Button Factory Arts Centre upcoming events

Junior Artists: Canadian Greats (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Junior Artists: Age 7- 9

Monday June 29th - Friday July 3rd (No camp on Wednesday for Canada day)

Spend the week with us as we discover and take inspiration from amazing Canadian artists. As we look into Canada's rich artistic history, campers will view the work of a variety of Canadian artists, including local ones, then replicate their style and techniques within their own artwork.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Mini Artists: Canadian Greats (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mini Artists: Age 4 - 6

Monday June 29th - Friday July 3rd (No camp on Wednesday for Canada day)

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off / Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Senior Artists: Draw and Sketch week (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Senior Artists: Age 10 - 14

Monday, June 29th - Friday, July 3rd (No camp on Wednesday for Canada Day)

Join us as we put pen to paper to enhance our drawing skills. Campers will learn a variety of different drawing techniques and further develop their understanding of how to draw the world around them. From understanding depth to drawing portraits, this week will see young artists grow their drawing skills!

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Senior Artists: Printmaking Week (6 Jul 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Senior Artists: Age 10 - 14

Monday, July 6th - Friday, July 10th

Printmaking has played an important role in the advancement of both art and the spreading of knowledge. Campers this week will explore a variety of printmaking, from lino to etching. Campers will also develop a broader understanding of how printmaking is invaluable to our world.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Mini Artists: Art Through the Ages (6 Jul 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mini Artists: Age 4 - 6

Monday July 6th - Friday July 10th

Hello fellow time travelers! Join us as we venture through time and space to explore different forms art has taken in the past. Each day we will look at a different moment in time, going all the way back to cave painting, then traveling forward to the present day. We'll analyze the way art has evolved over time. Every day we'll create different artworks inspired by a period, or the artists that lived in it.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Junior Artists: Art Through the Ages (6 Jul 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Junior Artists: Age 7- 9

Monday July 6th - Friday July 10th

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Senior Artists: Stop Motion Animation Week (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Senior Artists: Age 10 - 14

Monday, July 13th - Friday, July 17th

Ever wanted to make your own stop motion animation, inspired by the works of some of your favourite films? This week campers will create their own short stop motion animations, with complete control over the sound, visuals, and material of their project.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Mini Artists: Global Art (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mini Artists: Age 4 - 6

Monday July 13th - Friday July 17th

From Australia to Nigeria, then back to Canada, travel around the world with us. Explore different cultural landscapes and the art that comes from them. This week our creations will be inspired by artists and traditions from all over the world.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Junior Artists: Global Art (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Junior Artists: Age 7- 9

Monday July 13th - Friday July 17th

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Senior Artists: 3D Art and Sculpture Week (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Senior Artists: Age 10 - 14

Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th

Do you love building, making, and creating? This week we’ll work to create 3D projects. Explore hand-built ceramics, plaster sculptures and other ways to make your art pop!

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Mini Artists: Art Builders (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mini Artists: Age 4 - 6

Monday July 20th - Friday July 24th

Less interested in traditional media like painting and drawing? This is the perfect week for campers who want to work with their hands to create. Art Builders will see campers experiment with clay, sculpture and other materials to create and build their art.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Junior Artists: Art Builders (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Junior Artists: Age 7- 9

Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Senior Artists: Painting Week (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Senior Artists: Age 10 - 14

Monday, July 27th - Friday, July 31st

Passionate about painting? This week campers will spend the whole week making their creative visions come true through paint. Campers will use various mediums, such as watercolour and acrylics, along with different types of canvases to create their art.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Mini Artists: Under the Sea (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mini Artists: Age 4 - 6

Monday July 27th - Friday July 31st

Dive right in with us! This week we’ll explore art inspired by sea creatures and the environment they live in. From creating watercolour scenes to our own jellyfish sculptures, this week is bound to be a splash!

