After-School. Art & Exploration in Roncesvalles Village.

A small, studio-based program for children ages 4–8, where beautiful materials and thoughtful environments support creativity, confidence, and independence.

More Than After-School Care

Our Roncesvalles After-School Program is designed as a gentle transition from the structured school day into a calm, creative studio environment. Children engage with rich materials, open-ended art invitations, and meaningful play in a small-group setting guided by experienced educators.

A hand pouring black paint onto a small structure made of wooden blocks, wine corks, and a piece of wood, with some paint drips visible.

A Studio Rooted in Materials & Exploration

At The Artful Child, we believe the environment leads. Each session is thoughtfully prepared with high-quality materials; clay, paint, natural elements, loose parts, drawing tools, light and shadow… inviting children into deep art exploration. Rather than following step-by-step crafts, children explore process, experiment freely, and build confidence through creative discovery.

 

Program Details

Ages: 4–9
Location: Roncesvalles, Toronto
Days Offered: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.
Group Size: Space for 12 children.
Led by: Experienced early childhood art educators

Children in our After-School Program:

• Unwind in a calm, studio-based environment
• Engage with meaningful art materials
• Develop independence and decision-making
• Build friendships in a small-group setting
• Experience creative confidence without pressure