Summer Art Adventures

for kids

June 30-August 14, 2026

Summer Art Adventures

for kids

AX Workshop Room | 12 Maple Ave.
Ages 6-9 | Tuesday & Thursday
Ages 10-13 | Wednesday & Friday
10am-12pm | $20-30$ per day, per student.

Join us this summer for 7 weeks of creative fun! From June 30 to August 14, our art workshops will run from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. Workshops for children ages 6–9 will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while ages 10–14 will meet on Wednesdays and Fridays.

These workshops are a wonderful opportunity for kids to explore their creativity, build confidence, and learn valuable artistic skills and techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Each class will introduce a new theme or topic, encouraging hands-on learning through a variety of exciting art projects and educational activities.

A range of workshops will be offered throughout the summer, with prices ranging from $20–$30, and all materials included.

Parents/Guardians are asked to prepare a snack for their kid(s) during the workshop. (6-9 ages)

Week 1

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Rock’n Dots (Ages 6–9)$20
Students will explore fine line and pointillism techniques to create unique ladybug and mermaid-scale designs using acrylic paint on rocks.

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Mosaic Magic (Ages 6–9) — $20
Students will create pixel-style characters using a variety of materials while learning the basics of mosaic art.

Friday, July 3, 2026

Beaded Buddies (Ages 10–13)$20
Students will learn tying and lacing techniques to create beaded bracelets and lizards.

Week 2

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Button Sculptures (Ages 6–9)$20
Students will use buttons, pipe cleaners, and other everyday objects to create flower bouquets and caterpillar sculptures.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Magnet Masterpieces (Ages 10–13)$20
Students will draw and paint mini artworks that will be transformed into custom magnets.

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Drawing Skills (Ages 6–9)$20
Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing through pencil-based artworks.

Friday, July 10, 2026

Portraits with Pencils (Ages 10–13)$20
Students will practice portrait drawing techniques using pencil.

Week 3

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Wonders of Watercolour (Ages 6–9)$20
Students will learn beginner watercolour techniques while creating their own paintings.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Wonders of Watercolour (Ages 10–13)$20
Students will explore watercolour painting techniques to create floral and plant-inspired artworks.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Origami Art (Ages 6–9)$20
Students will learn folding techniques to create fun origami creations.

Friday, July 17, 2026

Origami Art (Ages 10–13)$20
Students will practice intricate folding techniques to create a variety of origami animals and shapes.

Week 4

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Coil Pot Creations (Ages 6–9)$30
Students will learn basic ceramic handbuilding techniques while sculpting and painting their own coil pots.
Please note: pieces will be kiln fired and ready for pickup in approximately 3–4 weeks.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The Art of Clay (Ages 10–13)$30
Students will handbuild and decorate their own ceramic bowl using beginner clay techniques.
Please note: pieces will be kiln fired and ready for pickup in approximately 3–4 weeks.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Flower Power (Ages 6–9)$20
Students will create colourful paper flowers using creative paper techniques.

Friday, July 24, 2026

Flower Power (Ages 10–13)$20
Students will design their own paper flower bouquets using unique floral shapes and techniques.

Week 5

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Embroider It! (Ages 6–9)$25
Students will learn simple embroidery stitches while creating animals and flowers.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Embroider It! (Ages 10–13)$25
Students will explore foundational embroidery skills and techniques to create their own artwork.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Sock Monkeys (Ages 6–9)$25
Students will use beginner sewing techniques to create their own stuffed sock monkey.

Friday, July 31, 2026

Needle Felting (Ages 10–13)$20
Students will learn the art of needle felting to create textured fibre artworks.

Week 6

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Seashell Masterpieces (Ages 6–9)$20
Students will decorate seashells using acrylic and puffy paints to create colourful designs.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

The Art of Acrylics (Ages 10–13)$25
Students will learn acrylic painting techniques while creating bright animal or pet portraits.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Creative Collage (Ages 6–9)$20
Students will create abstract self-portraits using colourful construction paper.

Friday, August 7, 2026

Creative Collage (Ages 10–13)$20
Students will use magazines and scrap paper to create imaginative collage scenes and subjects.

Week 7

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Oil Pastel Artworks (Ages 6–9)$20
Students will learn oil pastel techniques and line art to create colourful original artworks.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Yarn Art (Ages 10–13)$20
Students will explore creative fibre art techniques to create textured yarn-based artwork.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Ocean Acrylics (Ages 6–9)$25
Students will combine sand and acrylic paint to create textured beach scene artworks.

Friday, August 14, 2026

Friendship Bracelets (Ages 10–13)$20
Students will learn detailed knotting techniques to create friendship bracelets to wear and share.