Art Therapy-Informed Classes for Kids & Families
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Shine Art Studio offers process based art classes for all ages. Jennifer and Amy have backgrounds in Art Therapy and love to share that expertise.
No art experience needed.
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Little Makers Together (Fall)
6 WEEK SESSION
AGES
Walkers to 6 years old (children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult)
WHEN
Mondays 10 - 11 AM
DATES
Sept 14 - Oct 26
(No class Oct 12)
PRICE
$210
All materials included
Little Makers means hands in clay, paint on paper, and art materials to touch, squish, and stack. Little ones under 4 explore right alongside a caregiver, working the materials together at their own pace, while our 4–6 year olds get to experiment and create on their own. Dress for fun (and for a mess!)
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Who: Walkers to 6 years old (children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult)
Supports: Bonding · Co-regulation · Sensory development
Format: 6 Week Session
Class Flow: Sensory Warm-Up · Station Exploration · Gather & Connect
Class Size: 12 children (plus grown-ups for under-4s), supported by 1–2 Art Therapists (Jennifer and/or Amy)
Attire: Studio-friendly clothes ready for paint and clay!
What to Bring: Water bottle & nut-free snack (optional)
Session Dates:
Mondays, 10 - 11 AM: Sept 14 – Oct 26 (No class Oct 12)
Cost: $210 (all materials included)
Fall Session · Ages 1.5–5 (With Caregiver) · Mon 10AM
A shared art-making experience for young children and their caregivers, filled with thoughtfully prepared invitations to encourage connection and sensory discovery. Move at your own pace, explore open-ended materials, or settle into clay play in our sensory room. This child-led session is all about following your child's curiosity and enjoying the simple joy of creating together with warm tea waiting for caregivers!
Details:
Who: Walkers–Age 5 + adult (infants under 12 mos. free)
When: Monday - 10AM - 11AM
Format: 6-week session
Class Flow: Sensory Warm-Up · Station Exploration · Gather & Connect
Focus: Dyadic Bonding · Co-regulation · Sensory Integration
Attire: Studio-friendly clothes ready for paint and clay!
What to Bring: Water bottle & nut-free snack (optional)
Session Schedules & Dates:
Mondays @ 10:00–11:00 AM (6 Weeks · $210)
Dates: Sept 14, 21, 28 | Oct 5, 19, 26 (No class Oct 12)
Single-class registration is available, subject to availability.
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After-School Hive (Fall)
6-WEEK SESSION (Late-Start Entry)
AGES
6-12
WHEN
Thursdays 3 - 4:30 PM
DATES
Sept 24 - Oct 29
PRICE
$262.50(Pro-rated, 6 weeks)
All materials included
Joining mid-season? Welcome! We've adjusted the session length and pro-rated pricing so your child can jump right in.
“The Hive” is a welcoming afterschool program where kids unwind, create and connect. Rich materials, gentle structure and guided invitations support children to explore, experiment, and follow their own creative process.
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Who: Children ages 6–12
Supports: Curiosity · Creativity · Connection · Belonging
Format: 6-Week Session (Late-Start Entry)
Class Flow: Creative Warm-up · Art Invitation · Access to wide variety of art materials · Optional reflection
Class Size: 16 children, supported by 1 or 2 Art Therapists (Jennifer + Amy)
Attire: Dress for messy, hands-on creating!
What to Bring (Optional): Water + Nut-free Snack
Session Dates:
Thursdays, 3 - 4:30 PM: Sept 24 – Oct 29
Cost: $262.50 (pro-rated, 6 weeks, all materials included)
Thursdays 3:00–4:30 PM · Ages 7–12
Joining mid-season? We've adjusted the session length and price so your child can jump right in.
“The Hive” invites children into a supportive space to unwind, make art, and connect with others. Through gentle structure and guided invitations to create, children are offered rich materials that support exploration, experimentation, and their own creative process.
Rooted in an art-therapy-informed approach, each session supports curiosity, self-expression, and meaningful connection while emphasizing process over product. No artistic experience is required.
Details:
Who: Children ages 6–12
When: Thursdays · 3:00–4:30 PM
Class Flow:Warm-up · Art invitation(s) · Optional reflection
Format: 6-Week Fall Session (Late-Start Entry)
Supports: Creativity · Confidence · Belonging
Attire: Dress for messy, hands-on creating!
