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[Weekend Workshop] En Plein Air Workshop: Watercolour Journaling

Create a travel-style watercolour journal while sketching and painting outdoors. Learn to capture scenes and moments using portable materials in historic Unionville (weather permitting). Suitable for all levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris

[Weekend Workshop] Landscape Painting: Summer at the Lake

Capture the sparkling light and reflections of a summer lake while developing skills in colour, value, composition, and design. Includes step-by-step instructions and constructive critiques. Suitable for all levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris

[FREE] Older Adult Art Workshop

The Varley Art Gallery invites seniors 55+ to a free, two-hour art-making workshop at Amica Unionville. Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming environment as you explore your creativity, learn art techniques, and connect with others. Amica Unionville is fully accessible. If you require accommodations or have specific needs, please contact us at varley@markham.ca in advance of […]

[Summer Camp] Mixed and Mingled Media

This camp is designed to provide young artists with creative opportunities, hands-on fun, and access to a variety of art mediums. Campers will experiment with painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and sculpture. All materials provided. Note: There will be no camp on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

[Summer Camp] Art Meets Science

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, […]

[Summer Camp] Sculpture for Pre-Teens

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, […]

[Summer Camp] My First Art Camp

An exciting introduction to art! Through stories, songs, games, and hands-on projects, little artists will explore, play, and create. All materials provided.

[Summer Camp] Crafty Critters

Kids create their favorite furry, feathery, and scaly friends through stories, games, songs, and hands-on art activities. All materials provided.

[Summer Camp] Cartooning

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.

[Summer Camp] Clay-Mation Studio

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.