We’re bringing the magic of our summer camps to your home this year! Our weekly Art Kits are like a camp-in-a-box loaded with a variety of educational, fun, and inspirational activities. Enjoy the activities at your own pace, on your own time, with the added option to meet our experienced arts educators online for live discussions, games, and art-making. There is a different Art Kit for each of the scheduled six weeks, and each week has a different theme. Each Kit comes with all the art supplies, detailed instructions, and access to the pre-recorded video tutorials so you can also purchase and enjoy Kits outside of their scheduled week. We’re partnering with Anova and My Sister's Place for our Pay-It-Forward Art Kits. If you purchase one of these, you’ll be giving an Art Kit to a child in need. Scroll down for all the details!
Pricing
1-2 Kits at $45 each
3-5 Kits at $43 each and receive a free Museum London tote bag. Use discount code "3Kit2020" at checkout.
6 Kits for $250 (save $20) choose any combination of 6 Kits and receive a free Museum London tote bag. Use discount code "6Kit2020" at checkout.
Kits are created for children aged 6 to 12 years old, the provided supplies are child safe, and we recommend buying one Art Kit per child. Last day to purchase an Art Kit is Friday, August 28.
Art Kit Themes
*SOLD OUT* July 20 – 24 ART KIT: SCULPTURE
Explore three-dimensional forms working with clay moulding and round application paper mâché. You will receive an art apron to stay clean while sculpting. Supplies include self-hardening clay, sculpting tools, paper mâché materials, and an exploration bag of textured pieces to inspire your creation. All supplies, materials, and instructions included.
Click HERE to watch a recording of the main art activity.
*SOLD OUT* July 27 – 31 ART KIT: WATERCOLOUR
Enter the shifting light and shadows of impressionist-inspired painting. Kits include a set of watercolour paints in 36 shades, brushes, and specialty paper. Practice watercolour techniques, learn about Canadian painting plein air, and look to nature for ideas. All supplies, materials, and instructions included.
Click HERE to watch a recording of the main art activity.
*SOLD OUT* August 4 – 7 ART KIT: WINDCHIMES
Art can be about what we hear too! Explore the fun of tinkering with sound; its pitches, tones and resonance. Create your own metal sound mobile with windchime items including a base, chime tubes, keys, beads, and bells. Collect and experiment with the sound of other household items too. All supplies, materials, and instructions included.
Click HERE to watch a recording of the main art activity.
*SOLD OUT* August 10 – 14 ART KIT: DRAWING
It’s pencil to paper this week. Discover how to draw objects in motion, create detail, and add dimension. This kit includes four colours of conte sticks, a fineliner pen, a stomp for blending, and black drawing paper. Comic templates are also included to try out cartooning with your new skills. All supplies, materials, and instructions included.
Click HERE to watch a recording of the main art activity.
*SOLD OUT* August 17 – 21 ART KIT: ACRYLIC PAINTING
Find joy in painting! The Acrylic Painting Kit includes an 8” x 10” canvas board, and a twelve colour paint set with flat and round brushes. Campers will be challenged to create their own artwork with inspiration from their favourite summer things. All supplies, materials, and instructions included.
Click HERE to watch a recording of the main art activity.
*SOLD OUT* August 24 – 28 ART KIT: STAMPING
Express yourself in multiples with stamps and stencils. Learn to design and cut handmade stamps and then ink your own pencil case to keep your art supplies in. Kits include an ink pad, cuttable foam sheets, Bristol board, acetate, paint, and a zippered canvas pencil case for decorating. All supplies, materials, and instructions included.
Click HERE to watch a recording of the main art activity.
FAQ
- WHAT AGES ARE THE ART KITS GEARED TOWARDS?
Kits are created for children aged 6 to 12 years old, the provided supplies are child safe, and we recommend buying one Art Kit per child.
- WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY ART KIT?
Art Kits will be ready for pickup on the Saturday morning the week before or the Monday morning the week of. For example, if you bought the July 20-24 Sculpture Art Kit, you can pick up the Kit from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, July 18 or Monday, July 20.
- WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EACH ART KIT?
Each Art Kit comes in a personalized box and contains all the supplies, materials, and instructions needed for one child to complete all the activities. There is also a private invitation to our optional weekly live web sessions led by our art educators. See sections below on live web sessions and what each art kit contains.
- CAN I ONLY DO AN ART KIT DURING THE WEEK THAT IT'S SCHEDULED FOR? WHAT IF I'M UNAVAILABLE THE WEEK OF THE ART KIT I WANT TO JOIN?
You can purchase Art Kits for past weeks while supplies are available. You will still get the same supplies and instructions, the main project tutorial will be recorded and available to watch anytime during the summer, but you will not be able to participate in the live web sessions.
- WHAT IS THE PAY-IT-FORWARD ART KIT?
Purchase an extra Art Kit and we will donate it to a child in need, through our local partners, Anova and My Sister’s Place. The same Art Kit pricing discounts also apply to Pay-It-Forward Art Kits. Anova provides safe places, shelter, support, counselling, and resources for abused women, their children, and all oppressed individuals to find a new start. My Sister's Place is a not-for-profit organization that provides residential and outreach services for women and their children living with the consequences of violence and abuse.
Each Art Kit Contains:
-The main art project with specialty art supplies*
-A drawing lab (activity + technique tips) with mixed graphite pencils & sketchbook
-Mini-masterpiece canvas with paints
-Plasticine kit with sculpting tools
-Origami with printed Japanese paper*
-A Museum London art collection colouring page*
-Two classic camp crafts*
-Art activity sheets*
-Technique pages (tips and tricks for using your specialty art supplies)
-Instructions for all activities
-Private invitation to three live web sessions
-A hand-made Museum London surprise
*different each week
Live Web Sessions
Three optional live web sessions are included with your Art Kit. These sessions will include an unboxing day, tutorials on how to use your Kit supplies, socializing with other participants, games, and an end of the week Show and Tell. You will be sent a private link to meet with our art educators at 1:00 pm on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of your Art Kit. The tutorial for the main project will be recorded and will be available for you to watch anytime during the summer. Here is what we will be doing online each week:
TUESDAYS 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Unboxing and Art Tutorial
Join camp staff Kat and Devon to unbox your Art Kits and ask questions about the supplies and activities. After the welcome, you will be invited to participate in an Artist Spotlight, where we will highlight one artist that is a master of the medium featured in this week’s Kit! Campers will be given tips and tricks for working with this medium.
WEDNESDAYS 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Choose Your Own Adventure
Follow up on how your art project is going and socialize with the group. The session will have a Choose Your Own Adventure format for you to have a self-directed activity as a group. This may include doing another Kit activity together, Pictionary games, camp songs, or pet parties!
FRIDAYS 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Show and Tell
We want to see what you’ve been doing with your Kits! We will conclude the week with a virtual gallery. Show us what you made, talk about what was challenging, what you learned, and cheer others on.