by taswann | Apr 22, 2018 | Art in the Classroom, Previous Posts, Uncategorized
For the past several weeks we have been creating with the students of Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School artwork that was inspired by the theme of bridges. In the kindergarten classes we presented the French artist, Claude Monet and created our own Japanese...
by taswann | Apr 14, 2018 | Previous Posts, Projects
“A lot of times, I don’t make what is in my head because, as I go along, it even gets better.” -Kenojuak Ashevak Kenojuak Ashevak was born in 1927 in Ikerrasak, which is located on Southern Baffin Island. Her father was an Inuit hunter, fur trader and Shaman. Her...
by taswann | Apr 14, 2018 | Previous Posts, Projects
In 1837, Charles Lewis Tiffany arrived in New York with a vision of spectacular beauty that went on to redefine glamour and style around the world. He became known as the “king of Diamonds.” The first Tiffany lamp was created around 1895. Each lamp was handmade by...
by taswann | Apr 12, 2018 | About us, Previous Posts
Would you like to have Art in Action come to your school? If you are interested in our program we can offer a free in-class art session to your school as a way for students, teachers and administrators to learn more about what we do and how we can work at your school....
by taswann | Apr 6, 2018 | Previous Posts, Projects
“Drawing is rather like playing chess: your mind races ahead of the moves that you eventually make.” – David Hockney This week we were inspired by the British artist, David Hockney. We tried our best to bring some warm weather and visions of beach days into...
by taswann | Apr 3, 2018 | Previous Posts, Uncategorized
Art in Action is really excited to be launching our Spring program at Duke of Connaught Jr. and Sr. Public School. Registration is now open and students can join us to work with a variety of art materials including: watercolours, acrylics, collage materials, oil...
