Full range of innovative arts programming

Our visual arts core programs focus on building skills and confidence by giving children an opportunity to practice self-expression, connect with their community, and find their passion.

Our extended programming explores multimedia art and theatre in partnership with local artists.

We also offer seasonal day camps. 

What makes Art City Kids unique?

Our programs are:

  • Free
  • Designed for our community, with our community
  • Taught by professionals

COMING SOON!

Adult-only classes, where 100% of the proceeds support Art City Kids programs!

Summer Camp Registration

Summer Camp Registration is now complete. To enquire about available spots or join a waiting list please email contact@artcity.kids.

Camp runs Monday to Thursday from 10am-3pm. Each child can register for ONE week ONLY and request a second week when completing their registration form. For any assistance registering or to join the waiting list please email contact@artcity.kids. 

Core Programming

Registration Opens September 3rd, 6pm

This fall we will be offering programs for kids (ages 6-11) and youth (ages 12-16) in-person at the Art City studio in St. James Town. We also offer an on-line class for kids (ages 6-11). To learn more about each different class and to register check out the options below! 

Drama and Theatre Production 

Extended Media Program
 

In partnership with Suitcase Theatre we are pleased to once again offer this class! Students will learn foundational skills in drama and performance and get to explore the world of theatre. 

  • Location: Art City Studio 
  • When: Mondays 4-6pm
  • School Pick-Up: available from Rose Avenue P.S. at 3:30pm 
  • Ages: 6-11
 

Registration Full! Email us at contact@artcity.kids to join the waiting list

Mixed Media

Visual Arts Core Program 
 

Our foundational class allows children to explore painting, drawing, crafting and more! Students learn foundational skills and find which medium is their favourite! 

  • Location: Art City Studio 
  • When: Tuesdays  4-6pm
  • School Pick-Up: available from Rose Avenue P.S. at 3:30pm 
  • Ages: 6-11
 

Registration Full! 

Email us at contact@artcity.kids to join the waiting list

Art Buddies 

Visual Arts Core Program
 

This program will get children engaged with various mediums and will pair students with an art buddy from a local high-school. Due to the popularity of this class we have two sessions running this year; a Tuesday class and a Wednesday class. Children may register for either the Tuesday or Wednesday session. 

  • Location: Art City Studio 
  • When: Tuesdays 4-6pm OR Wednesdays 4-6pm 
  • School Pick-Up: available from Rose Avenue P.S. at 3:30pm 
  • Ages: 6-11
 
 

Email us at contact@artcity.kids to join the waiting list

 

Youth Group  

Visual Arts Core Program
 

This program will get children engaged with various mediums and challenge youth to complete more in-depth and complex art projects. 

  • Location: Art City Studio 
  • When: Thursdays 3:00pm-5:30pm 
  • Ages: 12-16
 

On-Line 

Extended Media Program

This weekly class allows students to explore art from the comfort of home. The class focuses mainly on drawing and building students confidence in foundational techniques. The class is conducted on-line via video meeting and is designed to use materials most families have at home already. 

 

  • Location: On-Line 
  • When: Thursdays 4:00pm-5:30pm 
  • Materials can be picked-up from the Art City Studio if required 
  • Ages: 6-11
 

Register here!

Youth Programming

VISUAL ARTS CORE PROGRAM

Students build technical drawing competency by learning more advanced visual art techniques and creating more complex and challenging art projects. This program develops leadership skills and hours are documented for high school Community Involvement Activities initiative. 

Drawing & Mixed Media

VISUAL ARTS CORE PROGRAM

Students develop foundational drawing skills using a variety of tools, approaches and media. Students build technical drawing competency by learning shading, line drawing and how to draw more complex images by breaking them down into simple shapes.

Next session: TBA

Art City Kids on Demand

VISUAL ARTS CORE PROGRAM

Our YouTube videos provide step-by-step instructions for fun crafts, drawings and other great art activities – all with materials you can find around the house. A home computer or tablet is required. Perfect for a rainy day!

 

Painting & Mixed Media

VISUAL ARTS CORE PROGRAM

Students will learn new painting techniques, explore different painting styles and experiment with painting on different surfaces, like canvas, paper, wood, plastic and more. Students will also explore crafting and other media in this class.

Next session: Sept 19-Dec 12, Registration opens early September

Mixed Media (virtual)

VISUAL ARTS CORE PROGRAM

Students will explore drawing, painting and crafting through live zoom lessons on-line. Each week students will complete a lesson in a different medium and will complete an individual project. A home computer or tablet is required. Art Kits provided.

Next session: January – June
Email to register

Core Programming

Registration Opens September 3rd, 6pm

This fall we will be offering programs for kids (ages 6-11) and youth (ages 12-16) in-person at the Art City studio in St. James Town. We also offer an on-line class for kids (ages 6-11). To learn more about each different class and to register check out the options below! 

Drama and Theatre Production 

Extended Media Program
 

In partnership with Suitcase Theatre we are pleased to once again offer this class! Students will learn foundational skills in drama and performance and get to explore the world of theatre. 

