Spring 2024 child & Youth weekly Classes
Our weekly, in-studio classes provide a warm, welcoming environment where learning, creativity, and fun come together.
The Spring 2024 season is offered over 10 weeks (class on Mondays are 8 weeks - note that there are no classes on Monday May 20 for Victoria 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 2023 to register for this class.
Monday: 4:15-5:15 Apr 8-jun 3 (8 weeks)
Tuesday: 4:30-5:30 apr 2-Jun 4 (10 weeks)
weDnesday: 4:00-5:00 apr 3-jun 5 (10 weeks)
Saturday: 10:00-11:00 / Saturday: 1:00-2:00 apr 6-jun 8 (10 weeks)
Sunday: 10:15-11:15 / Sunday: 1:00-2:00 apr 7-jun 9 (10 weeks)
$330 (10 week term on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays)
$264 (8 week terms on Mondays)
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 Tuesday: 4:15-5:45 / Gr 4-6 Tuesday: 4:00-5:30 apr 2-jun 4
Gr 1-3 Wednesday: 4:15-5:45 / Gr 4-6 wednesday: 4:15-5:45 apr 3-jun 5
Gr 1-3 friday: 4:15-5:45 apr 5-jun 7
Gr 1-3 Saturday: 10:15-11:45 / gr 4-6 saturday: 10:30-12:00 apr 6-jun 8
$430 (10 week term)
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 apr 2-jun 4
GR 6-8 Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 apr 3-jun 5
$430 (10 week term)
Fees include 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: Tuesday 6:00-7:30 Apr 2-Jun 4
$430 (10 week term)
Fees include 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 Monday: 4:30-6:00 / gr 4-6 monday: 4:15-5:45 Apr 8-jun 3 (8 week term)
gr 1-3 thursday: 4:15-5:45 apr 4-jun 6 (10 week term)
Gr 4-7 Saturday: 1:30-3:00 apr 6-Jun 8 (10 week term)
Gr 1-3 sunday: 1:15-2:45 apr 7-Jun 9 (10 week term)
$430 (10 week term on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays)
$344 (8 week terms on Mondays)
Fees include all materials. HST is extra.
drawing
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 saturday: 1:15-2:45 apr 6-jun 8
$400 (10 week term)
Fees include all materials. HST is extra.
ANime & Manga
Anime & Manga Gr 4-8
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 4-8 Monday 5:30-7:00 apr 8-jun 3 (8 week term)
$320 (10 week term)
Fees include all materials. HST extra.
Cartooning
Cartooning Gr 1-6
Does your child love to draw? In this class, students will learn all kinds of techniques for drawing people, animals, and other creatures with expression and skill. Many different media will be explored including pencil, marker, pen and ink, paint and more. Students will also learn about effective narrative structure and how to illustrate their own ideas.
GR 1-3: Sunday 10:45-12:15 apr 7-jun 9
GR 4-6: Sunday 10:30-12:00 apr 7-jun 9
$400 (10 week term)
Fees include all materials. HST 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 this summer!