Painting classes

Have fun painting with watercolours, acrylics, and more!


The painting programs listed below explore a variety of painting styles, techniques, and media. Children develop their artistic talents and creativity in these painting classes and lessons. Below, find a list of specialised painting classes first, followed by programs and classes with painting as one of many activities. Below the lists, there’s more information about benefits of painting and advice on choosing programs.  Read more

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    Winged Canvas Online Art School   
    An online art school specializing in virtual classes, camps and art mentorship for kids and youth. Learn traditional or digital art foundations from home in small interactive classes guided by professional artists.

    Markham
    Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
    • Ages 6 to 18 (Coed)
    • Virtual Program
    • from $29
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    Canadian Contemporary School of Art   
    A contemporary art school that teaches skills and methods to inspire artistic expression for all ages. We offer painting, fashion design, filmmaking, animation, sculpting, architecture and more!

    Leaside, Toronto
    Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
    • Ages 1 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program, PA Day, Virtual Program
    • from $40
    daycampprogramclasspadayvirtualprogramcoed 40 1-17 9Leaside, TorontoOnlineOntarioEast-York
    TAC Sports - Toronto Athletic Camps   
    TAC Sports, TAC Aquatics and Lifetime Skills Academy (LSA) specialize in sports, swim and S.T.E.M programming. Ages 4-16, Co-ed. Year round Camps, Lessons, Academy and House Leagues across the GTA! Grow, Learn, Lead!

    Christie Pits, Toronto; Don Mills, Toronto; Hogg's Hollow, Toronto; Markham; Thornhill
    Sport (multi)
    • Ages 3.5 to 16 (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $250
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    LOLART SCHOOL   
    LOLART has specific intent to empower learners with more than just tangible/academic skills. Creativity is taught and learned at our Art classes and Camp at 3 Locations in GTA and we share the joy of greater advancement!

    Henry Farm, Toronto; Willowdale, Toronto
    Arts: Arts & Crafts
    • Ages 3.5 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program
    • from $30
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    Kidz Kare Inc.   
    Exciting weekly themed camps offered throughout the year at our downtown Toronto facility which include engaging programs and delicious home cooked meals and snacks!

    Harbourfront, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Virtual Program
    • from $200
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    McMichael Children and Youth Art Camps and Programs   
    The McMichael provides an unmatched backdrop for children, youth and family programs. For details on Virtual Programs, Children's Camps, Art Classes, Accessible Studio Workshops and Family Days visit mcmichael.com today!

    Vaughan
    Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $120
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    Animation, Architecture and Illustration Summer Art Camp by PortPrep   
    The art camp for teens who are serious about animation and the arts. If your kid needs to make a portfolio for art or design college this is the camp to sign up for. Our students get accepted into top ranked colleges.

    Guelph
    Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
    • Ages 11 to 26 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Virtual Program
    • from $100
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    Programs offering painting as an activity
    Le Petit Écolier French Language Centre   
    We offer In-Person & Online all year round programs led by expert native teachers. Le Petit Écolier is located in Oakville and has two satellite locations in Brampton & Hamilton. Learn to Love and Speak French at LPE!

    Brampton; Hamilton; Oakville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $120
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    YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps   
    The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario offers two amazing overnight camps for campers aged 5-16 - YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth (CQE) in Georgian Bay Islands National Park and YMCA Camp Henry in Point Pelee National Park.

    Leamington; London; Port Severn
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 5 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $600
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    InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario   
    InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario is a Christian Summer Camp and Outdoor Education & Retreat Centre located in Ontario, offering programs for children, youth, and students.

    Huntsville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 5 to 17 (Coed, Girls, Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $460
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    InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta   
    Pioneer Camp Alberta is a Christian summer camp with two beautiful locations in Sundre & Rocky Mountain House, AB. Get ready for exploration, adventure, creation, challenge, growth, skill development, and of course, fun!

    Rocky Mountain House; Sundre
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 5 to 19 (Coed, Girls, Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $269
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    Studio PAVAS   
    PAVAS day camps are fun filled days of Art, Music, Drama and Dance. Explore and expand your creativity and performing skills while making friends for life. Grow, Inspire, Belong.

