The FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton provides a variety of art programs for children of all ages. Check out our registered programs and workshops and find a class today.
Preschool Programs
It's never too early to spark creativity in young children. We offer a variety of preschool art programs for children between the ages of 3 and 6. Introduce your child to basic art materials and techniques in our preschool programs.
Preschool Art Programs - Spring
***Due to COVID-19, all Spring Programs have been cancelled
Family Programs
Our Get Into Art program is open to parents with toddlers between the ages of 18 months and 4 years of age. This is a great way to bond with your child in a fun, family-friendly environment.
Family Art Programs - Spring
***Due to COVID-19, all Spring Programs have been cancelled
Children's Programs
Does your child enjoy arts and crafts? Sign up for one of our children's art programs and introduce them to a variety of artistic mediums and techniques. Our children's art programs and workshops are open to children between the ages of 6 and 12.
Children's Art Programs - Spring
***Due to COVID-19, all Spring Programs have been cancelled
Children's Art Programs - Summer
| Program name | Ages | Instructor |
| Cartooning | 7 to 12 | Rabia Shahzad |
| Drawing & Painting | 6 to 12 | TBA |
Youth Programs
We offer a variety of art programs for teens between the ages of 13 and 17. Our youth programs focus on specialized techniques and interests and there is something for everyone. Try something new with our fashion and manga classes.
Youth Art Programs - Spring
***Due to COVID-19, all Spring Programs have been cancelled
Program information
Learn more about our program and age requirements by reviewing these program details.
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When you drop your child off at one of our programs, please come into the art studio to sign them in with the instructor. You will also need to sign your child out at the end of the class. If you are late at pick-up we will charge a $10.00 late fee every 15 minutes after the scheduled pick-up time. |
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Please send your child with a smock, apron or old shirt to protect their clothing. We recommend wearing older clothes because children will be working with messy materials, such as paints and pastels. For programs that run longer than an hour, children are encouraged to bring a:
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Your child will bring their artwork home each week, unless it is a piece that requires multiple classes to complete. If you are curious about your child's productivity, you can always ask our instructors. To be fair to all program participants and due to limited space, visitors and guests are not able to sit in on our art program classes. For drama-based classes, we will hold a performance showcase at the end of each program for participants to show their talents. |
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In order to register your child in one of our programs, they need to be within the specified age range by the age cut of date listed in the following age policy. Art program age policy
*unless specified in the program description |
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We only accept a maximum of 20 participants in our registered programs. For holiday-themed workshops, the maximum enrolment is 25 children. In order to ensure that children receive enough individual instruction, our classes have the following supervision ratios:
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| If you need to contact your child during one of our classes, please call the box office at 905-878-6000 and a member of our team will contact the instructor. If they are unable to take your call, please leave a detailed message including your child's name, age and program name and we will get back to you as soon as possible. |
