Welcome to Hamilton Studio School

Hamilton Studio School is an independent art school offering year round programming in the visual arts for adults, youth and children.  Its mandate is to bring together exceptional practitioners in the visual arts with students of all levels and contribute to a culture that is rich in art, learning and community. 

Hamilton Studio School classes are held in studios in the heart of Hamilton's Westdale neighbourhood, as well as in a variety of visually dramatic on-site locations in and around the city.

Our Westdale studios are located at Westdale United Church 99 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z2.

On Location classes are held in visually inspiring places in and around Hamilton; please refer to specific class pages for location details.

Hamilton Studio School hosts the online journal STUDIO LIFE which takes art lovers inside the creative spaces of exemplary contemporary artists.

Stay tuned as Hamilton Studio School grows with guest instructors, year-round programming and community events!