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Junior Artists: Under the Sea (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Junior Artists: Age 7- 9

Monday July 20th - Friday July 24th

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Senior Artists: Science Art Week (4 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Senior Artists: Age 10 - 14

Monday, August 4th - Friday, August 7th

Boom! Don’t mind the noise, we were just experimenting…

Join us this week as we discover all the ways art and science overlap. We’ll experiment with paper flowers that bloom when watered, optical illusions, and lots of other hands-on activities that will allow us to explore how art and science can work hand in hand.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Mini Artists: Mythical and Magical (4 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mini Artists: Age 4 - 6

Tuesday August 4th - Friday August 7th

Do you know someone who loves stories of fairies, wizards and superheroes? This week promises lots of fun for those who adventure alongside all things magical. Campers will create art that tap into their endless imagination. From magic wands, to mystical doors that act as portals to other worlds, we’ll explore it all together!

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Junior Artists: Mythical and Magical (4 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Junior Artists: Age 7- 9

Tuesday, August 4th - Friday, August 7th

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Senior Artists: Cartooning and Comics Week (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Senior Artists: Age 10 - 14

Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 14th

Are you crazy about character design, storytelling, and cartoons? This week, get creative with 2D drawing and illustration, using coloured pencils and markers. Develop a deeper understanding of design and learn the basics of creating art for cartoons and comics!

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Mini Artists: Nature Art (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mini Artists: Age 4 - 6

Monday August 10th - Friday August 14th

Make art inspired by nature through drawing, painting, collage and the use of found natural objects. This week challenges campers to reimagine the natural world surrounding their home and beyond, and to consider how art and the natural environment connect.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Junior Artists: Nature Art (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Junior Artists: Age 7- 9

Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 14th

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Senior Artists: Fibre Art Week (17 Aug 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Senior Artists: Age 10 - 14

Monday, August 17th - Friday, August 21st

Fibre art is one of the oldest and most underrepresented art forms. Campers will have the chance to explore sewing, embroidery, weaving and felting. They’ll develop useful skills as well as a greater appreciation for the fibre work they come into contact with in their day to day life.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Mini Artists: Art That Works (17 Aug 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mini Artists: Age 4 - 6

Monday August 17th - Friday August 21st

This week will challenge our understanding of what art is and how it should look. Campers will learn how many of the everyday items they interact with are forms of art. They will also learn to make objects that have practical uses. The week will be filled with sewing, printmaking and other art forms.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Junior Artists: Art That Works (17 Aug 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Junior Artists: Age 7- 9

Monday, August 17th - Friday, August 21st

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Senior Artists: Mixed Media Week (24 Aug 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Senior Artists: Age 10 - 14

Monday, August 24th - Friday, August 28th

This week we’ll explore all the ways different media can interact. Campers will get to work with a little bit of everything, and utilize less traditional mediums to create their art work.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Mini Artists: Best-Of Week (24 Aug 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mini Artists: Age 4 - 6

Monday August 24th - Friday August 28th

End summer with a bang! Try a little bit of everything this week, based on the fan-favourite art from earlier camp weeks. From physical media to painting, we’ll explore it all .

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Junior Artists: Best-Of Week (24 Aug 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Junior Artists: Age 7- 9

Monday, August 24th - Friday, August 28th

End summer with a bang! Try a little bit of everything this week, based on the fan-favourite art from earlier camp weeks. From physical media to painting, we’ll explore it all.

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Senior Artists: Unconventional Creations (31 Aug 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Senior Artists: Age 10 - 14

Monday, August 31st - Friday, September 4th

Explore art that breaks the traditional boundaries with material, process and final project. Create with paper clay, make puppets, and experiment with all sorts of other uncommon ways to make art!

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Junior Artists: Creating with the unexpected (31 Aug 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Junior Artists: Age 7- 9

Monday August 31st - Friday September 4th

Join us for a bonus week of camp where we explore different ways to create art utilizing unconventional materials! Campers will have the chance to experiment with different materials and art forms, from musical instrument making to print making. Get ready to stretch those creative muscles!

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026

Mini Artists: Creating with the Unexpected (31 Aug 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mini Artists: Age 4 - 6

Monday August 31st - Friday September 4th

Early Bird (EB) Pricing until April 30th

Drop off: 8:30 - 9:00

Pick up: 4:30 - 5:15

Half Day drop off/Pick up: 12:00 - 12:30

Before registering, please ensure you have reviewed our camp policies. For more information, click here: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kids/summer-camp-2026