  • Location: Art City Studio 
  • When: Mondays 4-6pm
  • School Pick-Up: available from Rose Avenue P.S. at 3:30pm 
  • Ages: 6-11
 

Registration Full! Email us at contact@artcity.kids to join the waiting list

Mixed Media

Visual Arts Core Program 
 

Our foundational class allows children to explore painting, drawing, crafting and more! Students learn foundational skills and find which medium is their favourite! 

  • Location: Art City Studio 
  • When: Tuesdays  4-6pm
  • School Pick-Up: available from Rose Avenue P.S. at 3:30pm 
  • Ages: 6-11
 

Registration Full! 

Email us at contact@artcity.kids to join the waiting list

Art Buddies 

Visual Arts Core Program
 

This program will get children engaged with various mediums and will pair students with an art buddy from a local high-school. Due to the popularity of this class we have two sessions running this year; a Tuesday class and a Wednesday class. Children may register for either the Tuesday or Wednesday session. 

  • Location: Art City Studio 
  • When: Tuesdays 4-6pm OR Wednesdays 4-6pm 
  • School Pick-Up: available from Rose Avenue P.S. at 3:30pm 
  • Ages: 6-11
 
 

Email us at contact@artcity.kids to join the waiting list

 

Youth Group  

Visual Arts Core Program
 

This program will get children engaged with various mediums and challenge youth to complete more in-depth and complex art projects. 

  • Location: Art City Studio 
  • When: Thursdays 3:00pm-5:30pm 
  • Ages: 12-16
 

On-Line 

Extended Media Program

This weekly class allows students to explore art from the comfort of home. The class focuses mainly on drawing and building students confidence in foundational techniques. The class is conducted on-line via video meeting and is designed to use materials most families have at home already. 

 

  • Location: On-Line 
  • When: Thursdays 4:00pm-5:30pm 
  • Materials can be picked-up from the Art City Studio if required 
  • Ages: 6-11
 

Register here!

Youth Programming

VISUAL ARTS CORE PROGRAM

Students build technical drawing competency by learning more advanced visual art techniques and creating more complex and challenging art projects. This program develops leadership skills and hours are documented for high school Community Involvement Activities initiative. 

Drawing & Mixed Media

VISUAL ARTS CORE PROGRAM

Students develop foundational drawing skills using a variety of tools, approaches and media. Students build technical drawing competency by learning shading, line drawing and how to draw more complex images by breaking them down into simple shapes.

Next session: TBA

Art City Kids on Demand

VISUAL ARTS CORE PROGRAM

Our YouTube videos provide step-by-step instructions for fun crafts, drawings and other great art activities – all with materials you can find around the house. A home computer or tablet is required. Perfect for a rainy day!

 

Painting & Mixed Media

VISUAL ARTS CORE PROGRAM

Students will learn new painting techniques, explore different painting styles and experiment with painting on different surfaces, like canvas, paper, wood, plastic and more. Students will also explore crafting and other media in this class.

Next session: Sept 19-Dec 12, Registration opens early September

Mixed Media (virtual)

VISUAL ARTS CORE PROGRAM

Students will explore drawing, painting and crafting through live zoom lessons on-line. Each week students will complete a lesson in a different medium and will complete an individual project. A home computer or tablet is required. Art Kits provided.

Next session: January – June
Email to register

EXTENDED Programming

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Mixed Media

VISUAL ARTS EXTENDED PROGRAM

This class teaches fundamentals in a variety of media. Students will experiment with crafting, clay, painting, drawing and more.

Delivered in partnership with Havergal College, students will learn from guest youth artists.

Next session: Sept 20-Dec 13, Registration opens early September

Winter Camp

VISUAL ARTS EXTENDED PROGRAM

Some years we are able to offer a week-long camp session during March Break. This program includes daily arts and crafts, team building games and a local field trip. 

Youth Summer Leadership Camp

VISUAL ARTS EXTENDED PROGRAM

Details to be announced late spring 2024.

In a special month-long program, youth explore challenging art projects, while gaining volunteer hours and leadership experience!

Summer Camp

VISUAL ARTS EXTENDED PROGRAM

All camp weeks are fully registered. To join the waiting list please email us at contact@artcity.kids.  

Summer Camp runs for 7 weeks from July to August. Each year camp explores different themes, with an emphasis on learning about nature and art in the outdoors. Camp includes weekly excursions, team building games and daily art projects. A limited number of spots are reserved for junior campers (age 5).

Each camper may register for one week and request a second.  

REGISTRATION LINKS:
 
Regular Camp (Ages 6-11) 
  • Week 1: July 7th-July 10th, click here
  • Week 2: July 14th to 17th,  click here
  • Week 3: July 21st to 24th, click here
  • Week 4: July 28th to 30th, click here
  • Week 5: August 5th to August 8th, click here *** Please note: camp runs Tuesday to Friday this week because of the Monday Civic Holiday
  • Week 6: August 11th to August 14th, click here
  • Week 7: August 18th to August 21st, click here
Youth Group (age 12-17) 
  • to register click here
  • 2:00-3:30pm, weekly on Thursdays, July 10th to August 21st

Excursions

VISUAL ARTS EXTENDED PROGRAM

On occasion, we are able to offer special one-day “camps” during specific celebrations, such as Earth Day. 

"It’s so priceless what you are doing for kids!"

-Art City Kids Parent