Children's
Art Classes
"Every child is
an artist, the problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
Pablo
Picasso
Let a
little art in your life

Register by
phone at 905-827-5711
Mail or in person at Oakville Arts Society
560 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6L 6S1
Monday -Friday 10am-4pm Saturday 11am-4pm
Drawing & Painting
KAS 010 LEARN HOW TO DRAW FOR KIDS AGES: 7-12 years
$70.00 per session, materials included
July 3 to 6 (4 days) 9:30am to 11:30am
Instructor– BRUCE OUTRIDGE
A fun filled introduction to the world of art using dry media. Students will be introduced to various dry media while learning the basic fundamentals of looking at objects and relating them to paper. Kids will learn to draw everything from simple objects to their favourite cartoon characters. All levels are welcome.
KAS 011 LEARN HOW TO DRAW FOR KIDS
AGES: 7-12 years
$70.00 per session, materials included
August 7 to 10 (4 days) 9:30am to 11:30am
Instructor– BRUCE OUTRIDGE
A fun filled introduction to the world of art using dry media. Students will be introduced to various dry media while learning the basic fundamentals of looking at objects and relating them to paper. Kids will learn to draw everything from simple objects to their favourite cartoon characters. All levels are welcome.
KAS020 ALL ABOUT PAINTING AGES: 7-12 years
$85.00 per session, materials included
July 9 to 13 (5 days) 9:30am to 11:30am
Instructor– BRUCE OUTRIDGE
Children will be introduced to the world of art. While working with watercolour, acrylics, and gouache they will learn various painting techniques using different supports. Collage will also be used to promote creativity. Experimentation and fun will be the focus of this course.
KAS021 ALL ABOUT PAINTING AGES: 7-12 years
$85.00 per session, materials
included
August 13 to 17 (5 days) 9:30am to 11:30am
Instructor– BRUCE OUTRIDGE
Children will be introduced to the world of art. While working with watercolour, acrylics, and gouache they will learn various painting techniques using different supports. Collage will also be used to promote creativity. Experimentation and fun will be the focus of this course.
KAS 030 CREATING ACTION HEROS AND MANGA ART AGES: 9-14 years
$ 70.00 per session, materials included
July 3 to 6 (4 days) 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Instructor: Bruce Outridge
Create your favourite action heroes and learn the fundamentals of the popular style of Japanese comic art known as of Manga. Kids will learn about character development, pen and ink, and painting techniques used in comic book creation.
KAS 031 CREATING ACTION HEROS AND MANGA ART AGES: 9-14 years
$ 70.00 per session, materials included
August 7 to 10 (4 days) 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Instructor: Bruce Outridge
Create your favourite action heroes and learn the fundamentals of the popular style of Japanese comic art known as of Manga. Kids will learn about character development, pen and ink, and painting techniques used in comic book creation.
KAS040 CREATING COMICS AND CARTOONS AGES: 9-14 years
$ 85.00 per session, materials included
July 16 to 20 (5days) 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Instructor: Bruce Outridge
A great addition to the Action Hero and Manga course, kids will create comics and cartoons from idea to finished product. Students will focus on techniques used in comic art such as perspective, storyboarding, character creation, and layouts. A fun filled course for the budding cartoonist.
KAS041 CREATING COMICS AND CARTOONS AGES: 9-14 years
$ 85.00 per session, materials included
August 13 to 17 (5 days) 1:00pm to3:00pm
Instructor: Bruce Outridge
A great addition to the Action Hero and Manga course, kids will create comics and cartoons from idea to finished product. Students will focus on techniques used in comic art such as perspective, storyboarding, character creation, and layouts. A fun filled course for the budding cartoonist.
KAS050 FINE ART & ILLUSTRATION FOR TEENS AGES: 13 PLUS
$ 85.00 per session, materials included
July 16 to 20 (5 days) 9:30am to 11:30am
Instructor: Bruce Outridge
Students will enjoy learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting while developing their own artistic style. Wet and dry media will be introduced along with techniques used by professional artists and illustrators. A great course for all levels of artists.
KAS051 FINE ART & ILLUSTRATION FOR TEENS AGES: 13 PLUS
$ 85.00 per session, materials included
August 20 to 24 (5 days) 9:30am to 11:30am
Instructor: Bruce Outridge
Students will enjoy learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting while developing their own artistic style. Wet and dry media will be introduced along with techniques used by professional artists and illustrators. A great course for all levels of artists.
KAS060 PAINTING AND DRAWING AGES 7-12 YEARS
$ 85.00 per session, materials included
July 23 – 27 (5 days) 9:30 to 11:30am
Instructor: Lillian Piekut
Children will be introduced to various media including graphite, pastel, watercolour and acrylics. Students will learn various techniques using different media to develop their creativity and skills. Imagination and illustrative practices will also be employed to create a fun and open atmosphere to the world of art. All levels are welcome.
KAS061 PAINTING AND DRAWING AGES 7-12 YEARS
$ 85.00 per session, materials included
July 30 – August 3 (5 days) 9:30 to 11:30am
Instructor: Lillian Piekut
Children will be introduced to various media including graphite, pastel, watercolour and acrylics. Students will learn various techniques using different media to develop their creativity and skills. Imagination and illustrative practices will also be employed to create a fun and open atmosphere to the world of art. All levels are welcome.
Children's Pottery
Cost: $85.00 per session (includes all materials and bisque firing)
CHILDREN’S POTTERY AGES: 7 – 12 years
This fun and creative class is intended to introduce students to basic handbuilding techniques or develop previous skills. There may also be a brief introduction to the wheel.
Please note: Due to time constraints, projects will be decorated with acrylic paint instead of glaze.
Instructor: Teresa Jardin-Ottoni
Dates: July 16th – 20th 07 9:30am to 11:30am KPS010
July 23rd – 27th 07 9:30am to 11:30am KPS011
Instructor: Richel Rushforth
Dates August 20th – 24th 07 9:30am - 11:30am KPS 012
Instructor: TBA
Dates: July 9th – 13th 07 9:30 – 11:30am KPS 013
Instructor: TBA
Dates: August 13th – 17th 07 9:30 – 11:30am KPS 014
KPS020 YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART AGES 3 – 7 (WITH AN ADULT) 1 adult with 1 child
Cost $ 100.00
Date July 30th – August 3rd 07 10 – 11:30am
Instructor: TBA
This class will provide an early exposure to the excitement of creating with clay. The students will learn to pinch, form and sculpt clay into familiar shapes. They will paint their keepsakes with vibrant colours. Great family experience! Ideal for parents or grandparents with kids. All that’s required is a sense of adventure and creativity.