CREATIVE ACTIVITY “EXPLORATION OF COLLECTIONS”
SATURDAYS FROM 10:30 AM TO NOON.
Let your creativity flow!
Beginning with an educational component, the activity begins with a commented observation of a representation of a work from the collection in the educational workshop with a mediator. The group is then invited to explore a technique related to the fine arts or the artistic process in relation to the work presented.
This series of playful workshops is an opportunity to learn about different mediums and materials such as clay, blood chalk, watercolour, embossed metal or faux stained glass, while having fun with original creative challenges, such as making a handmade ornament or a small animal sculpture! At the end of the workshop, participants keep their creations and can continue their visit to the Museum’s exhibitions.
A snack and beverage are provided during the activity.
Art supplies provided, colorful aprons on loan.
Fee: Activity included in the price of admission / FREE for members
Public: Intended for the family public, a target age is suggested but the workshop is open to all! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Duration: 90 minutes (plan to arrive 5 minutes before the beginning of the workshop)
Reservation recommended: 819 821.2115 or accueil@mbas.qc.ca
| Date | Artist | Technique explored | Age groups |
| Saturday, December 7, 2024 | William Perehudoff | Exploring dry pastels on Fabriano paper Inspired by the colors used in the work Arcturus no.12, participants will choose a palette of complementary colors to create a drawing representing a galaxy, constellation, or solar system. This workshop will allow children to explore dry pastels on a very large format Fabriano board, evoking the grandeur of the universe. | Target age 6-8 years |
| Saturday, December 14, 2024 | Gérard Chemit | Exploring collage and folding Gérard Chemit’s work immerses us in the musical universe of Érik Satie. During a few piano pieces, participants are invited to create a zine, a small booklet made from a single sheet of paper. Collage, drawing, and writing on the theme of music will be among the mediums used. | Target age 9-12 years |
Saturday, December 21, 2024 | Charles Bégin | Exploring dry pastel In this self-portrait workshop, participants will explore the medium of dry pastels using a kneaded eraser and a sponge. Their face will emerge from a light mist to recall the vaporous work of Charles Bégin. | Target age 13-15 years |
| Saturday, December 28, 2024 | Pudlo Pudlat | Printmaking exploration In the style of Inuit artist Pudlo Pudlat, children will create a print evoking the fauna and flora of the territory using a simple printing technique. Additionally, a variety of ink stamps will be available to complete and decorate the composition. | Target age 4-5 years |
| Saturday, January 4, 2025 | Norval Morrisseau | Exploring the Woodlands School Children will explore mixed media to create a postcard. Spirograph, watercolor, and acrylic paint are the materials and mediums used for the creation workshop. Like Lise Gervais’ work, participants are invited to choose bright and intense colors. | Target age 6-8 years |
| Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Fernand Toupin | Exploration of impasto with tissue paper In this workshop, participants will engage with an abstract work by artist Fernand Toupin. Young and old alike are invited to discover the different textures created by the juxtaposition of materials by making an impasto with tissue paper. | Target age 6-8 years |
| Saturday, February 8, 2025 | William Perehudoff | Exploration of dry pastels on Fabriano paper Inspired by the colors used in the work Arcturus no.12, participants will choose a palette of complementary colors to create a drawing representing a galaxy, constellation, or solar system. This workshop will allow participants to explore dry pastels on a very large Fabriano board, evoking the grandeur of the universe! | Target age 9-12 years |
| Saturday, February 15, 2025 | Marius Dubois | Exploration of charcoal The workshop involves representing a place, real or imagined, from which beauty emanates. The goal of this workshop is to exploit the medium used by artist Marius Dubois in the work Clocher de Ste-Pétronille, namely charcoal, while choosing a subject similar to those that inspired the artist. Additionally, the uniqueness of the shape of the work will be highlighted as participants will draw on a circular support. | Target age 13-15 years |
| February 22, 2025 | Roxanne Bergeron | Exploration of watercolor and watercolor pencils In Roxane Bergeron’s drawing, the facial features of a woman from which faded color emerges can be decoded. Children are invited to explore watercolor freely, randomly placing shapes on the paper before gradually adding features to make faces emerge. | Target age 4-5 years |
| Saturday, March 1, 2025 Spring Break at the Museum | Pierre Gauvreau | Exploration of water painting and stencils In the manner of artist Pierre Gauvreau, families will explore the use of stencils to create a composition where shapes and colors overlap. The application of water paint will be done using sponges, a toothbrush, and wide brushes. | Target age 6-8 years |
| Saturday, March 8, 2025 Spring Break at the Museum | Thérèse Lecomte | Exploration of repoussé metalwork This workshop aims to introduce participants to the medium of repoussé metalwork. Inspired by the medallions created by Sherbrooke artist Thérèse Lecomte, participants will create a portrait of a loved one while exploring bas-relief and focusing particularly on line and volume. | Target age: 9-12 years |
| Saturday, March 15, 2025 | Pierrette Mondou | Exploration of weaving Children and their parents are invited to create a weaving using small cardboard looms, strips, and fabric scraps. The goal of the activity is to create a colorful textile work and learn the technique of weaving. | Target age: 6-8 years |
| Saturday, March 22, 2025 | René Derouin | Exploration of printing with aluminum foil and oil pastels Families are invited to draw inspiration from the visual universe of René Derouin: the colors, subjects, and shapes that compose his works. Encouraged to minimize the number of colors, participants will enjoy discovering a simple printing technique that requires oil pastels, kraft paper, and aluminum foil. | Target age: 9-12 years |
Saturday, March 29, 2025 | Alfred Manessier | Exploration of faux-stained glass painting on plexiglass Families are invited to explore faux-stained glass painting inspired by the artistic practice of Alfred Manessier. Participants will start with a paper sketch of their work before transferring their composition onto a sheet of Plexiglas. | Target age: 13-15 years |
| Saturday, April 5, 2025 | Madeleine Audette | Exploration of poured ink By discovering the adapted and safe “acid-wash” technique with water, children will have fun pouring colored ink using small pipettes onto watercolor paper. Vegetal patterns such as branches, leaves, buds, and flowers will take shape just like in the work Papillonade by artist Madeleine Audette. | Target age: 4-5 years |
| Saturday, April 12, 2025 | Marc-Aurèle Fortin | Exploration of oil pastels Participants are invited to create a landscape using oil pastels. Four color blending techniques will be demonstrated during the workshop: heavy pressure, blending, stippling, and scraping. | Target age: 6-8 years |
| Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Lise Gervais | Exploration of mixed media with spirograph, watercolor, and acrylic paint Children will explore mixed media to create a postcard. Spirograph, watercolor, and acrylic paint are the materials and mediums used for the creation workshop. Like Lise Gervais’ work, participants are invited to choose bright and intense colors. | Target age: 9-12 years |
These activities are made possible by a generous donation from Power Corporation of Canada.
Photo credit : Jean-Michel Naud