Painting classes help kids learn painting techniques, encourage creativity, and more. Underneath the list, find out more about what kids gain, and get advice on finding the right class for your child. Read more
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These after-school and weekend programs offer painting as part of a slate of other activities.
Polish Your Portfolio
Jan 23 - Mar 13, 2027
For emerging young artists looking to develop a strong body of work for portfolio applications, critique, or personal growth. Visit website |
The Scoop on Sculpture
Jan 23 - Mar 13, 2027
Get the goods on artistic technique and skills development in this sculpt media class where their favourite treats meet art! Visit website |
Making Faces - Expressions of People, Animals and Favourite Things
Jan 21 - Mar 11, 2027
A wonderful colour and shape inspired class where participants get to learn how to draw different faces. Visit website |
Wonderful World
Jan 18 - Mar 08, 2027
Children will explore nature-inspired art through painting, drawing, sculpting, and paper crafts. Visit website |
Kusama Style Family Portraits, Session 1: 9:30 – 11:00
Feb 15 - Feb 15, 2027
Explore the colourful world of Yayoi Kusama by creating playful polka-dot portraits of family, friends, pets, and more! Visit website |
Face Plates in Clay, Session 2: 11:15 – 12:45
Feb 15 - Feb 15, 2027
Create personalized clay face plates of yourself or loved ones to decorate and display at home! Visit website |
Ink Incorporated: Drawing & Painting in Watercolour, Ink, and Acrylic
Jan 19 - Mar 09, 2027
Explore ink, watercolour, and mixed media while experimenting with colour, texture, and illustration techniques. Visit website |
Face Plates in Clay, Session 3: 1:15 – 2:45
Feb 15 - Feb 15, 2027
Create personalized clay face plates of yourself or loved ones to decorate and display at home! Visit website |
Family Artsy Nesting Dolls Painting, Session 3: 1:15 – 2:45
Feb 15 - Feb 15, 2027
Create a colourful set of personalized nesting dolls that celebrate your family and can be treasured for years to come! Visit website |
Favourite Things Fantasy Art
Jan 23 - Mar 13, 2027
Imagine a whimsical world where creativity runs wild and young artists journey through the hills and valleys of fantasy art. Visit website |
Art-O-Matic
Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2027
Kids will experiment with colours, materials, and fun science-inspired art projects while exploring their creativity. Visit website |
Sticker Thing - Making Irresistible Collectables and Creations
Jan 23 - Mar 13, 2027
Nothing says creativity and coolness like custom made creations that you can stick onto all kinds of items and accessories. Visit website |
How to Draw with Nima Arabi
Jan 18 - Mar 08, 2027
Kids will learn drawing fundamentals through fun landscape and portrait projects with instructor Nima. Visit website |
Kusama Style Family Portraits, Session 2: 11:15 – 12:45
Feb 15 - Feb 15, 2027
Explore the colourful world of Yayoi Kusama by creating playful polka-dot portraits of family, friends, pets, and more! Visit website |
Art Detectives, Make and Play
Jan 23 - Mar 13, 2027
Young artists will become Art Detectives, creating exciting projects that double as clues to help solve a new mystery. Visit website |
Face Plates in Clay, Session 1: 9:30 – 11:00
Feb 15 - Feb 15, 2027
Create personalized clay face plates of yourself or loved ones to decorate and display at home! Visit website |
Pre-K Headstart Learning Program
Sep 22, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Ease kindergarten worries: Our tailored Head Start Program helps transition smoothly! Visit website |
The Crochet Club
Jan 24 - Mar 14, 2027
Learn crochet techniques, share skills, and create cute characters in a fun, supportive environment. Visit website |
Family Nesting Dolls Painting, Session 2: 11:15 – 12:45
Feb 15 - Feb 15, 2027
Create a colourful set of personalized nesting dolls that celebrate your family and can be treasured for years to come! Visit website |
A Walk on the Wild Side
Jan 19 - Mar 09, 2027
Kids will explore their favourite animals through fun drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and mixed-media projects. Visit website |
Family Nesting Dolls Painting, Session 1: 9:30 – 11:00
Feb 15 - Feb 15, 2027
Create a colourful set of personalized nesting dolls that celebrate your family and can be treasured for years to come! Visit website |
Hydro Dipping Techniques for Teens
Feb 21 - Feb 21, 2027
Teens will explore the art of water marbling to create unique prints using colour, creativity, and imagination. Visit website |
Kusama Style Family Portraits, Session 3: 1:15 – 2:45
Feb 15 - Feb 15, 2027
Explore the colourful world of Yayoi Kusama by creating playful polka-dot portraits of family, friends, pets, and more! Visit website |
The Artist Studio Experience - Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture
Jan 21 - Mar 11, 2027
Learn about famous works of art and artists, both past and present. Visit website |
Ink Blot Families and Friends, Drop In Activity
Feb 15 - Feb 15, 2027
Turn watercolour splashes into adorable characters with googly eyes in this fun, drop-in activity for all ages! Visit website |
March Break Intensive Camps-Reading Week
Mar 08 - Mar 19, 2027
Structured March Break learning with academic focus, small groups, and balanced enrichment in a private school setting. Visit website |
Sunday Programs: Open Arts
Oct 18 - Dec 13, 2026
Open arts activities, led by skilled and experienced instructor Daniel Crawford. Visit website |
PA Day Camp November 15
Nov 13 - Nov 13, 2026
We will have a day full of: Science experiments, Hands-on activities, and Indoor/outdoor activities. Visit website |
Inventor Series: SPARK (Gr. 1 & 2) - Spring
Sep 19 - Nov 22, 2026
Students build confidence & independence as they are exposed to 3D design, woodworking, engineering, robotics and more! Visit website |
P.A. Day Academic Enrichment Camp
Sep 02, 2026 - Jun 04, 2027
