This camp combines basic scientific and mathematical principles with elements of design in new and unexpected ways. By exploring balance, cause and effect, order, and more, campers will integrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into their art-making practice. All materials are provided. Note: There will be no camp on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, […]
This summer, campers will have a blast creating sculptures using a variety of materials. Through hands-on exploration, campers will learn to work with air-dry clay, papier mâché, and other media to create finished sculptures. They’ll also explore non-traditional approaches to making 3D art. All materials provided. Note: There will be no camp on Canada Day, […]
An exciting introduction to art! Through stories, songs, games, and hands-on projects, little artists will explore, play, and create. All materials provided.
Kids create their favorite furry, feathery, and scaly friends through stories, games, songs, and hands-on art activities. All materials provided.
Calling all future cartoonists! Create your own characters, wacky situations, and comic worlds. Learn to draw expressive faces, lively settings, and experiment with line, color, and text. All materials provided.
Dive into the magical world of clay-mation! Campers will learn to make objects move on screen, develop a story, and work together to create a short animated film. Most materials provided; campers must bring a laptop, digital camera, and USB adapter.
The animal kingdom comes alive at the Varley! Kids will use vibrant colours and textures to create their own furry, feathery, and scaly friends through printmaking, sculpture, and painting. All materials provided.
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.
