Arts on Fire

Perfect for ages 7-14 who love drawing, designing, or exploring technology. Whether your child doodles on paper, builds in Minecraft, or loves cartoons, this class channels that creativity into real digital art skills. Prepares students for Digital Art and Animation Portfolio Track classes.

What They’ll Learn

In this 7-week course, students will:

• Learn digital drawing basics using industry-inspired tools and apps (eg. Procreate)
• Experiment with color, layering, and digital brushes to create polished artworks
• Explore photo editing and design fundamentals that are used in creative careers
• Get a taste of animation by bringing simple drawings to life on screen
• Build a mini portfolio of digital art projects they can share with friends and family

Why It Matters

Digital art is the future of creativity. Beyond fun and self-expression, these skills are highly valuable in design-driven fields like architecture, graphic design, video game design, animation, and film. Learning how to create digitally gives kids an early advantage — teaching them problem-solving, spatial awareness, and technical skills that schools and future employers look for. Parents are often surprised to learn that digital art isn’t just play; it’s professional training that can open doors to countless opportunities down the road.

Class Format & Schedule

🗓 7-week session
📅 Thursdays, 5-6pm. Nov 6, 13, 20, 27. Dec 4, 11, 18
📍 Arts on Fire Studio, Ajax
(Students must bring their own iPad and Stylus, with PROCREATE app downloaded.)

Instructor Bio

Led by Marissa Pinti, who is currently completing her fourth year at Seneca Polytechnic, specializing in Animation and Visual Development. Passionate about storytelling through digital art and animation, Marissa brings characters and worlds to life with her drawings and designs. She loves sharing her enthusiasm for creativity and hopes to inspire the same love of digital arts in her students, encouraging them to see art as both self-expression and a pathway to exciting future opportunities.

End Experience

By the end of the course, students will have a mini digital portfolio featuring still artworks, edited images, and a short animated project. This collection gives them a strong foundation for future creative pathways, including potential entry into our more advanced Portfolio Track Digital Art and Animation courses.

Progression

Prepares students for Digital Art and Animation Foundations Portfolio Track classes