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Craft and Play, it’s St. Patty’s Day One-Day Workshop

Let your kids celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with fun, hands-on crafts! They’ll create colourful, holiday-inspired projects while exploring their creativity in a welcoming and inclusive space. Perfect for young artists to play, learn, and enjoy together. 

March Break Camp: Art Adventures (Ages 4 to 6)

Make this March Break unforgettable with creative camps at the Varley! Young artists will explore their imagination through hands-on art projects inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions. Led by experienced instructors, these camps provide a mix of artistic techniques and engaging activities designed to spark creativity. Perfect for kids looking to learn, create, and make […]

March Break Camp: Canvas Creations (Ages 7 to 12)

Make this March Break unforgettable with creative camps at the Varley! Young artists will explore their imagination through hands-on art projects inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions. Led by experienced instructors, these camps provide a mix of artistic techniques and engaging activities designed to spark creativity. Perfect for kids looking to learn, create, and make […]

Introduction to Portrait Drawing Workshop

The workshop will begin by learning about the structure of the human head and how to place the features into position, while using shading to create value and form. Then, register for the afternoon session “Portraiture Drawing Practice with a Model,” for additional instruction and practice with a live sitter. All skill levels welcome.

Winter Break Camp (Ages 7 to 12): Snow Days – Studio Creations

Children will experiment with painting and print making techniques to complete unique artworks inspired by winter. All materials included.

Winter Break Camp (Ages 4 to 6): Snow Days – Studio Creations

Children will experiment with painting and print making techniques to complete unique artworks inspired by winter. All materials included.

Winter Break Camp (Ages 7 to 12): Happy Holidays! Card-Making and Other Gifts

Children will create one-of-a-kind handmade cards and ornaments to bring home as gifts made with love this holiday season. All materials included.

Winter Break Camp (Ages 4 to 6): Happy Holidays! Card-Making and Other Gifts

Children will create one-of-a-kind handmade cards and ornaments to bring home as gifts made with love this holiday season. All materials included.

Winter Break Camp (Ages 7 to 12): Polar Explorers – Sculpting Arctic Animals

Young artists will learn to make three-dimensional sculptures inspired by Arctic animals. All materials included.

Winter Break Camp (Ages 4 to 6): Polar Explorers – Sculpting Arctic Animals

Young artists will learn to make three-dimensional sculptures inspired by Arctic animals. All materials included.