Arts On Fire

Our Purpose

We aim to provide a high-level experience in the arts for all ages. Our wide range of classes provide entertainment, friendship, skill-development and portfolio-building.

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Imagination

Sheri Prescott coached Ajax High’s Improv Club and directed school productions for decades and saw how the arts changed the lives of her students. In 2018, she rented the facilities at Ajax High School in order to bring improv, visual arts and musical theatre to South Ajax on Saturdays. The classes filled up and families loved the opportunities!

When covid closed the schools, Sheri knew that youth and teens would need improv and art classes more than ever. She rented a small commercial space in South Ajax and this 860 sq foot studio thrived under quarantine measures. Boosted by Durham families requests for more art classes, Sheri searched for a bigger space. With the help of friends and family, they renovated over Christmas and opened 250 Bayly St. West‘s studio on February 1st, 2022.

This new space is wheelchair accessible and offers easy “curbside pickup” for families. We love our new plaza location and hope families enjoy Dairy Queen as much as we do!

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Artists of All Ages

My daughter just did her birthday party here, and they went above and beyond. All the parents messaged me after saying how much fun their children had. My daughter also said it was the best birthday party she ever had!

- Laura Hanna

My five year old daughter loves the Arts on Fire Paint classes and Drama classes so much! She has been to the art camp as well and had a blast! I even signed myself up for the adult paint classes and it feels like such an achievement to get to bring my finished work home and hang it on the wall. These are top quality classes with very knowledgeable instructors and a beautiful facility!

- Alicia Machnik

The adult art class is an incredible way to spend Thursday nights. The instructors are wonderful and the projects are a lot of fun! I didn't think I had artistic skill, but I have made some wonderful art! The quality of instruction and supplies provided are top notch. Great company and a great time every week! Looking forward to signing my son up for Saturday classes!

- Jill Howard

Ahhhmazing!! A service much needed in Ajax and loved by all participants. I got to do an adult art class and had a blast! They walked me through step by step and made it so easy! The kids musicals are so entertaining! Great stuff, keep up the great work.

- Jace Prohaska

Cora absolutely loves Improv! Not only is it fun and helps build confidence, but it also helps Cora as a growing performer. Improv is a beneficial skill for any stage actor!

- Stephanie Lee

Maria had the best day and is asking to return every day this week. We love Arts On Fire!

- Serena Dorward

Great instructor and school I throughly enjoy my classes

-Mustafa Jaffer

My teen enjoyed this immensely. It is priced right and expertly run.

-Sherri MacIver

Amazing. Lily had a great time at camp today. She can’t wait to go back. Can’t say enough about the friendly staff.

-Jennifer Stinson

Amazing programs for all ages. My son had a blast participating in the improv classes. As soon as the program ended he asked to sign up again! 10/10 recommend.

-Stephanie Dobbs

This place is amazing for kids to learn and progress in their learning for Artand have fun!! My daughter loves the instructors! Sheri and her team are doing an awesome job.

-Siribindu Lakkakula

Wonderful environment. Program was a terrific confidence booster for my granddaughter. She loves the class and thinks very highly of Holly.

-Heather Gemon

Thank you Sheri and Barrett for this! What a lovely treat!! Thesekids were super talented and really pulled everything together in 6 weeks!

-Yvonne Adamo

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! Great content, awesome instructors and wonderful art experience! Drama was funfr my seven year old daughter, take home art projects were so well done and the self confidence has improved! Thank you Team Prescott!

-Laurrell Mohammed

Nolan loves the camps! He had a great time and especially enjoys dramagames with Tyler.

-Stephanie Lee

Signed my daughter up for a last minute day camp here & she had a blast! Made lots of art projects & made a friend! WIll defiitely come back 🙂

-Angela Campbell