Welcome to A la Art
Cant't make it out to the Leighton Art Centre? Have your students participate in our fresh, innovative A la Art program. Bring the spirit of the Leighton Art Centre to your classroom! In addition to our regular full-day courses offered onsite at the Leighton Art Centre we offer an in school, morning or afternoon program for Grades K-6. A la Art is available October thru June and is an exciting addition to our school program menu.
Our experienced, enthusiastic educator will come into your class, share the Leighton story and work with the students on two art projects. Kindergarten students will get their own Leighton art workbook to use to explore their classroom and then work on an art project. Grades 1-6 students will make a sketchbook and learn some sketching techniques. Then it’s time to explore their school property to look with ‘artist eyes’ and use their new sketchbook. After recess students will make one of our popular art projects. These projects have been selected for their connection to the Alberta Curriculum and their portability.
Booking Information
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Look at the online (click here) calendar and choose an available date for your program.
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2. Return to this page and fill out the registration form for the A la Art program. (See bottom of this page)
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3. Hit the submit button and we will receive your registration information.
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4. You will be sent an email confirmation which you need to sign and return to us by fax.
Fee Structures
$12.00 per student. Minimum 15 students- maximum 30 students.
Cancellation Policy
$100.00 cancellation fee will be charged for less than 28 working days notice of cancellation.
Please contact us at 403-931-3636 or email AlaArt@leightoncentre.org if you have any questions.
A la Art Projects and Itinerary:
For Kindergarten Click Here
For Division I Click Here
For Division II Click Here
Project #1 – Art Workbook
Students will learn about lines, shapes and colours by exploring their classroom using their own Leighton art workbook.
Projects #2 – Choose one of the following:
Bird Feeder:
Students construct a step-by-step willow bird feeder.
Learning connections: Art, Science- migration, animal needs, Language Arts.
Wildflower:
Students construct a simple hanging ornament from pumpkin seeds. Each student receives some special seeds to plant!
Learning connections: Art, Science- wildflowers, living things, Language Arts.
Printmaking Banner:
Students will create crayon images on sandpaper that will be printed (transferred using a hot iron) on to a Leighton Centre banner for you to keep in your classroom.
Learning connections: Art, Science.
Kindergarten A la Art Itinerary
The following schedule is a guideline only. Times will be adjusted to accommodate school schedule.
9:30- 10:15 AM morning program - or - 1:00 - 1:45PM afternoon program- A la Art educator arrives to set up in the room and begins program. Students learn about the Leighton Centre then use their art workbooks to learn about line shapes and colours in the classroom.
15 minute Snack & bathroom break.
10:30-11:15AM/2:00-2:45pm - A la Art educator leads students through the chosen art project.
11:15 AM/2:45 PM - clean up & program ends
Teachers - please divide your class into 4 groups before our arrival. Each class requires 4 adults- teachers, volunteers, or a combination of both. For classes of less than 18 students, 3 adults/3 groups will suffice. Our projects work best with each group of students sitting together to share materials.
Project #1 – Sketchbook, Sketching, & Journaling
Each student creates a personal sketchbook. Then students are encouraged to open their ‘artist eyes’ and explore their world from a fresh, new perspective.
Project #2 – Choose one of the following:
Bird Feeder:
Students construct a step-by-step willow bird feeder.
Learning connections: Art, Science- migration, animal needs, bird song, Math- patterning, Language Arts.
Wildflower:
Students construct a simple hanging ornament from pumpkin seeds. Each student receives some special seeds to plant!
Learning connections: Art, Science- wildflowers, nature, environmentalism, living things, Language Arts.
Printmaking- Artist Trading Cards:
Barbara Leighton was famous for her skill as a printmaker. Using a simple wooden block and a piece of yarn, students create a print and fill in the shapes. From this print, they make Artists Trading Cards. Patterns and designs from India, Tunisia, Peru and Ukraine will be discussed.
Learning connections: Art-pattern, Math- pattern, SS- world communities.
Weaving:
Barbara Leighton loved all kinds of fabric arts, including weaving. With yarn, a few beads, and a plastic cup, students weave a delightful basket.
Learning connections: Art-fiber in art, Science- animals and their uses, early communities.
Division I A la Art Itinerary:
The following schedule is a guideline only. Times will be adjusted to accommodate school schedule.
9:00-10:00 AM for morning program - or - 1:00-2:00 PM for afternoon program. A la Art educator arrives to set up for program. Students lean about the Leighton Centre and then practice various sketching exercises, in and out of classroom.
Break (10-15 minutes) - Volunteers help clean up sketching and set up 2nd art project.
10:15-11:00/2:15-3:00 PM - A la Art educator leads class through chosen art project. Volunteers assist students and help A la Art teacher with clean up.
Teachers - please divide your class into 4 groups before our arrival. Each class requires 4 adults- teachers, volunteers, or a combination of both. For classes of less than 18 students, 3 adults/3 groups will suffice. Our projects work best with each group of students sitting together to share materials.
Project #1 – Sketchbook, Sketching, & Journaling
Each student creates a personal sketchbook. Then students are encouraged to open their ‘artist eyes’ and explore their world from a fresh, new perspective.
Project #2 – Choose one of the following:
Wire Sculpture:
Students use recycled wire to construct a figurative sculpture. Emphasis will be on movement and design.
Learning connections: Art- 3D art, construction, movement, storytelling, environmentalism.
Watercolour:
With a few watercolours, masking tape and black pens, students create a nature inspired watercolour.
Learning connections: Art- painting, Science- natural world, earth cycles, ecosystems, seasonal changes.
Division II A la Art Itinerary:
The following schedule is a guideline only. Times will be adjusted to accommodate school schedule.
9:00-10:00 AM for morning program - or - 1:00-2:00 PM for afternoon program. A la Art educator arrives to set up for program. Students lean about the Leighton Centre and then practice various sketching exercises, in and out of classroom.
Break (10-15 minutes) - Volunteers help clean up sketching and set up 2nd art project.
10:15-11:00/2:15-3:00 PM - A la Art educator leads class through chosen art project. Volunteers assist students and help A la Art teacher with clean up.
Teachers - please divide your class into 4 groups before our arrival. Each class requires 4 adults- teachers, volunteers, or a combination of both. For classes of less than 18 students, 3 adults/3 groups will suffice. Our projects work best with each group of students sitting together to share materials.