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January 2019
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 »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 »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 »Winter Registration for Children’s Music Together Classes
Classes begin January 6 2019! Don't miss out on this exceptional Music Program for your children. Did you know that music builds babies and childrens' brains At Music Together in the Village, our mission is to make the world a better place…by making it more musical. To do this, we bring the highest quality music and movement experiences to children -- and we involve the adults who love them in the magical process of development that only music can provide.…
Find out more »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 »20% Off Birthday Parties at Busy Buddies
Looking for an easy way to host your child’s Birthday party? Take advantage of our Winter promotion, up to 20% OFF on all parties occurring before February 28, 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 details. At Busy Buddies,…
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 »Busy Buddies Winter 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 »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 »Winged Canvas Art Hub Life Drawing: Semi Nude
This 8-week course will teach you a solid foundation of figure drawing, including gesture, proportions, structure and form with various short and long poses. Students will work from a partially clothed model and receive personalized instruction and one-on-one critiques. All model fees are included. Here is a link to our website: https://www.wingedcanvas.com/life-drawing-art-class
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 »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 »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 »Free Ninja Training Class (Ages 7 – 10 years)
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 »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 »February 2019
PA-Day Painting Camp at Winged Canvas Art Hub
On York Region PA Days, Winged Canvas invites students to the Art Hub for a fun day of painting! 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 of painting whatever they choose, with personal guidance from a professional artist instructor. Everyone takes home multiple colourful creations per day! All high quality art materials and canvases are included, and two healthy snacks are…
Find out more »Richmond Hill Winter Carnival
The Richmond Hill Winter Carnival is a weekend of affordable fun and entertainment organized by volunteers to celebrate the community of Richmond Hill in a welcoming atmosphere.
Find out more »Georgina Snofest
Join us for this wintery FREE family event with lots of activities for all ages! Inflatables, games, Kidsworld, giveaways, and lots more frosty fun! With live performances and entertainment for the whole family! It’s a snowy event that will warm up your winter!
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 »Exhibit: A Stitch in Time
Created to demonstrate virtue, achievement and industry, samplers have an important place in early Canadian history. Enjoy examples of intricate hand stitched samplers from the Museum’s collection. This exhibit is included with general admission and can be seen during regular hours of operation, Tuesday through Saturday.
Find out more »Move Together – Parent & Infant Movement Class (0-7 months)
Our youngest My Gym students begin their first visual, audial, and spatial exploration while engaging in fun and safe baby exercises, songs, dances, skills, swings, and more. As part of this unique program, new parents engage in gentle postpartum-friendly cardio, strength, and endurance exercises while bonding with their babies. *Note: Always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. *limit one free class per child. Spaces are limited & advance sign up is required.
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 »Sweets & Treats Workshop
Got a sweet tooth? Learn to make a variety of sweet treats to take home – stay to create a heritage craft and tour the Museum.
Find out more »Family Fun Day
Visit the Museum between 12-4 pm to see what it was like to be a settler in York Region. Included with general admission. Register for free snowshoe walks at the Hollidge Tract in York Regional Forest (16389 Hwy. 48) Walks at 10:30am and 1:30 pm. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest
The 30th annual award-winning Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest event will return on February 10, 2019 at Vellore Village Community Centre from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. This free, fun-filled, winter carnival offers first-class entertainment, indoor & outdoor activities, meet & greets, a free pancake breakfast, outdoor firepits, arts & crafts, a photo booth, face painting, horse-drawn carriage rides and so much more! Free shuttle bus service will be provided from across the City.
Find out more »2019 LunarFest in Markham
Piggy Banks for the Life Moments Help Unionville celebrate the Year of the Pig and kick off your family-day long weekend at the Varley Art Gallery. In partnership with the National Palace Museum in Taiwan, learn how an Italian painter became one of the most beloved artists for three emperors in Qing Dynasty and contributed to the Chinese paintings today. Enjoy the Arch of the Blessings and immerse in the sounds of cultures. Don’t forget to DIY your own Pig…
Find out more »Cupcake Painting Party for Charity
Join us this Family Day long weekend as we paint for a great cause! National Cupcake Day™ is the most scrumptious way to show your support for animals in need of your help. The Cupcake Painting party combines two awesome things that Winged Canvas stands for: supporting our local SPCA, and making sweet paintings! Our artist instructors will teach you how to create a colourful cupcake painting, step-by-step, and participants have lots of room for creativity! $45/painter includes all painting…
Find out more »Aurora’s Arctic Adventure
Join family, friends and neighbours at Aurora's Arctic Adventure on Monday, February 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Aurora Town Park, located at Mosley and Wells Streets. Family Activities Choose from a host of family activities, including: Professional Ice Carving Outdoor Winter Games Outdoor Skating (helmets strongly recommended) Mini Snow Tubing Live Entertainment Inflatables and Body Zorbs Please note: All activities are weather-permitting.
