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Education Programs for Teachers & Students
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The Orillia Museum of Art and History is honoured to provide art and history educational programs to schools. On this website you will find outlines that include descriptions and costs of education programs. Our frequently asked questions section can be reached clicking on the following link. Should you require additional information, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
We look forward to seeing you this year either in your classroom or at the museum! For information, to book a program, or to request a customized program, please contact us at 705-326-2159 or email
The Orillia Museum of Art and History strives to fulfill the following objectives:
To provide students with a meaningful and diverse educational experience.
To encourage alternate ways of thinking, working and expressing thoughts, ideas and feelings.
To promote creative problem solving skills and decision making skills.
To foster art and history appreciation.
To help teachers fulfill Ontario curriculum requirements.
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IN THE CLASSROOM or AT OMAH |
Medieval Illumination
Students will explore the basic concepts behind the art of medieval illumination including the materials and process used centuries ago.
Curriculum Connections
Art
| Produce two and three dimensional works of art that communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences.
Identify the most appropriate tools, materials and techniques for the size and scope of the work and use them correctly.
Use the elements of design (colour, line, shape, form, space, texture), in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art. |
Social Studies
| Describe some of the ways in which religion shaped medieval society.
Describe aspects of daily life for men, women and children in medieval societies.
Use artistic expression to re-create or respond to imaginative works from medieval times. |
Grade 4
Through step by step instructions, students will use acrylic paint and watercolour paper to create their own illuminated masterpiece. The focus will be on line, and shape, as well as the proper use of materials.
Time: 2 hours Cost: $7.00 per student
*Program delivered in the classroom or at the museum
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Van Gogh: A Starry Night
 The Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh made many contributions to late 19th century art. Restless and eccentric, he introduced into painting the expression of personal emotion using vibrant colours and lively brushstrokes. This fresh vision opened a new world for later artists to explore.
Students will view and discuss several of van Gogh's famous night time paintings with a focus on his "impasto" technique, use of colour and brushstrokes.
Curriculum Connections
| Produce two and three dimensional works of art that communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences.
Explain their preference for specific art works, with reference to the artist’s intentional use of the elements and principles of design to communicate an idea or feeling.
Use the elements of design (colour, line, shape, form, space, texture), in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art.
Use art tools and materials correctly to create different effects. |
Grade 3 to 10
Students will have the opportunity to create a "starry night" painting using thick acrylic paint and impasto.
Time: 1 ½ - 2 hours Cost: $7.00 per student
*Program delivered in the classroom or at the museum
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Claude Monet: Making the Right Impression
 The impressionist movement originated during the late 1800’s in Paris with Claude Monet. Monet fell in love with nature and preferred to paint outdoors in quick impressions with natural light to guide him rather than paint inside a studio, carefully, with subdued colours. Monet’s techniques caught on with other artists of his time including Pierre Renoir and Edgar Degas who helped spark this new way of painting and seeing the world.
Using reproductions of impressionist paintings, students will explore elements of design and composition through lively discussion and art activities.
Curriculum Connections
| Produce two and three dimensional works of art that communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences.
Explain their preference for specific art works, with reference to the artist’s intentional use of the elements and principles of design to communicate an idea or feeling.
Use the elements of design (colour, line, shape, form, space, texture), in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art. |
Grade 4 to Grade 10
Students will have the opportunity to create their own piece of art work using pastel in the style of Claude Monet.
Time: 2 hours Cost: $7.00 per student
Program delivered in the classroom or
at the museum
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The Group of Seven: a Brush with Art
The artists known as the Group of Seven are renowned for their bold, unique style of painting and breathtaking portraits of the Canadian landscape.
Using reproductions of Group of Seven paintings, students will explore elements of design and landscape composition through lively discussion and art activities. *Classes that book a Group of Seven program at the museum will have the opportunity to closely examine original Group of Seven artwork.
Curriculum Connections
| Produce two and three dimensional works of art that communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences.
Identify elements of design in a variety of familiar objects and in works of art.
Explain their preference for specific art works, with reference to the artist’s intentional use of the elements and principles of design to communicate an idea or feeling.
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Kindergarten to Grade 2
Students will create a landscape collage using a variety of materials with a focus on texture.
Time: 1 – 1.5 hours Cost: $6.50 per student
Grade 3 to Grade 8
Students will use critical thinking to plan their own unique landscape using acrylic paint on canvas board.
Time: 2 hours Cost: $7.00 per student
Programs delivered in the classroom
or at the museum
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Arthur Shilling: Beyond the Surface
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Arthur Shilling was a First Nations artist who lived in Rama, Ontario. His portraits are known for their intensity of colour and the spirit with which he captures his subject matter. Using reproductions of Shilling’s powerful portrait paintings, students will explore elements of design with the emphasis on how shape, colour and contrast evoke emotion. |
Curriculum Connections
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Produce two and three dimensional works of art that communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences.Explain their preference for specific art works, with reference to the artist’s intentional use of the elements and principles of design to communicate an idea or feeling.
Use the elements of design (colour, line, shape, form, space, texture), in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art.
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Kindergarten to Grade 2
Students will be encouraged to use their imagination to produce a colourful self portrait paper collage.
Time: 1 hour Cost: $6.50
Grade 3 to Grade 8
Students will use oil pastels on matte board to create a self portrait which expresses emotion and personality.
Time: 1.5 – 2 hours Cost: $7.00 per student
Programs delivered in the classroom or at the
museum
Norval Morrisseau: First Impressions
 Norval Morrisseau is a First Nations artist from Northwestern Ontario who has become internationally known for his unique style that honours and celebrates his Ojibway culture. While examining original prints of Morrisseau’s work, students will enjoy exploring his representations of First Nations cultural beliefs through his imaginative use of lines, shapes, and brilliant colour.
