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July 2018
Children`s Choir
No one in the world owns a more unique instrument than their voice. Not one person’s voice is the same as another, and every voice is as beautiful as the next! 88Keys’ Children’s Choir (for ages 6 and up) will bring together our community’s unique and beautiful voices for our very first ensemble voice program. This program will run bi-weekly on Friday evenings from September through until June, and is open to every child who loves to sing! WHY JOIN…
Find out more »Art Foundations for Kids at Winged Canvas
Grow your creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art program that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. Projects include cartooning, sketching, drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour, mixed media, design, and sculpture. Your instructor will introduce an art concept or material each week and work with you step by step towards creating meaningful artwork you are proud of. Classes are small so each student gets one-on-one time with the instructor. This is a perfect beginner to…
Find out more »Art Mentorship for Kids at Winged Canvas
Art Mentorship is a semi-private tutoring style program that is taught one-on-one style with lessons tailored to each child’s individual needs. Unlike group-style lessons where everyone does the same lesson step by step, Art Mentorship allows for more self-directed and personalized learning. Art Mentorship for kids has a student teacher ratio of 1:3. Benefits of Art Mentorship: -Very small student teacher ratio (starting at 1:3, or half the size of group classes) -Personalized art projects catered to each student’s interests…
Find out more »CARTOONING & MANGA with Alyssa Wongso
What makes cartooning and Manga so fun? Go behind the scenes to discover how artists create and bring characters to life! Learn the techniques and methods to drawing your favourite cartoon and manga characters, step by step, This class is all about the art of storytelling and improving your drawing skills: learning how to storyboard, refine linework, master colouring techniques, draw expressions and figures in action. We’ll learn how to turn real people into cartoon/manga versions of themselves, design mashups…
Find out more »CARTOONING & MANGA with Alyssa Wongso
What makes cartooning and Manga so fun? Go behind the scenes to discover how artists create and bring characters to life! Learn the techniques and methods to drawing your favourite cartoon and manga characters, step by step, This class is all about the art of storytelling and improving your drawing skills: learning how to storyboard, refine linework, master colouring techniques, draw expressions and figures in action. We’ll learn how to turn real people into cartoon/manga versions of themselves, design mashups…
Find out more »Art Foundations (Teens)
Grow your creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art program that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. Projects include realistic and experimental drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting, mixed media and design concepts. Your instructor will introduce an art concept or new material each week and work with you step by step towards creating meaningful artwork you are proud of. Classes are small so each student gets one-on-one time with the instructor. This is a…
Find out more »88Keys Music Lessons
Join the adventures of the school-age kids as they travel from play room to the practice room to the recital hall. Check out those fun-filled educational programs for kids.
Find out more »Preschool Ready Set Go
Get them ready for school with this designed program for ages 2-4. Very flexable - choose your days that work for you! Includes daily workshops that only we offer! Check out our website for all the creative, educational fun!
Find out more »Photography & Video Summer Camps
Join us this summer at Toronto's #1 Photography Camps for Kids (Ages 8-12) & Teens (Ages 13-17)! Have fun on daily organized field trips to iconic landmarks and locations in Toronto. GTA Photography Classes is a premier photography school with a variety of programs for Kids (8-12) & Teens (13-17). We’re listed as one of the Top 10 Photography Schools by BlogTO and you may of also seen our instructors on CBC Kids’ photography-themed reality TV show, “Snapshots”, as mentors…
Find out more »Sprout Club for Caregiver & Tots – May
Looking for an engaging program that will entertain and enrich early development? Introduce your toddler to nature through songs, crafts, puzzles, sensory activities and more. Please note: Sprout Club is not held on holidays. Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Member $60; Public $75 Ages: 18 months to 3 years Session 1: January 29 to March 5, 2018 Session 2: April 2 to 30, 2018 Session 3: May 14 to June 18, 2018 Session 4: September 17 to October 22, 2018 Session…
Find out more »Cooking Summer Camps by Rooks to Cooks
Have you been searching for something new, educational and fun to occupy your child this summer? If so, then our cooking camps are for you. Our lessons are always hands on, team-based and fun! The classes are taught by experienced chefs. Your child will leave with an abundance of new skills, increased confidence, the ability to safely navigate the kitchen and handle food, and amazing memories that will stick with them for years to come! Rooks to Cooks Summer Day…
