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Wednesday, January 25th was a VERY snowy day. We were actually surprised the schools were not closed for the day! Surprised, but happy. Because we had a special activity planned for the day!
Ms McIntyre, a wonderful teacher from Jarvis Elementary School, had booked a group painting activity at the studio that day for her Grade 2 class. It was our very first time receiving a whole class for a program or an event at the studio. We prepared the space, tried to plan so that everything would be smooth and run perfectly, etc. So we were happy, after planning and preparing, that our friends were braving the weather to come have fun with us!
At 11:45, 19 grade 2 students came in with their coats, their boots, their snow pants, mittens and tuques, with their teacher and assistant. Low coat racks were provided, a space to take off the boots, and Mel led the group to our space in the downstairs section of the studio, where tables had been prepared with all the necessary material.
Ms McIntyre had picked a snowmen design. Mel started by teaching step by step how to paint the background, then the snowy hills. Kids learned to mix colours directly on the canvas, how to hold and use different types of paint brushes, etc.
When the basic shapes of the snow men were painted, each student was invited to personalize it by choosing which accessories to add, and the colours they wanted to use. We got top hats, berets, ear muffs, scarves, snow babies, snowmen with flowy hair, etc. No limit to the imagination of children!
After a little bit over an hour of fun with paint, our friends were ready to leave. They left their canvases to dry and walked back to the studio and Ms McIntyre came back a couple of days later to pick up everybody’s masterpiece.
It was such a great feeling to have the chance to host a whole class from the neighboring school! We are part of the same small community and creating those ties is so important and meaningful. We are looking forward to meeting more classes and groups at our studios! Make sure to contact us if you’d like to know more about programs and workshops we can offer!
Kids’ Art Exploration: Letting Your Creativity Soar To New Heights
Art Exploration is an invitation for our young artists to come and explore in a more personal way a variety of artistic medium.
Usually, our regular Paint or Craft events feature a specific project to realize with precise instructions to follow. However, the Art Exploration format leaves more space for the participants to work on their own ideas and projects. The instructor will be there to launch things, and then guide and assist if and when needed.
You have probably noticed that on Monday, January 16th, there is a PA day for the public elementary schools.
Your children just had two weeks of holidays so, maybe they are up for something more than just hanging around the house all day. If so, we have something amazing to offer!
Singing is, in itself, a great activity! But singing with a group is its own very special form of art! It helps singers develop a whole other set of vocal and musical skills while sharing incredible moments with other singers.
This is why we are so happy to bring back the opportunity for young singers to participate in our Youth Vocal Ensemble. This is a performing ensemble of young singers, in which participants will perform solos as well as in a group, singing in unison and/or exploring vocal harmonies.
You Can Watch “Play It Forward 2022” On Lupton Street Studios YouTube Channel
On December 3rd, Lupton Street Studios had their annual Play It Forward Showcase, where all our students across all disciplines perform for friends and family. The money raised from this evening is used to help students and families that are in need of some financial support.
What combines singing, acting, dancing, expression, group work, discipline – and total fun and a dash of craziness, for about an hour an a half every week?
That’s right, our Youth Musical Theatre class!
We have had an amazing first few months this fall, and our little group presented a very appreciated number at our Play It Forward showcase on Dec. 3rd. We are now looking ahead, as the new session starts in January, and we are opening the doors for any young person who is interested in participating!
Story Time With Santa, an Annual Tradition At Lupton Street Studios!
Christmas time will be here faster than you think! We are already thinking of fun activities you and your kids can do for that wonderful season!
Last year, we had a very special afternoon that was a great success, even with all the restrictions that we had to follow then. We were lucky enough to get in contact with Santa and he agreed to come for a whole afternoon to read stories to the littles at our studio!
Santa told his stories, answered the kids’ questions, and it was amazing to celebrate this special time together in such a way with people from the community!
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Christmas Cozy Corner At Lupton Street Studios: A Warm Cup Of Goodness To Share Music With Everyone
We all love the holiday season, its hustle and bustle, the brightness, the music, all the noise and activity surrounding it. But it’s also nice to enjoy the cozy, warm, quiet side of Christmas!
We decided to offer such an oasis in our studio for the students and their parents, and any friends of Lupton Street Studios who want to come and visit!
You all know how it is. Christmas is coming and we are all frantically trying to think about the best presents to offer to everyone. But do kids always need more toys, does your partner need that last useless electronic gadget, do you need another dust-gathering trinket in your living room?
Giving should give joy to the giver and to the receiver. It’s amazing when the present offered brings joy, not only for the few minutes right after it was unwrapped, but for many months afterward, and even for a lifetime.
How about offering somebody you love, a session of learning and creating at Lupton Street Studios?
There’s a vast variety to choose from. Just explore our website to see all the different options, from various instruments to arts & crafts to musical theatre… Different formats are tailored to everybody’s needs or preferences… You can always call us and ask if something you’d like to offer isn’t already listed, we can accommodate a lot of things!
Some ideas for lovely presents that will mean a lot to your loved one:
- A session of piano, guitar, ukulele or vocal lessons ;
- A spot in a deluxe piano lesson for a child beginning their musical journey (click HERE for a video that explains what a Deluxe lesson is!) ;
- One – or even a few – Paint Classes for kids;
- A great evening of fun with one of our Sip N Paint nights at Just John’s (click HERE to see how amazing those evenings are) ;
- A spot in our Musical Theatre group for beginners 7 years old and up or our mini musical theatre;
- Or you could offer a gift certificate for a fixed dollar amount for the person to spend as they wish. We have many programs to choose from for our 2023 Winter Session!
By the way… This is also a wonderful gift you can offer yourself! We’ve been through all kinds of trying times in these past months and years. Maybe you need to think about yourself a little bit and allow yourself to realize that lifelong dream of learning to play the piano, or the guitar, or learning to sing!
So how do you go about offering the gift of music and art?
We offer gift certificates! CLICK HERE to purchase yours today, and then contact us at 226 272-4749 to set up a time to pick it up at the studio.
This is the kind of present that will provide growth, joy, and creativity in the life of the recipient and in the lives of all those around! Plus, it’s less wrapping paper to throw away, so it’s also good for the environment 😉
We at Lupton Street Studios are looking forward to being a gift to you!!!
Have a great holiday season!
You have a passion for the guitar. You love playing and sharing your passion with other people. You have some extra hours in your schedule that you could dedicate to something meaningful and fun. You just may be our next guitar teacher at Lupton Street Studios!
APPLY HERE
We offer classes and programs for a variety of instruments and for students of all ages. We have a growing number of students interested in guitar lessons. We are looking for somebody to teach them, guide them and encourage them starting in January 2023!
Our teaching philosophy is excellence walking hand in hand with fun! We love working with people who are dedicated, good listeners, and who can adapt easily to life’s little surprises!
Do you feel like answering the call? Do you know someone who would be a great fit? Please CLICK HERE to fill an application and we will contact you very soon to have a chat!
We are sooo looking forward to meet our next colleague(s)!
NB.: If you play the piano or any other instrument, and you would like to join us as well, we are always glad to add more awesome people to our family. The more the merrier! Please fill in the application as well!