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Create colourful abstract artwork together using acrylic pouring techniques. Designed for families with children on the autism spectrum, this inclusive workshop offers a welcoming space to explore colour, movement and pattern through hands-on painting. No previous art experience is required. Note: Please register only one family member per household. Maximum two participants per family.

Let your child’s creativity shine at the Varley in a fun and inclusive studio! Kids will explore color through drawing, painting, and sculpting projects while learning the basics of art and the joy of self-expression. Along the way, they’ll build coordination, fine motor skills, and confidence. All materials provided.

Young artists will love this fun and creative studio where they can play, paint, and explore! Kids will experiment with traditional and non-traditional materials, visit the gallery for inspiration, and discover new ways to express themselves. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, make friends, and create art they’ll be proud of.   All materials provided.

Ignite your child’s creativity in a fun and supportive studio! With guidance from a professional artist, kids will explore drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media, while gallery visits and artist demos spark inspiration. They’ll experiment, discover, and create art to proudly showcase at the end-of-term show. All materials provided.

Get ready to build, mold, and create! In this fun, hands-on studio, kids will explore sculpture using clay, wire, plaster, and found materials. Guided by a professional artist, they’ll learn how to bring their ideas to life in 3D and showcase their creations at the end-of-term art show. All materials included.

Spark your little one’s creativity in this playful class for mini artists! Children explore painting, drawing, collage, and sculpting while developing fine motor skills and creative confidence in a fun, nurturing studio environment. Gallery visits provide additional inspiration. All materials included.

Celebrate the spooky season at the Varley! Children will explore themes of ghosts, monsters, creatures, and the unexpected while developing their artistic skills through a fun, hands-on project designed to spark imagination and self-expression. All materials included.

Create colourful abstract artwork together using acrylic pouring techniques. Designed for families with children on the autism spectrum, this inclusive workshop offers a welcoming space to explore colour, movement and pattern through hands-on painting. No previous art experience is required. Note: Please register only one family member per household. Maximum two participants per family.