“The kids art classes at CCSA have helped my child improve focus and confidence. Each class introduces something new while building on previous skills. The instructors are engaging and genuinely care about the children. It's been a very positive experience for our family.”
Online Art Classes in Toronto
For more than 10 years, the Canadian Contemporary School of Art has helped over 6,000 young artists build creativity and confidence. Now we bring the studio home. As one of the first art schools in Canada to teach children online, we connect families from coast to coast with professional artists who love to teach.
Each week your child joins a live online art class led by a working artist and supported by our experienced team. Our classes welcome kids and teens at every level, from first time painters to young creators ready to sharpen their skills.
The learning does not stop when class ends. Students can join guided art activities, enter our online art contests, and showcase their work in our student gallery, all included at no extra cost.
Give your child a creative space to grow, connect, and shine from anywhere in Canada. Register today and start making art from home.
oNLINE arT cLASSES schedule
| Program | Age | Day | Time | Dates (Fall Term) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Drawing | 11+ | Monday | 4:30–6:00pm | Sep 14 – Dec 14 |
| Painting/Drawing | 4–8 | Saturday | 10:00–11:00am | Sep 12 – Dec 19 |
| Painting/Drawing | 9–12 | Saturday | 11:00–12:00am | Sep 12 – Dec 19 |
| Digital Animation | 10–17 | Saturday | 2:30–4:00pm | Sep 12 – Dec 19 |
| Creative Writing | 7–10 | Tuesday | 5:00–6:00pm | Sep 8 – Dec 15 |
| Creative Writing | 11+ | Tuesday | 6:00–7:00pm | Sep 8 – Dec 15 |
Online pAINTING & drAWING cLASSES FOR kIDS
Age Group: 4-8 | Mode: Online Classes
This online class’s purpose is developing students' creativity through hands-on painting and drawing activities. Students will explore the essential components of visual art while learning key concepts, including art history, colour theory, composition, forms, shapes, lines, angles and more. The instructor will provide valuable feedback during all stages of the creative process that will help strengthen the student's artistic practice and understanding. The students will showcase their best work at the CCSA online gallery.
What you need: Computer, Internet access, Paper, Pencil, Paints such as Washable paint, Pencil Crayons, Watercolour, Brushes, Sharpies, Markers, Eraser
Age Group: 9-12 | Mode: Online Classes
More advanced concepts and techniques that will help strengthen the student's artistic practice and understanding of painting and drawing are taught in this online class. The instructor will teach essential concepts and procedures, including art history, colour theory, composition, forms, shapes, lines, angles and more. The instructor will provide valuable feedback during all stages of the creative process that will help strengthen the student's artistic practice and understanding. The students will showcase their best work at the CCSA online gallery.
What you need: Computer, Internet access, Paper, Pencil, Paints such as Washable paint, Pencil Crayons, Watercolour, Brushes, Sharpies, Markers, Eraser
Online pAINTING & drAWING cLASSES FOR TEENS
Age Group: 11+ | Mode: Online Classes
This online class teaches teens how to use a variety of instruments used for drawing, including pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, charcoal, markers and more. The instructor will teach key drawing techniques, such as lighting, proportions and shading, while focusing on the history of drawing and theory. The students will learn to incorporate step-by-step techniques that will help strengthen their creative practice. The instructor will also provide feedback, crucial to improving the students drawing and creative skillset.
What you need: Computer, Internet access, Sketching Paper, Pencil, Pencil Crayons, Eraser, and complementary materials such as chalk and oil pastel, charcoal, fine point sharpie, etc.
Digital Animation Classes for Kids & teens
Age Group: 10+ | Mode: Online Classes
At CCSA, our instructors provide the necessary tools for students to develop their own animated work. Our classes teach the fundamentals and principles of animation, technical development, and media storytelling. Our classes teach the history of animation and how the craft developed into today’s industry. Digital Illustration students will learn to work with various programs like Krita, ProCreate, and iMovie.
Students will be provided critical feedback weekly from their instructors on their creations to further develop their digital art skills.
As the advanced class, students delve into more complex character design, character rotation, storyboarding, and video production. At CCSA, we provide guidance and creative liberty for students who have an interest in pursuing a professional animation career.
What you need: Computer, Internet access, a tablet (iPad or other brand), and a bluetooth connectable digital pen (like an apple pencil or similar product), or a laptop.
Online Creative Writing Class for Kids & Teens
Age Group: 7-10 | Mode: Online Classes
The essential elements of developing a story are discussed in this course. The instructor will teach students the differences between a short story and a long story, character development, rising action, conflict and resolution and more. Additional writing techniques, such as developing heroes and villains, fantasy writing, creating well-rounded and interesting characters, and the importance of plot will also be taught. Students will be encouraged to develop pieces weekly to help them understand the processes involved in creative writing. A final project will be assigned, allowing them to implement the lessons they learned throughout the course.
What you need: Computer, Internet access, notebook, Pencil, Pencil Crayons, Eraser
Age Group: 11+ | Mode: Online Classes
This online creative writing class helps our teens to be involved in writing exercises that emphasize an understanding of the technical requirements needed to write a short story, novel or long story. Students will learn the importance of creating the hero/villain dynamic, fantasy fiction, crafting well-rounded characters, the importance of plot and more. Students will apply themselves through weekly assignments and complete a final project, implementing the techniques they learned throughout the course. The instructor will provide critical one-on-one feedback throughout each lesson, helping the students become a better creative writer!
What you need: Computer, Internet access, notebook, Pencil, Pencil Crayons, Eraser