    Mississauga
    Arts (multi)
    • Ages 3 to 14 (Coed, Girls, Boys)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $340
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    Belle Wood Equestrian   
    A traditional summer camp combined with all elements of Horses from horseback riding, leadership skills, fun & games, arts & crafts and so much more! Don't miss out at Belle Wood this summer

    Pickering
    Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    • Ages 8 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $645
    daycampcoed6458-156PickeringOnlineOntario
    Camp IAWAH   
    Eastern Ontario Summer Camp, nestled on the shores of Wolfe Lake 15 minutes from Westport. Activities at IAWAH include leadership building, archery tag, canoeing, cake decorating, programming and turf sports.

    Westport
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 7 to 18 (Coed, Girls, Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $370
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    Camp Can-Aqua   
    A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patients & empathy. Fun is a given. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here.

    Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 5 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $2,785
    overnightcampcoed27855-1710Haliburton HighlandsOakvilleOttawaOnlineOntario
    Kandalore   
    Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For over 75 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves.

    Minden
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $3,290
    overnightcampcoed32906-1611MindenOnlineOntario
    Gardiner Museum   
    A multimedia arts camp where kids can sculpt with clay, draw, paint, and more, while discovering the Gardiner Museum's world famous collection of pottery from around the globe.

    Yorkville, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $262
    daycampcoed2626-1713Yorkville, TorontoOntarioMidtown
    Shepherd Private Coaching   
    Fall Classes in Performing Arts: structured training in drama, voice, and dance. Participants will explore, learn, and grow as performers in our group classes, and experience attention to detail in our private lessons.

    Burlington
    Arts: Performing Arts (multi)
    • Ages 1 to 99 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $20
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    Glen Bernard Camp   
    A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts and many other activities!

    Huntsville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 16 ( Girls)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $400
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    The STEAM Project   
    Camps and classes for creative girls and boys who love science, technology, robotics, and design projects. Our kids learn while they experiment, invent, digitally fabricate, and build projects with their own hands!

    Markham; Richmond Hill
    Education: STEAM
    • Ages 4 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $33
    daycampprogramclasscoed334-1517MarkhamRichmond HillOnlineOntario
    InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Pacific   
    One of nine Inter-Varsity Camps, Pioneer Pacific offers Christian summer camp and leadership programs for kids from 7-18, and includes a wide range of activities such as sailing, archery, kayaking and more.

    Thetis Island; Vancouver
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 7 to 18 (Coed, Girls)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $285
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    InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake   
    Circle Square Ranch is a life changing Christian summer camp for youth 6-16. We offer a wide range of activities including horseback riding, water activities and climbing. Your summer adventure with friends starts here!

    Hamilton; Huntsville; Land O' Lakes Tourist Region; Western Lanark County
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $660
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    Panda Mandarin Language Programs   
    Panda Mandarin makes language learning FUN, ENGAGING, and AUTHENTIC. We teach Mandarin classes to children virtually & in-person, for all ages and skills. Come join us for a free trial and meet our amazing team!

    Bedford Park, Toronto; Mimico, Toronto
    Education: Language Instruction
    • Ages 2 to 13 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program
    • from $325
    daycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed3252-1320Bedford Park, TorontoMimico, TorontoOnlineOntarioEtobicoke, Uptown
    Ottawa School of Art   
    Children aged 4 to 17 will embark on an exciting hands-on exploration of a variety of artistic mediums, themes and styles including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpture, and clay.

    Ottawa
    Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $280
    daycampcoed2804-1722OttawaOnlineOntario
    Imagine Architecture   
    Three exceptional summer courses for high school students interested in architecture, design, and urbanism, and developing a portfolio.

    Ottawa
    Education: Architecture
    • Ages 15 to 18 (Coed)
    • Program, Virtual Program
    • from $600
    programclassvirtualprogramcoed60015-1823OttawaOnlineOntario
    YMCA of Eastern Ontario   
    We offer a full range of youth rec programs such as basketball, cycling, karate, swimming & school-break & summer day camps. These are offered in safe environments to help children develop self-esteem & confidence.

    Brockville; Kingston; Prescott and Russell
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 1 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $1
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    La Citadelle Summer Camp   
    La Citadelle Summer Camp offers unique Programs that incorporate educational enrichment (French, English & Math), with an exciting array of activities, sports, fine arts & technology. Our Camps run for the month of July.

