Find drawing classes near you listed below. These are the ideal way for budding comic creators, illustrators, graphic novel writers, and other artists to learn from the best and develop their craft. Under the list of kids' programs, find more information and advice for parents and kids interested in the drawing arts. Read more
The following after-school programs focus mainly on drawing and related arts such as comic and graphics creation. Given this focus, programs will be able to go into more depth about specific aspects of drawing including looking at various styles, working with design programs, character creation and more. Consult each listing to learn more.
Drawing Specialists - Reach Your Goals
Apr 11 - Jun 27, 2026
Drawing specialist teaches change-making skills in observation, technique, composition and process. Visit website |
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Enriched and Remedial Tutoring
Sep 26 - Oct 31, 2026
Education is not one-size-fits-all. We are providing personalized programs that empower students to reach their personal best Visit website |
Virtual Debate Summer Camp
Jul 06 - Aug 28, 2026
The Debate camp is designed in an interactive way, focusing on developing case construction, refutation & counterpoint skills Visit website |
Step-by-Step, Artistic Adventurers
Apr 11 - Jun 27, 2026
Learn to create your favorite animals, characters and develop skills in simplifying subjects, and make dimensional projects. Visit website |
Enriched and Remedial Tutoring
Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 05, 2027
Education is not one-size-fits-all. We are providing personalized programs that empower students to reach their personal best Visit website |
Mixed Media Art Techniques - Applying the Principles & Elements of Art & Design
Apr 18 - Jun 27, 2026
An inspiring and fun series of projects that fling the gates of creativity wide open but focus on skills develop Visit website |
Wonderful World - Art Inspired by Nature
Apr 11 - Jun 27, 2026
Observe the beauty of the outdoors and create cheerful and imaginative work inspired by the world. All materials are included Visit website |
Virtual Creative Writing Summer Camp
Jul 06 - Aug 28, 2026
Unique, stimulating, and challenging program | Build skills to master writing | Weekly Mon-Fri | 930am - 12pm or 1pm - 330pm. Visit website |
Living with Art: Accessible Program for Adults Living with Exceptionalities
Apr 19 - Jun 28, 2026
Explore art, nature and artmaking activities that are interactive, accessible, and designed to promote enjoyable learning! Visit website |
Paint & Play Ages 3-5
Oct 03 - Oct 31, 2026
Kids art program where we focusing on toddler development and learning. Sensory and art play. Visit website |
Bagpipe Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Fun, affordable bagpipe lessons in the comfort of your Toronto home. Expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Trombone Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Professional trombone lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Drum Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Drum set and percussion lessons with award winning teachers. Highly educated: PhD, DMA. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Electric Guitar Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Specialized electric guitar lessons that are fun, rewarding and challenging. Free first lesson! Visit website |
Tuba Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Creative Tuba lessons with professional teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Violin Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Highly educated violin teachers (PhD, DMA, MMus) are available to teach you or your children. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Teens Rock! Band Program (Beginner & Intermediate)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Gain valuable performing experience in a rock band setting. Learn to jam, write songs, & improvise. Play for a live audience! Visit website |
Little Rockers Band Program (Beginner & Intermediate)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Learn to play your favorite songs in a band setting. Learn teamwork and accountability as you work together in a band. Visit website |
Summer Specialty Course - Woodwoking (Gr. 4-8)
Jul 06 - Aug 28, 2026
Learn basic woodworking skills in a safe, exploration-based environment! Visit website |
Harp Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Engaging harp lessons in-person (at home or studio) or online. Free 1st lesson! Award wining harp teachers! Visit website |
Inventor Series: MINI MAKERS (JK & SK)
Sep 19 - Nov 25, 2026
Students will explore a variety of new skills each week such as basic woodworking, craft techniques, and robotics! Visit website |
KidStrong PA day Camp!
