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May 2019
Violin Lessons at 20% OFF
The violin is one of the most widely recognized musical instruments among children and adults of all ages. It is a beautiful and versatile instrument. Whether you would like to follow a more formal teaching method like Suzuki or want to learn more for fun, our professional, university-trained teachers will keep you interested and motivated to learn while teaching you the technical skills you will need to become a great violinist. Contact us to book your FREE TRIAL
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 »Montessori After School Program & Homework Club
This Montessori After School Program engages young learners in furthering their reading, writing, and math skills. Featuring Montessori activities, French circle time, homework help, active games and indoor playground, this program balances physical activity and fun with education.
Find out more »Kindermusik: Cuddle and Bounce (Newborn – 16 months)
For Ages Newborn - 16 Months Make baby’s first class musical! Music is one of your baby's favorite things - AND it's one of the best thing for your baby's developing mind. Kindermusik Cuddle&Bounce classes offer a sensory-rich yet caring and gentle environment where infants can explore and react to new sounds, sensations, and objects. Shared activities for babies and their caregivers provide the opportunity to strengthen your connection with your child through joyful music-making experiences. Cuddle & Bounce classes…
Find out more »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 »Music Lessons For All Ages
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 »Treewalk Village Open for the Season
Treewalk Village opens for the season on March 9th, as part of the Bruce’s Mill Maple Syrup Festival. Children and the young at heart can let their imaginations lead the way while exploring our tree house village at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville Ontario, only 20 minutes from Toronto. Climb from tree house to tree house through 8-foot tall hammock nets and wood bridges! Descend to the ground on slides, crawl through a network of tunnels, and play on…
Find out more »Busy Buddies Spring Drop-In Days
Need a place for your kids to move around while you relax? Busy Buddies provides a bright and clean indoor play space for kids to exert their energy, 7 days a week, all year-round! With over 7000 sq.ft. of fabulous fun, families appreciate a spacious and comfortable place to play, socialize and relax. At Busy Buddies, there is something for everyone to have a fantastic day! Babies and pre-toddlers may explore on little climbers or catch a ride on the…
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Character and Game Design 2
Do you sometimes wish you lived in a fantasy world or alternate realm? Want to sharpen your drawing skills and learn how video games are designed? This class explores the creative process behind character design, concept art for environments, and game mechanics. This is a drawing class that focuses on creating concept art – there will be no programming or coding component. Students may work in traditional media (pencil, ink, coloured pencil, watercolour) or choose to bring in their laptops/tablets…
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Realistic Painting
When you see a painting that looks like a photograph do you stop in your tracks and think “how did they do that?” In this class you’ll learn the techniques to answer that question. You'll learn how to unleash your natural ability to interpret the world through the art of acrylic painting, and discover the techniques for realistic painting. Class projects include a still life painting, a portrait painting, and an open theme painting, where each student will be able…
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Advanced Watercolour
Build on your watercolour painting skills in this 8-week advanced course for teens and adults. Students will explore and try a variety of watercolour techniques to create beautiful paintings of different subjects, including landscapes and portraiture. The instructor will cover sky painting techniques, washes and colour layering, painting accurate skin tones and more. Works by artists such as J.M.W Turner and Georgia O’Keefe will be studied. At the end of the course, students will be given time to work on…
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Drawing Techniques
A great class for beginners or those looking to sharpen their drawing skills. We’ll use a variety of dry mediums such as pencil, chalk pastel, coloured pencils and more to explore the foundations of drawing. Students will learn fundamental drawing techniques such as line, shading and blending. Lessons are presented step-by-step, and our small class size ensures that there is more time for extra guidance. Here's a link to our website https://www.wingedcanvas.com/drawing-techniques
Find out more »Saturdays at the McMichael (SAM) Art Classes
SAM Children’s Art Classes Ages 5 – 12. Saturdays, 10 am to 12 pm. These popular children’s art classes offer a creative exploration of various art mediums, encourage skill development, cultivate art appreciation and introduce children to THE ART OF CANADA through in-gallery activities. Facilitated by professional art instructors, children will be divided into age-appropriate groups to be determined upon registration. SAM Youth Art Classes: Drawing & Painting Ages 13 – 15. Saturdays, 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Emphasizing the artistic…
Find out more »Music Together in the Village Spring Classes
