Branches Community Arts Program

With just paper and scissors, kids create something unexpected across our program at Branches. We believe simple tools can unlock limitless creativity.😁

How do you make snacks for 25 kids?

A Sandwich Made Itself😁. 🥪
On most days, we have cheese wiz, jam, honey sandwiches, scones, and other extra snacks depending on the day.

But Thursdays are always special. It’s the day the kids look forward to the most. Can you guess what it is? 👀

This paper craft looks simple at first… until you flip it and see the illusion change.

A DIY paper loop that shifts colours as it turns.

Easy, satisfying, and fun — made with just paper and glue.

When assembled, the loop creates a visual illusion where the colours appear to change as you rotate it.

A beginner-friendly handmade craft you can try at home.

Tricking the Eyes: Illusion Art
Through drawing, perspective, and visual experimentation
✨ Perspective drawing and visual distortion
✨ Optical illusion exploration
✨ Hands-on creative experimentation
✨ Observation, imagination, and making

✨✨Summer camp registration is now open. Come join the fun!
https://www.branchesfinearts.ca/

Happy Mother’s Day 💐
On Friday, the children spent time drawing portraits of their moms and thinking about them with love. ❤️

Over the next two weeks, we step into a world of illusion.
This week, we begin with M.C. Escher.
Don’t trust your eyes.👀

Learning doesn’t stop when the school bell rings.
At Branches, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to pursue their artistic dreams by exploring inspiring artists and engaging in hands-on creative experiences.

This week, we’re inspired by Keith Haring, a New York artist known for his bold lines and playful figures 🎨