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Art Fundamentals for Ages 9-12

Art Fundamentals for Ages 9-12

Designed for the developing artist, our weekly Art Fundamentals classes will help your child build their creativity, confidence and skills in our supportive and friendly environment. Our students learn a variety of fundamental art making techniques in various media. Lessons are grouped by unit, focusing on a combination of artistic concepts and artist or movement inspiration, with a final project where students showcase their learning in each unit. We emphasize the importance of progress and growth in our classes – the artistic journey is just as important as the finished project. See more about what students will learn in our Art Fundamentals program.

We take great pride in the accomplishments of all our students and many go on to pursue further arts education at regional secondary art programs.

Class sizes are limited to 12 students.

Details & Registration

Ages: 9-12 Years

Classes Start: From February 1, 2026

Weekly Class Times:

  • Wednesday - 4:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Wednesday - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Thursday - 4:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Thursday - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Saturday - 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Saturday - 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Price & Session Options:

  • Winter/Spring - February to June - 18 classes - $290

Materials:

Sibling Discount: If you are registering 2+ children in the same family (brother/sister), a 5% discount for each child will be automatically applied at checkout.

 

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What Students Will Learn

  • Diverse Art Media
    From drawing to painting, sculpture to mixed media, our instructors teach a wide variety of media every term. Students enjoy experimenting with new media and perfecting their skills with familiar ones.

  • Lessons for All Skill Levels
    Whether your child is learning art for the first time, or is already a budding artist, our instructors carefully instruct them based on their needs and skill levels. Our instructors use age-level appropriate lessons and discussions to explain how to illustrate the world around us.

  • Observational Skills and the Artist's Eye
    How do you make your artwork more realistic? Why is it important to learn how to "see" the world with an artist's eye? Our instructors teach students to develop their observational skills and study their subjects closely, in order to hone their artistic abilities.

  • Language Development
    Art is fun (it is in the name of our class!). Sure, but it is also important to learn proper art vocabulary. Acquiring accurate descriptive words gives young artists common ground and helps them describe and share their artwork. It teaches them new ways of looking at and understanding not just different aspects of art making but the world around them as well.

  • Risk Taking, Self Confidence and Creativity
    With any form of art making, young artists face a number of creative challenges. Through the process of creating art, they discover that meeting new challenges helps them grow and improves their skills. They learn that there are no right or wrong answers in art, only opportunities for more creative work! Additionally, our students gain more self-confidence by taking part in our supportive, friendly and positive atmosphere - even shy children find friends to socialize with!

About the Instructors

Aditi Ganeev Sangwan

Aditi Ganeev Sangwan was born and brought up in India. She has earned her PhD in visual art from prestigious Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan where she later served as Professor in Department of Graphic Art before moving to Canada as Immigrant recently. She is an Artist and Educator who loves to explore the potential of art practice through innovative ideas and interdisciplinary approach. She works with versatile mediums including painting and mixed media. She has shown in various group shows internationally and her works are represented by Fresh paint gallery, San Diego, California, USA.

Her ongoing research practice is based on print-specific and print-related works, hybrid prints, toning possibilities in light-sensitive mediums, and non-toxic solutions for printmaking processes.

 

Colleen Dee, BFA

Colleen is a lover of all creative arts. She earned her BFA degree in Montreal, Quebec, and had a corporate career as a graphic designer, creative director and marketing manager. After that phase she travelled, lived and worked in Vietnam and Cambodia for a number of years teaching English and art to children and adults in the profit and nonprofit sectors.

Well versed in many art mediums including papermaking, sculpting, printmaking drawing, painting and photo-art. "I love creative expression in so many art forms. I particularly enjoy experimenting with mix-media and using different materials and techniques to create an aesthetic piece whether it has a purpose or not." After returning to Canada she continues to engross herself teaching art and workshops to a variety of age groups.

 

Daniela Easter

Daniela Easter is a visual artist based in Brampton, Ontario. A self-taught artist, she further developed her skills under a watercolour mentor, focusing on painting and mixed media. Her work explores themes of family and connection to nature, often drawing inspiration from her neighbours’ gardens. Daniela’s art has been exhibited in local galleries and juried shows, and is in private and corporate collections in Canada, the United States, Venezuela, and Nigeria. In addition to her studio practice, she brings over 25 years of experience teaching visual arts in galleries, community workshops, schools, and corporate settings. She recently worked with Canon Corporate for their Arts and Culture Days, teaching 150 students in two days.