Homeschool arts and crafts in Canada
7 hand-checked arts and crafts resources for homeschooling families, with honest cost labels. Free options are listed first. See the full resource directory for every category.
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- FreeAges 5–12
Tate Kids
The UK Tate galleries' children's site, with making activities sorted by medium, short videos about artists, colouring pages and a digital painting game.
Visit tate.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 8+
Google Arts & Culture
High-resolution images of artworks and virtual tours from thousands of museums and archives worldwide, including Australian institutions, plus a Learn section with lesson ideas.
Visit artsandculture.google.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–12
Crayola free colouring pages and crafts
Free printable colouring pages, activity sheets and craft ideas organised by theme, including educational pages on letters, numbers and shapes. Seasonal pages follow northern-hemisphere seasons and US holidays.
Visit crayola.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 4–12
Canadian Museum of Nature activities
Free crafts, games and printable puzzles from the Canadian Museum of Nature, such as chalk paintings of Canada's floral emblems, a virtual snowflake maker and an Arctic hare word search.
Visit nature.ca ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 4–12
Art for Kids Hub
A library of step-by-step drawing video lessons led by a family, sorted by topic and age, using basic supplies such as pencils and markers. Videos are free with ads; an ad-free paid option is available.
Visit artforkidshub.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 3–13
National Gallery of Canada: kids and families
Family programs at the National Gallery in Ottawa, including Art Bingo in the galleries, drop-in drawing and studio activities, and an Inspiration Space for self-directed art-making. Children under 11 get free admission; some programs cost extra.
Visit gallery.ca ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 3–12
Artissimo Studio (National Gallery of Canada)
A weekend and holiday-Monday drop-in studio at the National Gallery where children aged 3 and up make a monthly art project, with an adult, inspired by works on display. Materials are supplied.
Visit gallery.ca ↗ (opens in a new tab)