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Celebrate with the Arts!


Explore the visual and performing arts through a creative, unique and memorable children’s Birthday Party. Choose a hands-on workshop in our professional studios or an engaging children’s performance in one of our theatres, followed by an hour in our party room.

Studio Workshops
Theatre Performances
Pricing & Party Extras
Party Facts
How to Book





Studio Workshops


Celebrate and Create!
Treat the birthday boy or girl and guests to a fun and interactive visual and performing arts workshop taught by a practicing artist-educator in our professional studios.

Painting/Mixed Media

$330 up to 12 children
1 hour workshop

COLLAGE Ages 4+
Mix it all up in this workshop and get a chance to experiment with variety of artists’ materials, including pastels, paint, fabric, paper, foam and more to create a one-of-a-kind work of art.

PUPPET MAKING Ages 4+
Its puppet mania! This hands-on, fun and creative workshop introduces the art of puppet making where each child will create their own fantastical puppet using a variety of materials.

CARTOONING AND ANIMÉ Ages 6+
Manga style cartoons are all the rage! Children will enjoy creating their own characters, while using their favourite style of animation for inspiration.

ACRYLIC PAINTING Ages 8+
Enter the world of Picasso and Warhol while learning to paint acrylic on canvas. Explore colour, composition and expression and take home your very own masterpiece!
(This workshop is 1.5 hours in length at a cost of $350).

Ceramics

$360 up to 12 children
1 hour workshop

COOKIE PLATES Ages 4+
Little Cookie Monsters will love designing and creating their own special plates! A great introduction to working with clay and a unique party favour to take home.

MASQUERADE MADNESS Ages 8+
The possibilities are endless! Create and decorate a fanciful mask, using a variety of slip decoration and hand building skills. The only limit is your imagination!

TREASURE CHESTS Ages 8+
Using the basic pinch pot, children will learn how to expand this technique and create a treasure chest for all their small wonders.

COCOA MUGS Ages 10+
Enjoy creating and designing your own personalized cocoa mugs while exploring the fundamentals of working with clay and slip decoration. (This workshop is 1.5 hours in length at a cost of $380)

All pieces will be kiln fired and glazed, giving each participant a beautiful finished piece. Pieces will be ready for pick up within three weeks of your party.

Dance/Drama

$300 up to 12 children
1 hour workshop

SHOW TIME! Ages 5+
Every child will be a star in this workshop! While exploring singing, movement and acting, these young entertainers will create an unforgettable short performance together.

HIP HOP Ages 6+
This workshop is energetic, fun and funky! The group will be lead through a series of warm-up activities and learn basic dance steps and choreographed moves to top 40 hip-hop tunes. Every child is sure to get their groove on!

IMPROV AND DRAMA GAMES Ages 8+
For budding young actors! Through creative movement and improvisation, children will play drama games and create sketches. Their creativity will soar as high as their imaginations!

Textile and Jewellery Making

$360 up to 12 children
1 ½ hour workshop

JEWELLERY MAKING Ages 8+
Using colourful beads and simple techniques, children will try their hand at creating their very own jewellery. Projects include bracelets, necklaces, keychains and more! The fantastic creations are the perfect party loot bag favour!

PRINTMAKING – BLOCK PRINTS Ages 9+
Using one of the oldest printmaking techniques, children will carve simple designs as they learn about positive and negative space and colour theory to create beautiful and unique cards.

SCREEN PRINTING Ages 10+
Screen printing offers the chance to create one-of-a-kind patterns and designs on a t-shirt* while learning the principles of colour and design. The finished personalized t-shirt makes a great party favour.
*Note: Children must provide their own white t-shirts.

“What a unique birthday workshop! It was nice that they had something so impressive to take home with them.” ~ Parent


Wiggle Club


Our Theatre Performance Birthday Party packages will allow your child and their our Wiggle Club Series in either Hammerson Hall or RBC Theatre followed by a celebration in our party room. * Tickets are required to enter the theatre.
Please click here to purchase tickets.

