Sonia Couturier

Executed between the 17th and 19th centuries by artists such as Jacques Bellange, Charles de La Fosse, François Boucher, Jacques Louis David and Edgar Degas, the seventy works featured in this volume highlight the richness of the French drawings in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

Paper | 188 pages 
20.35 x 26.68 cm (8 x 10.5 in.) 
Publication Date: 2004
Available in French only

David Franklin

Seventy of the finest Italian drawings from the 16th to the 18th centuries in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Canada are featured in this volume. Brilliant examples by such artists as Giulio Romano, Parmigianino, Annibale Carracci and Piranesi were selected and described. This is the first in a series of catalogues presenting selected treasures from the Gallery's permanent collection.

Paper | 176 pages 
20.35 x 26.68 cm (8 x 10.5 in.) 
Publication Date: 2003

Arthur Tiar and Maxime Penaud

Artistic technique is not about talent, it's about approach! To improve, you must practice. To practice, you must enjoy yourself. This innovative method will help you do just that! Discover the key concepts of drawing through easy and fun exercises. You'll be able to practice right away and get rewarding results while you learn. So, grab your pencils and have fun! 

Paperback | 32 pages
21 x 29.6 cm (8.2 x 11.6 in.) 
Publication Date: 2024 

Only available in French. 

Bring a kingdom of dinosaurs to life by following simple step-by-step instructions in the creative art of paper folding. 

20 x 20 cm (7.5 x 7.5 in.)
24 sheets (3 each of 8 dinosaurs) 
Ages 6 and up

Learn the ancient art of mosaic making! Simply add the self-adhesive foam triangles to the page, and watch as dinosaurs gradually appear while assembling these small, decorative pieces. 

Includes: 2 dinosaur mosaics 
28 x 21 cm each (11 x 8.3 in.)
Ages 4 and up

This mug features a scene from Lewis Carroll's novel Alice in Wonderland. The cat vanishes from the picture when the mug is filled with hot liquid.

Holds 355 ml (12 fl. oz.)
Microwave safe
Hand wash only 
Packaged in a gift box

A wonderful box to discover the full range of herbal teas from Délice Boréal. 

This gift from the far north brings together 7 sachets from each of the 5 blends, with distinct flavours and delicate aromas. From Labrador tea (Mamaittuqutik) to cloudberry (Arpiqutik) and ground juniper (Qisiqtutauyak), it's an invitation to explore the Inuit traditions of Nunavik. 

Format: 35 sachets 

Contains Blend #1 Labrador Tea (Mamaittuqutik), Blend #2 Cloudberry (Arpiqutik), Blend #3 Ground Juniper (Qisiqtutauyak), Blend #4 Crowberry (Pauranagaqutik), and Blend #5 Arctic Blend (Ukiurtatuq).

This notecard features a detail of the artwork Distorted Tree (1912) by David B. Milne (1882–1953). 

Card dimensions: 13.5 x 17.5 cm (5.3 x 6.8 in.)
Blank inside. Envelope included.

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada 

Related Exhibition: Winter Count: Embracing the Cold

The DIY Calm Down Bottle includes all the essential creative components needed to craft a personalized sensory bottle tailored to your child's preferences. Simply add water and the sensory bottle is ready to use!

Ages 3 and up
21 x 5 cm (8.3 x 2 in.) 

Create four windmills and watch them spin in the breeze! By following the instructions, children assemble, fold, and attach the illustrated sheets to the wooden stick to make pretty pinwheels. When the wind blows, the windmills spin and the colours blend together to reveal new patterns. A simple, rewarding activity that carries on outdoors. Blow on them or run through the garden to see your creations come to life! 

Ages 5 and up 
8 pre-cut illustrated sheets of coated paper 
Sturdy wooden sticks and fasteners included 
Step-by-step instructions to guide through the process

This magnet features the artwork Doc Snyder's House (1931) by L.L. Fitzgerald (1890–1956). 

6.5 x 9 cm (2.5 x 3.5 in.) 

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

Related Exhibition: Winter Count: Embracing the Cold

This notecard features a detail of the artwork Doc Snyder's House (1931) by L.L. Fitzgerald (1890–1956). 

Card dimensions: 17.5 x 13.5 cm (6.8 x 5.3 in.)
Blank inside. Envelope included.

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada 

Related Exhibition: Winter Count: Embracing the Cold

A fun companion for playtime and storytime, this happy puppet was lovingly handcrafted in Canada, and created with eco-friendly polar fleece.

Approximate height: 30.5 cm (12 in.)

Made in Canada
Polar Fleece (mainly composed of recycled plastic bottles)
Machine wash warm, dry low

This puzzle features vintage dog illustrations. 

1000 pieces 

Finished puzzle size: 55 x 70 cm (22 x 28 in.) 
Packaged in a 25 cm (9.8 in.) tube 
Includes a poster guide and a muslin bag to safely keep all the puzzle pieces together.

This puzzle features vintage dog illustrations. 

240 pieces 

Finished puzzle size: 26.7 x 35.6 cm (10.5 x 14 in.) 
Packaged in a 12.7 cm (5 in.) tube 
Includes a poster guide

This poster features the painting Dominant Curve (1936) by Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944). 

Poster size: 91.4 x 61 cm (36 x 24 in.) 

In the collection of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Each of the 28 pages in this colouring book features an outline of an original artwork by Saulteaux Ojibway artist Donna "The Strange" Langhorne. The back cover showcases the original artworks for reference.

Made in Canada
21.6 x 28 cm (8.5 x 11 in.)

This bookmark features a dragon, an emblem of the Chinese Empire and a symbol of good fortune.

Gold-plated brass
2.5 x 2.5 cm (1 x 1 in.)

A fun companion for playtime and storytime, this happy puppet was lovingly handcrafted in Canada, and created with eco-friendly polar fleece.

Approximate height: 30.5 cm (12 in.)

Made in Canada
Polar Fleece (mainly composed of recycled plastic bottles)
Machine wash warm, dry low

This bookmark is inspired by the Dragonfly lampshade (c. 1910) designed by Tiffany Studios (1902–1932). 

Brass, enamel 
8.9 x 3.8 cm (3 ½ x 1 ½ in.)