Schools & Tutors in Etobicoke

At National Training Centers, instructors tackle the difficult task of improving athletes' hockey game without any ice. Instead, they train the body to perform better in the rink, with balance yoga classes dedicated to improving leg flexibility and core strength. Instructors help players hone their stride and endurance with skating-technique-based treadmill classes. All of their training focuses on the essential attributes of an ice-rink athlete: core strength, agility, power, speed, and the ability to walk on frozen water.

Though its main draws include sprawling, verdant grounds and a sand-bottom stadium ring, Raynham Stables is well equipped to serve equestrian offerings all year long. Two expansive indoor riding arenas beckon cold-weather guests to perch atop gentle, reliable horses well trained in the ways of trotting, jumping, galloping, and saying nay to performance-enhancing carrots. Working closely with his experienced staff, Equine Canada Level 3 coach Lindsay Mahon takes the reins of the establishment and its lessons, which encourage students to develop into confident competitors and show-team riders.

Raynham Stables also offers pony parties for ages 4–adult with optional add-ons such as horse-themed goodie bags and craft sessions. Summer camps and year-long riding lessons coach riders on trotting, dressage, cross-country riding, and jumps of various heights.

Paul Stewart's passion for pottery is genetic. And, as The Pottery's resident potter, he spins more than 25 years of experience between his steady hands. It was 1985 when Paul decided to follow his father's footsteps and enter the profession. For some time after, Paul bounced around Toronto-area studios until landing in Bloor West Village, where he's remained for more than a decade.

Over that time, Paul has created award-winning works that have appeared in magazines, on TV, and in films, and many of his pieces can be bought and added to private collections or worn as part of all-ceramic wardrobes. More than just the birthplace of porcelain decor, Paul also utilizes The Pottery's space to lead lessons and workshops–something he's done for a dozen years. He instructs all ages of students during introductory sessions, as well as during themed workshops and curriculum-based courses.

Curling is in Chad McMullan’s blood. After spending his childhood Sundays watching his parents compete at their favourite Winnipeg rink, Chad carried on the family tradition, notching victories in multiple World Curling Tour outings, two appearances in Canadian national championships, and one imaginary sleepover with the Governor-General over the course of his career. After stints as Executive Director of the World Curling Tour and World Curling Players' Association, Chad brought his icy know-how to Rock Solid Productions, which applies curling’s fundamental team-building qualities to everything from business retreats to beginner’s lessons. The group’s in-school training program introduces curling to 100,000 students each year, helping Chad share his childhood love of the game with the next generation of competitors.

A celebrity makeup artist boasting a number of lauded clients such as Ford Models and R&B singer Cee Lo Green, Asha aids apprentices in nurturing their craft and inspires confidence in the modern woman with a bounty of beautifying services. During intensive weeklong makeup artistry certificate programs, the renowned makeup artist teams novices with industry professionals such as photographers, models, and hair stylists to provide valuable industry experience. A.S.H.A.'s in depth makeup workshops, such as Fashion, Editorial, Film, Television, and Bridal Hair, all cap at six pupils to ensure a greater quantity of individual instruction so that the makeup maven can help each participant reach his or her full potential. Customized beauty consultations and makeup packages for special events pair patrons with Asha, providing an opportunity to discover what products befit their particular skin type, lifestyle, and tornado-chasing schedule.