BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//McMichael Canadian Art Collection - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:McMichael Canadian Art Collection X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mcmichael.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for McMichael Canadian Art Collection REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132651 CREATED:20260218T170924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T185600Z UID:37230004743-1776592800-1776603600@mcmichael.com SUMMARY:Living with Art — McMichael Accessible Program for Adults Living with Exceptionalities DESCRIPTION:APR 19 — JUNE 28\, 2026 \n \n \n \nThe Living with Art program is a studio-based series of three-hour-long classes developed for young adults (aged 18 and older) living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other exceptionalities. The program provides an opportunity for the participants to view and create art while socializing in a safe and inclusive environment. The program is offered on scheduled dates for individuals. Organized groups are welcome to book a session for up to 15 partcipants. \n\n\n \n \n READ MORE \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Individual \nRegistration \n \n \n \nJoin us at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in an exploration of art\, nature and artmaking activities which are interactive\, accessible\, and designed to promote enjoyable learning and social skills. These three-hour long workshops will offer young adults (ages 18 and over) living with special needs opportunities to actively explore the connections between art\, nature\, and the world around us. Each unique workshop will have its own theme combining in-gallery art-viewing\, outdoor discovery and studio artmaking. Participants can engage independently or with guardian/caregiver support. All workshops are free of charge\, pre-registration is required through the McMichael. Each workshop will have a link below when the registration is open. \n\n\n \n \n READ MORE \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop\nThemes \n \n \n \n \n \nLens on Landscape\nDuring this workshop we will visit spaces inside the gallery that were part of the McMichaels’ home and explore some landscape paintings. The group will continue outdoors to enjoy a brief walk\, look at and – if weather permits – photograph or sketch the landscapes on the McMichael grounds. Inside the studio\, we will have a short break before creating our own watercolour landscape paintings! \nClay Works\nIn this workshop we will explore sculpture including different ways sculptures are made and the materials artist use to make 3D works for art. We will discover many types of 3D art together. We will start with a walk Outdoors to take a closer look at some of the sculptures located on the gallery/McMichael grounds. Then\, inside the gallery we will continue our exploration of other sculptures. In the Studio\, we will have a short break and then we will make our own 3D art using clay. \nPaint with Texture\nIn this workshop we will examine how artists express ideas using thick (impasto) paints. Inside the gallery we will begin with a visit to the theatre as a “Behind the Scenes’ look at this room which was a part of the McMichael’s home. We will also handle an artist’s paint box and their tools to examine how some artists expressed their ideas of nature. We will look at some paintings in the gallery spaces and then head outdoors to take a leisurely walk. In the studio\, we will have a short break\, then make art. We will make our own nature-inspired painting using thick paint and a palette knife. \nPrints-Prints-Prints\nIn this workshop we explore the Inuit stone cut printmaking method and explore a variety of printmaking techniques. We begin in the Pine Cottage where we can handle objects from the Arctic and learn about printmaking through photos and hands-on activities. Then we head outdoors for a short walk to enjoy the natural setting of the McMichael. Our walk will include (if weather permits) a close-up look at the Inukshuk located on the grounds. Inside the gallery we will explore artwork to see how the natural environment can be a source of inspiration for artmaking. Back in the studio we will create our own individual prints using various tools and materials designed for creative expression. \nThe Shape of Things\nThis workshop will take a closer look at the McMichael’s collection indoors and outdoors. We will begin with a gallery visit which includes interactive art-viewing activities exploring a variety of artistic styles. We will discover how artists use 2D shapes in their artwork to express ideas. We will then take a discovery walk on the McMichael grounds to explore nature and outdoor artwork. Back in the studio participants will use paper and a variety of design tools\, drawing and colouring materials\, to creatively express their ideas in making their own ‘shape’ inspired artwork. \nScratch Painting\nIn this interactive\, hands-on workshop we explore how many artists use colour and dramatic lines in their paintings. We will begin with a walk to the Tom Thomson Shack and a ‘Behind the Scenes’ visit inside. We will learn about the shack and how it had once been Tom Thomson’s home and studio. We then go into the gallery to view and explore a variety of artworks with a focus on line and colour. In the studio we will make our own ‘scratch’ paintings using acrylic paint\, oil pastel and an assortment of inscribing tools. