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Arts & Crafts Program
Arts and crafts offer numerous benefits for children, fostering creativity, enhancing fine motor skills, and boosting self-esteem. These activities also promote cognitive development, problem-solving abilities, and emotional expression. Engaging in arts and crafts can improve concentration, patience, and even academic performance.
Arts & Crafts @ 1340 Danforth Rd.
Instructor: Emily
Members Drop-In Program - 20 Sessions
Registration Required
September 4th - June 23rd
11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m
Recommended Age: 6+
Arts and crafts offer a means for individuals to express their creativity, explore different techniques, and develop unique artistic styles.
Children can produce items that are both functional and purely decorative.
All art supplies and materials are included in the program and provided to club members at no additional cost.
Make it, and take it home.
Not a club member? No worries, you can participate in the program for just $10 a session.
Program Dates & Locations
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 - Clay Craft @ Knob Hill Park
Clay Animals: Kids can easily mould simple animal shapes like cats, dogs, or birds using air-dry clay.
**Important Update**Arts & Crafts: Clay Craft session at 11:00 am will be moved and postponed until 1:30pm due to heavy rainfall. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Giant Monopoly: Kids can design a theme and create their very own monopoly board game. Kids are also welcome to make up a new board game, or design a different board game of their choosing.
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 - Clay Craft @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Nature Imprints: Gather leaves, flowers, or other natural items and press them into the clay to create textured impressions.
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Pumpkin Carving: Pick a pumpkin, draw your design and carve it.
Thursday, November 6th, 2025 - Clay Craft @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Keychains or Backpack Tags: Shape the clay into fun designs like stars, hearts, or letters, then attach a keychain ring or string.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Painting: Paint what you see on canvas. Several displays will be made for the kids to choose from.
Thursday, December 4th, 2025 - Clay Craft @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Ornaments: Shape the clay into holiday-themed designs like stars, snowmen, or Christmas trees. Add a hole for hanging.
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Noodle Art: Kids can make a noodle Christmas tree by gluing shell noodles around a cone and painting it.
Thursday, January 1st, 2026 - Clay Craft @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Coasters: Roll out a flat circle of clay and decorate it with patterns or textures. Add cork backing for a finished look.
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Canvas Puzzle: Kids can choose and paint a piece of the puzzle canvas picture using the colours and textures of their choosing.
Thursday, February 5th, 2026 - Clay Craft @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Jewelry Dishes: Create small, shallow dishes to hold rings, earrings, or other small items.
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Wooden Picture Frame: Design your own picture frame for Family Day.
Thursday, March 5th, 2026 - Clay Craft @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Pinch Pots: A classic starting point. Kids can roll a ball of clay and use their fingers to pinch and shape it into a small bowl or dish.
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Lego Self-Portraits: Use Lego pieces and dots, on a Lego slab to design a self-portrait.
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 - Clay Craft @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Clay Picture Frames: Create a simple frame from clay and let kids decorate it with small clay embellishments or imprints.
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Beaded Keychain: Design your own beaded keychain, or choose from a selection of designs.
Thursday, May 7th, 2026 - Clay Craft @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Clay Miniatures: Mould small, realistic-looking items like fruits, vegetables, or household objects, perfect for imaginative play.
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Treasure Map: Make your own rustic, and old looking treasure map using a teabag. Choose a real location or make it fantasy.
Thursday, June 4th, 2026 - Clay Craft @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Clay Bowls/Dishes: Roll out clay and form it into small bowls or dishes. These can be functional items or simply decorative pieces.
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit #506
Fairy Light/Lanterns: Use glass jars, string lights, clay, rope, paint, and whatever other materials you like, to make your own fairy light or lantern.
Benefits of Arts & Crafts for Kids
Cognitive & Academic Benefits
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking:
Encountering challenges in art projects encourages children to think creatively and find solutions.
Improved Cognition:
Engaging in arts and crafts boosts memory, focus, and overall brain development, which can also improve academic performance.
Understanding Concepts:
Children learn about shapes, colors, and textures, and can use art to explore concepts related to seasons, cultures, and other topics.
Physical & Motor Skill Benefits
Fine Motor Skills:
Using tools like scissors, paintbrushes, and glue strengthens hand muscles and improves dexterity.
Hand-Eye Coordination:
Activities such as drawing, cutting, and threading beads refine hand-eye coordination, which is crucial for developing writing skills.
Social & Emotional Benefits
Self-Expression & Confidence:
Art provides a safe and productive outlet for children to express their feelings and ideas, leading to increased self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.
Emotional Regulation:
The creative process can be a relaxing activity that reduces stress and anxiety, helping children regulate their emotions.
Social Skills & Collaboration:
Group art projects encourage children to work together, communicate, take turns, and share ideas.
Other Benefits
Boosts Imagination:
Art encourages experimentation and imaginative thinking, helping children develop unique ideas and explore new possibilities.
Develops Patience:
Waiting for glue to dry or a paint to set helps children develop patience and self-regulation skills.
Bonding Time:
Engaging in arts and crafts together provides a valuable opportunity for parents and children to connect and create lasting memories.