School Programs

ArtSparks program

The ArtSparks powered by FirstOntario program provides all children in Milton in Grades 1 to 8 an opportunity to attend and experience a performance at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, free of charge. This program removes the socioeconomic barriers that often surround the arts. Due to COVID-19, this program has now been repositioned as a virtual program open to the community.

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In-person programming

Bring your class to the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton for an art workshop. Our school programs will expand critical and creative thinking and are tailored to meet curriculum requirements at each grade level. 

Book a school program

We welcome elementary and high school classes, as well as summer camps and community groups and organizations. 

If you have any questions, please send us an email or call us at 905-875-5393 ext. 4904.

Program fees

Our school program fees include participant registration and all necessary materials and art supplies. 

We will send you an invoice after your visit. You can pay by credit card, cash or cheque (payable to the Town of Milton). Longer workshops and add-ons are available for an additional fee. Transportation isn't included and must be arranged by the school.

S.T.E.A.M. programs

We provide programs that focus on curriculum for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) classes. Review our S.T.E.A.M. programs and find one that fits your class.

Artful Music Makers

The Artful Music Makers program is for students in Grades 2 to 5. Students will use innovative thinking and artistic skills to discuss, design and create music makers. This course will challenge them to make an instrument using only recycled goods and art supplies.

Constellation Watercolour Paintings

The Constellation Watercolour Paintings program is for students in Grades 6 to 8. Students will expand their understanding of the solar system and how bodies in space affect us. They will get to design and create their own constellation watercolour painting.

Geometry in Art Collages

The Geometry in Art Collages program is for students in Grades 2 to 6. In this class, students will explore connections with geometry and the everyday world. They will apply their knowledge of geometric forms to create multi-media collages inspired by nature.

Clay Motivated by Living Things - premium workshop

The Clay Motivated by Living Things program is a premium workshop for students in Kindergarten to Grade 6. Students will deepen their connection to our region. They will learn how to create clay pieces inspired by plants and animals found in the surrounding environment, such as birds, flowers and more!

Understanding Natural Resources in Paper Making

The Understanding Natural Resources in Paper Making program is for students in Grades 2 to 8. In this program, students will learn about the industrial process and create their own unique piece of paper.

Exploring the world programs

Our exploring the world programs introduce students to a variety of cultures global communities and geographic regions. Read through our course descriptions and find one that fits your class and curriculum.

Ted Harrison Watercolour and Collage

The Ted Harrison Watercolour and Collage program is for students in Grades 1 to 8. In this class, students will explore a variety of geologic regions in Canada through the use of collage and watercolour. They will create art that is inspired by the work of Ted Harrison by making colourful landscapes.

Ancient Asian Shadow Puppets

The Ancient Asian Shadow Puppets program is for students in Grades 4 and up. In this course, students will explore aspects of daily life in ancient Asian countries. They will create their own distinctive shadow puppet modelled after one off the earliest forms of entertainment.

Egyptian Self-Portrait Printmaking

The Egyptian Self-Portrait Printmaking program is for students in Grades 4 and up. Using visual evidence such as mosaics, artifacts and sculptures from early societies, students will create self-portraits in the style of Ancient Egypt.

Ancient Architecture Inspired Clay - premium workshop

The Ancient Architecture Inspired Clay program is a premium workshop for students in Grades 4 and up. Students will consider how architecture relied on social organization and government structures in early societies. They will create a clay form inspired by ancient Mayan, Egyptian or Greek history.

Communication and media literacy programs

Our communication and media literacy programs look at how art is represented in the media and the influence it has on broader cultures. Review our course descriptions and find a program that fits your class and curriculum requirements.

Andy Warhol Media Printmaking - premium workshop

The Andy Warhol Media Printmaking program is a premium workshop for students in Grades 3 to 8. In this program, students will reflect on the work of Andy Warhol and his use of imagery in media. They will create individual Warhol-esque prints using current cultural references.

James Rizzi Oil Resist Drawings

The James Rizzi Oil Resist Drawings program is for students in Grades 1 to 8. They will use pop artist James Rizzi's light-hearted portrayal of everyday life to reflect on the world around them. Students will create individual drawings that find "colour" in life.