About Us
Welcome to our art school, where creativity thrives and young artists blossom. We specialize in after-school art lessons designed to inspire and nurture the artistic talents of children.
The Creative Playground Mission
Our school is driven by the belief that creativity is more important than ever in today's world. We recognized the need for a space where children can freely express themselves and develop their artistic skills. Our mission is to foster a love for art and learning, helping each child discover their unique artistic voice. Through small class sizes and personalized attention, we ensure that every student receives the encouragement and support they need to flourish. Join us in cultivating the next generation of creative thinkers and artists.
The Creative Playground Story
The Creative Playground is owned and operated by father and son Mark and Blake Fletcher. They are also the owners of Cloud Gallery, a hybrid art gallery they founded 3 years ago that showcases original art inspired by Ontario’s natural beauty.
Their gallery has become one of the premier art galleries in Ontario and the regional gallery for Cottage country. The roster includes over 30 of Ontario’s best landscape artists and features over 250 paintings stored and displayed in a beautiful heritage building in downtown Orillia.
Cloud Gallery has won numerous awards and has an impressive online presence and following. It has received extensive media coverage, including being highlighted in the Globe & Mail as one of the four best related day trips outside Toronto.
The creative playground is another arts related business that aligns with the Cloud Gallery mission to “unleash the power of art” for clients and to facilitate an enhanced level of appreciation and understanding of the importance of the creative process.