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.
Our workshops can hold a maximum of 30 participants and we require four weeks of advanced notice for all bookings. If you have any questions, please send us an email or call us at 905-875-5393 x4904.
Program fees
Our school program fees include participant registration and all necessary materials and art supplies.
| Workshop length | Regular workshop fee | Premium workshop fee |
| 90-minute workshop | $7.48 per student | $8.98 per student |
| 2-hour workshop | $8.73 per student | $10.23 per student |
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.
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Constellation Watercolour Paintings
The Constellation Watercolour Paintings program is for students in Grades 6 and 7. 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.
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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.
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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!
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Understanding Natural Resources in Paper Making
The Understanding Natural Resources in Paper Making program is for students in Grades 2 to 7. In this program, students will learn about the industrial process and create their own unique piece of paper.
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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.
Arctic Inspired Tactile Landscapes
The Arctic Inspired Tactile Landscapes program is for students in Grades 2 to 7. Students will discuss the changing nature of polar regions and our effect on the planet. They will take inspiration from environmental photographer, Paul Nicklen and create a unique arctic landscape.
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Ted Harrison Watercolour and Collage
The Ted Harrison Watercolour and Collage program is for students in Grades 1 to 6. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Coming Together Unity Mosaic
The Coming Together Unity Mosaic program is a group or individual activity for all ages. This program celebrates culture and individual identities in our community. Students will work towards a sense of belonging by creating a unique piece of art that celebrates our diversity.
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Andy Warhol Media Printmaking - premium workshop
The Andy Warhol Media Printmaking program is a premium workshop for students in Grades 3 to 6. 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.
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James Rizzi Oil Resist Drawings
The James Rizzi Oil Resist Drawings program is for students in Grades 1 to 6. 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.
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Exploring Art through Story
The Exploring Art through Story program is for students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. In collaboration with the Milton Public Library, students will explore literacy and give critically-acclaimed stories a new life through art.
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Unity Pieces with Clay Looms - premium workshop
The Unity Pieces with Clay Looms program is a premium workshop for students in Grades 2 to 8. Students will learn the process of weaving and using looms to create fabric. This technique has been used in various civilizations across the world. With guidance, students will create their own clay looms.
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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.