Jun 05 - Jun 26, 2026
-Physical Activities! -STEAM Activities! -Building High-Character Kids! Visit website |
Singing Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Learn from highly educated, experienced voice teachers. PhD, DMA. Fun, eclectic singing lessons. Visit website |
Flute Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Challenging and rewarding flute lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Discovery Camp
Jun 30 - Aug 21, 2026
Ahoy, young adventurers! Set sail on a thrilling discovery journey at our sailing camp! Unleash your child's nautical spirit! Visit website |
Virtual French Summer Camp - Week 9 – Vive l’été
Aug 24 - Aug 28, 2026
Live online French summer camp for ages 6–12. Explore beach, travel, and summer fun through games, crafts, and speaking. Visit website |
Summer Specialty Course - Tiny Homes (Gr. 4-8)
Jul 06 - Aug 28, 2026
Students will learn how to create architectural scale models using 3D design software, circuit building, furniture design... Visit website |
Euphonium and Baritone Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Professional Euphonium and Baritone lessons with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Viola Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Viola lessons with award winning teachers. Highly educated: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Clarinet Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Fun, challenging clarinet lessons with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! At home, online, or studio! Visit website |
Piano Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Fun, affordable piano lessons in the comfort of your home, online, or at our High Park studio. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Imagine Architecture
Jul 06 - Jul 24, 2026
Experience design thinking and making. Discover the creative culture of studio. Develop new skills and portfolio material. Visit website |
Virtual French Summer Camp - Week 1 - 🍁 Mon Canada, Mon Français
Jun 29 - Jul 03, 2026
A lively online French camp exploring Canada through games, speaking, and creative activities for ages 6–12. Visit website |
Oboe Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Learn to play the oboe with highly educated and experienced teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Inventor Series: IGNITE (Gr.3-4)
Sep 20 - Nov 22, 2026
Students will explore a variety of new skills each week such as basic woodworking, craft techniques, and robotics! Visit website |
Ukulele Jam Program
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Our ukulele after school program is fun, rewarding, & challenging. Learn to sing & play your favorite songs! Visit website |
Little Readers-Early Learning
Jul 02 - Sep 03, 2026
Prek/jk/sk program designed to teach kids how to learn and read while having fun. Over 40 years of success Visit website |
Trumpet Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Professional trumpet lessons with exceptional teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Mandolin Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Engaging mandolin lessons with highly educated & experienced teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Saxophone Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Fun, affordable saxophone lessons with professional teachers (PhD, DMA, MMus.). Have fun while learning. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
P.A. Day Academic Enrichment Camp
Feb 13 - Jun 26, 2026
Structured P.A. Day learning with academic focus, small groups, and balanced enrichment in a private school environment. Visit website |
Bassoon Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Innovative Bassoon lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Summer Specialty Course - Battle Bots (Gr. 4-8)
Jul 13 - Aug 28, 2026
Design and build a programmable remote-controlled tank powerful enough to battle other robots! Visit website |
French Horn Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Exciting and challenging French Horn lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Banjo Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Learn to play the banjo with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Online, in-home, or studio. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Laureate College Aftercare Centre
Jan 05 - Jun 26, 2026
An aftercare centre for kids in Waterdown and Burlington. We provide transportation, snack, fun activities, and outdoor time! Visit website |
Intro to Woodworking: Sapling (Gr. 3-4)
Sep 19 - Nov 21, 2026
Students will learn basic safety practices, hand tools, construction techniques, & finishing methods. No experience required! Visit website |
Guitar Ensemble Program
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Play guitar in a group ensemble. Learn your favorite songs, music, and video game sound tracks. Have fun! Visit website |
Imagine Architecture
Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2026
Experience design thinking and making. Discover the creative culture of studio. Develop new skills and portfolio material. Visit website |
Songwriting Lessons
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Learn to write original songs. Be creative. Highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Acoustic Guitar Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Have fun learning to strum or pick the acoustic guitar. Be the star of the campfire! Free first lesson! Visit website |
STEAM – Focused AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sep 24, 2026 - Jul 01, 2027
Hive5 after-school program emphasizes improving 5 different IQ & EQ skills based on STEAM knowledge. Visit website |
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In the professional learning environment created by programs listed above, kids acquire a variety of skills that make them better artists. Here’s a brief look at skills you can acquire and develop:
Comic art. Kids learn to create characters and to tell stories through comics. This is included in the curriculum of numerous drawing classes for kids listed above, although there are some that focus entirely on this art (see below).
