Junior Arts Institute

“I enjoyed the company of others with the same interests as me, as well as learning new things about art!”

"The teachers were very welcoming, and gave me useful feedback to reflect and improve upon. I also gained new skills and confidence”

"My instructors were great. They did an incredible job of maintaining a positive environment online and they were very helpful”

“I liked that we didn't spend all the time on the computer and really got to express and put ourselves into our artwork"

Registration Policy

Seats are limited per studio, so registration is first come, first served. Once you have completed your registration request, a seat will be held for you for up to 48 hours, pending payment.

Withdrawals + Refunds - Block 1

• Withdrawal requests received prior to February 29th, 2025 are eligible for a tuition refund less a $35 administrative fee
• Withdrawal requests received between March 1 - June 14, 2025 are eligible for a tuition refund less a $500 administrative fee
• Withdrawal requests received June 15, 2025 onwards, are not eligible for refund.

Withdrawals + Refunds - Block 2

• Withdrawal requests received prior to February 29th, 2025 are eligible for a tuition refund less a $35 administrative fee
• Withdrawal requests received between March 1 - June 28, 2025 are eligible for a tuition refund less a $500 administrative fee
• Withdrawal requests received June 29, 2025 onwards, are not eligible for refund.

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+ Materials
You will need to source your own supplies for your studio. The cost of materials will vary by studio, but on average, you can expect to spend up to $150 in studio-specific supplies. You are welcome to use materials you already have at home. A materials list will be provided to you in your welcome package prior to the start of the program.

+ Software and Equipment
ECU will provide access to the required software, equipment and computers for on-campus courses.
Students registered for online studios are responsible for securing access to any devices required to participate in their studio. ECU will provide access to any required software(s) for the duration of the program.

+ Transportation
Students registered in on-campus studios are expected to cover their own transportation costs.

Registration Policy

Seats are limited per studio, so registration is first come, first served. Once you have completed your registration request, a seat will be held for you for up to 48 hours, pending payment.

Withdrawals + Refunds - Block 1

• Withdrawal requests received prior to February 29th, 2025 are eligible for a tuition refund less a $35 administrative fee
• Withdrawal requests received between March 1 - June 14, 2025 are eligible for a tuition refund less a $500 administrative fee
• Withdrawal requests received June 15, 2025 onwards, are not eligible for refund.

Withdrawals + Refunds - Block 2

• Withdrawal requests received prior to February 29th, 2025 are eligible for a tuition refund less a $35 administrative fee
• Withdrawal requests received between March 1 - June 28, 2025 are eligible for a tuition refund less a $500 administrative fee
• Withdrawal requests received June 29, 2025 onwards, are not eligible for refund.

View other CS policies.

We offer two JAI scholarships for students of Aboriginal ancestry.

Scholarship applications will be open in early November 2024.

Sometimes, due to low enrolment, a studio may be cancelled. Students registered in the cancelled studios will be contacted with information about all available studios, and can be transferred to a new studio.

Lunch is not provided, but you have access to the food services available in or around the ECU campus. View food service options.

Additional lunch time talks and programming may be scheduled over the course of the month and students are encouraged to attend.

ECU Accessibility Services provides supports to the learning environment for students with speech, hearing, visual, physical, mental health and neurological disabilities as well as chronic health conditions, acquired brain injury and temporary disabilities.

If you would like to access these services, please visit the Accessibility Services page, download and complete the Accessibility Request form, and submit it to accessibility@ecuad.ca as early as possible before the course start date. Once your documentation has been received and reviewed, a Student Resource Coordinator will contact you to set up an appointment.

Yes. As an JAI student, you have access to the ECU Library as a Community Borrower.

View more information about your loaning privileges.

Attendance is taken at the start of each class and when you return after the lunch break. Instructors and Programs Assistants will notify the CS Team of any student who has not arrived or returned to class within 15 minutes of the class start time.

Parents and/or guardians will be contacted to follow up on the absence if we have not received prior notice.

Parents and Guardians: If an absence is planned for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible. You can email or call us so we know where students are.