Kid and teen programs
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.
AUArts is proud to partner with McKenzie Towne Council in the SE. Please pay attention to the class location during registration!
*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.
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 side by side or in collaboration with each other. 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 painting, collage, sculpture, and clay, while experimenting with simple techniques that build creativity and confidence.
| Start & End Dates | Age | Day & Time | Location | Price | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 31 - Feb 28 No class: Feb 14 | 3 - 5 years | Saturdays | AUArts Campus | $165 | Open |
Jan 31 - Feb 28 No class: Feb 14 | 6 - 8 years | Saturdays | AUArts Campus | $165 | Open |
Feb 4 - Feb 25 | 3 - 5 years | Wednesdays | McKenzie Towne Hall | $165 | Open |
Feb 4 - Feb 25 | 6 - 8 years | Wednesdays | McKenzie Towne Hall | $165 | Open |
| McKenzie Towne Hall is located at 40 McKenzie Towne Blvd SE, Calgary AB, T2Z 4X5 | |||||
Teen Programs
In partnership with ReTrain Canada, AUArts offers live, online courses for teens ages 13 - 17 interested in 3D creation and digital design. Through instructor-led sessions and project-based learning, students will develop technical skills while completing a finished 3D project from start to finish.
- Courses run for 6 weeks (12 hours)
- Online virtual classroom
Required Equipment:
- Laptop or desktop computer with keyboard (with a graphics card that supports direct x 11 or 12)
- Microphone and speakers
- A stable internet connection
| Course Name | Start & End Dates | Day & Time | Location | Price | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level up in 3D: Blender Basics | Feb 12 - March 19 | Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30pm | Online | $375 + GST | Coming soon |
| Build, customize, and animate your own game-style assets using Blender, one of the most powerful free 3D tools used by creators worldwide! In this beginner-friendly course, you will learn the fundamentals of 3D modelling, materials, textures, and animation to bring your own game-inspired loot crate to life. Students will start with the basics of navigating 3D space, explore modeling, sculpting, lighting, UV mapping, and texture painting, and then take their creation further by animating and rendering it for display or sharing with friends online. | |||||
| Level 2: Build your own Character | TBD | TBD | Online | $375 + GST | Coming soon |
| Ever wonder how video game and animated characters move? Learn how in level 2 of our hands-on Blender course – Build your own Character! Over 6 weeks, you will build off the skills you learned in level 1 and use it to design, build, and bring your own character to life! Starting with modeling and materials, you’ll move into rigging – building a digital skeleton that lets your character bend, pose, and animate realistically. Explore how joints work, test poses, and create simple animations. Finish the course with a fully rigged, animation-ready 3D character that you can use with other software such as Unreal 5. | |||||