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Jul 03, 2026

[Summer Camp] Art Meets Science
[Summer Camp] Art Meets Science

This camp combines basic scientific and mathematical principles with elements of design in new and unexpected ways. By exploring balance, cause and effect, order, and more, campers will integrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into their art-making practice. All materials are provided.

Note: There will be no camp on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

06/29/2026 - 07/03/2026
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 7 to 10
$352.8 (4 sessions)
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[Summer Camp] Mixed and Mingled Media
[Summer Camp] Mixed and Mingled Media

This camp is designed to provide young artists with creative opportunities, hands-on fun, and access to a variety of art mediums. Campers will experiment with painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and sculpture. All materials provided.

Note: There will be no camp on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

06/29/2026 - 07/03/2026
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 5 to 6
$352.8 (4 sessions)
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[Summer Camp] Sculpture for Pre-Teens
[Summer Camp] Sculpture for Pre-Teens

This summer, campers will have a blast creating sculptures using a variety of materials. Through hands-on exploration, campers will learn to work with air-dry clay, papier mâché, and other media to create finished sculptures. They’ll also explore non-traditional approaches to making 3D art. All materials provided.

Note: There will be no camp on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

06/29/2026 - 07/03/2026
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 9 to 12
$352.8 (4 sessions)
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[Evening Sessions] Life Drawing: Drop-in Studio
[Evening Sessions] Life Drawing: Drop-in Studio

Co-presented with the Markham Group of Artists, this weekly program offers non-instructional life drawing sessions featuring a live, clothed model in long poses. Open to artists of all skill levels, it provides a relaxed and supportive environment for exploring portraiture and figure drawing. Please bring your own materials including easels.

Register or drop in. Space is limited.

Note: No drop-in life drawing session on Friday, July 31. Doors open at 4:50 PM.
Image credit: Linda Kalianteris

 

06/19/2026 - 08/28/2026
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages 18+
Every Fri
$25 per session
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Free Exhibition Guided Tours
Free Exhibition Guided Tours

Join our Gallery Animateurs for free 30-minute guided tours of the 2026 Summer Exhibitions, What holds us together and Sketching the Past. This program is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham.

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07/03/2026 - 09/04/2026
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Everyone welcome
Every Fri
Free | Registration not required