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Canadian Contemporary School of Art
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Type:Day camp, After-school / weekend classes, Family programs
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Focus:Visual Arts (multi)
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Cost:$40 to $5,000/session
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Ages:1 to 17
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Gender:Coed
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Main language:English
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Capacity:Varies
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Programs:View 22 available; 50 TBD
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Summary Profile
About Canadian Contemporary School of Art
The Canadian Contemporary School of Art takes an innovative approach to creative art instruction and provides a warm and welcoming learning environment for students of all ages. We proudly offer classes that teach painting, drawing, sculpting, fashion design, cartooning, animation, filmmaking architecture, creative writing and performing arts. Find out more at www.ccsa.art!
COVID-19 Response
With the Phase 3 announcement, advice, and guidelines of Ontario Government and Toronto Public Health, the Canadian Contemporary School of Art will be reopened starting August 10, 2020. We are more than happy and very excited to see you all at CCSA again, and to be able to host our students for in-person summer camp, our virtual summer camp, and our online art classes.
In accordance with the safety measures recommended by Toronto Public Health to ensure our staff and students' health and safety, CCSA will be screening staff and students on arrival, posting clear signage with screening questions at the entrance, practicing physical distancing and hand hygiene for all students and staff, using face-coverings, and keeping a daily record of everyone entering the school to support contact tracing.
We will continue to stay in close communication with Toronto Public Health and other Ministries in the provincial and federal government for any new guidelines and future plans. More details and information about re-opening announcement and safety plan can be found in our website.
View recent COVID-19 updates from Canadian Contemporary School of Art
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Canadian Contemporary School of Art currently has 22 programs available; 50 TBD.
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Coed
Ages: 4 - 12
Visual Arts (multi)$70Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $70 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 10
Architecture$55 to $1,756Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $55 - $1,756 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 10
Animation$55 to $1,756Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $55 - $1,756 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 10
Fashion Design$55 to $1,756Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $55 - $1,756 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 8
Arts (multi)$55 to $1,756Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $55 - $1,756 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 9 - 12
Arts (multi)$55 to $1,756Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $55 - $1,756 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 9
Arts (multi), Creative writing$45 to $1,646Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $45 - $1,646 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Drawing$55 to $1,756Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $55 - $1,756 Virtual Program
Coed
Ages: 11 - 17
Creative writing$55 to $773Virtual Program,
109 Vanderhoof Avenue, Unit6Sep 05, 2022-Jun 07, 2023 $55 - $773 Virtual Program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 10
Mixed Media$55 to $1,036Virtual Program,
109 Vanderhoof Avenue, Unit6Sep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $55 - $1,036 Virtual Program
Coed
Ages: 11 - 17
Animation$280 to $1,036Virtual Program,
109 Vanderhoof Avenue, Unit6Sep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $280 - $1,036 Virtual Program
Coed
Ages: 11 - 17
Mixed Media$280 to $1,036Virtual Program,
109 Vanderhoof Avenue, Unit6Sep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $280 - $1,036 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Arts (multi)$85 to $3,164Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $85 - $3,164 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 17
Architecture$55 to $1,756Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $55 - $1,756 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 11 - 17
Animation$55 to $1,756Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $55 - $1,756 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Arts (multi), Architecture$40 to $280Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 12, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $40 - $280 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Arts (multi)$40 to $280Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 12, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $40 - $280 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Arts (multi), Painting$40 to $280Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 12, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $40 - $280 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Arts (multi), Arts & Crafts$40 to $280Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueSep 12, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $40 - $280 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Arts (multi)$85 to $120Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueOct 05, 2022-Jun 17, 2023 $85 - $120 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 12
Arts (multi)$388 to $4,000Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueJul 03-Sep 01 $388 - $4,000 Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 12
Arts (multi)$388 to $4,000Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueJul 03-Sep 01 $388 - $4,000 Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 12
Traditional (multi activity)$300 to $450Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 12
Traditional (multi activity)$190 to $250Virtual Program,
109 Vanderhoof Avenue, Unit6Date TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14
Traditional (multi activity)$200 to $300Virtual Program,
