Weekly after-school and weekend classes for kids and teens in Creative Writing, Acting, Film-Making and Fine Art start January 2025 in our Bloor West Village studio and online! Film Classes Film Production and Performance Ages 11-17, In our Bloor West Village Studio: Thursdays, 5pm – 6.30pm AND 7.00pm-8.00pm Learn – or review – the basics of film making: storyboarding, directing, camera operation, audio, lighting and production design. Each hands-on film course begins with a sequence of short film projects; by rising to challenges set by the instructor and critiquing the results, students further the skills they need to create their own short film. Discover how to tell a story visually, and how to create mood and tension through your manipulation of the film medium. [...]

Weekly after-school and weekend classes for kids and teens in Creative Writing, Acting, Film-Making and Fine Art start this week in our Bloor West Village studio! Film Classes Film Production and Performance Ages 11-17, In our Bloor West Village Studio: Thursdays, 5pm – 6.30pm AND 7.00pm-8.00pm Learn – or review – the basics of film making: storyboarding, directing, camera operation, audio, lighting and production design. Each hands-on film course begins with a sequence of short film projects; by rising to challenges set by the instructor and critiquing the results, students further the skills they need to create their own short film. Discover how to tell a story visually, and how to create mood and tension through your manipulation of the film medium. Rotate between [...]

Our after-school Acting and Film Production programs begin again in mid-September with all-new content, and run for 15 weeks. Courses are available for ages 11-17 and taught by industry professionals. With arts programs facing more cuts in schools, and a creative mindset more important than ever, there has never been a better time to explore the arts! Join our Acting Ensemble! Our actors LOVE our caring and inspirational instructor, Marina Gomes. “This year we will be exploring how classic theatre techniques can be used to tell  important stories that mean something to a modern audience,” Marina says. As part of this ‘ancient to modern’ approach, actors will explore comedy and tragedy, learning how to tell both kinds of stories in [...]

Our after-school Acting and Film Production programs begin again in mid-September with all-new content, and run for 15 weeks. Courses are available for ages 11-17 and taught by industry professionals. With arts programs facing more cuts in schools, and a creative mindset more important than ever, there has never been a better time to explore the arts! Join our Acting Ensemble! Our actors LOVE our caring and inspirational instructor, Marina Gomes. “This year we will be exploring how classic theatre techniques can be used to tell  important stories that mean something to a modern audience,” Marina says. As part of this ‘ancient to modern’ approach, actors will explore comedy and tragedy, learning how to tell both kinds of stories in the characters they create. They’ll [...]

We are thrilled and excited to share our fall arts classes. Choose from weekly classes in Fine Art, Digital Art, Film, Creative Writing and Acting! New programs in Art for 9-13s, a new Musical Theatre program and a new adult writing course! Most classes take place in our Bloor West Village, Toronto location. Some classes are virtual! Fine Art & Digital Art Classes Mondays: Miniature Masterpieces: Ages 9-13 Explore all kinds of art on a small scale – mini paintings for your mini art gallery, teeny sculptures, miniature books and more! 5pm to 6.30pm Digital Art & Animation Ages 12-17 Offered hybrid; join virtually, or in-person 7pm-8.30pm Wednesdays : Fine Art Fiesta 5.00pm-6.30pm Ages 9-13 7.00pm-8.30pm Ages 12-17 Learn to [...]