DIY Summer camp in downtown Toronto and 5-day teen summer camp for youth ages 12-15 at The Annex, Seaton Village, Christie Pits
Teen DIY Arts & Crafts Studio (Ages 11–15)

Advanced Half-Day Creative Camp in Downtown Toronto


Learn & Make Workshop Series: Cold Porcelain Sculpting, Mosaic, Dot Art, Soap Making & Face-Painting Master-classes


Location: 918 Bathurst Centre (The Annex, Toronto) – Steps from Bathurst TTC & Christie Pits

2026 Camp Weeks: July 13–17

Format: Half-Day Studio Session. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

5-Day Camp Fee: $300/week + tax

One Day Workshop Fee: $45 - $95 (depending in the workshop)

Teen DIY Workshops at a Glance
We carefully select experienced artists and professionals for our workshops so teens can learn directly from people who truly practice and understand their craft.
  • Dot-Painting Workshop
    Workshop: 3 hrs
    Learn how to dot-paint! Dot-painting has been popular and known for its mandalas. It's calming and spiritual affects will leave you wanting to paint more!
    • Choose between a rock or a candleholder to paint.
  • Face Painting Masterclass & Practice!
    Workshop: 3 hrs
    Learn professional face painting techniques you can use for fun, special events, or to start earning money with your own face painting business.
    • Face Painting Kit to take home is included!
  • Cold Porcelain Candle Holder
    Workshop: 3 hrs
    In this class, teens will work on delicate porcelain lotus tea light holders while learning foundational ceramic techniques, precision shaping, texture work, and the patience and focus required in porcelain artistry.
  • Essential Oils Soap Making
    Workshop: 3 hrs
    In this class, teens will create organic essential oil soaps while learning how to select natural ingredients for their unique properties, blend scents thoughtfully, and craft beautiful, gift-worthy products.
  • Mosaic Workshop
    Workshop: 3 hrs
    Add an artistic touch to your coffee table in this engaging mosaic workshop, where teens will learn to design and create beautiful mosaic coasters that bring creativity and personality to any space.
  • Turn Face Painting into Your First Business!
    YOUTH BUSINESS WORKSHOP INCLUDED with the week pass!
    Leave with a skill, a business plan, and the confidence to earn your own money. Space is limited!
    • Professional starter kit to keep
    • Speed secrets to work faster
    • Step-by-step business plan: finding clients, financial literacy
Scip the basic crafts

This elevated studio experience is designed specifically for creative tweens and teens to explore trendy, high-quality DIY projects and fine arts.

Camp Schedule

• Monday: Mosaic workshop - making coasters 

• Tuesday: Face Painting master-class - fun and useful skills for teens - Halloween? Kids Party gig?

• Wednesday: Cold porcelain sculpting - making lotus jewelry holder 

• Thursday: Dot Art master-class - decorating stone candleholder

• Friday: Soap making workshop - "Nurturing Nature" - making exfoliating organic soap with essential oils

• Fun, supportive environment and artists as educators (everyday!)

• All materials cost included


Camp options:

• Week pass (all 5 workshops and classes): $300 +tax

• Day passes $45-95 available


Guided by experienced instructors and artist-educators, campers will learn techniques in clay sculpting, decorative arts, and even a face painting masterclass, where campers will learn techniques and practice their skills in a fun, guided setting. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, strengthen creative thinking, and develop practical artistic skills while connecting with peers and expressing their unique ideas.

Running at 918 Bathurst, Centre for Art, Culture and Experiential Education, this half-day camp blends creativity, collaboration, and skill-building into an engaging experience.
REGISTER FOR 5-Day WORKSHOP SERIES
REGISTER FOR ONE DAY WORKSHOP
Camp Details
  • Summer Camp Location
    Camps will be held at the 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education located at 918 Bathurst St in Toronto.
  • Camp Dates
    We will be running week-long camps on July 13–17 and July 20–24, 2026
  • Camp Cost
    1 Full Week = $300 + tax

  • Summer Camp Hours
    Camps will run from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm with extended hours available.
  • Summer Camp Extended Hours
    Extended hours are available from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The cost is $35.00 plus HST per week per child
  • Activities
    Learn & Make Workshop Series: Porcelain work, Mosaic, Dot Art, Soap Making & Face-Painting Master-classes
  • What to Bring
    Campers should bring lunch each day, as well as snacks and a water bottle. Our facility is nut-free, so all lunches and snacks must be nut-free.
  • Email Information
    You will receive an email one week before camp with medical and outing forms, waivers, etc., along with drop-off and pick-up instructions and other details specific to that week. You will also be added to a group chat with the camp staff for faster communication.
  • Flexible Payment Options
    Choose the option that works best for your family:
    Option 1: Pay Only a $100 Deposit Today
    • Due Now: $100.00
    • Balance Due Later: A secure Stripe invoice for the remaining balance of $200 + tax will be sent to your email. This invoice must be paid 14 days before camp starts to keep your spot.
    • Best for: Securing your spot immediately without paying full price today.
    Option 2: Pay in Full ($300 + tax)
    • Due Now: Full Amount
    • Best for: Checking camp registration off your to-do list with zero future charges.
    • Buy Now, Pay Later options (like Klarna) are available at the checkout.stripe step if you prefer to split the full payment into smaller, interest-free chunks.

    Note: Spot is only guaranteed once the final payment is successfully processed.
  • Cancellation Policy & Refunds
    General Cancellations: Cancellations must be made via email at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of camp.
    For Pay-in-Full Registrations: If you cancel at least 2 weeks prior, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 administration fee per child.
    For Installment Plan Registrations: The $100 deposit is strictly non-refundable. If you cancel at least 2 weeks prior, any additional balance paid beyond the deposit will be refunded.
    Late Cancellations: No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the first day of camp.
    Date Changes: Changes to camp dates can be made at any time for no fee, provided there is space available in the requested week.
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