Find out more »WinterRouge 2019!
Come chill with us this coming Family Day at WinterRouge! Bundle up for a full day of FREE, family-friendly winter activities at Rouge National Urban Park. Through WinterRouge we will also be supporting the Great Backyard Bird Count, so dust off those binoculars if you have them or borrow a pair from us! Suitable for all ages. No registration required.
Find out more »Family Day Painting Party!
Can you believe Winged Canvas is turning five? They say time flies, and it feels like just yesterday we were a little studio with a big dream — to be a vibrant community space created by artists, for artists and art enthusiasts. That dream continues and we are celebrating five incredible years as Markham’s Art Hub! We love painting (obviously) and think that making art together with family and friends is the best way to celebrate this milestone. Join in…
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 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 »March 2019
Mommy Network Mommy and Infant Program
Calling all at-home mamas. Get out of the house and join us at the Mommy Network where you can meet new moms who are navigating this thing called mommy-hood just like you! The first 10 moms to join will get 20% off. We have new & exciting activities planned every week, where you'll learn about nutrition, baby massage, infant sleep, baby sign language, postpartum fitness, a music program and more!! We’ve also partnered up with: - Le Photography who specializes…
Find out more »Peter & the Wolf and Carnival of Animals Kerry Stratton and the Toronto Concert Orchestra
As conductor of the Toronto Concert Orchestra, internationally-acclaimed Maestro Kerry Stratton strives to develop more powerful and deep connections through music between and among performers and audiences. This incredible orchestra and their legendary conductor will be performing Peter & the Wolf, written and composed by Sergei Prokofiev, and Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns. Featuring pianists Myriam Blardone and Tristan Savella.
Find out more »Main Street Kids March Break Camp Save $10
Join Main Street Kids for March Break! Kids enjoy a fun and different theme each day! March 11th MSK bakery: Welcome to the new bakery in town where you are the boss!. Create your own own of a kind dessert. Field trip to bakery for some samples. March 12th MSK Custom builders: Get creative with materials to plan and design your dream room. Will yours have a slide, your very own ice cream store, or maybe an indoor skate park!…
Find out more »Around the World: March Break Camp
Let’s “travel” the globe through a series of activities, games, and crafts. Recommended ages 5 – 12. Before and After care available. $160.00 per child. Pre-registration required.
Find out more »March Break Drop-In Days
Need a place for your kids to move around while you relax during the March Break? 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…
Find out more »March Break Camp
Children (4 - 10 years old) will have a blast during the 2 hour March Break drop-off program. Our experienced and caring teachers lead the children through a physically stimulating program while ensuring that FUN is priority number one! No two camp days are ever the same at My Gym! My Gym will provide a nut-free snack and please bring a reusable water bottle for your child. Camp Schedule - 12:00pm - 2:30pm Tuesday, March 12 Wednesday, March 13 Thursday,…
Find out more »March Break Camp
Children (4 - 10 years old) will have a blast during the 2 hour March Break drop-off program. Our experienced and caring teachers lead the children through a physically stimulating program while ensuring that FUN is priority number one! No two camp days are ever the same at My Gym! My Gym will provide a nut-free snack and please bring a reusable water bottle for your child. Camp Schedule - 12:00pm - 2:30pm Tuesday, March 12 Wednesday, March 13 Thursday,…
Find out more »Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is entertainment for the whole family, featuring the unique blend of comedy and juggling skills of former Moscow Circus veteran Gregory Popovich and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. His entourage consists of world-class jugglers, Diamond the Shetland Pony and over 30 performing pets including house cats and dogs (all rescued from animal shelters!), geese, white doves and parrots. The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater has a rich performance history, presenting thousands of shows in…
Find out more »June 2019
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 »July 2019
Multi-Sport Camp (Markham)
Our Multi-Sport Camp in Markham is a recreational day camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 12 years old at Raybeck Park. Our goal is to expose campers to a wide variety of sports in order to develop fundamental movement and sport skills with an emphasis on fun, fair play and teamwork. Operating Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., we offer various sports and activities including cooperative, territory and target games as well as: Soccer Baseball…
Find out more »Main Street Kids Summer Camp Early Bird Savings
Book your summer camp programs with Main Street Kids before February 15 to receive great Early Bird Rates! Fun themed weeks - every week is different! SAVE $10.00 OFF A WEEK OF CAMP! BOOK THE SUMMER WITH US AND SAVE $95.00 July 2-5 | MSK Toy Store Create a different game or toy each day from stuffies to games and outdoor toys too. We will have a toy store at the end of the week to celebrate the toys we…
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