The Art Studio is closed today for vacation.  Please join us again on September 10th for our next Zoom session.                    

Talking about Art – Special Topics via group teleconference or videoconference .We will be using Zoom Talking about Art -This week the talk will be about June Clark, a Toronto based contemporary artist working in photography, sculpture and installation. Clark explores in her autobiographical works issues of history, memory and identity. If you would like […]

Are you looking for ways to build a strong relationship with your child? Are you looking for concrete and practical ways to build your child’s self-esteem? Do you wonder how to set reasonable behaviour limits for your child?  Under the expert direction of Tim Paquette at Family Services Ottawa, this six-week course offers an informative […]

Artwork Assessment via group teleconference or video conference. . We will be using Zoom We will discuss works of art that have been submitted in advance to the coordinator.  To join, or request that your work be reviewed, please email the Art Studio Coordinator at artstudio@familyservicesottawa.org

Do you have a child, teen or young adult who is gender diverse, transgender or non-binary? Are you interested in meeting with other parents & caregivers? When: The third Tuesday of every month Where: Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue For more information contact the Around the Rainbow Trainer and Public Education worker at 613-725-3601 […]

How can I avoid “blowing my top” at my children? How can I channel my anger into effective discipline? Are there any “good” ways to express my anger? Under the expert direction of facilitators at Family Services Ottawa, this six-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities for parents when […]

– Special Topics via group teleconference or videoconference .We will be using Zoom “Ideas – On and About Art “This is a type of discussion gathering that will open with a Topic introduced by the coordinator on an art related question. This will then lead into a peer led interaction. This week’s topic is “WHAT […]

Are you worried about how parent conflict is affecting your children? Would you like to minimize your children’s exposure to conflict? Are you looking for concrete ways to deal with high stress situations between you and your co-parent? In this six-week course you’ll: Learn the skills needed to improve communication. Learn methods to manage upset […]

For gender diverse, transgender and non-binary youth. Make friends, get support, do projects or just have fun! In the group you can hang out, talk, eat snacks, play games, make buttons, make art, share information and sometimes we head over to a nearby park. The monthly activities and topics are planned by the group. Guest […]