Discover year-round art and design programs for children and teens at Alberta University of the Arts! We offer hands-on learning for ages 3 - 17 in a supportive and fun environment. Led by experienced instructors, these programs are designed to encourage creative exploration, skill development, and confidence building through art. 

*Parents, please create an account using your child's name and date of birth when registering online. Each child must have their own account - you cannot register multiple children under the same account. 

Parent & Child Courses

Parent & Child classes provide a supportive introduction to art for children ages 3-8, with caregivers participating alongside them. Each class explores a new theme or medium, supporting early creativity and quality time together. 

parent and child participating in painting class

Parent and Child Art Studio

Parent and Child Art Studio is a program designed for children and their parents to explore, imagine, and make art together! Each course invites you to connect through hands-on projects that encourage curiosity and communication. Guided by an experienced art facilitator, participants will work with different art mediums such as paint, clay, or collage, while experimenting with simple techniques that build creativity and confidence.

Start & End DatesAgeDay & TimePriceRegistration *
September 26 - October 243 - 5 yearsSaturdays
9:30 - 10:30am
$148 + GSTOpen
September 26 - October 24

6 - 8 years

Saturdays
11:00am - 12:00pm
$148 + GSTOpen
November 7 - December 53 - 5 yearsSaturdays
9:30 - 10:30am
$148 + GSTOpen
November 7 - December 5

6 - 8 years

Saturdays
11:00am - 12:00pm
$148 + GSTOpen
2027 DATES    
January 16 - February 63 - 5 yearsSaturdays
9:30 - 10:30am
$148 + GSTOpen
January 16 - February 6

6 - 8 years

Saturdays
11:00am - 12:00pm
$148 + GSTOpen
February 20 - March 133 - 5 yearsSaturdays
9:30 - 10:30am
$148 + GSTOpen
February 20 - March 13

6 - 8 years

Saturdays
11:00am - 12:00pm
$148 + GSTOpen

*Important Note: Each registration includes one child and one adult. If you would like to bring two children, please register each child separately. One parent may attend with both children if two registrations are completed. Due to limited space, max one adult per child is permitted. 

Online registration closes one week before the program start date. If you missed the registration deadline, please contact the Continuing Education office at coned@auarts.ca or (403) 284-7640.