Book a program at the Helson Gallery, discover local artwork, and get creative! The Helson Gallery offers grade differentiated School Programs, as well as our Inspirations Program that offers inclusive and accessible programs for all.
School Programs
The Helson Gallery programs provide students with a unique opportunity to view and create art at Halton Hills premiere public Art Gallery. Our grade differentiated programs not only reinforce the requirements of the Ontario Curriculum in Visual Arts, but also offer opportunities for many other Curriculum connections.
Grades 1 to 3: Art Fundamentals & Grades 4 to 8: Expressions: Understanding and Analyzing Art
$4 per student (minimum 20 students)
90 minute program
With 45 minutes in the Gallery, our Educators will facilitate the students’ experience and exploration of a variety of Art works. Your students will be introduced to the elements and principles of art, and apply the critical analysis process to communicate feelings, ideas and understandings.
With the remaining 45 minutes in the Studio, students will create and explore a variety of mediums. Through the process of creating 3 different pieces of art, they will put to use the elements and principles of art to help express feelings and communicate ideas.
Kindergarten: First Visit
$3 per student (maximum 20 students)
60 minute program
Students will enjoy an interactive Art Gallery experience emphasizing the use of colour, line and texture to communicate feelings and ideas through art. Then, following some basic observational instruction, students will express themselves with the creation of life size portraits!
For more information or to book any of our school programs, please contact our Gallery Educator.
Inspirations Program
The Inspirations Art Program was created to provide a space for people with disabilities to create and engage with art in an inclusive environment. By establishing a creative and stimulating environment, we provide participants the opportunity to share, explore, have fun, and feel pride in themselves.
The program begins with a tour of the Helson Gallery where participants are encouraged to express their personal responses and engage in a dialogue about the artwork currently on exhibition. Afterwards, in the Cultural Centre Studio, they are given a basic watercolour lesson. Participants can enjoy the relaxing experience of experimenting with colour as pigments are applied and flow over one another. While emphasis is on the creative process, the completed piece also instills a sense of accomplishment.
The Inspirations Art Program is designed to promote social and therapeutic wellness while using art as a means of communication and confidence building. By exploring art in a supportive and relaxed environment, this program addresses and removes barriers that often prevent people from participating in the arts. All are welcome to join in this fun and meaningful creative experience.
Class sizes for the Inspirations Art Program are small (6 to 12 participants) in order to ensure a safe environment and maximize the level of personal attention. The program runs for approximately 1 hour in total with a flat fee of $75 for up to 12 participants.
If your group is looking for an outing and ready to engage in a creative in-person program, please contact the Helson Gallery to book the Inspirations Program.