What to Bring (Optional): Water + Nut-free Snack
Session Dates:
Sept 24 · Oct 1 · Oct 8 · Oct 15 · Oct 22 · Oct 29
Single-class registration is available, subject to availability.
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Makers Studio
MONTHLY SINGLE SESSION
AGES
All Ages (best suited for ages 5–12, children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult)
WHEN
Saturday 10AM - 12PM
DATES
Oct 17 · Nov 21
PRICE
$25 / 1 Hour · $50 / 2 Hours, per maker
All materials included
An open-ended creative session packed with tactile materials and inspiring invitations—from cardboard builds to beadwork and collage. An abundance of supplies, gentle prompts to spark ideas, and complete freedom to create at your own pace.
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Who: All Ages (best suited for ages 5–12 · children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult)
Supports: Curiosity · Creativity · Open Exploration · Connection
Format: Monthly Drop-In · Open Studio
Class Flow: Art Invitations to spark ideas · Access to a variety of art materials · Create at your own pace
Class Size: 12 Makers, supported by Amy, Art Therapist
Attire: Dress for messy creating!
Session Dates:
Sat, Oct 17, Sat, Nov 21 — 10AM – 12PM
Cost: $25 / 1 Hour · $50 / 2 Hours, per maker
Booking: Spots are limited — reserve at least 24 hours in advance. 1-hour makers may drop in anytime within the window.
Makers Studio (Single Session)
Oct 17 • Nov 21 | 1 Hour or 2 Hour Sessions · All Ages (Ideal for ages 5–12 · Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult)
Open studio, open-ended creating. With an instructor on hand to support (not lead), makers explore collage, paint, cardboard, and other inviting materials — no lesson plan, no "right" way. A few art invitations offer a starting point for makers to explore and create.
Details:
Who: All Ages (best suited for ages 5–12, children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult)
When: Oct 17 · Nov 21 · 1 Hour or 2 Hour sessions
Supports: Choice-Making · Open Exploration · Creative Independence
Format: Single Session · Open Studio · Led by Amy
Class Flow: Art invitations, create at your own pace · 1-hour makers may drop in anytime within the window
Price: $25/ 1 Hour · $50 / 2 Hours, per maker
Attire: Dress for messy, hands-on creating!
Creative Care: New Parents (Fall)
4 WEEK SESSION
AGES
Parents or caregivers with babies (pre-crawling)
WHEN
Wednesdays 10 - 11 AM
DATES
Sept 16 - Oct 7
PRICE
$145
All materials included
Simple art invitations for parents to create, connect, and take a little breath in the early days of parenthood — with babies right there alongside you. Some invitations are just for you; others are simple, sensory ways to create with baby.
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Who: Parents or caregivers with babies (pre-crawling)
Supports: Self-care · Bonding · Creative reflection
Format: 4-week session
Class Flow: Welcome · Art invitation · Closing circle
Class Size: 10 adults + babies, supported by 1 or 2 Art Therapists (Jennifer + Amy)
Session Dates:
Wednedays, 10 - 11 AM: Sept 16 – Oct 7
Cost: $145 (all materials included)
4-Week Fall Session · Wednesdays 10:00–11:00 AM · Pre-Crawling Babies + Adult
Designed for new parents and their pre-crawling babies, this gentle, supportive circle offers time to rest, reflect, and create together. Through simple art invitations, shared stories, and meaningful connection, parents are nurtured alongside their babies during the early months of parenthood.
Details:
Who: Parents or caregivers with babies (pre-crawling)
When: Wednesdays, 10:00–11:00 AM
Format: 4-week session
Class Flow: Arrival & Check-in · Gentle Art Invitation · Closing Circle
Supports: Self-care · Bonding · Creative reflection
Each Class Includes: Check-in· Art invitation · Closing circle
Session Dates (4 Weeks):
Sept 16 · Sept 23 · Sept 30 · Oct 7
Interested in joining mid-session: Try a single session or reach out for a pro-rated session, sign-up - hello@shineartstudio.ca
Single-class registration is available, subject to availability.
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Art Experiences Beyond the Studio
Shine also partners with schools, organizations, and community groups to deliver sensory-rich, art therapy–informed programming for children, teens, and adults. These outreach programs bring Shine’s supportive, inclusive approach beyond the studio walls, creating nurturing spaces for emotional expression and creative exploration.
Interested in bringing Shine to your organization?
