Arts Education Programs
MPCT offers arts education programming for youth and adults throughout the year. Our classes are taught by professional artists and educators and are designed to be welcoming for beginners while offering meaningful creative development for experienced participants.
Youth Programs
After-School Arts Workshops (Ages 6–12)
Weekly workshops in visual arts, ceramics, and mixed media. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30–5:00 PM during the school year at Stan Wadlow Community Centre. All materials provided.
Fall 2024 session: September 10 – November 14, 2024
Winter 2025 session: January 14 – March 20, 2025
Fee: $85 per 10-week session | Subsidies available
Teen Studio (Ages 13–17)
A drop-in studio space for teenagers to explore painting, drawing, printmaking, and digital art with mentorship from local professional artists. Saturdays, 1:00–4:00 PM at the MPCT Studio, 15 Monarch Park Avenue.
Fee: Free for members | $5 drop-in for non-members
Summer Arts Camp (Ages 6–14)
Six weeks of full-day arts programming each summer. Each week features a different creative theme. Activities include visual arts, theatre, music, and creative writing. Lunch and snacks included. Extended care available.
Fee: $275/week | Early bird rate available if registered before April 30
Note: Camps fill quickly. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
Adult Programs
Watercolour Painting
8-week evening classes for beginners and intermediate painters. Thursdays, 7:00–9:00 PM. Materials list provided; some supplies available to borrow.
Fee: $150/session | 15% member discount
Pottery & Ceramics
Learn hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques in our small-group pottery classes. Saturdays, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM. Kiln firing included.
Fee: $180/session (includes clay and firing) | 15% member discount
Life Drawing
Drop-in life drawing sessions with a live model. Open to all levels. Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 PM at the MPCT Studio.
Fee: $15 per session | $10 for members
One-Day Workshops
Throughout the year, we offer one-day and weekend workshops in specialised topics such as printmaking, bookbinding, photography, and plein air painting. Check our Events page for upcoming dates.
Registration Information
Registration for the Fall 2024 session opened on August 15, 2024. Winter 2025 registration opens in December.
To register, please visit our office at 15 Monarch Park Avenue during business hours or call 416-555-0187 ext. 2. We are currently unable to accept online registrations but are working on adding this capability.
MPCT members receive priority registration and a 15% discount on all paid programs. Become a member today.
Please note: Programme schedules and fees are subject to change. Please contact the office directly for current scheduling as the website may not always reflect the most up-to-date information. We apologise for any inconvenience.