Create! Colourful Explorations (Ages 6 – 10)

student creating art work at aras

Create! Colourful Explorations (Ages 6 – 10)

Fall 2026
Schedule
Saturdays November 7 - December 5
10am - 11:30am (5 sessions)
Location
Course Fee
$225 + HST
Enroll Now
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About this course

This five-week art lab is an adventure in creativity where anything is possible! Each week offers a new project designed to explore how different materials can tell a story together. Students will explore how to use thick outlines, “pop-art” palettes, and intentional design choices to make their imaginations feel real. Led by Lucee Maclean, artist and graphic designer, students will be guided through the art of illustration, painting and mixed media in empowering young artists to trust their imagination and build the technical skills needed to share their inner worlds with everyone.

What you'll learn

  • Define and apply various mixed media techniques, including drawing, painting and mixed media.
  • Explore how different materials and textures can be combined in artwork.
  • Cultivate an understanding of colour and composition in a mixed media context.
  • Develop a personal visual vocabulary through experimentation with diverse media.
  • Construct imaginative artworks, translating ideas into tangible mixed media creations.
What students say

They didn't think they were artists either.

"I really didn't know the first thing about Contemporary art beforehand. He has a real talent for encouraging and inspiring students — everyone leaves his classes feeling great about themselves and their work."
Jamie Mudrick · Art of Colour
"A very engaging and fun class. It's a fantastic way to help loosen up and get the creative juices flowing. If I was able to, I would take this course every time it's offered."
Leslie Greenbaum · Drawing More Expressively
"I loved all of the exercises — it was very inspiring for me and a fabulous entry into drawing. It was way too short. The four weeks flew by."
Jamie Mudrick · Drawing More Expressively
"She was incredibly patient with me as a first time painter and gave detailed instruction on how to move my piece forward while preserving and helping me to find my own artistic style."
Adult student · Acrylic Art 101
"I am a beginner painter and learned a lot and now feel confident to paint on my own. I attended three courses — it was a lovely experience."
Shipra Pandey · Acrylic Art 101
"Rachel's demeanor is great. Her feedback and inclusiveness made it a comfortable environment. This class made me look forward to Monday evenings."
Itzel Rendon · Drawing for Beginners
"I really appreciate the focus on right-brain thinking and learning to be in a more receptive, curious state. The warm-up exercises were fun and novel — it helped me get out of my own way."
S. Siskind · Drawing for Beginners

FAQs

Please find answers to commonly asked questions here. If you're still in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us: contactus@avenueroadartsschool.com


Fall 2026
Schedule
Saturdays November 7 - December 5
10am - 11:30am (5 sessions)
Location
Course Fee
$225 + HST
Enrol Now

Keep exploring

  • Bronze sculpture with a decorative ceramic globe for a head standing outside the Gardiner Museum entrance — Avenue Road Arts School Floral Motif at the ROM course
  • Exterior image of Spadina museum - Avenue Road Arts School Art Sketching the Garden and Orchard