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Celebrating 50 Years – A Special Thank You!
March 9 is a special day for me—it marks 50 years of my journey in life, creativity, and passion for art! As I reflect on this milestone,...
Yulia Balobanova
Mar 51 min read
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Celebrating 10 Years of Art, Creativity, and Community!
2025 marks a truly special milestone— 10 years since the journey of our Art School began!  What started as a small local initiative has...
Yulia Balobanova
Feb 33 min read
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Doodle & De-Stress: Sketch a Warm Hat in Just 20 Minutes—FREE!
Looking to add a touch of creativity and warmth to your winter days? This free online art lesson is the perfect way to unwind, have fun,...
Yulia Balobanova
Jan 272 min read
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Creating Art: Transform Your Mind, Body, and Life
Art is more than just a creative activity; it’s a gateway to personal growth and transformation. When you create art, you’re not just...
Yulia Balobanova
Jan 193 min read
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Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Creativity, and New Beginnings
As I look back on 2024, I’m filled with gratitude for the milestones, challenges, and incredible support that defined the year. From...
Yulia Balobanova
Jan 104 min read
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Draw for Joy: Relax and Connect This Busy December 2024
The holiday season is here, and while it’s filled with magic and joy, it can also be incredibly busy. Between shopping, planning, and...
Yulia Balobanova
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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Building a Creative Family: Nine Years of Teaching and Growth
November 15, 2015, will always hold a special place in my heart. It was a season of big changes, again - after four years of immigration...
Yulia Balobanova
Nov 15, 20244 min read
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My First Guelph Studio Tour – Highlights and Reflections
Last weekend, I had the privilege of participating in the Guelph Studio Tour  for the very first time, and I truly didn’t know what to...
Yulia Balobanova
Oct 23, 20243 min read
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Our Art Studio Named Best Art Studio in Kitchener by DistinguishedTeaching.ca!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting achievement for our art studio! DistinguishedTeaching.ca  has named us the Best Art Studio in...
Yulia Balobanova
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Drawing classes in Kitchener
This Fall 2024 we've started Drawing classes for Teenagers 11-12 + and Adults in Kitchener Studio. We are planning to continue in Winter...
Yulia Balobanova
Sep 10, 20244 min read
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Summer Art Camp Week Three Highlights
We ran the third week of our Summer Art camps from August 19 to August 23 in Kitchener. Every camp is a unique story! This time, we...
Yulia Balobanova
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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Summer Art Camp Week Two Highlights
We ran the second week of our Summer Art camps from July 22 to July 26 in Kitchener. Every camp is a unique story! This time, we mostly...
Yulia Balobanova
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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Summer Art Camp Week One Highlights
We led our first week of the art camp in Kitchener this summer from July 8th to July 12th, here are the highlights from that week! This...
lianashirinova2
Jul 21, 20242 min read
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Outdoor and Urban Sketching
If you are searching for a way to get into art, or are hoping for an opportunity to improve upon skills you already possess, outdoor and...
Abby Hiemstra
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Canada Day Card Tutorial
With Canada Day just around the corner we've decided to make a simple card to celebrate Canada's 157th birthday, here's how we did it!...
lianashirinova2
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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Father's Day Card Tutorial
As Father's Day soon approaches, you may be looking for a way to celebrate your dad. In this blog post, we have created a sweet and...
Abby Hiemstra
Jun 14, 20241 min read
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Summer Art Camps in Kitchener
With summer soon approaching, many parents are looking for a way to keep their little ones entertained while school is out. If that's...
Abby Hiemstra
May 21, 20242 min read
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Mother's Day Card Tutorial
Looking for a meaningful, heartfelt way to show your mom you love her this Mother's Day? If so, consider going the route of creating a...
Abby Hiemstra
May 10, 20242 min read
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Art show "Flowers Bloom" until May 24
Art Show "Flowers Bloom" - pick up a gift for your Mom! Visit the 3d floor Gallery in Wyndham Art Supplies store @wyndhamart to see my 20...
Yulia Balobanova
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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Register for Spring Art Classes in Kitchener and Guelph!
Our Spring Art Classes are open for registration! Interested? We are offering lessons at both our Guelph and Kitchener locations for a...
Abby Hiemstra
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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