Join us for our SPRING SEMESTER - MIXED-AGE FAMILY CLASSES - REGISTER TODAY! Music Together® Worldwide® is an internationally celebrated early-childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers along with a parent or caregiver. Music Together in the Village offers classes in: Markham - Sunday or Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 or 10:30 and in Cliffside Village (Scarborough) on Sundays at 3:30pm and Wednesdays at 11:00am Each Semester Includes: 10 Weekly, 45 minute classes. Musical interaction in a group setting of up…
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Intro to Sculpture
Take your art into the 3rd dimension in this exciting new sculpture class! If you would like to learn how to sculpt a bust, figure, or character, this course is for you. This 8 week course is designed for teens and adults to try sculpting techniques to capture realism, structure and detail. Students will work on a character-based assignment to produce a sculpture using high quality polymer clay that professional animators and character designers use. You will learn how to…
Find out more »30% OFF Discount Birthday Parties
Looking for an easy way to host your child’s Birthday party? Take advantage of our Celebrate Mom Promotion in May, for up to 30% off on Birthday parties booked before May 31, 2019. Please call or email Busy Buddies Markham Indoor Playground for details. Many options are available to make your party planning hassle-free and super easy. Private events, character parties, face-painting, balloons, themed decorations are favourite additions for a unique and special party. Please visit our website for more…
Find out more »Markham’s Ultimate Art Contest 2019 at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Calling all art lovers! Do you consider yourself an Art Nerd? We want to know what being an Art Nerd means to you! Show us how much you love art by sending us your interpretation of the theme “Art Nerd.” It can be a comic, illustration, painting or digital piece — something that captures your passion for creating. Win $500 Art Scholarship for Programs at Winged Canvas and a copy of the 2020 Art Nerd wall calendar with the twelve…
Find out more »The WoofJacks Canine All Stars
The WoofJocks Canine All Stars are back! Don’t miss these amazing dogs and their feats of athleticism as they perform and splash around the dock and pool. The WoofJocks Canine All Stars offer up one of the best Toronto-area dog shows you’ll ever see! These lovable pups travel across Ontario, wowing audiences with their amazing tricks. If you’re into superstar dogs, come catch the show at International Showplace on weekends and holidays from May 11, 2019 through to June 6,…
Find out more »Whitchurch-Stouffville Victoria Day Fireworks
Free Admission! Food, Ice Cream, Balloon Twisting and fun for the whole family! Fireworks begin at 9p.m.
Find out more »Victoria Day Fireworks
On Sunday, May 20th Canada’s Wonderland will present its spectacular fireworks display when the Park closes at 10:00pm (weather permitting). You can spend your whole day enjoying over 70 awesome rides, including our newest rides Lumberjack and Flying Canoes. Each of our fireworks shows has a unique, custom-design set to an original soundtrack that you won’t find anywhere else in Toronto! More than 375 man hours go into designing and mounting the show, with 11 separate firing positions and 1,800…
Find out more »Nobleton Victoria Day Fair and Fireworks
A full day of family fun at the Nobleton Victoria Day Fair. Held at the Nobleton Arena Grounds, enjoy a kick-off parade, kids activities, entertainment, music, food, midway rides and fireworks at dusk!
Find out more »Koala Kidz Child Care Drop-In
You and your child will enjoy an art and craft activity, playing and working with the variety of materials in the classroom. More so, your child will get an opportunity to socialize with other children their age in a supported, yet structured environment. Drop-In Programs offered: • Toddler & Preschool Full/Part-time/Drop-In • Mom & Kidz (0-18mths) • Nursery Kidz (18mths-3yrs) • Junior-Kidz (3-5yrs) • Kidz Artz (3-5yrs) Our Drop-In programs will start Tuesday, April 9 at 10 am-11 am for…
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Portraiture
Learn how to draw realistic faces and 3 dimensional heads in this 8 week drawing course, designed for intermediate to advanced students. Learn the steps to drawing heads in different angles and the tricks to capturing age, gender, likeness and expression. Every other week, we'll learn step by step drawing techniques, focusing on structure, proportion, and individual goals. We will learn how to deconstruct the head (and skull) as a 3 dimensional, complex form. Every other week in between lessons,…
Find out more »Free Ninja Training Class (ages 7 – 10)
My Gym's Ninja Training classes focus on developing strength, stamina, and agility in relays, conditioning exercises, games, team-building and, of course, obstacle courses that change every week. The obstacle courses are intended to challenge kids mentally and physically while instilling a mindset of overcoming adversity both inside and outside of the gym. This one-hour program for children 7-10 years old is designed to be fun and challenging while remaining safe and noncompetitive. We place a high priority on creating a…
Find out more »Schomberg Fair
The Schomberg Agricultural Fair is a heart-warming and fun local tradition and is celebrating its 169th year! Every May, Schomberg plays host to a colourful celebration of local agriculture, art, and talent. Held at the Schomberg Fairgrounds, which are nestled in the heart of downtown Schomberg, the fair offers a sprawling array of fun activities. Year after year, the midway, carnival games and food carts are a big attraction.
