What sets the Esplanade classes apart from other art classes?
These 8-week long art classes draw from the current exhibitions. Two dimensional and three dimensional art projects are designed to give children the opportunity to explore a wide variety of ideas in a diversity of media. Projects and art activities challenge children while instructors offer plenty of encouragement to provide for a safe environment that promotes exploration, creativity and expression.
In the event that the class of your choice is sold out, please click HERE to be added to the waiting list. Please ensure you specify which class you require.
Sensory Arts for Tots & Preschoolers
Sensory Arts #1 - 2-5 yrs. Thursdays, 10:30am-11:45am - Instructor Jenn Demke-Lange, Sept. 10-Oct. 29, 2026
Sensory Arts #2 - 2-5 yrs. Thursdays 4:45pm - 6:00pm - Instructor Ruth Adams, Sept. 10-Oct. 29, 2026
Max: 10 spots per group - a parent or caregiver must be in attendance
These art classes for two to five year olds and a caregiver are fun-filled explorations of art materials, colours, and textures. Tots and Preschoolers will dive right into the creative process, building new skills along the way! They will explore a wide variety of materials and techniques designed to foster creativity, curiosity and fine motor skills. This class will give them their first Gallery experience, and will utilize multiple areas of the Esplanade for inspiration.
Art Explorers
Art Explorers- 5-6 yrs. Saturdays, 10:00am-11:30am
September 19-November 14, 2026 (No Class October 10)
Max: 12 spots per group
These art classes are a great way for five- and six-year-old kids to dip their toes into an unparented program tailored specifically to them. Art Explorers includes aspects of our Sensory Arts and Esplanauts programs, providing a mix of fun material exploration peppered with a few outcome-based projects. Over the span of the 8-week program, a variety of media and techniques will be investigated in new and exciting ways. Exploration of imagination is encouraged and celebrated!
Esplanauts
September 19-November 14, 2026 (No class on October 10)
Esplanauts #1 - 7-9 yrs. Saturdays, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Esplanauts #2 - 10-12 yrs. Saturdays, 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Max: 12 spots per group
These 8-week long art classes draw from the current exhibitions in the Art Gallery. Two dimensional and three dimensional art projects are designed to give children the opportunity to explore a wide variety of ideas in a diversity of media. Projects and art activities challenge children while instructors offer plenty of encouragement to provide for a safe environment that promotes exploration, creativity and expression.
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