kids workshops
Tween & Teen
The Foundry’s tween and teen workshops provide an opportunity for children ages 10-18 to create with their peers while working with professional artists. Students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on art-making experiences that will expose them to new art processes and work to perfect their budding artistic talent. All supplies are provided and all skill levels are welcome.
Tween and Teen Introduction to Drawing
Saturdays, August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, and 26 | 11 am to 12 pm | Ages 10-14 | $175
Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for this exciting 6 week drawing course presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this introductory drawing workshop, students will go over basic skills that will help them learn to draw from life. They will also be introduced to topics such as contour lines, tone, and shading, simplifying complex items into shapes, and perspective. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink. All supplies provided. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
Tween and Teen Intermediate Drawing
Saturdays, August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, and 26 | 1 to 2 pm | Ages 10-14 | $175
Students who have a solid background in drawing will love this class presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this 6-week session, students will build upon their basic drawing skills to tackle intermediate topics like perspective, portrait, and still life. Students will work in various materials such as pencils, charcoal, marker, and ink. All supplies provided. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
Kids
The Foundry’s Kids Workshops are a great opportunity for your child to explore their creative side and learn new artistic skills. Children ages 7-12 will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on, art-making experiences that will help them learn, explore, and create confidently. Please note that these are a drop-off classes. Feel free to tour our current exhibitions while your child creates!
Junior Art Club
Tuesdays Beginning September 1 | 5 to 5:45 pm | Ages 5-7 | $15.00 per week
New in 2026, young artists at the Foundry Art Centre are exploring, inventing, experimenting and CREATING in our new Junior Art Club! Similar to our current Art Club, younger students (ages 5-7 years) will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This 45-minute class is for ages 5-7 and will meet on various Tuesdays from 5 pm until 5:45 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
Art Club
Thursdays Beginning September 3 | 5 to 6 pm | Ages 7-11 | $15.00 per week
Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This class is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5 pm until 6 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
Limited seats available and advanced registration required so sign up today to secure your creative seat. The Foundry Art Centre does not make up or refund classes if a student misses a class. Accommodations can be made for cancellations 14 days prior to the date of the workshop. Please contact program coordinator Christine Tavares with any concerns.
For more information contact Christine Tavares, Program Coordinator, at ctavares@foundryartcentre.org
