CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS
Art After School
Calling young artists from ages 5 – 11! Homer Watson House & Gallery is pleased to offer a 4-week long after-school art program each month during the Spring 2025 session.
In this program, we will learn various artmaking techniques including printmaking, acrylic painting, textile art, and sculpture. We will also learn about and get inspired by the work of a diverse range of artists who use various mediums and techniques.
4-week course with Emilie
April 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2025
Tuesdays| 5:00 – 6:00 pm
in the Basement Studio
No art experience needed!
For artists ages 5-11
Art Explorers PD Day Camp
Looking for a creative way to spend your day off school? Enjoy a day of fun and wonder at Homer Watson House and Gallery! Explore a variety of art techniques through activities lead by one of our programs & education staff.
1 Day Camp
May 30, 2025
Friday | 9:00 am -4:00 pm
in the Basement
No Art Experience Needed!
Artists ages 5-12 welcome
Behaviour, actions, and language should contribute to a positive & safe environment at all times. The Gallery reserves the right to remove a child from a program permanently and without refund if the child’s behaviour is deemed in breach of the HWHG behaviour policy. Please review the following with your child:
- Students will be respectful to both themselves and others at all times. This includes being respectful of individual differences, respect for the property owned by other students & the Gallery.
- Students will stay within the boundaries of the set activities.
- Students are responsible for their actions & the consequences of their behaviour.
Signing Your Child In & Out
- Parents & Guardians are responsible for signing their child in & out of class on a daily basis.
- No children will be allowed to run into a waiting vehicle.
- Please pick up your child on time
Thanks for your cooperation and support as we value your participation and trust!
Illness
If a student becomes ill at class, a parent or guardian will be notified immediately and must arrange for prompt pick up of a child. Please call if your child is not attending class due to illness.
Outdoor Programs
Students will be required to provide and apply their own sun screen & bug spray to protect themselves for outdoor programs.
Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for daily art activities and weather conditions. Kindly label your child’s belongings. Some paints do not wash out of clothes.
HWH&G is not responsible for any lost or damaged belongings of students while at class. There are lost & found boxes in all studios.
Refunds
- Cancellations before that period will be subject to a 10% administration fee. We do not arrange refunds for missed classes or drop-outs, camp days, events or transfers. Official receipts are issued at the time of registration. If you need to cancel due to illness or unsatisfactory health screening you will receive a refund for missed classes.
- Refunds are approved on a case-by-case basis.
- Refund requests must be submitted 10 business days before the program’s start date or event date.
- HWHG reserves the right to deny a refund request or give a partial refund.