Looking for a place where kids can explore their creativity, get messy with paint and paper, and build artistic confidence? The Avenue Road Arts School (ARAS) offers a warm, inclusive space, with small classes, professional instructors, and a variety of art-and-craft programs for children and teens. -------- KIDS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS -------- - Drawing & Painting - Virtual (Ages 6-13) Dates: Tuesdays, Jan 20 – Mar 24 (9 weeks) Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM Format: Virtual (Live Online) Fee: $315 + HST - Portfolio Development – Visual Arts Preparation (Gr. 6–11) Dates:Mondays: January 12 – February 23, 2026 Time: 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM Duration: 6 weeks No Class: February 16 (Family Day) Fee: $285 + HST - Drawing, Painting, Making (Grades 5 - 10) Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 - March 3 Time: 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM Duration: 8 weeks No Class: February 16 (Family Day) Fee: $380 + HST - After School Art Club (Ages 6 - 13) Dates: Thursdays, January 8 - February 12 Time: 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM Duration: 6 weeks Fee: $285 + HST Cartooning & Comic Art (Grades 4 - 8) Dates: Thursdays, February 19 - April 9 Time: 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM Duration: 7 weeks Fee: $335 + HST CREATE! Mixed Media Fun (Ages 5 - 10) Dates: Sundays, January 18 - March 1 Time: 10:30am - 12pm (No class February 15 - Family Day weekend) Duration: 6 weeks Fee: $245 + HST
Read More- Programs are divided by age/grade to match developmental stages (e.g. JK–Grade 3, Grade 4–8, etc.)
- Materials are generally provided as part of the class - no need to bring paints or supplies (but double-check on sign-up)
- Classes fill fast, especially for popular sessions, early registration is recommended
- ARAS offers virtual/online options when needed - useful for winter or if in-person attendance isn’t possible.
- Contact details: ARAS maintains office hours Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 6:00 pm) for registrations or questions.
Child (6-13 yrs)
Grades 6 - 11
Grades 5 - 10
Child (6-13 yrs)
Grades 4 - 8
Ages ~5 -10