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Test out the drawing materials that Frederick Varley used to create his sketches, from willow charcoal to oil pastels. Follow in Varley’s footsteps and observe and draw historical artefacts like he did, from your own unique perspective. Every artist has their own special way of seeing and documenting the world around them: come show us yours!

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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