Bilingual Art Residencies & Community Workshops

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Bilingual Visual Art & French Vocabulary Immersion (Grades 4–12)

A specialized 4-day interactive residency blending hands-on fine art techniques with French immersion and bilingual vocabulary practice. Trusted by premier Edmonton-area schools (including Alex Janvier School).

RESIDENCY STRUCTURE & DETAILS:

  • Schedule: 4-Day Residency Block (Mon–Thu or Tue–Fri)

  • Daily Contact: 2 to 2.5 hours of guided studio instruction per day

  • Class Capacity: Includes all premium art materials for 12 to 15 students (Rotating multi-week options available for larger cohorts up to 40+ students)

  • Coverage Area: Edmonton & surrounding regional school districts

INVESTMENT & BILLING:

  • Base Residency Rate: $2,200 CAD + GST (Includes all materials, curriculum development, and instruction)

  • School Board Accounts Payable: Invoicing is billed directly through your school board accounts payable upon confirmation—no payment is required on this website.

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR DATES: Click Inquire & Reserve Dates below to submit your preferred calendar window, grade level, and curriculum goals for the 2026–2027 school year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Art sessions should feel exciting without becoming chaotic.

    Drawing on years of experience teaching children, adults, and seniors, I structure every 2-hour session to balance joyful, play-based experimentation with calm, disciplined focus.

    Students learn authentic fine art techniques in a fun, accessible way—keeping them immersed, on-task, and proud of their individual progress from start to finish.

  • Consider this residency a win-win for both students and staff.

    I bring a fully structured curriculum, all specialized supplies, and complete classroom management expertise; homeroom teachers can step back, catch up on curriculum planning, marking, or administrative work during the session, knowing their students are in safe, highly capable hands.

  • Language acquisition thrives when paired with creative action.

    As a bilingual instructor who has led residencies at premier Edmonton schools—including Alex Janvier School, Brightview, and many more—I naturally integrate practical French vocabulary into art-making.

    Students practice conversational terminology through visual concepts, building both creative confidence and real-world language fluency in a natural, immersive setting.

  • I am very happy to bring hands-on art and bilingual programming to schools outside the immediate Edmonton area, including rural and remote communities.

    Over the last two years, I have travelled to locations such as Sylvan Lake, Lac La Biche, and Plamondon. I am extremely flexible—as long as we can agree on a fair arrangement to cover travel and accommodation expenses, I am delighted to bring a full studio setup to your district!

  • Yes! I bring a complete, high-quality studio setup directly to your classroom, meaning you and your students don't have to worry about sourcing a single paintbrush or sheet of paper.

    However, if your school already has art supplies on hand that you would like to utilize, I am happy to be flexible—we can adjust and reduce the base residency price accordingly.

    Contact me via email at gallerymariam@gmail.com‍ ‍ or use the inquiry form below, and we can start the conversation!

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