Posts Tagged ‘programs’
Neurographic Art Activity
Neurographic Art combines art and psychology to facilitate mindfulness and self-discovery—It’s also just a low-stress, easy, and accessible activity. It’s entirely customizable, from how long you spend creating it to what materials you use; it’s fantastic for getting unblocked when you’re feeling stuck. Materials Step-by-Step Step 1: Set an Intention Consider setting an intention…
Read MoreGender Portrait Activity
Creating a visual representation of how you feel in your gender. Let your creativity drive you forward, settle in with yourself, and make something truly unique to you Your portrait can focus on emotions, concepts, unique styles, or realistic details. Portraits use shape, colours and textures all to express your gender: Materials Getting Started Narrowing…
Read MoreCapturing Creativity in the Photography Program
This March Break, youth at the MacPhee Centre explored photography. From learning the basics of digital cameras to experimenting with lighting, tackling street photography challenges, and capturing emotions through photography, each day brought new opportunities for growth, fun, and artistic expression. “My favorite part of the program was making new friends and trying something new.…
Read MoreProgram Partnership Galor!
We are thrilled this term to partner with so many wonderful organizations to help deliver creative programming to even more youth! Page 1 Theatre You may have seen the CBC article about our work with Page 1 Theatre to offer bi-weekly FREE improv programs to youth ages 12-19, which will culminate in a performance…
Read MoreLeo Gunvaldsen Klaassen
Why do you like coming back to the MacPhee Centre each term? “I always know I’ll be accepted and seen at the MacPhee Centre because there’s always a sense of community and artistic freedom provided by the welcoming and inclusive mentoring leadership of staff. There’s also an amazing variety of engaging programs such as stop…
Read MoreJayden Stright
Jayden attended over 240 hours of programming at MacPhee in 2023 Why do you like coming back to the MacPhee Centre each term? “I like coming back to the MacPhee Centre because I really enjoy talking to my friends, and the staff are great to talk with. Coming to MacPhee also allowed me to show…
Read MoreCaz Kavanaugh
Caz started as a program participant in Fall 2021 in Open Studio, Dungeons and Dragons, and Bookbinding, then, last year, after attending the Like a Boss program, started assisting during PD Day programs. During our Fall 2023 Term, Caz facilitated an 8-week Jewelry Making program and joined the board as a youth ambassador. Why do…
Read MoreLet’s Build Boats (and connections)!
Summer is almost here, and at MacPhee Centre, this means summer camp planning. Lately, we are thinking outside the box—literally, outside 50 Queen Street—when it comes to summer camps. Last year, in addition to our usual world class art camps, we launched our first ever annual skilled trades camp in partnership with the Nova Scotia…
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