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Every student experiments, every result is different, and every one of them leaves with a finished piece.
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ArtChaos gives children a way to experiment with colour without asking everyone to reproduce the same drawing. We explain how the spin tables work, show the group several techniques, and then the students experiment and create their own pieces.
How it works
We are at 31 Saint-Viateur Est, in Mile End. Street parking is on Saint-Viateur and the streets around it: some days plenty, some days less. By metro, get off at Laurier and walk fifteen minutes, or take the 55 bus along Saint-Laurent and get off at Saint-Viateur. At the door you sign a short disclaimer, then we hand you an apron and gloves, because there is always a chance of paint on you. Your Art Master walks you to your station.
Before anything that counts, a practice canvas. Your Art Master shows the machine, the bottles and the two or three movements that do most of the work, then you try them yourself. Nothing important can go wrong here, and most people find their colours in these five minutes.
Then the real one. You choose the colours, you decide when to pour and when to spin, and the table does the rest. If you want, we take photos while you work and with the finished piece, and email them to you privately. Nothing is published.
The wet canvas goes into the drying oven for fifteen to twenty minutes. That is the moment for the bar on the other side of the room: a cocktail, a beer, something without alcohol, a snack, and an opinion about everyone else’s canvas.
Once it is dry, the canvas goes into a bag and home with you, along with the hour you spent making it. Next time, try a different technique: nobody has made the same canvas twice.
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Because there is no model painting, there is less focus on whether somebody is good at drawing. The interesting part becomes watching what happens when colours, movement and techniques interact. Everyone can approach the canvas differently and still leave with a finished piece.
All materials and equipment are already at the studio: aprons, paint, tools, drying and the cleanup. Nothing to bring and nothing to carry home wet.
For school classes, camps and larger youth groups, contact us directly so we can plan the stations and timing around your group size.
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The more you tell us, the less we have to ask. Everything except your name and email is optional.
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In a hurry? Call the studio on 514 316-5208.
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What people say
354 reviews on Google, averaging 4.8 out of 5. 182 five-star reviews in the last two years. Read them all
C’est incroyablement amusant! Super relax, staff adorable et cool pour les enfants!
One of the best experiences I ever had! If you have children with big gap of age, this is the place to go ! It worth it 1000% for sure I’ll come back with my family!
So much fun! Really cute spot, my 5 YO and I had the best time. Easy to do, cute paintings and great drinks. The staff is super nice and welcoming.
Good questions
The things people ask us most, answered quickly.
Yes. ArtChaos is popular with families and children. Published child pricing applies to ages 5–13, and children under 4 are free. Adults should supervise young children.
A regular session runs 60 minutes. Larger private group events can run for two to three hours.
Paint, tools, protective equipment, use of the studio equipment, basic guidance and your finished creation are included unless a specific package states otherwise.
A regular Spin Art station accommodates 1–4 artists. Organized group formats are available for approximately 12–50 guests.
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