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[Weekend Workshop] Brush Calligraphy: Intermediate

This workshop is designed for anyone who has taken a beginner-level brush pen calligraphy program. Students will practice uppercase letters and learn how to use these in combination with lowercase letters and words. The workshop will also enhance their calligraphy by experimenting with style variations and simple flourishes. Students will receive a set of take-home […]

[Weekend Workshop] The Joy of Handwriting

Do you wish you had more opportunities to write by hand? In this three-hour workshop, we’ll celebrate all things handwritten. The workshop will provide students with an overview of different styles and applications, as well as key considerations for improving your handwriting. Students will have the opportunity to refresh their cursive handwriting and apply their […]

[Weekend Workshop] Landscape Painting: Winter Scenes and Snow

Discover the beauty of painting snow covered landscapes in this hands-on workshop for oil and acrylic painters. Learn about layering paint in loose impressionistic brush strokes, capturing the beauty of pearly white snow and snow shadows in luminous paint. With step-by-step instructor guidance and critiques, this course is suitable for both beginner and seasoned landscape […]

[Weekend Workshop] Hand Lettered Holiday Ornaments

Custom ornaments make a wonderful gift for friends and family! In this two-hour workshop, students will learn how to draw beautiful script letters and use them to decorate their own acrylic ornaments. Students will leave the workshop with their finished ornaments as well as a set of worksheets to continue their hand lettering practice at […]

[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. […]

Paint and Play P. A. Days | Ages 4 to 7

Get out of the classroom, and into the studio to Paint and Play this P. A. Day. Children will explore a variety of painting techniques, experiment with vibrant colors, and bring their imaginations to life through hands-on art projects. Alongside creative play and engaging activities, kids will also have time to make new friends, express […]

Paint and Play P. A. Days | Ages 8 to 12

Get out of the classroom, and into the studio to Paint and Play this P. A. Day. Children will explore a variety of painting techniques, experiment with vibrant colors, and bring their imaginations to life through hands-on art projects. Alongside creative play and engaging activities, kids will also have time to make new friends, express […]

[10-Week Art Classes] Start with Art

Bring your creative genius to the Varley to unlock their imagination in a fun and inclusive environment. Children will be introduced to the vibrant world of color through engaging drawing, painting, and sculpting projects. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of art, including color mixing and the creative process, while encouraging self-expression and cooperation. Children will […]

[10-Week Art Classes] Art Explorers

This is the perfect course for any young artist eager to play and learn in a fun and creative studio setting. Children are encouraged to develop their artistic abilities while exploring painting techniques and working with both traditional and non-traditional materials. They’ll also visit the gallery for inspiration, sparking their creativity and deepening their understanding […]