Find out more »Hamilton – Summer Camps & Sports Programs
We have been offering memorable summer camps for over ten years in midtown Toronto. In 2018, we are excited for our second summer in Hamilton! We work hard to create incredible sports programming for young athletes in a fun and pressure-free environment. Our Hamilton sports camps operate for one-week sessions throughout July and August. Whether you are new to a sport or an elite level player, we have something for everyone! In addition to our Hamilton summer camps, we also…
Find out more »Etobicoke – Summer Camps & Sports Programs
We have been offering memorable summer camps for over ten years in midtown Toronto. In 2018, we are excited for our second summer in Etobicoke! At True North, our sports programs provide a pressure-free environment for young athletes to learn, practice and compete. Our Etobicoke summer camps run for one-week sessions throughout July and August. While learning something new through various drills, competitions and games, all participants can challenge themselves in a confidence-building environment. Whether you are new to a…
Find out more »True North Toronto Summer Camps & Sports Programs
True North Sports Camps’ programs focus on providing a safe and inclusive environment in which young athletes can learn, practice and compete. We offer baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer and multi-sport summer camps throughout July and August as well as after-school and weekend clinics throughout the fall, winter and spring. All skill levels are welcome at our sports programs – we have something for everyone! Our summer camp features include extended care hours and depot bus service. We also offer…
Find out more »Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Summer Camp
The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre is excited to offer children ages 5-12 the opportunity to join our Summer Day Camp program from July 3 - August 24, 2018. Children will have an exciting and fun filled day exploring nature and learning about our weekly themes with our trained staff. With our guaranteed 7:1 but often 5:1 student to educator ratio, the children will have a summer experience that they won’t soon forget. Dates: Camp is offered on a weekly registration…
Find out more »Markham – Summer Camps & Sports Programs
We have been offering memorable summer camps for over ten years in midtown Toronto. In 2018, we are thrilled to be expanding our summer camps to Markham! We work hard to create incredible sports programming for young athletes in a fun and pressure-free environment. Our Markham sports camps operate for one-week sessions throughout July and August. Whether you are new to a sport or an elite level player, we have something for everyone!
Find out more »Open Life Drawing at Winged Canvas
Open Life Drawing workshops are uninstructed but peer critiques during breaks are highly encouraged! Drop ins are first come first serve (maximum 18 participants). What's provided: Easels, tables, music, a moderator who draws along with you, and a live model. What you need to bring: Drawing or painting materials. Starter kits are available for purchase for $25. Painters are welcome, but only odourless mineral spirits are allowed in the studio. $25 kit includes 18" X 24" Masonite Board 2 Bulldog…
Find out more »Summer Intensive Camp for Teens – Life Drawing at Winged Canvas
In this summer art camp, teens will learn fundamental techniques and skills to improve their realistic drawing. Working from real objects, live animals, and live models, students will explore drawing concepts such as line, shading, proportion, contours, positive and negative space, perspective, and value. Materials used will be pencil, coloured pencil, ink, conte/charcoal, and chalk pastel. We will work with a variety of subjects including a still life, a dog, and clothed models. This art camp is for students ages…
Find out more »Summer Acro Camp – Twist & Tumble
A high energy, Acro based camp. Students will learn the fundamentals of Acro while building strength and flexibility. Perfect for the beginner or experienced student. Jazz, Ballet and Creative crafts will also be incorporated into the camp. Half day camp - 4-6 year olds 9am-12pm - $220 Full day camp - 5-10 year olds 9am-4pm - $340 We offer early drop off from 8:30am and late pick up until 4:30pm - FREE of charge Students are required to pack lunch…
Find out more »Summer Intensives Camp: Character Game Design Week
Have you ever wondered how artists and animators create characters for movies and games? This 5 day intensive art camp explores the process of character design for movies and games. Teens will learn how to design their own character based on real life or fantasy — and the techniques to bring them to life! If your dream job is to be an animator or video game artist, this is the program for you. Students will learn how to draw bodies…
