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Keep Art in Your Heart
It has been almost a year since life has changed considerably and everyone is experiencing strong emotions. Art is powerful. The finished creation can affect the viewer, and as an artist, strong emotions can be released and barriers can be lifted. Art-making allows children the ability to communicate through creative expression. For some children who may not be able […]
New Classes: Frost-Free Inspiration
Art in Action has some frost-free inspiration for you to spark your creativity this chilly winter. Stay cozy and warm inside with Art in Action and receive the supplies to create 4 unique paintings – one to do each week: Week One – Brighten up your home with our Tropical Plant painting inspired by American artist, Jonas Wood. […]
Autumn Art Lessons
Autumn is in full swing! Art in Action has been busy getting ready for brand new Autumn Art Lessons. Feeling inspired to create? In our next Autumn Art lessons, students will learn about famous artists and create their own great works of art. There’s one to do each week – take a look… Week 1 […]
Fall Harvest Art Lessons
Nothing says fall is here like crisp apples, cool nights and crunchy leaves. Art in Action wants to enjoy this season of change with you! Come paint with us and join our Fall Harvest Art Lessons. When children participate in art: It helps them communicate through creative expression It has a positive effect on mental […]
Erupting Emotions
Art is Powerful. The finished product can affect the viewer, and as an artist, strong emotions can be released when you are creating, and barriers can be lifted. Art-making allows children the ability to communicate through creative expression. For some children who may not be able to articulate thoughts, sensations, emotions or perceptions, it is […]
School Dilemma’s…
As a parent myself I know that this school year is going to be completely different than any before. Parents are having to make hard decisions about what is best for their family and children. The right answer for everyone will be different and everyone is doing the best they can. COVID continues to shape […]
Back to school is looking a lot different this year…
As fall rolls in and the leaves change, this year is different. It’s almost time to go back to school and there are so many unanswered questions. As parents ourselves, we are wrestling with the same choices you are facing. Tanya and I wanted to offer parents some certainty. Art in Action is running a […]
Kindergarten Art Lessons
We have just finished creating kindergarten art lessons and we are really excited to start teaching them online! Here is how they work: Choose either the bundle of four classes or pick your classes individually Kits are shipped to your home (free delivery in Toronto) Join our live online class with your child and watch […]
Back to School – Art Lessons Bundle
It’s almost time to go back to school! During these unprecedented times, the return to school this year is a very challenging time for parents, students, and teachers. We have come up with creative ideas on how our program can still benefit students and your school. Over the summer we developed online live classes where students can […]
Sailboats
Today we were inspired by the water and created our own sailboat painting inspired by the great Dutch painter, Vincent Van Gogh. Vincent Van Gogh was born in Zundert, Netherlands in 1853. He was the oldest of six children. Van Gogh dedicated his life to art at around the age of 27. Before that he […]
Tanya Swann
TEACHER
With a background in finance and banking, after starting her family she traded life in investments for a paintbrush, glitter and glue. She has always had a passion for the visual arts and has taken many courses from schools such as: The University of Toronto, The Art Gallery of Ontario, Art Works, as well as workshops with various local artists.
Sara Fritzlar
TEACHER
She has a Masters of Arts in Politics. She has a teaching and learning in higher education certificate and she has taught at the School of Philosophy in Toronto for over 15 years. She has over 10 years experience as a certified gymnastics coach. Sara has taken art classes at Central Technical School as well as workshops and art classes with various artists. As a mother of three school-aged children, she has experience teaching visual arts in her child-centric, craft friendly home environment. She has always had a love of artistic expression and art appreciation.
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Location: Toronto, ON
Telephone: (519) 362-3368
Email: artinactiontoronto@gmail.com
School Hours: M-F: 8am – 3pm