After a summer full of creativity and fun, Meghan Krauss, AGGV Studio Coordinator, reminisces about the great times had by our Art Camp students, and looks ahead to the exciting educational opportunities coming up this fall.
Nestled within the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria lies a hidden gem – a haven of creative activity for children and adults alike: The AGGV Studio. Meghan Krauss, AGGV Studio Coordinator, shares her excitement about the amazing Art Camps for kids, tweens and teens coming up this Summer!
Jeri Engen, Educator of School and Family programs gives us the inside scoop on the recent Valentines Day Painting Workshop with In the Flesh exhibition artist, Elly Smallwood. This was one of the AGGV’s most coveted workshops and an evening that won’t soon be forgotten.
We sat down with Jeri Engen, our new Educator of School and Family Programs, to learn about her experiences in Art Education and her new role.
Our popular Guest Artist series returns with an exciting opportunity. Victoria-based artist, Andy Lou, who will be featured in our upcoming exhibition “Crossing”, will be bringing his skill to the Studio for two separate classes on Chinese brush painting.
By Hilary Potosnak, AGGV Tours & Studio Coordinator
After a very successful winter season, the AGGV Studio team is pleased to present a whole new slate of classes for learners of all ages.
By Hilary Potosnak
Our Fall studio classes are in full swing at the Gallery and we have our sights set on exciting classes and programming for the winter session beginning this January. Some changes have come to the AGGV Studio, most notably in the departure of our treasured instructor and Studio Coordinator, Oona McClure.
By Oona McClure, Studio Coordinator
As many of you will know, we endeavoured to keep our Studio classes running in-person over the past 2 years by implementing some effective and creative safety protocols in accordance with PHO policies. We also enjoyed the flexibility of developing and creating ‘at home’ art experiences through the introduction of virtual workshops. We witnessed that despite all the various challenges arising from the pandemic, the process of making art created wonderful opportunities for renewed connection, playful exploration and a place to ‘be’. A warm thank you is extended to the Studio team who displayed ongoing inventiveness and adaptability and to all participants who joined us as we pivoted our program.
By Oona McClure, Studio Coordinator
We recognize that making art is rather magical. It provides exceptional opportunities to build skills, create connections, boost confidence, explore ideas, and express feelings. It also offers a space to learn about ourselves and others as well as fostering meaning and inspiration.