Freehand School of Art

Yesterday our campers were treated to a special visit from Chamoy the cat. We learned some fun facts about cats and were inspired to create these oil pastel and watercolour paintings of a pair of playful kittens. For an extra challenge, we learned how to weave in a circle and used wool to create woven yarn balls for our kittens. Great job, Mariner P (Gr3), Aiden L (Gr3), Yina Y (Gr3), Anna A (Gr2), Rowan P (Gr2), and Vivian R (Gr2). Thank you Chamoy for inspiring us!

Welcome to Pets Week at Freehand! We kicked the week off with a visit from Jerry the Red-footed tortoise. Our campers had the opportunity to learn about 12 year old Jerry and about her species. We used oil pastels, watercolour and acrylic paint to make tortoise paintings. For a special final touch we employed a technique to capture the wonderful texture and patterns on Jerry’s shell. These masterpieces were made by Nyla S (Gr1), Margot R (Gr2), Celine G (Gr1), Ella D (Gr1), Clara G (Gr1), and Adele M (Gr1).

Every week this summer our campers design their own fabric tote bags to carry all their art home. Last week our Green Group campers used and to make these themed bags. We love the colours and the creativity - great work, campers!

Do you remember Tamagotchis? If you were a child in the 90s, you probably had one of these egg-shaped digital pets. Thirty years on from their original release, are making a comeback. This week, our Favourite Fandoms art campers used paper maché, acrylic paint, and plasticine to create these adorable style sculptures. For this project, we were inspired by the work of artist . These sculptures were made by Taiga M (Gr1), Sofiia N (Gr1), Sadie N (Gr2), Ava D (Gr2), Andrew X (SK), Noelle L (Gr2), Rachel L (Gr2), Hannah O (Gr3), and Madeleine S (Gr2).

Do you have a favourite Squishmallow? Today, our campers were inspired by these iconic stuffies. We used fabric, paint, pastels, and felt to create our own inspired stuffies! Our campers designed axolotls, bunnies, tigers, penguins, pandas, and puppies. So cute! Which one is your favourite?

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that are among the most widespread and diverse group of invertebrates on Earth? From land to sea, crustaceans are uniquely adapted to thrive in a multiplicity of environments! Last week, our Green Group Wild Animals art campers used collagraphy to make their own unique crustacean prints. We absolutely love these prints by Diba S (Gr4), Erica H (Gr4), Bebe H (Gr4), Imogen S (Gr5), and Chloe A (Gr4)! Amazing work, everyone!

that the symbiotic relationship between and plays a crucial role in maintainging the biodiversity of coral reef ecosystems? Clownfish are dependent on sea anenomes for protection, and in exchange the anemone gains protection, cleaning, and nutrient acquisition through their clownfish residents. For Wild Animals week, our Orange Group art campers used watercolour paint, collage, and styrofoam printmaking to make their own coral reefs complete with anemones and clown fish. Great work Veera S (Gr3), Henry L (Gr3), Evan P (Gr3), Sadie N (Gr2), Lillian G (Gr2), and Delani D (Gr3)!

“Favourite Fandoms” camp begins on Tuesday and we still have a few spaces remaining. Visit our website to register for this week of creative fun!

We wrapped up Wild Animals week today with pizza, freezies, and lots of creative fun! Our Green Group art campers put the finishing touches on these incredible paintings that pay homage to Toronto’s favourite wild animal. For this project, we learned to draw an image on a grid and paint using layers and colour blocking. Great work, Monte H (Gr7), Oscar H (Gr7), Zachary L (Gr5), Eloise D (Gr6), and Bebe H (Gr4)! Toronto’s salute you!

Yesterday our Orange Group Art campers celebrated the by making of hungry animals. This was a great opportunity to be creative and have fun. Our campers came up with so many amazing designs! We finished our masks with oil pastels and tempera paint. What a great day!

It’s day 2 of Wild Animals Week and today our Purple Group campers made art! Our campers used to stamp penguins on an Antarctic iceflow in front of a sea full of colourful fish! These beautiful are the work of Gigi F (SK), Winona T (Gr1), Oliver L (Gr1), Luke R (SK), Mia L (SK), and Sofia B (SK). Fintastic work, everyone!