A guide to arts classes (dance, music, theatre, visual art and more) classes for kids in Prince Edward County.

The County Arts Lab, a program of County Arts (Prince Edward County Arts Council), offers kids and youth programming in a variety of art forms from dance and music to visual arts and theatre! Pricing is on a sliding scale, and bursaries for children’s and youth programs are available.

The Baxter Arts Centre offers visual arts and dance classes and workshops for kids, both at their location in Bloomfield and sometimes in partnership and on site with the County Museums and other partner organizations.

Wellington Pottery has offered pottery workshops to groups of 2-20 kids (starting at age 5). Please contact them by phone (613-399-2330) for details.

The County School of Dance offers Ballet, Irish dancing, Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, and Musical Theatre classes. Please visit the website for information on age ranges, schedule, and costs. 

Starting in June 2023, Base 31 is beginning to host a variety of weekly programming for kids including a Family Art Brunch and a Friends & Family Dance Adventure. More info on their website.

Music Together PEC, led by Halliday Reynolds, is offering music and movement classes for ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Email Halliday at musictogetherpec@gmail.com for more information.

The Picton Legion Pipes and Drums offer free bagpipe and drum lessons to all ages. It’s not clear whether this is still operating – please visit the website for more details and contact information.

If you know of any musical instrument teachers who offer private or group lessons to children, please send their information to andrea@pecparents.ca!

​Kindly let me know of any errors or omissions at andrea@pecparents.ca. Thank you!