose an educational experience unique
to the McMichael! Select from a combination
of programs, including: Tours, Art-in-Action
Workshops, and McMichael Signature Studios.
School programs are available Monday to
Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and on weekends,
subject to space availability.
Please book at least two weeks in advance.
Allow six weeks to ensure your preferred dates.
The required number of adult supervisors
receive complimentary admission and activities.
Additional adults will be booked at the student
rate. Membership and other discounts do not
apply to school group admission.
Chaperones
JK to Grade 3:
One adult supervisor per 5 students
Grades 4 to 12:
One adult supervisor per 15 students
Teachers and adult supervisors are required
to stay with their groups for the duration of
their visit.
All school groups will be accompanied by
a McMichael staff member.
Payment methods
A deposit of 50% of the contracted rate is
due at the time of booking. The balance is due
on the day of your visit. VISA, MasterCard,
American Express, cash, debit, or cheques
(payable to McMichael Canadian Art
Collection) are accepted.
Groups below the minimum number of
students pay the minimum fee. The number of
participating students can be altered by 10%
of the original number booked. For example:
if your booking is for 50 students and only 25
attend, you will be charged for 45 students.
CANCELLATIONS AND PROGRAM
MODIFICATIONS
Cancellations, reductions or increases
in participants, and modifications to
programming—require 30 days’ notice in
writing. The deposit (50%) will be retained
by the McMichael for any cancellations
received within 15 days of the booked visit.
PROGRAM FEES
One-hour session:
$6 per student
Two-hour session:
$12 per student
Three-hour Accessible Programs session:
$18 per student
Art2Go FEES
In-School Programs
Half-day session:
Minimum 20 students per group
$10 per student
Full-day session:
Minimum 20 students per group
$20 per student
BOOK TODAY!
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
905.893.1121 ext. 2209
1.888.213.1121
[email protected]
Four-hour package of any session
combination:
$21 per student
For all programs:
Minimum 15 students per group
McMichael Signature Studios:
Up to 30 students
All programs begin at the top of each hour.
Outdoor programs take place weather
permitting, and students should dress
appropriately. Programs will take place
indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Lunch
A one-hour lunch will be booked at no
charge, at 11 am, 12 pm, or 1 pm, at the
time of registration.
A.J. Casson (1989–1992), Christmas card
design for Mr. and Mrs. C. A. G. Matthews, 1927,
screen print, printed by Sampson-Matthews,
14.4 x 13.2 cm, Private collection
NEW! FREE I McMichael Mini Tour
Offered with every lunch booking
In celebration of the gallery’s 50th anniversary, a new feature, I McMichael Mini Tour,
will be offered free with school bookings during the second half hour of the lunch period.
Students will have the opportunity to explore the McMichael’s unique history by visiting
the grounds on a guided walk or touring special exhibitions, such as This House Was
Made for Christmas and A Foundation for Fifty Years: McMichael Masterworks.
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TOURS:
See, Think,
Communicate
The following one-hour sessions take
advantage of the McMichael’s unique
collection of art and examine the works’
aesthetics and underlying historical, cultural,
and social implications. Designed to reflect
curriculum expectations, these programs
encourage development of students’ abilities
to comprehend, negotiate, and derive meaning
from visual information contained in artworks.
GALLERY TOURS: 1 hour
Looking at ArT
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6
Students probe the creative process through
a sampling of works on view in a variety
of mediums, including painting, drawing,
printmaking, and sculpture. Storytelling and the
handling of objects are used to emphasize the
connection between visual forms and artists’
immediate cultural and physical environments.
Art Debate
Grades 7 – 8, 9 – 12
Students engage in a critical analysis of
the broader cultural and social contexts of
artworks, and they participate in a moderated
debate that requires building an argument
based on personal response, interpretation,
and ideas about the impact that a work can
have on individuals and communities at large.
ABC — Art Basic Concepts
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6
Students experience a variety of artworks in
the gallery and develop a greater appreciation
for the composition of visual forms by focusing
on the elements of design. Discussion takes
place around artists’ personal styles in terms
of broader visual conventions.
Artists and the Wilderness
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12
Historical and contemporary artists’
responses to the natural environment are
investigated through a distinctly Canadian
lens. Discussions are focused on varying
perspectives and definitions of Canadian
wilderness and on nature’s place in
Canada’s highly developed urban society.
Checking your Principles
Grades 4 – 6, 7 – 8
Through close observation, interactive
activities, and focused discussions, students
develop their understanding of the principles
of design in practice, as well as the various
ways in which artists use visual language to
communicate emotions and ideas.
