Artissimo Studio

Join us at the Artissimo Studio, where families can have fun making art – and leave the mess behind!

Each month features a new project to create and take home. Art projects are thematically linked to artworks on view at the National Gallery of Canada. All materials are provided (smocks too!). Drop in and stay as long as you like.

When

From 10 am to 4 pm
Weekends, holiday Mondays and Ontario Family Day (not offered on Family Sundays)
From October 6, 2018 to April 28, 2019

Holidays: December 26-30, 2018 and January 2-6, 2019
Ontario March Break: March 11-15, 2019
Quebec March Break: March 4-8, 2019

Location

Studio 1. Floor plan

Maximum of 55 participants at one time.

Cost

Free with Gallery admission
Free for members

Who

Children aged 3+, accompanied by an adult

How to dress

Participants will be using wet studio materials. Smocks are provided, but are not guaranteed stain blockers. Clothes geared to messy play are recommended.

Family Membership

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Upcoming Events

Paint Play

It’s a painting lab! Wonder how artists create thick paintings that stick out from the canvas? Join us in the studio and give it a go!

Every weekend of February
and Family Day
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Soap Carving

Whittle away an hour with us as you learn the basics of carving. Good, clean fun!

Every weekend of March
and Ontario / Quebec March Breaks
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Fabric Painting with Stencils

Create wearable art! Plan out the positive and negative space in your design. Then get your fashion on!

Every weekend of April
and Easter Monday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm