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Adult “Summer Camp” Series: Landscape Painting

Discover the beauty of painting landscapes in this hands-on workshop designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of landscape painting. Explore topics such as: oil painting safety, composition, value, and design, as well as focused lessons on how to paint sky, trees, clouds, buildings, shrubs, flowers and more. With step-by-step instructor guidance and critiques, this […]

Adult “Summer Camp” Series: En Plein Air

Build on your painting skills by exploring value, composition and design, with rich colour and lively brushwork to boost the energy in your landscape paintings! With weather permitting, we will take our supplies outside to paint beautiful Main Street Unionville and Toogood Pond. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris

Summer Camp: My First Art Camp

Get set for a week filled with artistic awesomeness tailored for the newest campers on the block! Our art camp is the perfect introduction for kids stepping into the camp world for the first time. They’ll dive into the fun with hands-on activities, captivating stories, catchy songs, and playful games. Kinder campers, who are new […]

Summer Camp: Mixed-Media Mingle

In this exciting camp, campers will dive into a world of creative possibilities, combining paint, paper, fabric, and more to create unique masterpieces. They’ll experiment with different textures, colors, and techniques, collaborating and sharing ideas along the way. It’s the perfect place for young artists to explore their imagination and connect with their inner creator!

Summer Camp: Art Lab

In this hands-on mixed media camp, campers will experiment with a variety of materials, from paint and fabric to clay and found objects. They’ll combine different techniques to create one-of-a-kind artworks, exploring new ways to express themselves. Whether building a 3D sculpture or designing a vibrant collage, every day will be a new adventure in […]

Summer Camp: Comics, Anime, and more

Dive into the exciting worlds of comics and anime through hands-on activities, character design workshops, and interactive games. Tailored for budding artists, this camp is a vibrant blend of learning and fun, where every day is an adventure in storytelling and imagination.

Summer Camp: Colour Craze

Little artists will have a blast discovering the magic of colours! They’ll explore how to mix and blend different hues, creating beautiful and fun artworks. Through playful activities like painting, colouring, and experimenting with new colour combinations, kids will not only sharpen their artistic skills but also learn how colours can express feelings and tell […]

Summer Camp: Little Makers Studio

 In this fun-filled camp, kids will explore the world of colours, shapes, and textures through simple, hands-on projects like drawing, painting, and crafting. With a focus on play and exploration, they’ll use easy-to-handle materials to create their very own masterpieces. It’s the perfect space for budding artists to express themselves, build confidence, and have a […]

Summer Camp: Sculpture for Storytellers

Campers explore the tradition of storytelling to create and tell stories of their own. Through careful design and 3-dimensional sculpture, your child will learn the unique ways in which artists may share their stories through form.

Summer Camp: Where Art Meet Science

Campers put the “A” in STEAM this summer at the Varley as they look at science, technology, engineering, and math through an artist’s lens. Using a variety of media, and colourful experiments campers will test their creative limits!