School and Group QEPCCC Programs

Students learn how to design a simple 3D object using Tinkercad and watch our 3D printers in action. The program takes place in our Digital Arts lab and maker space. Printed pieces require time to complete, so they will be available for pickup at a later date.  

Grades 5 to 10 – Design a custom font, a gargoyle, or a team symbol  

Curriculum Connections: The Arts, Grades 5 to 10 

Duration: 2 hours  
Fee: $16.85 per student (includes material fee)  
Maximum group size: 24 students (minimum 12); students work in pairs at computers. 
Available: Year-round 

Gain an understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, its applications, and its uses. Students acquire practical AI experience by creating two-dimensional projects using Adobe Express and Firefly in our digital arts lab and maker space.  

Grades 6 to 8 –  Self-portrait caricature,  Portrait with food and packaging 
Grades 9 and 10 –  Environmental photo montage  

Curriculum Connections: The Arts. Grades 6 to 12  

Duration: 2 hours  
Fee: $15.03 per student (includes material fee).  
Maximum group size: 24 students (minimum 12); students work in pairs at computers 
Available: Year-round 

Students use hand-building construction and clay sculpting methods including pinching, coiling, sculpting and surface decoration to make unique objects. Ceramics work will be available for pickup at a later date.  

JK/SK – Animal Habitats  
JK to Grade 3 – Insects, Flower Vase, Coiled Creatures  
Grades 4 to 8 – Patio Lantern, Mug, Mask (Greek, Medieval, Pop Culture, Superhero)  

Curriculum Connections:

• The Arts, Grades 1 to 8  
• Science and Technology, Grades 1, 2, 3, 5, 6  
• Social Studies, Grade 4  
• Language Arts, Grades 7 and 8  

Duration: 2 hours Fee: $15.03 per student (includes material fee)  
Maximum group size: 30 students (minimum 12)  
Available: Year-round  

The session focuses on the fundamentals of clay throwing techniques. Your students will be provided a general introduction to basic skills and the subtle aspects of wheel throwing.  

Grades 9 to 12 

Curriculum Connections: The Arts, Grades 9 to 12  

Duration: 2 hours 
Fee: $15.03 per student (includes material fee).  
Maximum group size: 12 students (minimum 12)  
Available: Year-round 

Introduction to drawing and painting techniques including composition, colour and form. Use pencil and acrylic paint on canvas to explore creativity and develop technical skill.  

Grades 1, 3, 4 – Flowers and Plants  
Grades 2, 5 – Pet Portraits  
Grades 6, 7, 8 – Abstract Landscapes 

Curriculum Connections: 

• The Arts, Grades 1 to 8  
• Science and Technology, Grades 1 to 8  

Duration: 2 hours  
Fee: $13.19 per student (includes material fee)  
Maximum group size: 30 students (minimum 12)  
Available: Year-round 

Using spontaneity and storytelling, students embrace the ideas of others to come up with creative responses. This program is led by a contracted company. Due to the physical and expressive nature of the experience, the program providers kindly request that teachers actively participate.  

Grades 3 to 12 

Curriculum Connections:

• The Arts, Drama, Grades 3 to 12  
• Language Arts, Oral Communication, Grades 3 to 12  

Duration: 2 hours  
Fee: $15.03 per student (includes material fee)  
Maximum group size: 30 students (minimum 12)  
Available: Year-round

Colour, texture, and form are explored in the sculptural medium of needle felting. Students will learn how to shape, combine and layer wool roving to create original works of art.  

Grades 4 to 8 – Seasonal Landscapes 

Curriculum Connections  

• The Arts, Grades 4 to 8  
• Science and Technology, Life Systems, Grades 4 to 8 

Duration: 2 hours  
Fee: $14.17 per student (includes material fee)  
Maximum group size: 30 students (minimum 12)  
Available: Year-round 

With a focus on environmentalism, students will learn how to transform recycled materials into handmade paper embedded with wildflower seeds. Paper can then be planted in spring and summer to promote local biodiversity.  

Grades 1 to 8 – Wildflower Seed Paper 

Curriculum Connections: 

• The Arts, Grades 1 to 8  
• Science and Technology, Life Systems, Grades 4 to 8 

Duration: 2 hours  
Fee: $14.17 per student (includes material fee)  
Maximum group size: 30 students (minimum 12)  
Available: Year-round 

A collagraph is a print taken from a collaged plate that has been rolled with ink. This program explores making plates using Bristol board, then inking them and hand-printing on paper.  

Grades 1, 3, 4 – City Life  
Grades 2, 5 – Patterned Marine Animals  
Grades 6 to 8 – Pop Culture Prints 

Curriculum Connections:

• The Arts, Grades 1 to 8  
• Science and Technology, Grades 1 to 5  
• Language Arts, Grades 6 to 8  

Duration: 2 hours  
Fee: $13.19 per student (includes material fee)  
Maximum group size: 30 students (minimum 12)  
Available: Year-round 

Students discover how structures and mechanisms are built. They learn about wood as a sculptural material to build their structures. All hand work; no use of machines or heavy equipment.  

Grades 1 to 3 – Marble Run, Wood Wobots 

Grades 4 to 8 – Marble Run, Wooden Cars 

Curriculum Connections  

• The Arts, Grades 1 to 8  
• Science and Technology, Grades 1 to 8  

Duration: 2 hours  
Fee: $15.03 per student (includes material fee)  
Maximum group size: 30 students (minimum 12)  
Available: Year-round