THE DOODLEBOPS: TOGETHER FOREVER TOUR

Hammerson Hall
Tickets: $45 - $30
Sunday, October 17, 2010 @ 1 & 4 pm
Ages 2 & up


Heeding the call of their legions of clamouring fans, Doodlebops will command the stage in a new high-energy, live concert tour that gets their whole audience movin', groovin', laughin' and singin'!


MISS SPIDER - SUNNY DAY IN THE SUNNY PATCH

RBC Theatre
Tickets: Child: $15/ Adult: $20
Sunday, November 14, 2010 @ 1 & 3 pm
Ages 3 & up

This interactive and "edu-taining" show is captivating for kids and parents alike. Based on the TV series about Miss Spider and her buggy bunch of kids, is one of the top-rated shows on Nick Jr. (US) and Teletoon (Canada). Miss Spider is all about family, fun, adventure, acceptance and friendship.


A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Dufflebag Theatre

RBC Theatre
Tickets: Child: $15/ Adult: $20
Sunday, December 19, 2010 1 & 3 pm
Ages 3 & up

Get into the holiday spirit as DuffleBag Theatre brings to life the magic of interactive, spontaneous storytelling-theatre where anything goes! Help teach Ebenezer Scrooge the true meaning of Christmas by bringing a non-perishable food item for donation to the Mississauga Food Bank.


ROOM ON THE BROOM Presented by Tall Stories Theatre Company

Hammerson Hall
Tickets: $25 - $20
Sunday, February 20, 2011 @ 3:00 pm
Ages 3 & up


A musical adaptation of the best selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Tall Stories' Room on the Broom uses a physical storytelling style combined with original songs and fantastic puppetry to create a lively theatrical experience that embraces children of all ages. Join us on Family Day weekend as this beloved children's story comes to life.


MAX & RUBY - BUNNY PARTY

March Break Special!
Hammerson Hall
Tickets: $36 - $26
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 1 pm & 4 pm
Ages 2 & up


This fast-paced theatrical production will have the whole audience singing and hopping to original tunes alongside our favourite pair of bunny siblings, Max & Ruby!


Second City Presents BIG BAD WOLF VS. LORD UNDERWEARFACE VON SCHTINKER

March Break Special!
RBC Theatre
Tickets: Child: $15 & up/ Adult: $20 & up
Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 1 & 4 pm
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 1 & 4 pm
Ages 5 & up

Improv and comedy for kids! This hilarious and interactive musical theatre show features goofy chase scenes, sing-alongs, and a truly unique cast of characters! Framed for heinous crimes by the evil von Schtinker, the Big Bad Wolf becomes an unlikely hero as he proves that things aren't always as they seem. This new take on a children's classic will dazzle both children and parents alike.


SHO, MO & THE MONKEY BUNCH

RBC Theatre
Tickets: Child: $15/ Adult: $20
Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 1 & 3 pm
Ages 3 & up


Sho, Mo and the Monkey Bunch is for parents who love music - and want their kids to do the same! This high-energy show, full of humour and a variety of music, including honky-tonk, nursery rhymes and rock 'n' roll, will have kids going bananas while learning to care for themselves, their friends and their environment.

PRICING & PARTY EXTRAS



STUDIO WORKSHOP PACKAGES
Workshops ranged from 1 to 1.5 hours in length depending on the age level and activity. Our workshop sizes are small so that your party can receive the maximum attention! All materials are included with the exception of t-shirts for Screen Printing. Fired clay can be picked up from the Centre three weeks after the party date. Most other projects can be taken home on the day of the party.

Each studio party package includes 1 hour in our Party Room with access to a mini fridge, sink, coat rack and adjoined washroom facility. Full service hosting staff will assist you with room setup, meeting your guests and directing your group to the studio and party room.

