Winter 2025

child & Youth weekly Classes

 
 

Add some art to your family’s routine this Winter! Our weekly, in-studio classes provide a warm, welcoming environment where learning, creativity, and fun come together.

The Winter 2025 season is offered over 9 weeks (classes on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays are 8 weeks - note that there are no classes on Monday February 17 for Family Day).


 

weekly classes for

jk to Grade 12

 

 

Start With Art

Give your beginning artist the opportunity to learn the basics of art-making and appreciation. These one-hour classes focus on the process of creating 2 and 3-dimensional works of art and teach your child new ways of expressing themselves, solving problems, and working with others. Students must be in JK or SK in September 2024 to register for this class.

Monday: 4:15-5:15 Jan 6-mar 3 (8 weeks - NO CLASSES FAMILY DAY FEB 17)
Tuesday: 4:30-5:30 Jan 7-Mar 4 (9 weeks)
Wednesday: 4:00-5:00 Jan 8-mar 5 (9 weeks)
thursday: 4:30-5:30 Jan 9-mar 6 (9 weeks)
Saturday: 10:00-11:00 Jan 11-mar 1 (8 weeks)
Saturday: 1:00-2:00 Jan 11-mar 1 (8 weeks)
Sunday: 10:15-11:15 Jan 12-Mar 2 (8 weeks)
Sunday: 1:00-2:00 Jan 12-Mar 2 (8 weeks)

$306 (9 week term on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)

$272 (8 week terms on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays)

Fees include all materials. HST is extra.

 

 

art explorations

In this exciting course, students will be introduced to five distinct disciplines: drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpture. We will create 2 and 3-dimensional works of art that allow students to explore a wide variety of materials and techniques. Whether you’re brand new to art or want to try your hand at diverse materials and techniques, this is the perfect class to dive into!

Gr 1-3 Monday: 4:30-6:00 jan 6-mar 3 (8 week term - no classes family day Feb 17)
Gr 4-6 monday: 4:15-5:45 jan 6-mar 3 (8 week term - no classes family day Feb 17)

gr 1-3 Thursday: 4:15-5:45 Jan 9-Mar 6 (9 week term)

Gr 1-3 Saturday: 10:15-11:45 jan 11-mar 1 (8 week term)

$396 (9 week term on Thursdays)

$352 (8 week terms on Mondays and Saturdays)

Fees include all materials. HST is extra.

 

 

Painting

In this class, students will learn colour theory, composition and painting techniques for watercolour and acrylic paints. Students will create realistic and abstract works on paper and canvas as they learn about contemporary and historic painters.

Gr 4-8 Saturday: 1:30-3:00 jan 11-mar 1 (8 week term)

$352 (8 week term on Saturdays)

Fees include all materials. HST is extra.

 

 

art fundamentals gr 6-8

In this multi-discipline art program, students will learn essential skills and techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media. Students will be encouraged to produce more complex and expressive works of art as they develop their work from sketch to final piece.

This course is ideal for students who may be interested in applying to arts focused secondary schools as many of the portfolio requirements will be met. 

Gr 6-8 Tuesdays 5:45-7:15 jan 7-mar 4 (9 week term)

$396 includes all materials. HST extra.

 

 

art fundamentals gr 9-12

In this multi-discipline art program, students will learn essential skills and techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media. Students will be encouraged to produce more complex and expressive works of art as they develop their work from sketch to final piece.

GR 9-12: tuesdays 6:00-7:30 Jan 7-Mar 4 (9 week term)

$396 includes all materials. HST extra.

 

 

drawing & Painting

Students in this class will be introduced to a variety of drawing and painting techniques. Learning to draw using perspective, shading and proper proportion will help students draw realistically and will provide a solid foundation for developing their painting skills. Using watercolour and acrylic paints, students will learn colour theory and brushwork as they explore realistic and abstract painting.

Gr 1-3 Tuesday: 4:15-5:45 jan 7-mar 4 (9 week term)
gr 4-6 Tuesday: 4:00-5:30 jan 7-mar 4 (9 week term)

Gr 4-8 saturday: 10:30-12:00 Jan 11-mar 1 (8 week term)
gr 1-3 saturday: 1:15-2:45 Jan 11-mar 1 (8 week term)

Gr 1-3 sunday: 1:15-2:45 jan 12-mar 2 (8 week term)

$396 (9 week term on Tuesdays)

$352 (8 week terms on Saturdays and Sundays)

Fees include all materials. HST is extra.

 

 

drawing & Drawing Foundations

Students will learn fundamental drawing techniques like shading and one-point perspective and will use these skills to create realistic and imaginative drawings. In this class we will use a variety of mediums including graphite, charcoal, Conte, pen and ink, markers and pastels.

gr 1-3 Wednesday 4:15-5:45 jan 8-mar 5 (9 week term)
Gr 4-6 wednesday 4:15-5:45 jan 8-mar 5 (9 week term)
gr 6-8 drawing Foundations wednesday 6:00-7:30 jan 8-mar 5 (9 week term)

gr 4-6 sunday 10:30-12:00 jan 12-mar 2 (8 week term)
Gr 1-3 sunday: 10:45-12:15 jan 12-mar 2 (8 week term)

$369 (9 week term on Wednesdays)
$328 (8 week term on Mondays and Sundays)

Fees include all materials. HST is extra.


 

Manga & ANime

Manga & Anime 

In this exciting class, students will learn the specific skills and techniques for drawing popular characters and creating their own in this traditional Japanese style. Students will also work on story development, backgrounds, layouts, and lettering for their own comics. 

Gr 5-8 monday: 5:30-7:00 jan 6-mar 3 (8 week term - no classes family day Feb 17)

$328 (8 week term)

Fees include all materials. HST is extra

 

 
 

Registration Policies

Registration Policies

Fees

All program fees are non-refundable. School credit can be issued for cancellations made within 14 days prior to the start of the program. School credit is transferable within families. There is a $50 administration fee for changes requested less than 14 days prior to program start. 


Make-up Classes
We are unable to offer make-up classes due to student absence, illness, or for any other reason. Classes cannot be prorated or credited for missed classes or carried over to following sessions.
Should the studio need to cancel a course due to low enrolment, all students will be notified in advance, and full refunds issued.

Behaviour and Respect
We foster a community of positivity, safety, and mutual respect. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a safe and respectful manner with both fellow participants and instructors alike. We reserve the right to make changes to existing enrollments when this policy is violated. If a participant is removed for violation of this policy, no refund or credit will be issued.

 

Questions?

Please contact us at info@freehandart.ca and we’d be happy to help

We look forward to working with your child!