Find out more »Art Foundations Class at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Grow your creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art program that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. Projects include cartooning, sketching, drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour, mixed media, design, and sculpture. Your instructor will introduce an art concept or material each week and work with you step by step towards creating meaningful artwork you are proud of. Classes are small so each student gets one-on-one time with the instructor. This is a perfect beginner to…
Find out more »Art Foundations Class at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Grow your creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art program that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. Projects include cartooning, sketching, drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour, mixed media, design, and sculpture. Your instructor will introduce an art concept or material each week and work with you step by step towards creating meaningful artwork you are proud of. Classes are small so each student gets one-on-one time with the instructor. This is a perfect beginner to…
Find out more »Art Foundations for Kids at Winged Canvas
with Beth D. and Arruniya M. and Hripsime M. Grow your creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art program that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. Projects include cartooning, sketching, drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour, mixed media, design, and sculpture. Your instructor will introduce an art concept or material each week and work with you step by step towards creating meaningful artwork you are proud of. Classes are small so each student gets one-on-one time…
Find out more »Kindermusik Wiggle and Grow (18- 36 months)
Wiggle and Grow is a super-fun, music-filled learning experience. In these 45-minute classes, young children enjoy singing, dancing, and instrument-play activities that are designed to promote cognitive development, encourage social skills like sharing and turn-taking, and cultivate early literacy skills. Wiggle and Grow classes offer monthly enrollment and a year’s worth of exciting 4-week sessions, each with its own theme. Bring the learning home with physical home materials that include a book and CD with all of the lyric songs.…
Find out more »Cartooning & Manga Classes at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Learn the techniques and methods to drawing your favourite cartoons and anime characters, step by step, What makes cartooning and anime so fun? Go behind the scenes to discover how artists create and bring characters to life! Weekly classes are on Friday from 4:15pm to 5:45pm and starting April 15th there will also be Sunday classes from 4:15 to 5:45pm. This class is all about improving your drawing skills and learning the art of storytelling: how to draw proportions, refine…
Find out more »Beginner Art Classes at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Also known as our Right Brain Lab, Beginner Art for Kids is a class designed to teach young minds beginner drawing and painting techniques, good craftsmanship, and creative problem solving. Students will work in a variety of wet and dry mediums exploring both 2D and 3D art as well as lettering, creative storytelling, and design. Lessons are step by step in a small group setting, so this is the ideal beginner art class for children age 5 - 7. Our…
Find out more »Summer Intensive Camp for Teens – Character & Game Design at Winged Canvas
Have you ever wondered how artists and animators create characters for movies and games? This 5 day intensive art camp explores the process of character design for movies and games. Teens will learn how to design their own character based on real life or fantasy — and the techniques to bring them to life! If your dream job is to be an animator or video game artist, this is the program for you. Students will learn how to draw bodies…
Find out more »Summer Intensives Camp: Character Game Design Week at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Have you ever wondered how artists and animators create characters for movies and games? This 5 day intensive art camp explores the process of character design for movies and games. Teens will learn how to design their own character based on real life or fantasy — and the techniques to bring them to life! If your dream job is to be an animator or video game artist, this is the program for you. Students will learn how to draw bodies…
Find out more »August 2018
Summer Dance Camp – Adventures in Neverland
Join us on a journey to Neverland, home to Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Pirates and Lost Boys. Dance, Sing and watch their imaginations run wild. Watch as we transform Koffman Academy in to a magical place with the students’ very own handmade crafts. Half day camp – 4-6 year olds 9am-12pm – $220 Full day camp – 5-10 year olds 9am-4pm – $340 We offer early drop off from 8:30am and late pick up until 4:30pm – FREE of charge Students…
Find out more »The Enchanted Garden Weekend
Calling all gnomes, fairies, pixies, and sprites! Make your way to Royal Botanical Gardens where a touch of magic awaits you. Meet mystical creatures, participate in delightful activities, and learn the secrets of our Enchanted Garden. Tickets are available for purchase at the door or online. We encourage you to purchase your tickets online as it helps us to better prepare for the event and makes your registration process quicker when you arrive.