    York Mills, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 2.5 to 12 (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $450
    programclasscoed4502.5-1225York Mills, TorontoOnlineOntarioNorth-York
    Heritage Park   
    Send your kids on an adventure like no other at Canada’s Largest Living History Museum. They'll go back in time to experience the life of a pioneer child and discover the fun and history of the west!

    Calgary
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $315
    daycampovernightcampcoed3156-1527CalgaryAlberta
    Code Ninjas Mississauga West   
    World class coding and robotics curriculum for kids. After-school programs, Camps, Birthday Parties and much more. Virtual Classes also available.

    Mississauga
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 5 to 18 (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $129
    programclasscoed1295-1829MississaugaOnlineOntario
    Budding Genius   
    30+ STEAM activities, academic courses to develop each child's inner innovative creativity! Robotics, AI, Coding (Java, Arduino, HTML, Python) Math, Abacus, University prep courses, open to the world and Canada Fr/En

    Education: STEAM
    • Ages 4 to 18 (Coed)
    • Virtual Program
    • from $190
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    Oxford Learning High Park   
    Oxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Veriety of programs for the students of all ages. Learning takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn!

    Bloor West Village, Toronto
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $100
    daycampcoed1004-1231Bloor West Village, TorontoOnlineOntarioWest-End
    Generations Performing Arts   
    High quality, inclusive arts training that is accessible to everybody and every-body! We are committed to fostering a true love of the performing arts for all ages and identities with a strong growth mindset focus.

    Earlscourt, Toronto
    Arts (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 11 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $280
    daycampprogramclasscoed2804-1132Earlscourt, TorontoOntarioWest-End


     

    What do children learn in painting classes?

    Painting class for kids helps them grow in self-expression. You’ll find classes individually dedicated to watercolour, acrylic, portfolio, and miniature painting. In all classes, children learn foundational painting skills along with skills specific to each painting medium. Kids of any age gain visual art skills through practice, as they learn about composition, perspective, and more. They gain an understanding of the creative process and grow in art appreciation. 

    In some painting classes, drawing activities are part of students’ creative process. Children may be required to sketch their ideas before adding colour and dimension by painting. To prolong the quality of their tools, instructors teach children how to clean brushes and preserve their paints and other materials. Children have fun painting landscapes and portraits in classical, abstract, or contemporary ways. 

    Helpful, enthusiastic instructors create safe and supportive environments in class to encourage children’s self-expression. Some classes specialise in either beginner instruction or advanced instruction, while other programs combine both. Classes are billed per week and average around $35. Painting classes for teens with more advanced curriculum⁠—portfolio building courses for serious artists—are $1,000 and up, preparing students for postsecondary art and design courses

    Choosing the right painting class

    In all painting classes, children can expect to learn basic painting and visual art skills, socialize with other children, and⁠—of course⁠—have fun! There are many different class options to select. The list above mixes online and in-person classes. In-person classes are immersive and hands-on, while online classes offer live or recorded step-by-step instruction for beginner to advanced students. Enrolling in in-person classes does not guarantee that students are provided with supplies and it is recommended that families inquire about supplies before classes begin.

    Why enroll in painting classes?

    Painting classes can inspire children to become the next Picasso or Frida Kahlo, but the focus is on fun. That said, there are still many important benefits kids and teens gain from painting class:

    • Preparation for art university or college is the main focus of portfolio programs, where high school students paint various pieces and prepare for art school interviews. 
    • Work with the best art supplies. In class, children use professional-grade paints, brushes, palettes, and canvasses to create art pieces. Working with high level products ensures children focus on the quality of their work.
    • Mental health benefits. Painting is a form of art therapy in which teens and kids work hands-on. It steadies the heart rate and clears the mind. This art form requires children’s full attention, and often distracts them from other problems or worries in their lives.
    • Transferable art skills. When kids deepen their understanding of composition and design, it unlocks more visual art opportunities. Drawing, photographygame development, fashion design all benefit from this fundamental understanding.
    • Boosted social life. In both virtual or in-person classes, kids are surrounded by other budding artists. Classes offer a freeform, fun setting where they converse and exchange ideas. Painting class is a great way to make friends and grow social skills.


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