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Curriculum Connections
| Produce two and three dimensional works of art that communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences.
Explain their preference for specific art works, with reference to the artist’s intentional use of the elements and principles of design to communicate an idea or feeling.
Use the elements of design (colour, line, shape, form, space, texture), in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art.
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Grade 2 to Grade 8
Students will explore art fundamentals including line, shape, colour and negative space and produce a painting in the style of Norval Morrisseau.
Time: 1.5 – 2 hours Cost: $6.50 per student
Program delivered in the classroom
or at the museum |
Elizabeth Wyn Wood: Breaking the Mold
Elizabeth Wyn Wood was an innovative Canadian sculptor born in Orillia. While studying at the Ontario College of Art in 1921, she immersed herself in the modernist movement. Wood admired the Group of Seven’s landscape paintings and studied under some of its members. Wood was recognized for her distinctive sculptural representations of wilderness landscape.
In this program students will discuss various types of sculpture, focusing on the work of Elizabeth Wyn Wood, using a collection of large images unique to this program.
Curriculum Connections
| Distinguish between relief and free standing sculpture.
Produce two and three dimensional works of art that communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences.
Identify the most appropriate tools, materials and techniques for the size and scope of the work and use them correctly.
Explain the preference for art works, with reference to the artist’s use of the elements and principles of design and their understanding of the ideas and feelings expressed in the work.
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Grade 4 to Grade 8
Students will explore shape, form and depth while creating a relief sculpture using soft polymer clay and modeling tools.
Time: 1.5 – 2 hours Cost: $7.00 per student.
Program delivered in the classroom
or at the museum
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Creative Printmaking
 Through step by step procedures led by a printing expert, students will be introduced to the basic principles of print making.
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Curriculum Connections
| Produce two and three dimensional works of art that communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences.
Identify the most appropriate tools, material sand techniques for the size and scope of the work and use them correctly.
Use the elements of design (colour, line, shape, form, space, texture), in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art.
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Grade 2 to Grade 8 Using colourful water soluble inks, students will become familiar with the materials and equipment needed to create a handmade relief print. The focus will be on line, shape, and colour, as well as problem solving and creative use of materials. Time: 2 hours Cost: $7.00 per student Program delivered in the classroom
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Introduction to Watercolour I
 Explore the basics of watercolour painting in this informative, fast-paced workshop. |
Curriculum Connections
| Produce two and three dimensional works of art that communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences.
Identify the most appropriate tools, materials and techniques for the size and scope of the work and use them correctly.
Use the elements of design (colour, line, shape, form, space, texture), in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art.
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Grade 2 to Grade 8
Students will be introduced to good, quality watercolour materials and have a chance to experiment with brush strokes, colour mixing and a variety of techniques under the instruction of an experienced watercolour artist. Students will complete a watercolour painting using the techniques learned throughout the program. Time: 2 hours Cost: $7.00 per student Program delivered in the classroom
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Introduction to Watercolour II
 Introduction to Watercolour Part II is an extension of Introduction to Watercolour Part I.
For those students and teachers who would like to expand their knowledge of watercolour painting, Introduction to Watercolour Part II builds on what has already learned and introduces a variety of new techniques. |
Curriculum Connections
Produce two and three dimensional works of art that communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences.
Identify the most appropriate tools, materials and techniques for the size and scope of the work and use them correctly.
Use the elements of design (colour, line, shape, form, space, texture), in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art.
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Grade 3 to Grade 8
Students will have the opportunity to create their own watercolour painting.
Time: 2 hours Cost: $7.00 per student
*Programs delivered in the classroom or at the museum |
| Orillia Heritage: A Walk Through Time |
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Visit the historical exhibits at OMAH and participate in a variety of informative and interactive activities! Students will discover unique aspects of local history from the First Nations people to early settlers. Students will get a chance to closely examine and talk about artifacts that would have been common place objects a century ago.
After a discussion about quilt making and its importance to pioneer families, students will work on designing their own 9-block quilt pattern using colourful paper squares, glue and scissors.
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Visual Arts, Social Studies
Grade 3 $6.00 per student
DUE TO THE FRAGILITY OF THE ARTIFACTS, THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY OFFERED IN THE MUSEUM. |
Booking Information
Booking Process
Orillia Museum of Art & History education programs can be booked Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 5:00 pm by phoning the Program Coordinator at 705-326-2159. Upon booking a program at OMAH, a letter of confirmation along with additional program support material will be sent to the school contact with the understanding that the information will be distributed to all participating teachers.
Programs are designed for a standard class size of 18-30 students, but more may be accomodated depending on the program booked and instructor availability. Modifications must be discussed with the Programs Coordinator. Schools further than 25 kilometres from the museum will be charged a mileage fee of $15 per instructor.
It is advised to book a few weeks in advance to ensure availability. Teachers are required to remain with classes during the program and enforce discipline.
Payment
The Orillia Museum of Art & History will generate an invoice that will
be sent after the completion of the program(s). Once your school
administrator has received the invoice, payment can be made to the
Orillia Museum of Art & History.
Rescheduling
At all times the Orillia Museum of Art & History will work to honour confirmed programs. However, some modification in scheduling and delivery may be necessary in the event of illness, school conflicts, cancellations or closures. Any resheduling by a teacher or school requires a minimum of two weeks notice to the Orillia Museum of Art & History Programs Coordinator by phone at 705-326-2159. |
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