Archives: Public Programs

Discover the wonders of plants, animals, and habitats big and small! Campers will create 2D and 3D mixed-media artworks inspired by outdoor adventures, stories, games, and songs. All materials provided.

Build essential drawing and observation skills while creating still-life drawings, self-portraits, and works from a model. Be inspired by gallery and vault drawings, celebrating the legacy of Fred Varley, one of Canada’s finest portrait artists. All materials provided.

Bring your characters, stories, and ideas to life! Learn drawing and illustration techniques to create comic strips and a graphic novel cover while exploring the art of anime and manga. All materials provided.

Art is a fun and safe way for kids to explore their feelings and the world around them. Through stories, games, songs, and hands-on projects, campers express emotions, interests, and fears in a supportive, creative environment. All materials provided.

Get up, move, and make art! Inspired by gesture and movement, campers create dynamic abstract and representational paintings, drawings, and more. Stories, games, and songs spark creativity in motion. All materials provided.

Get ready to get messy! Campers explore traditional and experimental painting techniques, drawing inspiration from historical and contemporary artworks on view in the galleries. All materials provided.

Challenge your skills in this focused, process-based camp! Campers study shape, form, value, and space while developing observation skills and turning preparatory sketches into one or two finished drawings. All materials provided.

Families, are you ready to paint? Join us at the Varley this Family Day for a collaborative canvas challenge! In this fun, and educational gallery experience, families get a private tour before heading to the studio to complete a painting inspired by current exhibitions. Work together to bring home a finished painting! Note: Designed for […]