Left: Franklin Carmichael (1890–1945), Autumn Orillia (detail),
1926, oil on paperboard, 25.1 x 30.4 cm, Gift of the Founders,
Robert and Signe McMichael
My Space/Our Place
Grades 4 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12
By finding examples of artistic and cultural
diversity at the gallery, students engage in
a discussion about personal and collective
identities and about the role of tradition in
fostering a sense of community. Storytelling
and hands-on activities are used to further
engage younger grades. For older grades,
more complex issues, such as cultural
appropriation, are explored through
animated discussions and debates.
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More GALLERY TOURS: 1 hour
Art Subject Matters
Grades 7 – 8, 9 – 12
Various genres of art, such as landscapes,
portraits, scenes, and abstract art, are
covered, and students examine their
position and tradition within specific
cultural and historical contexts.
The McMichael Story
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12
An opportunity awaits to discover Robert and
Signe McMichael’s passion for collecting that
led to the creation of an iconic Canadian gallery.
Students learn about the McMichaels’ favourite
artists, from the Group of Seven members to
Aboriginal Woodland painters and Northwest
Coast carvers. A great overview of the
permanent collection!
NEW OUTDOOR TOUR: 1 hour
The McMichael Hike
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12
Engage with the McMichael’s natural
setting in a one-of-a-kind outdoor learning
experience. View historic landmarks, such
as the Heritage Humber River, breathtaking
greenspace, and a culturally diverse collection
of art. Tour highlights may include the original
McMichael home, the Tom Thomson Shack,
the Artists’ Cemetery, where six of the seven
members of the original Group of Seven are
buried, the Sculpture Garden, and more.
Tom Thomson (1877–1917)
Burned Over Land (detail), 1916
oil on wood panel, 21 x 26.7 cm
Gift of the Founders, Robert and
Signe McMichael
SPECIAL EXHIBITION
TOURS: 1 hour
Transforming Spirit:
The Cameron/Bredt Collection
of Contemporary Northwest
Coast Art
(September 19, 2015 to
February 15, 2016)
Grades 4 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12
The latest donation to the McMichael,
this incredible collection of masks, rattles,
bentwood boxes, totem poles, and works on
paper offers students a unique opportunity to
discuss the relevance of the rich Northwest
Coast spiritual and artistic traditions within
the contemporary world.
On Paper
(February 6 to May 1, 2016)
Grades 4 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12
This exhibition offers an opportunity to
discover the McMichael’s works on paper,
rarely on view due to the fragility of the
medium. While paper is often used by artists
to capture an emerging artistic idea, it also
offers an immediacy cherished by watercolour
and pastel artists.
Art Thompson (1948-2003), Whale and
Pook-Ubs Transformation Mask (detail),
2002, red cedar, cedar bark, horse hair,
abalone, paint, metal hinges, strings,
122.9 x 100.2 x 37.3 cm, Gift from the
Cameron/Bredt Collection, McMichael
Canadian Art Collection. Photo by Craig Boyko.
NEW KINDERGARTEN TOUR AND
ART-MAKING WORKSHOP: 2 hours
Colour Quest
Preschool – Kindergarten
Specifically designed for young learners,
this two-hour program offers play-based
gallery activities followed by an art-making
Left:
Franklin
Carmichael
(1890–1945),
Northernand
Tundra
studio
workshop.
Using
role playing
(detail), 1931, oil on canvas, 77.4 x 92.5 cm, Gift of Colonel
storytelling, students are introduced to the
R.S. McLaughlin
exploration of iconic Canadian artworks.
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Right:
James Wilson Morrice
(1865–1924),
el Pasaje,
This exploration
continues
in the Café
studio
with
Havana,
c. 1918-1919,
oil on canvas,
65.8 snack
x 67 cm,break
National
a printmaking
activity.
A short
Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Gift of G. Blair Laing, Toronto,
will be
provided.
1989.
Photo:
NGC
McMichael—The perfect
place to introduce art,
colour, and design to
YOUR YOUNGEST LEARNERS.
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ART-IN-ACTION
WORKSHOPS:
SEE, THINK,
CREATE
Art-in-Action Workshops offer students an
opportunity to discuss artistic concepts and
respond creatively to what they see with art
making.
In-Gallery Workshops last an hour and provide
a minimum of 20 minutes of art activities using
various gallery-friendly mediums, such as iPads®
and drawing materials.
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Woodland Legends
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 8
Drawing its focus from the narrative
character of the Anishinaabe School of
Painting, this workshop analyzes Norval
Morrisseau’s “X-ray” painting technique
and allows students to apply it within
their own compositions.