Find out more »Free Family Class (ages 1 – 4 years)
My Gym's Family Class is designed for children between the ages of 12 months and 4 years. Our interactive and stimulating program introduces balancing, tumbling, hanging and agility skills, which helps the children develop a love of physical activity. Our highly trained instructors provide a warm and welcoming environment, as they guide the children in early social skills through interactive songs, dances, puppet shows, games, rides, and other original activities. The curriculum is designed specifically for each age-group and includes…
Find out more »Opening Party: The Winged Canvas Collective
Join us for the debut exhibition of the Winged Canvas Collective. The Collective is made up of a diverse group of artists (including Winged Canvas staff) as well as local GTA-based artists. Each artist has a distinct style and specialty. From whimsical illustrations to classic Canadian landscapes, this exhibit is an expansive look at the talent of the Collective. Featured artists: Raffi Anderian raffianderian.com Nasim Abaein nasimaba.com Izzy Jefferson izzyjefferson.com Cindy Fan https://cind.ca/ Genie Kim geniekim.com Elena Dinissuk instagram.com/lenadv_art Jay…
Find out more »York Region Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day is a free, interactive, family-oriented event to celebrate National Public Works Week and promote public awareness of the many services operated by York Region, including: Operating YRT services Providing clean and safe drinking water Building and maintaining the Regional road network Processing solid waste and increasing diversion rates Maintaining and protecting the York Regional Forest There will be displays and activities for the whole family to enjoy, including facility and fleet tours, a charity BBQ, mascots, hands-on…
Find out more »Paint & Popcorn, Kids Canvas Workshop
Paint, Popcorn and Fun, who could ask for more? Every other Saturday we offer a different workshop design for kids to have some fun, learn some tricks for painting, enjoy some popcorn and create a fabulous piece of art.
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: Aquaman
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. May 25, 2019: Aquaman
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Digital Art & Painting
Break out your tablet, or laptop and explore art beyond paper! Our Digital Art Class will cover techniques including digital drawing & painting, from simple pixel characters to background creation, to more realistic subjects, We’ll work on building the foundational skills needed to create digital art of your choice, like skin tones for portraits, concept art for environments or character designs. Demonstrations will be done each class in Adobe Photoshop, but students may work in any digital art app or…
Find out more »Earthbound Kids May Open House
You're invited to Earthbound Kids to enjoy some fun on the farm at our Spring Open House! Our spring Open House will include outdoor play, pony rides*, sports, meet the farm animals, BBQ lunch and other fun family activities! Parents can tour the farm and learn about great summer camp and after-school programs, as well as our awesome birthday party packages! FREE! *Some activities are weather permitting
Find out more »Scholar Radiance Youth Public Speaking – Free Trial Class
Scholar Radiance Speakers League - Free Trial Class The mission of this program is to unlock our youth's potential and help them become effective communicators and strong creative thinkers by practicing public speaking together in a fun and positive environment. Join the Club! Let the kids take this important step to self-development, and become more confident communicators and discover their leadership potential.
Find out more »Earthbound Tots Spring Drop-in Days
Special programming geared especially for parents with young children. Come out to Earthbound Kids and enjoy a morning on the farm with your little ones! Join us for our Spring Parent & Tot Drop-In Days at Earthbound Kids! Parents with young children can enjoy the fresh outdoors in a farm setting, meet our friendly farm animals, play in our kids playground and participate in special programming.
