4Cats Oak Bay Art Studio

HELLO MAY 🌸🌷🌼

Swipe 👉 to see the 6 unique Art Workshops that are available this month! Each of them can be self guided or instructor guided!

which one will you choose?! 🎨

HELLO APRIL 🌸🌷🌼

Swipe 👉 to see the 6 unique Art Workshops that are available this month! Each of them can be self guided or instructor guided! (you choose!) 🎨

Get creative this April and make the most adorable bunny sculptures using Ditto oven-bake clay. These little characters will bring joy to any space, as you choose the colours and details to sculpt their own little personalities. 🐇

Follow step by step instructions and let your imagination run wild as you create your own unique characters, no experience needed.

Wishing everyone a joyful Easter filled with love, laughter, and lots of chocolate eggs! 🐰☀️ Hoping your long weekend is filled with the spring sunshine, wherever you are. Happy Easter, everyone! 🌷✨

Today is International Day of Forests! 🌲🌳🍃 Which Ditto kit do you want to make to celebrate?

which april workshop are you choosing next month?

🐝 Bee Cups
🐰 Bunny Mugs
🐇 Love Bunnies
🐸 Frogger
🌷 The Bee's Knees
🐣 Eggie Dish

40% OFF NEW SPRING CLASS: BUNNY LOVE 💗🐰

Hop into the world of bunnies as we create unique projects based on our furry friends! In this super fun session, students can expect to learn about bunnies while creating incredible bunny themed art.

5 weeks of hoppy-ness. Charming projects. Multiple mediums to try.

🐰 5 weeks of hoppiness
🐰 1.5 hour classes
🐰 Ages 5-15
🐰 Mixed Media projects!
🐰 Interactive curriculum using photos, videos, music and more
🐰 We focus on fostering a love of learning

REMINDER: this is your LAST chance to sign up for spring break camp! 🌈🌷🍄👒🍓🐸🌽🍎🍋

Full day, half day, and full week options! - NOW 30% OFF!

Today marks the start to our Spring Break Camps in our Ontario studios! Wishing every student attending an amazing time! 🌈🌷🍄👒🍓🐸🍋

HELLO MARCH 🌸🌷🌼

Swipe 👉 to see the 6 unique Art Workshops that are available this month! Each of them can be self guided or instructor guided! (you choose!) 🎨

SPRING BREAK IS ALMOST HERE!! 🌸🐰✨ You know what that means? It's time to book your kids into camp before all the spots get filled! There are options for half days, full days and even full weeks!

For more info about pricing, time & date for your specific location, head to the link in our bio and select the studio nearest you to sign up!

Meet Claude Monet, our feature artist for our Spring Exploratory Class
starting this May AND one of the most famous artists ever because he and his artist friends invented a new kind of art, called Impressionism! 🎨

🪷1.5 hr classes
🪷Starts mid May following the Beatrix Potter class
🪷5 weeks of fun
🪷Interactive curriculum that fosters a LOVE of LEARNING

🌸 Why should kids join our Monet class?

1. STORYTELLING 📚
We don't just make art, we learn about history, culture and what makes a great artist.

2. INTERACTIVE CURRICULUM 🎓
We use images, videos, music and more to teach students exciting stories, techniques and skills.

3. INCREDIBLE PROJECTS🪷
Projects are inspired by Claude Monet's life work!

4. LOVE OF LEARNING 💌
We focus on developing a love of learning in a supportive environment, with Montessori based teaching principles.

5. SKILL BUILDING 📝
Our Exploratory classes are always mixed media, which means students get to try new tools and develop new skills!

6. GOOD OLE' FASHIONED FUN 🤩
Our classes are just plain fun; there is lots to talk about, quizzes, games and bring a friend days!

Our spring Ditto oven bake clay kits are now available on our website! Which one is your favourite? 🌸🌷🌼

Included in the box...
✨High-quality Ditto polymer clay
✨Our online step by step video guide
✨Link and password included inside of box

This APRIL join us this spring to ‘play in the mud’ in our ALL CLAY kids session! Over 5 weeks, students explore the wonderful world of clay and make a variety of fun ceramic projects. Expect to learn about pottery, ceramics, and glazing while exploring different techniques, tools, and clays. 🐰

Perfect for those who love to use their hands, play and learn! 5 weeks of clay. Unique projects.

💛Ages 5-15
💛5 Classes @ 1.5 hrs (That's hours NOT spent watching a screen = a win!)

For more info, head over to our website to check out availability near you! 🌸

Can you believe that we're already so close to march?! 🦄 We are so excited to get these March Workshops going! Which one would do you want to make the most?

sign up for any of these workshops at a location near your through the link in our bio 🌸

We hope everyone gets (and gives) a little extra LOVE today!
To share the ❤️ we're offering UP TO 50% off selected workshops, classes and camps!

4CATS V-DAY DEALS :
💌 50% off February self paced workshops
💌 30% off Spring camp
💌 30% off Kids classes
💌 40% off Mini Sessions
💌 $50 off Parties

Create this unique envelope letter holder that doubles as a beautiful wall hanging 💌 Learn the art of stoneware clay hand building as we guide you through the easy steps, in this 2 visit workshop ✨

Follow easy instructions and use templated shapes to make this simple and elegant clay design. A true no-experience necessary workshop, customize your creation by choosing glaze colours that compliment your room or home

KITTEN ART CLASS 😽 🐾

Starting February 20th (sign up at the link in our bio)

✨Ages 2 to 4 with adult participation
✨Ages 3 to 5 drop off only
✨5 Classes @ 45 mins

Our projects are designed to incorporate fine art techniques, with exciting new projects and artist inspirations every session. Students learn to use professional artist-quality tools and materials to complete their artworks in an art studio environment. Students take home artwork once complete (see some examples in the pictures)

💘This Valentine's Day weekend, join us for an evening filled with laughter, love, and lots of colour! 🌈 There's no denying that we can all use a little more ❤️ right now, so mark your calendars, grab your loved ones, and join this celebration of art and joy!

