GETCA 2025

Get ready to delve into the world of chalk and oil pastels with an exciting workshop that will elevate your art projects. Unleash your students' creativity as they capture the mesmerizing beauty of the Northern Lights, create stunning Alberta landscape using a 1-point perspective, and bring vibrant watermelon or pumpkin still to life. The difficulty level can be tailored to suit the grade level being taught. By the end, you'll have three completed projects and access to step-by-step instructional PowerPoint presentations and links to the YouTube instructional videos. This workshop has a $10 art supply fee for all grade levels. Get ready to ignite your students' passion for art!

Are you a teacher who's always wanted to learn how to paint like Van Gogh? Well, you're in luck! Join and learn how to paint landscapes in the style of Van Gogh using acrylics, brushes, and palette knives. You will be provided with step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process, ensuring you complete a stunning painting by the end of the session. You will walk away with a beautiful piece of art and gain the skills to implement this technique in your art classroom. Your students are sure to love it! All materials are provided for a fee of $15. You'll also receive a link to a YouTube instructional video and a PowerPoint presentation for your art classroom. Take advantage of this opportunity to bring new creative skills to your teaching!

In the session, Tania will walk you through four art projects that you can use in your classroom at any grade level.

Please Note: This Session has limited space and a $10 Supply Fee. Pre-registration via e-transfer is now full. Any remaining spots will be available on a first come, first serve basis at the door. You may bring $10 cash, or e-transfer on the day of the event. I hope to create with you soon!

Sample one of ArtVentures' most popular in-school field trips! Put yourself in your students' shoes as you get comfortable using watercolour paints, and experiment with a relief printmaking technique. Together, we will create a vibrant, one of a kind mixed media landscape. On top of allowing you to put yourself in your students’ shoes, this session is also a wonderful opportunity for you to build confidence in your own creativity, and tap into all the wonderful research-backed benefits of art making. In this afternoon session (½ day; 2 hours 20 minutes), we will: Make a completed 5x7” artwork Experiment with watercolour techniques Investigate the relief printmaking process Dive into challenges, pros, and cons of bringing these two media into your classroom Build confidence and skill in your creative practice Share insight on best practices and tips to prolong the life of your art materials Create valuable classroom resources to help you plan and execute watercolour lessons with confidence This field trip was developed with Division II students in mind, but is adaptable for all grades and abilities. Paint & Print is available as an in-school experience in both French and English. Please e-transfer your supply fee to emma@artventures.ca at the time of registration to secure your spot. Cash payment at the door will be available on a first come, first served basis.

In the session, Tania will walk you through how she uses outcome based assessment and triangulation in her art program to best support her students learning and growth.

This session will give participants a synopsis of four engaging school based projects that students completed through various grant initiatives with a social justice focus. Project one details include having students create an art piece using skateboard decks as a canvas to engage and invoke a conversation around poverty and homelessness in youth. Project two included the writing, recording and performance of a protest song; “Scream For Change”. Project three included students using various “street art” techniques to raise awareness of a chosen social justice issue and the fourth project learn how students formed a band and put out a 7” record. Participants will walk away with resources and ideas to implement their own social justice themed projects in their school, social studies or art classroom.