Find out more »Free Terrific Tots Preschool Class (2 1/2 – 3 1/2 years)
This pre-school class is designed to foster independence and self-confidence in children (ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years). In this age group, teaching physical skills is a top priority and students learn a variety of tumbling, hanging, balancing and agility skills. The development of social skills is also emphasized, as the youngsters become good listeners, follow directions & cooperate in a group. The curriculum for these youngsters is also immersed cognitive learning appropriate with their age level (colours, shapes,…
Find out more »Earthbound Tots Spring Drop-in Days – Newmarket/Schomberg
Special programming geared especially for young children. Come out to Earthbound Farm & Country House and enjoy a morning on the farm with your little ones! Spring Drop-In Days Join us for our Spring Parent & Tot Drop-In Days! Parents, grandparents and caregivers with young children can enjoy the fresh outdoors in a farm setting, meet our friendly farm animals, play in our kids playground and participate in special programming. Our 2019 Spring program will run Monday mornings beginning on…
Find out more »Free Terrific Tots Preschool Class (2 1/2 – 3 1/2 years)
This pre-school class is designed to foster independence and self-confidence in children (ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years). In this age group, teaching physical skills is a top priority and students learn a variety of tumbling, hanging, balancing and agility skills. The development of social skills is also emphasized, as the youngsters become good listeners, follow directions & cooperate in a group. The curriculum for these youngsters is also immersed cognitive learning appropriate with their age level (colours, shapes,…
Find out more »Kids Night Out
Join us on the last Friday of every month from 6-9pm for a pizza meal, movie, and some crazy fun crafts. Kids get a fun night out without the parents (we should really call it parents night off!) and make some amazing art to keep.
Find out more »June 2019
Unionville Festival
Hey Unionville, the first weekend in June signifies "Festival Weekend" in our village. Our committee is busily planning the festival events for your enjoyment for this fabulous weekend. We'll have the traditional Saturday morning Parade, the Fun Zone for kids, the annual Funky 5K race, the York-Durham Heritage Train and don’t forget Family Fun Day in Crosby Park on Sunday. We'll have music everywhere and plenty of vendors – including, of course, the unique shops of Unionville. So put the…
Find out more »Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville
FREE ADMISSION! Spend the day exploring the heritage, culture, and the community of Whitchurch-Stouffville. Each attraction will offer a unique experience. Participate in behind-the-scenes tours, activities, and more. For more information or a complete list of this year’s sites, please go to www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/ws.
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: A Dog’s Way Home
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. June 1, 2019: A Dog’s Way Home
Find out more »Pony Pals & Petite Pony Pals Programs
Does your child love horses but isn't big enough to ride yet? Maybe you don't know much about them? Do you want them to be exposed to horses? We can help with this fun and interactive program which teaches your child all about horses. Petite Pony Pals - 1 Hour Program Children, ages 4-8 years, will learn how to groom, lead and take care of a horse. We will teach them absolute basics in a fun and safe environment. We…
Find out more »Toronto Kids Fashion Week To Present Hottest Upcoming Trends
After last year’s tremendous success, we are proud to announce that Toronto Kids Fashion Week is back and ready for the 2019/2020 fall/winter season! Toronto Kids Fashion Week was founded on the premise of bringing the fashion world to children, who are typically not acknowledged or particularly emphasized by the greater fashion industry, and has rapidly become the premiere event for kids’ fashion in Toronto as the only platform that connects designers directly to the kidswear industry. On a greater…
Find out more »Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada – York Region
Cures are steps away! Walk with us towards a future free from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Join us on Sunday June 2, 2019, for the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Gutsy Walk. A single day when Canadian coast to coast will walk united at this fun-filled, family-friendly and non-competitive walk. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is the only national, volunteer based charity focused on finding the and improving the lives of everyone impacted by these disease. Our route is 5 kilometers…
Find out more »PA Day Painting Camp: Famous Artists
Full Day 9am - 4pm | Half Day 9am - 12pm / 1 - 4pm* On York Region PA Days, Winged Canvas invites students to the Art Hub for a fun day of painting! There are inspiring themes each day, and when the weather is warm, we may even take our easels outdoors! We begin each day with a step by step painting in the AM, followed by open painting in the PM, where campers can enjoy the freedom…
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