Find out more »Family Sunday: Notebooks of the Future
Join us for a hands-on zine-making session facilitated by youth artists from Reclaiming Artifacts. Attendees will imagine themselves as inventors in the year 2050, filling a handmade notebook full of their ideas and inventions. About Reclaiming Artifacts Reclaiming Artifacts invites visitors of all-ages to explore the “discovery” of artifacts found during the construction of a condo in the year 2050. With support from Art Starts, design researchers Calla Lee and Prateeksha Singh collaborated with youth artists from Lawrence Heights to…
Find out more »Summer Intensives Camp: Oil Painting Week at Winged Canvas Art Hub
This specialized art camp is designed specifically for teens seeking to learn oil painting, or further develop their skills in painting. The first two lessons are step-by-step, allowing students to become familiar with the medium. The last two days will be open to personal projects and discovery. The Instructor will give both step by step and personalized demonstrations, allowing students to observe her techniques and methods. This Summer Intensive program is perfect for personalized learning. Looking for more information? Find…
Find out more »Family Sunday: Fossil Imprints
Part of the Community Arts Space: Recent Histories Inspired by the interactive exhibition’s “discovery” of artifacts found in the year 2050, this family workshop gives visitors of all ages the chance to become future-forward archaeologists and create fossil imprints from the past and present. About Reclaiming Artifacts Reclaiming Artifacts invites visitors of all-ages to explore the “discovery” of artifacts found during the construction of a condo in the year 2050. With support from Art Starts, design researchers Calla Lee and…
Find out more »Summer Intensive Camp for Teens – Illustration at Winged Canvas
Learn how to apply your drawing and painting skills to produce a variety of exciting projects, like illustrating a comic strip, album cover art, board game, or children’s book. You will learn the art of illustration, which includes concept development, visual storytelling, character design, colour theory, and hand-lettering. This Summer Intensive Art Camp is a great way for students to explore the art of illustration and develop their portfolios. Projects are personalized to each individual’s area of interest. This art…
Find out more »Summer Intensives Camp: Illustration Week at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Learn how to apply your drawing and painting skills to produce a variety of exciting projects, like illustrating a comic strip, album cover art, board game, or children’s book. You will learn the art of illustration, which includes concept development, visual storytelling, character design, colour theory, and hand-lettering. This Summer Intensive Art Camp is a great way for students to explore the art of illustration or develop meaningful artwork for their portfolio. Projects are personalized to each individual’s area of…
Find out more »Tile Painting: Indestructible Webs
Did you know that spider silk is one of the strongest natural materials on the planet? This Sunday, be wowed by an oil pastel and watercolour painting technique, and create your own indestructible spider web! Admission is free for visitors 18 and under every day!* *Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and each accompanying adult must purchase a general admission ticket. Children cannot be left unattended at any time.
Find out more »Power Off and Play Festival
Join us on Sunday August 19th for a special one day festival in the Sheppard's Bush at Windfall Ecology Centre! There will be rock climbing, face painting, geocaching, nature play, a whole host of new sports to try such as zumba, dance, karate, baseball, football, gymnastics and much much more. There will also be a wide range of health and wellness vendors to check out and lots of freebies. Refreshments will be available on the day with lots of healthy…
Find out more »Summer Intensive Camp for Teens – Sculpture at Winged Canvas
This intensive art camp for teens explores the art of sculpture and contemporary 3D art making. Inspired by the work of modern sculptors, character designers, and installation artists, this class focuses on 3D sculptural approaches to art making, exploring form, structure, a variety of materials, and model making. Projects range from sculpting original character designs to model-making, to a collaborative installation in the Winged Canvas Gallery. This art camp is for students ages 13 - 18. This camp is held…
Find out more »Summer Intensives Camp: Sculpture Week at Winged Canvas Art Hub
This intensive art camp for teens explores the art of sculpture and contemporary 3D art making. Inspired by the work of modern sculptors, character designers, and installation artists, this class focuses on 3D sculptural approaches to art making, exploring form, structure, a variety of materials, and model making. Projects range from sculpting original character designs to model-making, to a collaborative installation in the Winged Canvas Gallery. Looking for more information? Find it at: https://www.wingedcanvas.com/summer-intensive-art-camp-for-teens
Find out more »Clay Activity: Buzzing Beehives
Join us this Sunday to explore the magical shape and structure of beehives! For thousands of years, beehives have been homes to bees as they produce honey and pollinate nearby crops. Celebrate the end of summer with us as we create clay beehives using a coil technique! Admission is free for visitors 18 and under every day!* *Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and each accompanying adult must purchase a general admission ticket. Children…
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