Animation. A number of classes listed above, offer training in or a focus on animation. These classes will have a longer run that will allow students to immerse themselves in a long project.
Software. Many classes expose students to programs like Adobe Photoshop, allowing them to work with those programs and develop skills that expand their creative repertoire.
Basic visual arts skills. Cartoons, animations, sketches, and paintings all use the same key visual arts techniques of composition, etc. Classes teach placement, shading, perspective, and contouring. These skills apply to other art forms beyond drawing.
Self-expression. With the multiple media opportunities, classes allow kids to experiment with their unique self-expression. Kids begin to find their artistic niche, and they explore their energy, emotions, and creativity in every art piece they conceive. They learn for themselves the value of having a creative outlet.
Observational skills. In order for drawings to be convincing and authentic, kids must practice their observational skills. Kids are expected to observe human nature and physical movement, and reproduce their observations in the characters and stories that emerge on their page, canvas, or screen.
Organization skills. Although experimentation is encouraged in drawing classes, kids must be able to follow instructions and remain organized. Managing time, staying on task, and being obedient to general drawing rules are practiced in classes. As a byproduct of class, kids will learn how organization and discipline can improve and sharpen artistic skills.
Numerous studies and surveys show that kids develop core soft skills like independence, self confidence and more just by taking part in extra-curricular activities. Look at some of the further benefits they gain from drawing lessons:
Exercises imagination. Broadening kids’ visual arts exposure exercises their imagination. Every child’s imagination needs encouragement and development. Drawing classes give students the necessary tools, skills, and techniques to bring their imaginings to fruition.
Learn from talented examples. Drawing class instructors will pass their expertise and talent onto students. Learning from these models gives kids a chance to witness their brilliance in skill and technique, and learn from it. The dedication and artistry of instructors will inspire and influence young learners.
Inspires future creative careers. Even if kids don’t wish to pursue arts directly, occupations such as interior design, architecture, and graphic design require drawing skills. Drawing classes prepare students for these and other creative, fulfilling careers.
Work towards a portfolio. As kids begin to master their drawing skills and create increasingly sophisticated pieces, they establish a portfolio. The portfolio is an accumulation of the student’s art style and a demonstration of their best work. It can be used to get into private schools and/or university art programs.
Exposure to digital design. Drawing classes introduce kids to design media that includes online or downloadable software programs like Adobe Photoshop and more. Kids delve into the world of 3D drawing and animation.
Broadens visual storytelling skills. In all design mediums, kids learn techniques like shading, perspective, and composition. These contribute to telling a compelling story. These skills are useful in fields like marketing, advertising, content marketing, and more.
You can use OurKids.net to find many other camps and programs related to drawing. Here are some examples:
Arts camp offers a wide variety of programming that allows kids to explore different creative endeavours. An exposure to a range of pursuits increases kids’ creativity and exposes them to relate arts they might not have yet tried.
Visual arts camp focuses on these arts. Within this broad field, we also offer painting camps, graphic design, cartooning and other visual arts.
Cartooning camps focus entirely on this art form, with camps on our site focusing on creating characters or animation, among other emphases.
Coding classes use drawing classes' introduction to digital creation as a launchpad. Skills in drawing can be the basis for deepening interests in related areas explored in, for example, video game design camp.
Here are questions to consider when you are comparing drawing classes:
Combine this with other information from our website:
How many Drawing programs are there?
There is 1 program specializing in DrawingIn addition, there is 51 program offering drawing as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend Drawing programs?
Fees for Drawing programs range from $220 to $220 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
What age do Drawing programs start at?
There are programs available for children aged 8 through 12.
Where can parents meet with Drawing programs?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.
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