Focus on Nature in Hamilton-Wentworth and Niagara

Workshop Options for Your Classroom

We offer five workshop types in the Hamilton-Wentworth and Niagara area. Each can be adapted to your students’ grade level and experience:

Elements of Design — Best for Grades 3–8
Principles of Design — Ideal as a follow-up or for Grades 7–11
Macro Photography — For students who have completed earlier workshops, or Grades 8–11
Indigenous Elements of Design — For Grades 3–11, featuring Indigenous photographers and perspectives
Light and Perspective - For Grades 9-11, tying science and nature together

Unless otherwise noted, bookings will default to the Elements of Design workshop.

If you’d like to see how these connect to Ontario’s curriculum and our extension activities, visit our Teacher Resources page.

Photo by Abigail S. at Parkdale ES

Photo by Nuura A. at Pauline Johnson ES

Check the Hamilton-Wentworth and Niagara Region Booking Calendar below to view available dates and reserve your workshop.

What Local Teachers Are Saying

“My students absolutely loved this program! They were so disappointed it was over. They ended the day seeing themselves as photographers and artists. It was such a confidence builder and was accessible to the varying needs of my students. Our only wish was that it didn’t end!!!”

- Crystal, Parkdale Elementary School
“The focus of the program is to observe the small. This allows students to slow down and appreciate the details in life. What an excellent focus of a program for a group of city kids. "

- Katie, Lisgar Elementary School
“The program definitely opened my student's eyes to nature and finding patterns and designs within it. I have never seen my students more excited to be in nature. It is also great for students who may never have exposure to photography or even use a digital camera to have that experience. They were all very excited about taking pictures.”

- Morgan, Queen Mary Elementary School