Combination In-Gallery/Outdoor Workshops
are two-hour sessions that take advantage of
both the McMichael’s unique art collection to
discuss specific artists and the surrounding
grounds, where, for a minimum of 50 minutes,
students engage in art-making activities using
paints, pastels, and other drawing materials
appropriate to each grade level.
IN-GALLERY WORKSHOPS: 1 hour
Looking at Landscape
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6
This McMichael classic focuses on both Tom
Thomson and the Group of Seven’s take on the
landscape genre and provides students with an
understanding of landscape composition.
Group of Seven: Style Detectives
Grades 7 – 8, 9 – 12
While helping build an understanding of the
modernist artistic revolution, this workshop
centres on the personal techniques of the
Group of Seven artists within a broader
stylistic movement.
Art and Poetry Slam
Grades 4 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12
The idea of artistic inspiration and the
connection between words and images are
examined. Drawing on the works of poets and
writers whose work is featured in the McMichael
Collection, including J.E.H. MacDonald and
Emily Carr, students will create their own
haiku poem inspired by an artwork.
Totem Talk: Decoding the Formline
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12
Analyzing the principles of Northwest Coast
visual language, this workshop focuses on the
dynamic potential of the formline, which acts as
the structural framework both in historical and
contemporary Northwest Coast works.
Artist in the Arctic
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6
The richness of Inuit culture and artistic
traditions in the Arctic are investigated through
storytelling activities and the handling of objects,
and through a drawing activity that acquaints
students with the printmaking process.
Crossing the Line:
Sketching Workshop
Grades 7 – 8, 9 – 12
Students explore the drawing medium and
its function within various art processes. This
workshop includes a 40-minute sketching
activity with an introduction to basic
techniques and a final critique.
Student iPad art from Woodland Legends Art Engagement In-Gallery
Workshop, 2014. Photograph by McMichael Creative Learning department.
NEW format COMBINATION IN-GALLERY/
OUTDOOR WORKSHOPS: 2 hours
En Plein Air Adventure
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 8, 9 – 12
Students experience and discuss what it means to
create an artwork en plein air, beginning with close
observation of landscape paintings by members
of the Group of Seven and their contemporaries
in the Collection. They then take advantage
of the surrounding outdoor environment to
gain a greater sense of the challenges artists
encounter while working outdoors. A 40-minute
pastel workshop follows a discussion about
vantage point, landscape composition, and
the relationship between light and colour.
Sketching with Tom Thomson
Grades 4 – 8, 9 – 12
Students discover original paintings by Tom
Thomson, followed by a chance to open the
door to his historic art studio/shack! This
workshop is the perfect mix of discovery, art
making, and storytelling. Students hear stories
about the Tom Thomson Shack and the artist’s
legacy before participating in a 50-minute
Thomson-inspired painting challenge.
Emily Carr’s Forest
Grades 4 – 8, 9 – 12
This workshop allows students to experience
the beauty of Emily Carr’s artwork and discover
the story behind the McMichael gallery’s “Emily
Carr tree” planted by internationally acclaimed
Canadian artist, Terence Koh. Students explore
Carr’s beloved subject matter using pastels,
a medium that she employed in the 1930s to
sketch her trees before rendering them in oils.
Instructor Christina Kerr’s sample from Sketching with
Tom Thomson In-Gallery/Outdoor Workshop, 2014.
Photograph by McMichael Creative Learning department.
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McMICHAEL
SIGNATURE STUDIOS:
2 hours
THINK, COLLABORATE,
CREATE
Each McMichael Signature Studio is a two-hour,
process-oriented workshop led by professional
art instructors and developed in collaboration
with established Canadian artists. The programs
are designed to foster creativity and develop
manual skills, and to position the artistic process
as a tool for personal and collective expression.
Haida Manga Studio
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12
Developed in collaboration with artist
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, author of the
award-winning books RED: A Haida Manga
and Flight of the Hummingbird, this studio
covers the narrative and aesthetic function of
the traditional Northwest Coast formline in
combination with popular Manga cartooning
techniques. It includes instruction on story
and character development, followed by a
mixed-media workshop involving a preliminary
sketch, along with ink and watercolour.
Allowing students to individually develop their
visual narrative, the final step of the workshop
assembles all of the painted panels in a large
collaborative composition that stresses the
connectedness of everyone’s personal
stories and experiences.
during the fur trade. Students are introduced to
the history and function of the sash within Métis
culture and experiment with finger-weaving
techniques. Students respond visually on paper
to the art of pattern making while exploring their
own identity, culminating in a collaboratively
assembled handmade sash.
