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[Summer Camp] Painting and Printing

Painting is more than brush to paper! Campers explore techniques and styles from still life to abstract, and experiment with printmaking, including linocut, stenciling, and relief printing. All materials provided.

[Summer Camp] Photography for Pre-Teens

Capture the world through your lens! Campers learn camera basics, visual composition, lighting, and movement while expressing their ideas and personality through photography. Most materials provided; campers must bring a digital camera.

[Summer Camp] Play with Paint

The perfect camp for young artists who love to paint and explore colour! Campers learn the fundamentals of design, colour mixing, and brushwork while experimenting with watercolor, acrylic, and tempera to create 2D and 3D artworks. All materials provided.

[Summer Camp] Sculpture Factory

Create in three dimensions! Campers design sculptures using clay and other materials, learning relief and additive techniques while exploring texture, form, and tactile creativity. All materials provided.

[Summer Camp] Make it BIG

Take art to a larger-than-life scale! Campers experiment with large-scale sculptures and 2D artworks, using magnifying glasses to explore details up close, while focusing on color, form, and composition. All materials provided.

[Summer Camp] Portfolio Ready

Start building your art journey! Preteens interested in high school art will learn foundational skills and techniques through projects designed to showcase their abilities and begin a strong, well-rounded portfolio. All materials provided.

[Holiday Workshop] Family Day Canvas Challenge

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 […]

[NEW! Weekend Workshop] Painting with Fibre

Discover the art of felting. Create a one-of-a-kind artwork using soft merino wool and the traditional techniques of needle and wet felting. Perfect for beginners and inspiring for those with experience, this workshop guides you step by step through “painting” with wool. Using a landscape image as reference, you’ll learn to layer colours, build texture, […]

[NEW!] Free Older Adult Art Workshop and Tour

The Varley Art Gallery is exited to invite you to participate in a free, two-hour art-making workshop, plus a 30 minute guided tour of our current exhibitions, designed especially for seniors. This workshop offers a wonderful opportunity for you to explore your imagination, learn new techniques, meet like-minded individuals and enjoy a relaxing creative experience. […]

[NEW!] Free Older Adult Art Workshop and Tour

The Varley Art Gallery is exited to invite you to participate in a free, two-hour art-making workshop, plus a 30 minute guided tour of our current exhibitions, designed especially for seniors. This workshop offers a wonderful opportunity for you to explore your imagination, learn new techniques, meet like-minded individuals and enjoy a relaxing creative experience. […]