#MonsterArts for Youth Workshop Requests

MAY Visual Arts Workshops
In these workshops students are encouraged to explore and celebrate South Asian culture and heritage as they learn a new South Asian visual arts technique. In each workshop the art supplies necessary for the art form or craft are provided. Students are taught the techniques necessary to create their artwork, while learning about the history and cultural significance of the medium. Students are then encouraged to present their work to their classmates with integrity and ownership.

Appropriate for all levels (Kindergarten and above).
Curriculum Connections: Mental Health, Visual Arts, Math, Science, Environmental Education, Equity & Inclusion, Literacy, Story Telling, Social Sciences/Humanities, Canadian & World Studies, and Geography.

MAY Dance Workshops
Experience the colourful and dynamic dance traditions from South Asia. We offer workshops in various styles of Indian folk, classical and Bollywood dances. A professional dancer will teach student the fundamentals then string them together into a dance routine. The discipline becomes a medium for inclusion and self-expression.

Appropriate for all levels (Kindergarten and above).
Curriculum Connections: Mental Health, Math, Music, Dance, Physical Education, Equity & Inclusion, Social Sciences/Humanities, and Canadian & World Studies.

MAY Film Workshop
The film workshop begins with an overview on how to make a film. A professional film director or producer then explains the steps for pre-production, shooting, and post-production. During each step there is an opportunity to discuss how different alterations impact both the film and filmmaking. Following this, the instructor will start a discussion on stereotypes and how they’ve contributed to racism and exclusion in films and the industry. The end of the workshop is an opportunity for students to ask any other questions about filmmaking that were not previously addressed.

Appropriate for Grade 3 and above.
Curriculum Connections: Mental Health, Anti-Black Racism, Math, Social Sciences/Humanities, and Technology/New Media.

MAY Music Workshops
In these workshops, students have an opportunity to express themselves through a new musicality and celebrate the unique sounds of South Asian music. Our instructors will discuss the beautiful design of musical instruments and their cultural significance. Modelled after how traditional music is taught in India, students will learn commonly used time signatures, compose a short piece then present in vocal percussion.

Appropriate for grades 3-5.
Curriculum Connections: Music, Math, Social Studies, Canadian & World Studies, and Geography.

MAY Poetry and Spoken Word Workshop
This workshop is curated to meet the grade and proficiency level of the students. Younger participants will learn the basics of creative writing and presentation. For the higher grades, our instructors will introduce more depth of language and complexity in addition to development of thought. Students will learn how to compose and present their work with integrity, collaboration and creativity.

Appropriate for Grade 6 and above.

Curriculum Connections: Mental Health, Equity & Inclusion, Social Sciences/Humanities, English/Language Arts, and Canadian & World Studies.