Join us this March and April as we explore the creative paintings by Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo! Over 400 years ago Arcimboldo broke the mold of typical, realistic, renaissance era paintings and created portraits depicting figures made up of fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers or books.
Step right up, young artists! This spring, LAB Art Studios invites your child to join the Food Circus, a whimsical world where fruits, veggies, and creativity collide to create a vibrant circus of characters. We'll focus on Self Portraits using still-life objects and then make our way into crafting scenes with playful circus performers—like clowns, acrobats, and ringmasters—all made from delicious fruits and veggies, set against a colourful circus backdrop.
Circus Fun with Fruits and Veggies
In our exciting, hands-on classes, students will jump to create their own circus performers using fruits, vegetables, and other materials. Imagine a juggling clown made of oranges, a ringmaster with a cucumber bowtie, or a high-flying acrobat made from apples and carrots! The possibilities are endless, and the fun is guaranteed.
Each child will learn how to arrange and paint fruits and veggies into circus characters while designing a fun, circus-inspired backdrop. With a mix of food and imagination, this class will ignite your child’s creativity in the most deliciously fun way!
About the Artist
While this theme isn’t based on a single artist, it takes inspiration from the playful spirit of artists like Giuseppe Arcimboldo, who famously created faces and figures from fruits, flowers, and vegetables. His imaginative approach to using everyday objects in art paved the way for LAB Art Studio's modern twist of transforming food into fantastic circus performers!
Fun Facts About Fruits & Veggies in Art
• Did you know food has been used in art for centuries? Arcimboldo turned food into faces, and now, we’re turning it into lively circus characters!
• Fruits and veggies aren’t just for eating—they’re perfect for sculpting and painting, helping kids explore textures, shapes, and colours in a fun and interactive way!
• Many artists are inspired by the world around them, and what better inspiration than food—something we all know and love?
Students will get hands-on with various exciting mediums to bring their circus characters to life, including:
• Watercolour Painting: Kids will paint vibrant, food-themed backgrounds and bring their fruity and veggie characters to life using watercolour techniques.
• Sculpture: Using real fruits and vegetables, as well as clay and other materials, students will craft 3D circus performers like clowns, acrobats, and ringmasters!
• Collage Art: Students will create lively circus scenes using cut-out fruits and veggies, adding texture and layers to their artwork.
• Pencil Drawing: With pencils, markers, and pastels, students will sketch their characters and bring their circus creations to life.
• Digital Art: Young artists will also have the chance to create digital food circus characters, experimenting with colour and design in a virtual medium.
What Your Child Will Discover at LAB Art Studios Vancouver
• Artistic Techniques: Students will learn to blend colours, shapes, and textures to create fun, food-based characters.
• Creative Design: Encourage kids to mix fruits, vegetables, and circus magic to create unique characters and fun backgrounds.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Students will work on transforming everyday objects into whimsical circus performers, exploring symmetry, balance, and composition.
• Art History Fun: While the class isn’t directly inspired by a single artist, children will learn how food has been used in art, from fun facts about Giuseppe Arcimboldo to modern food art.
Reserve Your Spot Today
Join us for a fun-filled, food-inspired adventure this spring! Whether your child is creating a juggling orange clown or a tightrope-walking carrot acrobat, they’ll leave with a colourful, creative masterpiece from the Food Circus that they’ll be excited to show off!
We'll have all sorts of Weekly Class programs available in our Steveston, Point Grey and Kerrisdale studios, for the following age groups: Toddlers, 3-5, 6-9, and 10+ years. Sign up today for our sessions and let your child’s creativity shine this spring!
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Can't wait to create with you!
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Steveston: Unit 110 - 12480 No 1 Road, Richmond, BC
West Point Grey Village: 4431 W. 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Kerrisdale: 2090 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC
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