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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about our art programs, camps, birthday parties, or school visits? You’re in the right place. Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions from families and educators — so you can feel confident, informed, and ready to book the perfect Arts Unleashed experience for your child.
General
What can my child do at Arts Unleashed?
Arts Unleashed is a 100% kid-created art studio. We facilitate unique arts experiences from process art to mixed-media storytelling art pieces.
What is the age range of your programs?
Can I register and pay online?
What is your refund policy?
Classes
Do you offer fine art classes?
We do not offer separate painting, pottery, or other Fine Art classes. All our classes are 100% kid-created and focus on ‘Storytelling Art’. Participants work with a theme and though they start with the same materials and general guidelines, we encourage independent thought and facilitate total creative freedom. Students will explore a variety of mediums from painting, to Papier-mâché, clay, building, yarn, beads and mixed-media construction.
What is process art?
Process Art focuses on the journey, not the end result.
Children are given the opportunity to experiment, get messy and try new things through a variety of mediums, including, but not limited to paint, clay, play dough, beads, beans, rice, noodles, yarn, foam, paper, glue, markers, crayons, recycled creation, and unique building opportunities.
Process Art helps develop creativity, imagination, fine motor skills, and confidence.
Do you offer pre-school classes?
Yes! Our preschool art class is for artists 2+ (or earlier if parents think they’re ready). A mixed-medium exploration of art, sensory, and imagination. Stations are set up at toddler height to allow easy interaction and play. Parents are there to support, but the class is designed to give toddlers free creative expression. A hands-off approach gives children a chance to develop their own creative voice.
Camps
What does a camp day look like?
Our half-day art camps offer a fully immersive art experience. Campers work within a theme to create mini sets, props, costume pieces, and process-based art projects. With two studio spaces, children enjoy both messy exploration and clean creation throughout the session. Campers break midway for a nut-free snack and free creation.
How many campers are in each group?
We keep camps small so children receive hands-on support. Camps run with a 1 to 6 staff-to-camper ratio. Each day includes two groups of up to 12 campers, for a total of 24 children in our 2,000 square foot studio.
Do you offer full-day camps?
No. All camps are half-day programs lasting three hours. This allows us to offer a focused, high-quality art experience using a wide range of materials.
What is the camp refund policy?
A full refund, minus processing fees, is available with one month’s notice or if a replacement camper can be found. Missed camp days are not credited or refunded.
Parties
How many children can attend a party?
Parties include up to 13 children with the Birthday child. Our parties are designed for small groups to ensure a quality experience. Each party is individually designed and hand made.
Parents do have an option to add-on extra guests up to a maximum of 20.
What kind of parties do you offer?
We offer 3 types of parties – slime, art or process.
Slime options include gel or fluffy slime.
Art or process parties are thematic. Families choose a theme and activities in our party building tool. There is also an option to add pre-made gel slime.
Guests may create mini sets, paint and design hanging panels, or move through messy, sensory and clean stations.
Each party is individually designed and hand made.
Can we serve food at our party?
Yes. All parties are 2 hours and end with 30 minutes for food.
We provide covered tables, but families are required to bring in their own nut free food and serving materials. There is a great pizza place – Free Toppings Pizza – a few doors down from our studio!
Safety
What screening do staff and volunteers require?
All our full-time staff members are required to have Standard First Aid as well as a vulnerable sector check. We are an all-female staff.
Volunteers must take the Babysitting Course or a Basic First Aid course, as well as attend a meeting to learn Best Practises at Arts Unleashed.
What if my child is sick or has to miss a class?
We do not offer credits or refunds for missed classes. If we are able, we will offer a take home kit for our art classes.
What if my child has an allergy?
All allergies are noted on sign-in sheets and your child should always have an EPI Pen when attending programs. In the case of a severe and rare allergy all parents of the program your child is attending will be notified. Staff and volunteers require First Aid training. Children are not allowed to share food during camps and hands are washed before and after snacks.