HSS YOUNG ARTISTS' STUDIO
After-School/Extracurricular Art Classes
Art Classes for Elementary and Middle School-Age Students
Winter Art in the Studio: Colour Focus
Ages 7-10
A well-balanced, hands-on visual arts program that develops core strands of visual arts learning over the course of the year.
Students can register by the term, or by the year.
The winter term gives a focus to all things colour!
Time: Tuesdays 4:30-6:15pm
Start Date: January 6th 2026
Location: 99 North Oval
Instructor: Rae Bates
Cost: $280 (9 week term) Materials included in cost.
Winter Young People's Studio: Colour Focus
Ages 11-14
A continuation of well-balanced, hands-on learning that develops core skills and artistry. Students at this age are able to focus longer and enjoy the creative and conceptual challenge of working through more complex artistic processes. The focus of the winter term will be all things colour.
Time: Mondays 4:30-6:15pm
Start Date: January 5th 2026
Location: 99 North Oval
Instructor: Rae Bates
Cost: $280 (9 week term) Materials included in cost.
Art Classes for High School-Age Students
Winter Preparation Studio: Colour & Paint
Ages 15+
A class for high school-age students designed to maintain breadth in artistic exploration at this more advanced stage. Artistic breadth is important for students developing entrance portfolios, but it is also an opportunity for students who enjoy painting, drawing, printmaking and narrative art to continue their development.
This class will give focus to painting, colour, colour mixing, and brush handling.
Time: Mondays 6:30-8:30pm
Start Date: January 5th 2026
Location: 99 North Oval
Instructor: Rae Bates
Cost: $290 (9 week term) ) A paint kit for term 2 will be required. (More information on the paint kit TBA.)
Portrait Drawing
Ages 16+/Adults
Part of a well-rounded figure drawing practice, portrait drawing in an engaging art form. This class gives focus to developing observation skills, drawing technique and composition. It’s also an opportunity to become familiar with the portrait tradition and its insights into the human condition. Based on years of experience teaching post-secondary portrait drawing, this class is for students of all levels.
Time: Tuesdays 7:00-9:30pm
Start Date: January 6th 2026
Location: 99 North Oval
Instructor: Rae Bates
Cost: $390 (9 week term) Students must bring their own drawing materials. Please see list in More About Our Programs bellow.
More About HSS Young Artists' Studio
Hamilton Studio School's programming for Young Artists is designed to grow skills, nurture individual artistry and foster the next generation of artistic community.
Discover the vision behind our program in an interview with Hamilton Studio School founder Rae Bates.
For more practical concerns, see FAQs bellow.