Vortex Art Studio

still a few spots left! come spend a cozy march break with us!

Booking opens today at 7:00pm!

2026 summer schedule is up on the website and we are ready to go! coming in to our 10th year at vortex with some really interesting and unique ways of art making, creativity and mindful regulation though arts is a big focus for this summer! we are so excited to spend it with you!

More info on our website! So excited to host this workshop with Stella July 20-22!

New Tween & Teen Summer Workshop — Art as a Grounding & Regulation Tool
-Hey parents,
After two years working in the school system and witnessing firsthand the beautiful chaos that is junior high, I felt strongly inspired to create a summer workshop specifically for tweens and teens. (note i also did one for wild child kiddos age 7-12 too!)
This workshop is designed to support emotional regulation, self-expression, and grounding, using art as a tool. We’ll explore creative outlets that students can use in the classroom, at home, and during moments that feel overwhelming or ungrounded. It’s very much an art-therapy-inspired course, drawing from ideas and practices I’ve been using in my Art, Drama, and CCQ classes.
Alongside meaningful discussions and reflective moments, we’ll also be doing fun, engaging art & drama projects. Participants will leave with:
their own personal journal and sketchbook
creative worksheets and prompts
practical ideas and strategies they can use to help calm the “inner chaos” when school or life feels overwhelming
New friendship bonds
The focus isn’t on being “good” at art — it’s about using creativity as a grounding, regulating, and expressive outlet.
I’ll be running the workshop myself, and my goal is to create a warm, welcoming environment where teens with similar interests can connect, feel supported, and know they’re not alone. I really hope it becomes a space where they feel safe, understood, and comfortable being themselves.
At the moment, the workshop is planned as a 3-day program, but I’m very open to expanding it into a full week if there’s enough interest. I know it can sometimes be tricky to get teens excited about “camp,” so this is meant to feel more like a creative studio / retreat space than a traditional camp experience.
I also wanted to share that I’ll be offering a similar workshop for adults later this summer, based on the same ideas of creativity, grounding, and emotional regulation, my new passion.
I just wanted to put this on your radar as I plan and camp booking opens Feb 17th!
Thanks so much for reading, and as always, feel free to reach out with any questions.
Warmly,
Stella
CREATIVE RESET RETREAT (TWEENS & TEENS) AGE 10-14 (3 DAYS July 20,21,22)
An art-therapy–inspired experience for tweens and teens who love making.
Over three days at Vortex Studio and around the village, participants work closely with artist, teacher, and Vortex owner Stella as she guides them through thoughtful mixed-media projects designed to build real art skills while also offering tools they can use in everyday life when stress takes over.
Students gain hands-on knowledge of mixed media and handwork materials as they explore felting, painting, journaling, embroidery, and other tactile processes. They learn how different supplies behave, how to combine materials, and how slow, focused, detail-oriented art making can reduce stress, settle busy thoughts, and offer quiet ways to share ideas without needing words.
Gentle movement exercises, inspiring locations, stretching, share circles, and simple relaxation practices are woven into the days to help participants reset and refocus.
Each participant leaves with a personal sketchbook and a small booklet of creative ideas and practices they can continue using at home and at school.
This creative retreat helps tweens and teens build practical strategies for recharging, reflecting, and feeling more balanced as they grow.
BUSY HANDS, BIG ENERGY LEARNING TO FOCUS THROUGH COOL ARTMAKING! — AGE 7–12 - July 13-17h
This week is built for kids with big energy, busy bodies, and creative brains. We’ll put that energy to work with hands-on projects that keep fingers moving and minds locked in. Do you have a kiddo that has a hard time focusing at school and always needs a figet? This is the camp for them! Think felting (yes, the pokey kind), bold sketching, painting with big brushes, journaling, and simple fibre skills that are more like building than crafting.
Each day mixes focused making with lots of movement breaks, outdoor time, and quick reset activities kids can use at school when they need to burn energy and get back on track.Or in class to keep hands busy and brains on!
Designed by a high school teacher who spends every day helping energetic students channel their focus through art while still keeping them engaged in learning, this week is full of practical strategies that really work.
Campers head home with their projects, a sketch book and booklet of easy practice sheets and activities, and a note for teachers sharing independent quiet art projects that helps them focus , settle, and feel confident in class. It’s an active, creative week where making, moving, and learning how to manage big energy all at the same time. Kids will leave inspired, knowledgeable and parents will leave with a pretty cool tool box full of custom ideas for at home and school made by Vortex owner and teacher Stella who will be co hosting camp with one of her staff.

Summer Camp 2026 Hello! Thank you so much for your interest in summer camp 2026! Booking opens February 17th at 7:00pm Please email us with any questions at all [email protected] or call 416 629 6504 This…

www.vortexstudio.ca to see the super cool summer offerings!

Summer number 10!

Here we come! Jr epic crafts and play coming at ya for 2 weeks this summer! July 20-24 & July 27-31st! Ages 3-6 years old

March break is calling its little creatives! Come get messy with us in the cozy studio filled with ideas! www.vortex studio.ca booking is now open!

are you ready!

have you had a chance to sign up yet?

Holiday Art Camp at Vortex! BOOKING IS NOW OPEN! Looking for creative fun this holiday season? Join us at Vortex Studio for a lineup of brand-new projects, new toys, and exciting themed art days your kids will love! From glam holiday crafts to cozy candle making, PJ soft-craft days, 3D sculpture building, and a creative PD Day, every day is packed with high-energy, hands-on art designed for the child 5-12 who loves to make things.
Holiday Camp Quick View Schedule
Mon Dec 22 — Folk Art–Inspired Holiday Crafts & Creative Gifts
Tue Dec 23 — Glam Holiday Crafts
Fri Dec 26 — Calming Crafts & Creative Wellness Day
Mon Dec 29 — Cozy Candle Making & Winter Villages
Tue Dec 30 — PJs, Soft Crafts & a Movie Day
Wed Dec 31 — Mixed Media Madness
Fri Jan 2 — 3D Mixed Media Masterpieces
Mon Jan 5 — PD Day Camp: Step-by-Step Drawing, Painting & Pastels
✔ Fast-paced, creativity-focused art days
✔ Tons of mixed-media projects
✔ Fun toys & games for breaks
✔ Safe, welcoming studio for ages 5+
✔ The perfect way to spend the holidays!
Spots fill quickly — register now and come get creative with us this holiday season!
https://vortexstudio.ca/holiday-winter-break-camp-2024/...