Printmaking Studio
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12
Students examine the art of printmaking while
addressing the impact of climate change on our
immediate natural environment. This studio
allows them to get creative with the principles
of art and techniques used in various forms of
printmaking. Younger students collaboratively
create a “nature quilt” incorporating handmade
stencils, while older students produce their own
individual pieces conveying powerful statements.
NEW Mapping Landscapes:
Watercolour Painting Studio
Métis Sash-Weaving Studio
Grades 4 – 6, 7 – 8
Created in partnership with Métis artist and
curator Nathalie Bertin, this studio focuses on
the legacy of the Métis sash, an indispensable
tool for the voyageurs and the Coureurs des bois
“This is a studio that weaves together
an art style that children are familiar
with and a rich native culture. Students
are encouraged to dig deep within
themselves, and the end product is
powerful and joyful. My kids loved it!”
– Grade 6 Teacher, John Ross Robertson Junior Public School, Haida Manga Studio, 2014.
Landscape Painting Studio
Grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12
Inspired by the Group of Seven’s legacy, this
painting studio takes students from an initial
compositional study to a final painting, all while
discovering the modernist take on the landscape
genre. Exploration of colour gradation and space
is an important part of this process-oriented
studio as students learn the tricks and tips for
painting perspective, focal points, and working
with a traditional Canadian palette.
Coming January 2016!
Grades 7 – 8, 9 – 12
In 1993, the McMichael presented Painting the Bay,
a stunning exhibition of large-scale watercolour
and oil paintings by John Hartman, who was born
and raised on the shores of Georgian Bay. Years
later, Hartman, considered one of Canada’s finest
artists, continues to explore the cultural tension
between the geography of a place and its cultural
and personal perception. Developed in close
collaboration with the artist, this studio invites
students to investigate a notion of landscape
beyond its physical boundary and to create their
own landscape inspired by personal and historical
narratives using watercolour techniques.
Grade 4 Students, Haida Manga Studio, 2014, Branksome Hall
ART2GO
In-School Programs
BRILLIANT HERE, BRILLIANT THERE.
ART2GO BRINGS McMICHAEL ANYWHERE!
Kindergarten – Grade 12
Engage your students and save on busing costs. Book an
Art2Go program, and McMichael instructors will bring
their expertise and enthusiasm to you. Choose either a
half-day or full-day program that combines a themed
introduction with a studio activity.
Choose the style of art for your class:
Northwest Coast, Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland
School, Inuit, or Canadian Landscape Painting.
“What an amazing
experience about art. (It)
covered the art curriculum,
and our educator had a
great way with students
and helped them to see
themselves as artists. I
would definitely book
again next year.”
– Grade 2/3 Teacher, Anson S.
Taylor Public School, Art2Go, 2014
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Accessible
Programs:
3 hours
Programs at the McMichael are accessible
to all learners, including students with
exceptionalities. McMichael Education staff
will work with you to modify tours and studios
to address your students’ unique needs.
Three small-group workshops have been
specifically designed to accommodate various
functionality needs and incorporate artworks,
the outdoors, and a studio experience.
Arctic Adventure
Grade 4 (or equivalent) and up
In this flexible, process-oriented program,
students learn at their own pace. The handling
of objects and other multisensory teaching
tools introduces students with special learning
needs to Inuit culture and the Arctic. Students
examine the grounds, view outdoor sculptures,
and create soap carvings and mixed-media
reliefs. For up to 8 participants, plus
educational assistants.
Touch of Nature
Grade 4 (or equivalent) and up
Students explore both the gallery and grounds,
view examples of Canadian landscape art, and
interact with the natural environment. Handson activities, such as creating a felt landscape,
appeal to their senses. This program can be
adapted to meet each student’s individual level
of engagement, interest, and ability. For up to 6
participants, plus educational assistants.
Woodland-Inspired iPad® Program
Grade 4 (or equivalent) and up
Learning about Woodland-style art in the
gallery and recreating the shapes, colours,
and textures using iPad® technology with its
various art applications are the focus of this
program. Hands-on art-making activities
provide students with a tactile art experience.
Opposite page:
J.E.H. MacDonald (1873–1932)
Forest Wilderness (detail), 1921
oil on canvas, 122 x 152 cm
Gift of Colonel R.S. McLaughlin
Cover and above:
Tom Thomson (1877–1917)
Autumn Woods (detail), 1915
oil on plywood, 21.6 x 26.7 cm
Gift of Mr. G. Henry
10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, Ontario, L0J 1C0
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BOOK TODAY!
Monday to Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
905.893.1121 ext. 2209
1.888.213.1121
[email protected]
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