109 Vanderhoof Avenue, Unit6Date TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 1 - 3
Arts & Crafts, Traditional (multi activity)$35 to $280Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 6
Arts (multi)$60 to $315Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 6
Visual Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 6 - 9
Visual Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 9
Visual Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 6
Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 9
Visual Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 9
Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 10 - 12
Visual Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Visual Arts (multi)$723 to $1,808Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12
Visual Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 6
Visual Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 9
Visual Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 9
Visual Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 12
Visual Arts (multi)$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 17
Visual Arts (multi)$723 to $1,808Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 9
Performing Arts (multi)$588 to $1,469Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 10 - 12
Performing Arts (multi)$588 to $1,469Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 10 - 12
Performing Arts (multi)$588 to $1,469Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Performing Arts (multi)$633 to $1,582Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 10 - 12
Arts (multi), Fashion Design$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 9
Arts (multi), Fashion Design$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Arts (multi), Fashion Design$723 to $1,808Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 10 - 12
Arts (multi), Fashion Design$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Arts (multi), Fashion Design$723 to $1,808Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 9
Arts (multi), Fashion Design$678 to $1,695Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 7 - 9
Arts (multi), Filmmaking$723 to $1,808Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 10 - 12
Arts (multi), Filmmaking$723 to $1,808Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17
Arts (multi), Filmmaking$723 to $1,808Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 7 - 12
Architecture$485Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 7 - 12
Visual Arts (multi), Cartooning$485Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 12
Arts (multi)$485Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 7 - 12
Visual Arts (multi), Fashion Design$485Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 9 - 12
Visual Arts (multi)$485Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Virtual Program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 12
Visual Arts (multi)$195 to $255Virtual Program,
109 Vanderhoof Avenue, Unit6Date TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 12
Visual Arts (multi), Painting$485Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 7 - 12
Visual Arts (multi), Sculpture$485Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Virtual Program
Coed
Ages: 11 - 15
Drawing$220Virtual Program,
109 Vanderhoof Avenue, Unit6Date TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 15
Visual Arts (multi), Animation$345Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 15
Visual Arts (multi), Drawing$345Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD PA day
Coed
Ages: 4 - 12
Arts (multi)$97 to $125Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 4 - 12
Visual Arts (multi)$485 to $610Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD Class/league/program
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Ages: 4 - 17
Visual Arts (multi)$345Leaside, Toronto, ON
Unit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof AvenueDate TBD Cost TBD
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Insider Reviews & Perspectives
The Our Kids review of Canadian Contemporary School of Art
Practicing artists engage children and adults in a range of genres and techniques, with an offering broader that a majority of afterschool and summer programs. Drawing and painting courses sit alongside sessions in animation, fashion, architecture, creative writing, and much else. Classes are warm and welcoming, with individual and online sessions also available. Skill development is key, though so is character and personal development, with a focus on building confidence, creative problem solving, and interpersonal skills. For beginners, programs rovide a great, lively introduction to new media. For the more advanced, sessions develop higher order skills and presentation, with mentorship from professional artists.
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User reviews of Canadian Contemporary School of Art
Best Art school!
Hannah Farhang (Parent)One of the best art schools in Toronto. This is the place where my children learned how to paint. The teachers are all professional artists. They show so much love and care to children that keeps them motivated in all clas... Read More
Creative Approach
Nazli Soltani (Parent)Creative approach to teach students based on their own passion!
Summer Camp
Diana Minkova (Parent)My kids 4 and 8 loved the summer camp last year! They were so happy and engaged with their creative projects, which were so unique. Along with the fun they learned how to be persistent and complete their piece of art. I wa... Read More
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Location & Site Details
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Leaside, TorontoUnit 6 - 109 Vanderhoof Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2H7OnlineVirtual ProgramAccommodations
More details about accommodations: Located in Toronto’s Leaside neighbourhood, classes at the CCSA take place in a bright and open 3,750 square foot space. Children are supervised at all times in small, instructor-led classes, providing a safe and welcoming environment for children to be more imaginative and trust their intuition -- after all, there is no wrong way to make art. Each class is devoted to both developing the skills necessary for mastering different art forms, and allows each child to experience the joy of learning about their creative selves that will build the foundations for the well-rounded adults they will grow up to be.
