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The Fashion Academy at Seasons!

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We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with the Fashion Academy and are now offering new and exciting programs for Fall! For more information on the programs click HERE! Both program will start the week of September 24th and will span over 10 weeks! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us or info@thefashionacademy.ca

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Craft Project

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This is a great project you can do with your kids or on your own! If you’re going to do it with your kids, you can take the opportunity to talk about reducing, reusing and recycling . You can use these nifty tin can holders to hold just about anything. We use them in the art studio and the kitchen! Here’s a list of materials and step by step guide to help you! Materials 6 Tin Cans (all same size) Nail Hammer Drill 6 Screws (plus two for the handle) small 2×4 wood (scrap pile at Home Depot) Metal Handle (purchased at Home Depot) Can of Black Spray Paint (or colour of your choice) STEPS 1) Spray all tin cans, 2×4 and handle with spray paint (make sure to do this in well ventilated area) 2) Once cans have fully dried, use the hammer and nail to knock a small hole in each can in the appropriate spot. You can then make the hole bigger by holding the can against the 2×4 and using the …

The Importance of Learning Through Artistic Play

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>> Expert Advice from our ECE Expert: Kim Davies << Children’s overall development is affected by a combination of both their biological maturation and their environment. As they represent what they know in different ways, it is imperative to provide children with opportunities to practice their skills in a safe environment that offer real challenges. By problem solving through artistic play, children cognitively go through the process of accommodation. During this process, children learn new information and add it to their existing knowledge base, to come up with a refined idea about their world. So, when I walked into the spacious art room, illuminated by sunlight streaming through the windows, I smiled as my eyes immediately noticed the long tables’ set-up with a variety of water colour paints, paint brushes of multiple sizes, colourful and bright pastels and multiple large canvases. As a qualified and experienced Early Childhood Educator and Elementary School Teacher, I understood the critical components that produce an ideal and amazing art program for children. An ideal art program must provide children …

Roots Village Project

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On Friday we hosted our first workshop with the youth and mentors from the Roots Village Project. We had a great time! We did a cooking workshop and demonstrated how to use 5 simple ingredients to make 3 different dishes: bruschetta, pasta and salad (see below for recipes). Next week we will be hosting the youth and mentors again however, we will be working on art for our big, upcoming art show on Thursday June 7th with Roots. Stay tuned for more details! Crostini Ingredients 8 diagonal slices of baguette 1 clove of garlic, halved 2 tablespoons of olive oil Directions 1. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat the broiler. 2. Brush the bread with Olive Oil. 3. Grill the bread slices until lightly toasted. 4. Rub the warm slices of bread with the cut side of the garlic. Bruschetta Ingredients 3 very red medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon of sliced fresh basil 1 tablespoon olive oil Handful of grated parmesan cheese Salt and Pepper. Directions 1. Combine the …