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nParticipation Guidelines\n\nFor young adults\, ages 18 and over\, living with special needs.\nPre-registration is required.\nMaximum number of participants per workshop – 10 (plus caregivers).\nParticipants must be able to engage independently in activities\, or with parent/guardian/caregiver support.\n\nPlease note: This is not a transfer of care program. Parents/guardians/caregivers are responsible for their adult son/daughter for the duration of the workshop. This includes: \n\nSigning in and signing out of the workshop with their son/daughter.\nAccompanying and assisting him/her to engage in activities if\, and as may be\, required.\nAlternatively\, if their son/daughter can participate independently in activities\, parents/guardians/caregivers must always remain available to McMichael staff.\n\nParents/guardians/caregivers: \n\nRemain in program spaces\, elsewhere in the gallery\, or on the McMichael grounds for the duration of the workshop.\nProvide a cell number upon signing in for on-site contact by staff.\nSign in and sign out their son/daughter.\n\n*Please dress accordingly for the weather as portions of these workshops will take place outdoors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lens on Landscape\n \n \n \n APR 19\, 2026 | 10 AM — 1 PM\n \n \n \n Location\n Pine Cottage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Visual Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n Clay Works\n \n \n \n APR 26\, 2026 | 10 AM — 1 PM\n \n \n \n Location\n Pine Cottage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Visual Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n Paint with Texture\n \n \n \n MAY 3\, 2026 | 10 AM — 1 PM\n \n \n \n Location\n Pine Cottage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Visual Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n Prints-Prints-Prints\n \n \n \n MAY 24\, 2026 | 10 AM — 1 PM\n \n \n \n Location\n Pine Cottage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Visual Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n The Shape of Things\n \n \n \n JUNE 7\, 2026 | 10 AM — 1 PM\n \n \n \n Location\n Pine Cottage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Visual Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n Scratch Painting\n \n \n \n JUNE 28\, 2026 | 10 AM — 1 PM\n \n \n \n Location\n Pine Cottage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Visual Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Organized \nGroups \n \n \n \nOffered to organized and private groups\, Living with Art is a series of interactive programs supporting experiential learning and skill development through guided art and nature explorations\, hands-on workshops and enjoyable social activities. Each three-hour session features a distinctive theme and includes in-gallery art-viewing\, outdoor discovery\, and studio artmaking. Designed for young adults (18+) living with exceptionalities\, Living with Art incorporates accessible tools\, materials\, and technologies\, focusing on creative expression in a welcoming environment. Each session is facilitated by an art instructor\, two assistants\, and up to two volunteers from the McMichael team. \nGroup Facilitator Requirements\nParticipants are given the choice of enjoying these experiences independently or with support\, however\, the program is not a transfer of care program. Facilitators are responsible for the participant for the duration of the event. \n\nRemain on the McMichael’s grounds or property during the event\, even if the participant is independent.\nProvide contact information to McMichael staff if leaving the event space during the duration of the program.\n\nGroup Booking Information\n\nLiving With Art is a series of six sessions. Bi-weekly OR bi-monthly scheduling options are available.\nWhile the program is offered as a series\, upon discussion each session may be booked individually.\nThe Living With Art program is available for group bookings of up to 15 participants plus facilitators.\nThe program is designed to integrate in-gallery/outdoor experiences with studio activities onsite at the McMichael. Living With Art can also be booked as an in-classroom/offsite experience based solely on studio activities by request.\n\n*Please dress accordingly for the weather as portions of these workshops will take place outdoors. \n\n\n \n \n READ MORE \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Inquiry Form \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Load More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Funding Provided By\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Partnership With\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Partner URL:https://mcmichael.com/event/living-with-art-mcmichael-accessible-program-for-adults-living-with-exceptionalities-3/2026-04-19/ CATEGORIES:Accessible Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LWA-SS-Cover-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR