Freehand School of Art

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Freehand School of Art

Art classes for all ages and children's camps in north Toronto Located in the Yonge Lawrence area in Toronto. Accessible by TTC. Nut-free environment.

3315 Yonge Street
Toronto Ontario M4N 2L9
416-487-2533

We provide a focused and informed approach to art instruction which allows students to discover the expressive possibilities of new materials and techniques. Courses available for all ages and levels from budding and curious artists to seasoned fine visual artists.

08/31/2026

Last week, our week used and acrylic paint to create shadowboxes of themselves as hockey players. Aren’t these adorable?! Our final week of summer art camps starts today - we can’t wait to see what this new group of campers creates!

08/30/2026

As we say farewell to week of camp, we couldn’t resist sharing one more project inspired by our incredible country and our art history. “Passing Comet” is a 1987 oil painting by Canadian artist Ted Harrison that was inspired by the transit of Halley’s Comet in 1986. These oil pastel and watercolour resist landscapes with collaged silhouettes were inspired by this famous painting. Great work, Zara A (Gr2), Henry M (Gr3), Noah B (Gr3), Avril D (Gr1), Alexandra S (Gr2), and Hugo G (Gr1). What a fun camp week that was!

08/29/2026

week of art camp would not be complete without a visit to the East Coast. On the last day of camp, our young artists were inspired by Nova Scotia artist and her colourful paintings of rural Maritime life. Our campers used clay to create based on Maud Lewis’ work. These four paintings were made by Alexandra S (Gr2), Isla B (SK), Rhys S (Gr5), and Isabel K (Gr5). Great work, campers!

08/28/2026

It’s hard to believe it, but autumn is just around the corner. Today our art campers used watercolour paint and to create these beautiful paintings of flying south over the skyline. Great work, Aiden L (Gr3), Isabel K (Gr5), Akari N (Gr3), Dekel R (Gr4), Ansel S (Gr4), and Jacob Y (Gr5). With fall fast approaching, don’t forget to reserve your spot in one of our Fall Term art classes. Registration is open on our website and classes begin in just 2 weeks!

08/27/2026

Today our art campers turned their attention northward. Our Green Group art campers were inspired by artist Ted Harrison and the striking landscapes of the Canadian territories. Using ‘s distinctive colour palette and colour blocking style, our campers made beautiful Arctic landscapes featuring an . These striking with masking were made by Rhys S (Gr5), Mariner P (Gr3), Aiden L (Gr3), Akari N (Gr3), Isabel K (Gr5), and Ben M (Gr4). Phenomenal work, everyone!

08/26/2026

Today our art campers were inspired by the quirky, whimsical murals of Toronto-based artist and illustrator Emily May Rose. Emily is famous for her mischievous raccoon characters and her art can be found on walls, fences, and Bell-boxes all around the city. For this project, our campers used oil pastels, popsicle sticks, cardboard, plasticine, acrylic paint and paint markers to create our own mini versions of an raccoon mural. These were made by Henry M (Gr3), Hugo G (Gr1), Alexandra S (Gr2), Siena M (Gr3), Smith R (Gr2), and Noah B (Gr3). Thank you for inspiring us, !

08/25/2026

At the turn of the 20th Century, artists in Canada began to forge an artistic identity that was distinct from European traditions. Artists such as and the took inspiration from the Canadian wilderness and developed a new style of art rooted in a deep appreciation for the majesty of the land. Today our Orange Group art campers were inspired by the painting “British Columbia Landscape” (1940) by Emily Carr. Our artists used several layers of acrylic paint to recreate this painting in their own fashion. These incredible paintings are the work of Liza C (Gr2), Avril D (Gr1), Zara A (Gr2), Adrian S (Gr2), Alexandra S (Gr2), Henry M (Gr3), Hugo G (Gr1), and Evan G (Gr2). Phenomenal work, artists: we hope you display these paintings for years to come!

08/24/2026

This week at Freehand we’re celebrating Canada! Today our discussed one of the many things that makes Canada a wonderful place to live: its people! We used oil pastels and watercolour paints to paint multicolour handprints decorated with different patterns as a celebration of Canada’s diverse population. These beautiful paintings were made by SK artists Marina S, Rhys B, Evan S, Winston W, Della N, and Isla B.

08/22/2026

This past week, our Green Group “Games Week” art campers took the time to learn how to draw in one-point perspective. Our campers used pencils, rulers, and India ink to create these chess boards. Great work, Frankie B (Gr3), Jaxon S (Gr5), Anika C (Gr7), Delsa G (Gr3), Jasper M (Gr3), and Eva C (Gr4)!

Fall term art classes are just around the corner. Visit our website to fall into art with us!

08/21/2026

that the festival tradition of breaking open a container of sweet treats originated in Europe and made its way to the New World via the Spanish in the 14th Century? For our final project, our campers learned about and used collage to create their own versions of this quintessential Mexican birthday game. These acrylic paint, paint marker, shrink plastic, and paper collage pinatas were made by Alexandra S (Gr2), Diana V (Gr1), Tyler L (Gr1), Kaan K (Gr2), Anna R (Gr1), and Elise R (Gr2). Olé!

Address

3315 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M4N2L9

Telephone

+14164872533

Website

http://freehandart.ca/

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