Perfect for ages 5-8 who love painting and drawing, exploring new ideas, and playing with color and design concepts. No experience required — just curiosity and enthusiasm!

What They’ll Learn

In this 9-week course, kids will:

Experiment with painting and drawing in different styles each week
Try new tools and techniques in a low-pressure, fun environment
Create a brand-new artwork every class to take home and share
Discover what kinds of art they enjoy most through playful exploration

Why It Matters

Exploring art helps kids discover what they love while building creativity, focus, self-expression, and fine motor skills. This class emphasizes fun and variety over perfection — giving students the freedom to try new things and grow their confidence as young artists - all in a safe, inspiring environment.

Instructor Bio

Taught by Colleen Jackson, a Fine Arts major at Durham College and an experienced art educator passionate about helping young artists find their creative voice. Colleen excels at breaking down technical concepts into simple, engaging steps that even five-year-olds can confidently grasp. Whether guiding students through painting or drawing, she creates a warm, encouraging environment where every child can flourish. Watch your young artist blossom under Colleen’s direction!

End Experience

By the end of the session, students will have completed nine pieces of art exploring different mediums, techniques and styles, and will take home a collection of pieces that showcase their creativity and progress.

Pricing & What’s Included

✔ All art materials included (paints, brushes, drawing supplies, paper/canvas)

✔ Make up classes for any missed classes

Progression

Prepares students for Portfolio Track courses:

Painting Foundations
Drawing Foundations

Class Format & Schedule

🗓 9-week session
📅 Mondays starting January 12 (Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2, 9 23)
📍 Arts on Fire Studio, Ajax
(Projects change each semester, so kids can take this class more than once and always learn something new!

[JAN - MAR] Kids Art - Learn to Paint and Draw! | Ages 5-8 | Mondays 5 -6:pm | 9 Weeks | Pre-Portfolio