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Artissimo Studio. Have fun. Get messy.

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 and holiday Mondays
(excluding Family Sundays) 
Offered daily during March Break in Quebec (March 2 to 6) and Ontario (March 16 to 20).

 

Location

Studio. Floor plan

Maximum of 55 participants at one time.

Cost

Included 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.

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Enjoying your family time at the Gallery?

Why not purchase a family membership and delight in activities all year long!

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Upcoming Events


Foam Plate Prints

Have fun carving a picture then printing copies to share!

January


Imagination Station

It’s play time! Boxes, yarn, wire, tape, paint! Each week there will be new materials to spark your imagination.

February

 

 

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