Saturdays at the McMichael (SAM) Children’s Art Classes Ages 5 to 12 These popular children’s art classes offer a creative exploration of various art mediums, encourage skill development, cultivate art appreciation and introduce children to the art of Canada through in-gallery activities. Facilitated by professional art instructors, children will be divided [...]
Chamber Series 2024/25 Cost General Public: $50 McMichael Members: $40 Tafelmusik Members: $40 Location McMichael Canadian Art Collection 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0 Concert Dinner CAFE Opens: 5 pm Last Seating: 7 pm Dinner Menu Reserve Table [...]
Rina Morra Yoga & Meditation Workshops Relax your body and refresh your soul with a holistic wellness workshop that combines yoga, journaling, and meditation. Each half-day workshop is built around a specific theme and begins with an in-gallery yoga session that combines gentle stretching, strengthening exercises, and yogic inspiration led by [...]
Christina Kerr, B.F.A. Art and Nature Workshops This relaxing workshop combines close looking at art with artmaking and the Japanese tradition of shinrin yoku (forest bathing). Each session begins with focused art viewing and an intention circle in the galleries, followed by a silent, meditative walk through the McMichael grounds. Back [...]
Live from the McMichael: Livestream Tour Series The McMichael is pleased to present a new series of livestreamed virtual tours on the last Wednesday of each month at 7 pm EST. Led by an experienced McMichael Educator, these hour-long tours will highlight various special exhibitions on view at the McMichael throughout the [...]
Public Tours Join a McMichael Docent for this overview of the gallery's permanent collection and special exhibitions. With a focus on key themes and artworks, this tour will introduce visitors to highlights of the art of Canada – both beloved favourites and new discoveries – including works by the of Group of Seven and [...]
Matinée francophone: Clarence Gagnon’s Maria Chapdelaine Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 10 am to 12 pm Enjoy warm beverages and a light petit-dejeuner in the Founders’ Lounge before joining McMichael Bilingual Educator Briana Pellizari-Lento on a French-language guided tour of Clarence Gagnon’s suite of illustrations created [...]
Free Family Sunday, December 15, 2024 Let's Celebrate! Art Activities and Workshops from 10:30 am to 4 pm As the winter holidays approach,the cheer of the season arrives at the McMichael with a festive multicultural performance by Chris McKhool and his friends. Bring your family to enjoy the winter-themed art [...]
Winter Break 2024/25 December 30, 31 & January 2, 3 Family Storytelling Circles All Ages Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions throughout winter break. Daily at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Extend the holiday festivities this year with our Boxing Day [...]
ArtVenture Winter Camp 2024/25 Winter Mixed Media Madness Monday, December 30 and Tuesday, December 31, 2024 From 9 am to 5 pm Cost: $208 General Public $177 McMichael Members (15%) for each 2-day camp Book Ages 4 - 6 Book Ages 7 - 10 [...]
David McEown Landscapes in Watercolour (Online) In this three-session course, award-winning artist David McEown will conduct detailed step-by-step demonstrations that will cover composition, how to transform value sketches, and how to elevate photo references into intricate, original studio paintings inspired by mountain landscapes. Key watercolor techniques, color theory, and depth of field will [...]
January 19, 2025 African Carnival Bilingual Family Sunday Workshops from 11:15 am to 3 pm Brighten your January and shake off the post-holiday blues with the vibrant rhythms and colours of Africa! This Family Sunday offers free bilingual storytelling, interactive drumming workshops and an energetic performance by celebrated Burkinabé storyteller Amadou [...]
Andrew Cheddie Sookrah Online Painting Studio This popular virtual class offers live online instruction with artist Andrew Sookrah as he works with artists of all levels to refine their technique in the style of their choice. Using three reference images provided, Andrew will lead the group through a framework of an effective creative process [...]
Maria Chapdelaine, Curatorial Talk Speaker:John Geoghegan Sunday January 26, 2025 | 2 pm Discover the story behind Clarence Gagnon 54 original illustrations to 1930s edition of Maria Chapdelaine, the ultimate Quebec roman du terroir written by Louis Hémon, French writer and entrepreneur. Free with gallery admission. Registration [...]
This virtual studio experience led by artist Judy Sherman will offer instruction to emerging artists on working with the challenging but rewarding medium of oil paint. Sherman will guide participants through basic techniques and demonstrate how to apply advanced finishing touches to take their work to the next level. Through live demonstrations in oils, painting exercises, and individual coaching on the works in progress, students will learn how to see the world as an artist and how to use build a toolkit of skills to work comfortably in oil. Sherman will cover a wide range of painting skills and topics, including how to understand value, composition, colour, shape, form, lighting, brush technique and much more.
Valentine's Day at the McMichael with Julie Nesrallah Friday, February 14, 2025 | 8 pm Performance: Visages de l’amour Mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah invites you to join her this Valentine’s Day for an exploration of the many moods of love. Visages de l’amour considers the good, the bad, and the ugly faces [...]
February 17, 2025 French Family Moments: Maria Chapdelaine Art Activities and Workshops from 11:30 am to 3 pm French-speaking art lovers and families are invited to join us for Francophone programming that will explore the themes and scenes in Clarence Gagnon’s illustrations created for the 1933 edition of Maria Chapdelaine, the [...]
March Break Camp 2025 McMichael Mini Art Explorers Ages 4 – 6 March 10 to 12, 2025 (3-day camp) From 9 am to 5 pm In-person workshop at the McMichael Art Studios Cost: $312 General Public $250 McMichael Members Groups limited to 12 participants. Registration required. Book [...]
This in-person weekend program will offer artists of all skill levels an intensive weekend of study in oil painting technique. Artist Judy Sherman will cover a wide range of skills, including how to understand values, composition, colour, shape, form, and lighting, as well as how to apply effective brush techniques and more. Through demonstrations, painting exercises, and one-on-one feedback, students will learn to view and analyze the world as a visual artist. Sherman will guide participants through basic techniques and explain how they can apply finishing touches to take their work to the next level.
David McEown In-Person Essential Watercolour Studio Discover the art of watercolour in this immersive two-day workshop. This two-day workshop covers essential watercolour techniques with a focus on colour perception exercises, equipping participants with the skills to paint directly from nature. We’ll explore how to interpret and elevate sketches and photo references [...]