☕️ BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug) and we’ll supply the hot chocolate.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All are welcome! This family-friendly gathering will fill your heart with joy. No special skills needed—just come as you are!

😄 Dress for Mess! This event doesn't call for ball gowns or top hats, make sure you wear something that can get paint on it, just in case!

is coming up so you know we have to celebrate!

🫶 This Family Day event is a chance to unwind and play in the mud together, by making some adorable clay family ornaments.

🎨 No art experience needed; follow easy instructions and create a family of look alikes to hang in your home. Design and create your characters, then add the colourful glazes.

😄 Dress for Mess! This event doesn't call for ball gowns or top hats, make sure you wear something that can get paint on it... just in case!

🔥 Your clay ornaments will need to dry and be fired in our , so plan to come back about a week later for pickup.

Happy February everyone! 🎀💗 So what's happening at 4Cats this month? Here is a little studio update for February! Check out dates, rates & availability on our website for the location nearest you!

FOR KIDS :
💌 Georgia O'Keeffe Exploratory Class (6 weeks)
💌 Drawing Class (5 weeks)
💌 Pokémon Inspired Class (5 weeks)
💌 Together Time Class (3 weeks)

FOR EVERYONE :
🌹 6 unique self paced or instructor guided classes (check out yesterday's post to see the ones we are offering!)
🌹 Valentines day celebrations!
🌹 Family Day celebrations

February is tomorrow so you know what that means…new self guided & instructor taught workshops are becoming available, and we have to say these ones are just LOVELY! Let us know which one you would want to do in the comments below! 💌💋🌹🍫🥂

January is almost done! You know what that means, a new Exploratory class! In these classes, students explore the lives of artists who followed their passion & dreams in order to live the life they imagined while creating unique art inspired by the artist’s style & mediums 💭

This session featuring Georgia O'Keeffe! Georgia O'keeffe is a famous American artist known for her gigantic paintings of flowers (perfect for February!) She said that if she made her flower paintings really big, people would not be able to ignore them. 🌷🪻🌸

Ages 5 to 10 | 6 Classes one a week @ 1.5 hrs each | 5 projects | 5 unique mediums

Meet Claude Monet 🎨 Our feature artist for our Spring Exploratory Class starting in April

Claude Monet was born in 1840 in France. His groundbreaking style shifted the art world and gave birth to the Impressionist art movement
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Monet's paintings transport us to a breathtaking world where nature comes alive with vibrant colors and shimmering light 🌿

His art invites us to step into a dreamy garden, to explore his enchanting world. Monet's ability to capture light and colour, and transform them into timeless masterpieces resonates with art lovers of all ages!

DETAILS
🪷Classes begin in May!
🪷1.5 hr classes / 7.5 hours total
🪷5 weeks of fun
🪷Dive into the dreamy world of impressionism art
🪷Unique projects based on his life's work, celebrating innovation, light, and colour!

It's time to celebrate the legendary Abstract Expressionist, Jackson Po***ck 🤠! Join us tomorrow for this splatter-ific event!

Did you know that Jackson Po***ck accidentally spilled paint on his canvas while he was painting in his barn, and instead of being upset, he thought it looked cool! This was the birth of splatter painting! What a fantastic mistake to have made!

🖌 Let's come together to recreate the magic of Action Jackson's barn as we turn up the jazz 🎶 (Jackson's favourite music) and celebrate his legacy. This community party is for besties, families, and art lovers!

How adorable is this little penguin mug? 🐧 Are you putting coffee, tea or hot chocolate in this cutie?

Meet Beatrix Potter! 🐰🥕 Our feature artist for our Spring Exploratory Class starting in April!

Born in 1866 in England, she is a beloved author and illustrator. Famous for her charming tales of Peter Rabbit and his friends, Potter's timeless stories have enchanted readers around the world 🌸

Potter's stories whisk us away to a charming world where animals talk and embark on whimsical adventures🪻

With over 23 enchanting tales and beautiful illustrations, Potter's work is a treasure trove of imagination that has captivated our hearts.

THE DETAILS 🌷
• Classes begin in April!
• 1.5 hr classes / 7.5 hours total
• 5 weeks of fun
• Unique projects based on Potter's enchanting world
• Celebrating timeless tales and adorable characters

At art camp, we go beyond art to explore the lives of famous artists. We take a fascinating journey to discover their paths, dreams, and the determination that made them the artists they are now. Link in bio to learn more 😽

Exciting news! We have a new February Unicorn Mini Sessions coming out next month!🦄 Let your child's imagination run wild in art class as we discover what makes unicorns everyone's favourite mythical creature!

✨40% OFF RIGHT NOW!
💜AGES 5 - 12
🪄3 CLASSES @ 1.5 HOURS EACH
💕STARTING AT THE END OF FEBRUARY

"Always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn. Then always be a unicorn.” – Lewis Carroll 🤍

There is still a little bit of January left which means there is still time to join us for this 1-visit oven-bake clay workshop, where you can make these cute little dragons! 🐲