Rentals & Services
Offers children's birthday party packages: Yes
Every birthday party we plan is unique and unforgettable! Birthday activities are designed with special attention to the gender, age, and interests of the birthday celebrant. Our birthday parties are led by qualified art instructors to guide kids through a creative and playful themed-based art projects for children to take home. Our birthday celebration events require a minimum of 12 guests to a maximum of 24, at a rate of $30* per child. A deposit of $150 will be charged upon booking to hold the date and time slot. We hosts birthday parties for two hours, with booking available on Saturday from 4:00PM to 6:00PM or Sunday between 10:00AM to 6:00PM.
Available for private rentals: Yes
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What's New
Director's Message
Nahal Bahrman, Founder and Director
Educator, Manager, Curator, and Children's Book IllustrationDear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the Canadian Contemporary School of Art (CSSA)!
We started in 2016, with one goal in mind: nurturing the artist in every child. At CCSA, we believe in using creativity as an educational tool to encourage a child’s natural ability to be curious when engaging with the world. This type of experiential learning creates opportunities for self-expression, calculated risk-taking, and open-minded inquiry that can help children be more independent, resourceful, and confident when facing any challenge.
We offer a variety of art programming from preschoolers to teenagers specifically designed to encourage the early development of creative skillsets they can apply in their everyday life. Imagine the joy experience in learning more about their creative selves, helping them build the foundations for the well-rounded adults they will grow up to be.
From our Art for Tots program, to our after-school visual arts program, and our Portfolio Preparation classes for young adults, we focus on developing art-making as a lifelong hobby that encourages perseverance, discipline, and innovation.
We are located at the heart of Toronto’s Leaside neighbourhood, in a bright and open 3,750 square foot space.
If you would like to know more about our programs and camps, please visit our website at www.ccsa.art, or email us at [email protected]
Come and help plant the seeds of lifelong creativity in your child’s life!
Sincerely,
Nahal Bahrman
Nahal is a mother, entrepreneur, educator, manager, curator and children’s book illustrator. With a Master’s degree of Illustration and her artistic experience, she now directs the Canadian Contemporary School of Art and the Canadian Children’s Art Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports and celebrates children's creativity in Canada. She hosted Canada’s first Children’s Art Competition in 2018 and managed over 700 entry submissions through execution, exhibition, and publication.
In the News
April 29, 2020
Draw one of your memories during the time you have to stay home!
Whether it's a memory that is good, bad, magical, or just unique, CCSA is looking for submissions for our painting contest, “Chez Moi!”... Read More
March 7, 2020
The Canadian Children's Art Foundation
Empowering the youth residing in Canada by investing in the artistic talents and interest of children.... Read More
February 29, 2020
We have proudly joined Canadian Network for Art and Learning!
The CCSA have joined the Canadian Network for Art and Learning to continue developing out network in art education,... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Canadian Contemporary School of Art have good reviews?
We've collected reviews from past attendees. Read 3 reviews of Canadian Contemporary School of Art here.What types of programs does Canadian Contemporary School of Art offer?
Canadian Contemporary School of Art runs: year-round programs, virtual programs, day camps, PA day camps. Programming specializes in: Visual Arts (multi), Architecture, Animation, Fashion Design, Arts (multi), Creative writing, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Arts & Crafts, Traditional (multi activity) , Performing Arts (multi), Filmmaking, Cartooning, Sculpture. Browse the program calendar for rates and dates.What age does Canadian Contemporary School of Art start?
Canadian Contemporary School of Art has programs for children aged 1 to 17.How much does is cost to attend Canadian Contemporary School of Art?
Fees to attend Canadian Contemporary School of Art range from $40 to $5,000/session.Does Canadian Contemporary School of Art offer support for children with special needs?
Canadian Contemporary School of Art does not offer support for children with special needs.Does Canadian Contemporary School of Art offer busing?
No, Canadian Contemporary School of Art does not offer transportation.
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