Structured P.A. Day learning with academic focus, small groups, and balanced enrichment in a private school environment. Visit website |
Sunday Programs: Open Arts
Mar 21 - May 16, 2027
Develop your talents and find your inspiration! Visit website |
AI Workshops For Groups
Jul 03, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
Book an AI workshop for your group of up to 100 people with data science expert. Visit website |
Paint & Play Ages 3-5
Oct 03 - Oct 31, 2026
Kids art program where we focusing on toddler development and learning. Sensory and art play. Visit website |
STEAM – Focused AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sep 24, 2026 - Jul 01, 2027
Hive5 after-school program emphasizes improving 5 different IQ & EQ skills based on STEAM knowledge. Visit website |
Intro to AI Fundamentals
Aug 21 - Nov 28, 2026
Live virtual AI workshops for families. Real tools, real projects, and real-world learning with a data scientist. Visit website |
OurKids.net offers programs and camps in all Canada's major cities. You can use our advanced search to find painting classes in your city or neighbourhood. Find your city in the list below:
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Painting classes teach kids a variety of artistic skills as well as soft skills. Some typical things they will learn are as follows:
There are also the soft skills learned, including critical thinking, expression, and self-confidence. They develop a deeper trust in their instincts and learn through the programs’ inherent social interaction.
There are many benefits of enrolling your child in a painting class. Here's a look at nine ways your child will grow and learn:
Build fine motor skills. For very young children, gripping paintbrushes, mixing colours, squeezing paint tubes, and other incidental manual tasks related to painting all increase their dexterity and coordination. Engaged in art activities, kids build fine motor skills.
Art encourages neural connections. Artistic activity engages all five of the senses—sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste—depending on the activity. Brain synapses are actively firing away as kids experiment and create by mixing materials and colours, squishing paint between their fingers, or making up imaginary animals and characters.
Get started on an artistic pursuit. Advanced painting classes for older teens are often targeted at starting a portfolio, and can be an important stepping stone to getting into a college-level arts program.
Meet and work with professional artists. After-school painting courses and classes listed above include programs where they will be mentored by working artists with knowledge of advanced composition, brushwork, and colour theory techniques, who can pass that onto students in the class.
Painting classes are social. Kids enjoy the collective group atmosphere that a painting class provides. Having a group of peers to share their projects with is an additional benefit for young creatives. They also develop a strong sense of connection to their teachers, in an environment that helps build their self-esteem and self-confidence.
Creative expression. Regular involvement in art will encourage kids to be more creative. They find new ways to explore creativity. You can be confident that your child will develop artistic skill with the help of a painting class, and that they’ll enjoy it for a long time to come.
They learn an art form independently. With the help of an instructor, children can use their artistic skills to express themselves in new ways. These classes can help kids grow in independence. And as parents, you will be delighted to see them develop their skills and have fun together!
They’re also a great outlet for kids' emotional well-being. In addition to promoting a positive attitude, regular involvement in arts fosters positive emotional growth in both kids and adults.
They’re fun! Need we say more?
When choosing a painting class, there are many things to consider, such as the location, the schedule, and the cost. There are many comparable options out there, so it is important to ask about each one's unique qualities. Each camp will explain why it is better than the others, so make sure to compare your answers when deciding which is right for your child.
Counsellors should be confident and responsive when interacting with parents and should be able to understand and address parent concerns. When conversing with parents, they should be able to look them in the eye and show confidence. As a role model, they are viewed as loco parentis. See if your child feels comfortable with the counsellors. If they are comfortable asking questions and making comments, it will make the whole experience more fun and rewarding for both of you.
Listed below are some questions parents should ask painting after-school programs
OurKids.net lists many different kinds of camps and after-school programs. We suggest that you can enrich your education and your personal interests by trying out the following camps and classes that might interest budding painters.
Visual arts camps or visual arts classes expose kids and teens to the classic art forms like drawing, sketching, and photography.
Cartooning camp enables kids to learn crucial skills in the graphic arts, including drawing, design, comic book writing, and visual storytelling.
Arts camp opportunities offers a wide variety of choices, giving kids and teens a wide overview of arts-related activities they can adopt and learn from.
Combine the above with more information in the rest of our guide:
"The benefits of art for kids." artfulparent.com
How many Painting classes are there?
There are 35 programs offering painting as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend Painting classes?
Fees for programs offering painting as an activity range from FREE to $950 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
Where can parents meet with Painting classes?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.
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