Additional Children: All workshops are for a minimum of 12 children. We can accommodate up to 25 children per workshop. Each additional child is $5 per child for Dance/Drama workshops and $7 per child for all other workshops

Talk to us about adding a special theme to your party or customizing the project within your workshop!

THEATRE PARTY PACKAGES
$125 plus the cost of tickets

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
  • Reserved seating for Wiggle Club Series Performance in RBC Theatre.
  • Birthday Boy / Girl will receive special birthday wishes from the MC at the start of the show.
  • 1 hour in our Party Room with access to a mini fridge, sink, coat rack and adjoined washroom facilities.
  • Unique themed craft activity based on the theatre performance.
  • Full service Hosting Staff to help you set-up the room, meet your guests and guide your group to the party room.
  • Pizza Party can be added to this package (see description)


Pizza Party: Additional $75 + HST. Includes pizza, juice, chips, treat, tablecloths, plates & cutlery for up to 12 children. Each additional child is $4.00. Please note we do not provide cake or loot bags.

Aprons: Art can be messy! Living Arts Centre artists’ aprons are now available for purchase to protect clothing! Perfect as part of a loot bag.
SMALL - $9.99 + tax; MEDIUM/LARGE - $11.99 + tax
*All prices, policies and program offerings are subject to change without notice.

Talk to us about adding a special theme to your party or customizing our current workshops!

PARTY FACTS


The Party Room
All party packages include the use of a party room for 1 hour. This room has a mini fridge, washroom facilities adjoined, a sink and coat racks. 60-inch round tables and chairs will be set up, depending on the number of guests.

Food
NO food, drink or gum is allowed in the Studios or Theatres. All food is to be consumed in our party room. Please note the Centre is nut sensitive. Please refrain from bringing nuts and nut products into the Centre. All food is to be provided by you unless you have booked a Pizza Party.

Pizza Party
Additional $75 + HST. Includes pizza, juice, chips, treat, tablecloths, plates & cutlery for up to 12 children. Each additional child is $4.00. Please note we do not provide cake or loot bags.

Invitations
The cost of all parties includes Living Arts Centre invitations. Invitations will be provided at the time of booking.

Party Host
On the day of your event, a Birthday Party Host will meet you to help you set-up the room, meet your guests and guide your group to the studio or theatre and party room.

Decorations
The Centre does not provide decorations, however you are more than welcome to bring your own.


How to Book
To book your party call 905.306.6158. Bookings must be made at least 10 days prior to the party date and are subject to instructor, studio, and ticket availability. Book early to avoid disappointment!


Confirmation/Terms
You will receive a party contract once you have confirmed your booking. The contract will outline the number of guests, the cost and the time of your party. A 50% deposit of your party fee must be paid in advance to confirm your booking for Studio packages and all tickets must be paid in full to confirm theatre packages. Payment accepted by cheque should be made out to The Living Arts Centre or by credit card.

Cancellations
Cancellation must be made one week prior to the party. Cancellations made less than one week before will be subject to a $25 cancellation fee, plus 25% of the party fee. Please note that tickets are non-refundable.

Workshops
Workshops are taught by practicing artists in our professional studios. Workshops range from1 to 1.5 hours in length, depending on the age level and activity. All materials are included with the exception of t-shirts for Screen Printing. Fired clay can be picked up from the Centre three weeks after the party date. Most other projects can be taken home on the day of the party.

Group Size
Our workshop sizes are small so that your party can receive the maximum amount of attention! Please DO NOT exceed the maximum group size outlined in your contract. You will be required to confirm the number of participants 5 days prior to the party.

What to Wear
Please ask your guests to dress for mess if they are taking part in a Studio Visual Arts Workshop. Living Arts artists’ aprons are available for purchase and help to protect clothing. If you have booked a Dramatic Arts or Dance Workshop, the party-goers should wear loose fitting clothes. Dance shoes are not necessary.