Homeschool Art Class Winter 2024

Tuesdays, January 16 to March 5, 2024 (8 weeks)

Ages 9-12Ā  from 10-11:30am

Ages 5-8 class is full.

$80 Members / $90 Non-Members

New! Ages 9-12 class along with Ages 5-8 class will ensure we program to streamline programming suitable for students of vary abilities and skills development. These programs are inspired by our exhibitions and personal responses to the art on the walls! We foster a multi-dimensional approach that encourages individuality and imaginative problem solving skills using quality fine art materials. Spaces are limited.

Teen Art Studio Winter 2024

This class is full.

Ages 13-17

4:30pm to 6:00pm

Come hang out in our onsite art studio! Guided by our Youth and Family Programming Assistant, you will be encouraged to explore new techniques, work with a variety of materials, and express your unique personality through art. Each weekā€™s activity is influenced by the artistic trends of youth in the local community to provide a positive outlet in a safe and inclusive environment. We will play around with printmaking, animation, sewing, and more!

Materials will be provided at no cost to participants.

Upcoming Sessions

February 1, 2024: Felt AppliquƩ

February 8, 2024: Linocut Prints

February 29, 2024: Doodle GIFs

March 7, 2024: Ink and Watercolour Painting

Please register ahead of time using the online form or by email atĀ [email protected].

Presented by The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation.

PA Day Camp: November 2023

PA Day camp is all about creativity and art adventuring!

Campers are encouraged to interact with art in fun and playful ways as they share their thoughts, and express their ideas through art. We will get hands on with some messy and imaginative art making activities that will truly inspire all budding artists.

Friday, November 17, 2023 from 9am to 4pm

Ages 5 to 10

$45 Members/$55 Non-Members

Hereā€™s how PA Day Camp will look:

  • Drop-off between 8:45am and 9am
  • Small camp cohort
  • Mask friendly camp for staff, volunteers and participants
  • Rigorous cleaning throughout the day
  • Pick-up at 4pm

COVID-19 protocols and guidelines

If we must cancel camps due to public health restrictions, we will issue full refunds. Cancellations by participants will be subject to our cancellation policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions or concerns that arenā€™t addressed here, please feel free to contact the Learning Department. More detailed information about camps and the Learning Team will be sent to registered families prior to the first day of camp.

I see that you do online registrations, can I register in-person or over the phone?

While we prefer online registrations, we do accept in-person (cash, debit, VISA and Mastercard) and phone registrations (VISA and Mastercard). There is a mandatory registration form that needs to be completed fully for each camper at the time of payment. These forms are reviewed by staff and documented in order to ensure we know pertinent information. We may reach out to families if we have follow-up questions prior to camp.

Families who choose to make payment over the phone will be emailed a copy of the registration form. The form must be filled out and sent back before the start of camp.

What is your maximum capacity?

15 campers maximum.

What if I have a child that is outside the age range, can they still join?

All of our camps are geared specifically for children within the designated ages. In order to ensure the best experience for everyone, participants must fall within the indicated age range.

Are pre- and post-care available?

No, unfortunately, we are not able to offer this service.

What type of activities have you planned, are campers outside at all?

We will have a gallery portion of the day where campers get to explore our exhibitions, get an exclusive tour and participate in an exhibition activity! In the studio, we will get messy and play around with a variety of art-making projects. We have a fenced in backyard, if weather permits we may spend some time outside to play.

Do you provide snacks/lunch?

Parents are asked to pack a water bottle, peanut free snacks and lunch daily. There are two snack breaks and lunch is from 12-1pm.

What else might my child need to bring?

If you believe your child may need a change of clothes please provide that.  The studio has fluctuating temperatures, and your child may feel comfortable in layers. Please ensure your child wears art friendly clothing and comfortable footwear. If weather permits we may spend some time outside to play.

What is the staff to camper ratio?

We aim for a minimum of 1 to 7 ratio.

Do you provide a ā€œkiss and rideā€?

Not at this time. Drop-off takes place from 8:45am ā€“ 9:00am. We ask campers are signed in with a staff member in the front lobby. Families can choose to escort their camper to the studio, or a camp staff member can ensure your child gets there!

We require all families to pick up their camper at the end of day at 4pm. Only authorized adults will be allowed to sign out campers.

OPG Sundays: Cozy Cottages

Join us for air-dry clay sculpting! We will explore the themes of our current exhibitions and create art based around community, home and connections.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

OPG Sundays: Icy Inspirations

Join us in celebrating our long and beautiful winter nights by creating a painting in mixed-media style. We will use acrylic paint, and watercolour to design cold wintry landscapes.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

OPG Sunday: Autumn Air

We will be inspired by the permanent collection exhibition, “About Time” by celebrating the changing of the seasons. As the weather gets cooler, and the leaves start changing, letā€™s create textural art using gelli-plate printing techniques.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

OPG Sundays: Abstractions

This month, we will let our emotions take the lead as we create Painters 11 inspired artworks. We will use various mark making materials to creatively express ourselves in the studio, no paintbrush needed! In the gallery, we will celebrate the NEW permanent collection exhibition by creating a quirky collage.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

OPG Sunday: Colourful Flowers

Letā€™s celebrate Oshawaā€™s Peony Festival together! We will create fantastical colourful flowers in our studio space.

Free admission.

This is a drop in event. No registration is required.


This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

OPG Sunday: Watercolour Collages

Join us for a special guest, Ms Love from The Love & Light Collective at 11am who will do a literary workshop with a story, active movement and discussion on a book called “Indigo Dreaming”. In the studio, create a watercolour collage inspired by the book and the Oshawa Art Association exhibition.

Free admission.

This is a drop in event. No registration is required.

A young girl living on the coast of South Carolina dreams of her distant relatives on the shores of Africa and beyond. Indigo Dreaming is a poetic meditation between two young girlsā€”on different sides of the seaā€”who wonder about how they are intricately linked by culture, even though they are separated by location. The girlsā€™ reflections come together, creating an imaginative and illuminating vision of home, as well as a celebration of the Black diaspora. This gorgeous lyrical tale engages the senses and evokes childlike curiosity and wonder.


This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

OPG Sunday: Patterns and Prints

We will be inspired by the patterns, colours and shapes seen in the Piecework exhibition to create two unique artworks.

Free admission.

This is a drop in event. No registration is required.


This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.