Theme: Wearable Felt – Merino Cowl Create your own seamless felted infinity neck warmer using soft merino wool and silk fibres. Using wet felting techniques, transform natural fibres into a lightweight, reversible wearable accessory featuring unique textures, colours, and handmade details. Suitable for all skill levels. Artist/Instructor: Rumy Glogova Image credit: Rumy Glogova *A materials […]
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the fundamentals of acrylic painting through a simple bee and flower garden composition. Participants will learn basic brush handling, brush strokes, and simple colour mixing with a focus on greens, while exploring how to build a small painting step by step. Suitable for all skill levels. Participants will go home with […]
This beginner-friendly mixed media and collage workshop introduces participants to creating art using a variety of materials. Learn simple techniques for layering, cutting, and combining images and textures to make a unique artwork. Some materials included. Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon Image credit: Olivana Tonon
Discover the art of needle felting in this welcoming three-week fibre arts series. Learn how to transform soft wool fibres into a textured 2D felted artwork and a whimsical 3D gnome while exploring essential felting techniques, colour, texture, and form. Whether you’re new to fibre arts or looking to build your skills, this hands-on class […]
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 […]
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 […]
Theme: Felted Tea Cozy Create a unique handmade tea cozy while exploring the art of wet felting. Using soft wool fibres, participants will shape and decorate a functional three-dimensional piece that adds warmth, texture, and a creative touch to your table. Suitable for all skill levels. Artist/Instructor: Rumy Glogova Image credit: Rumy Glogova *A materials […]
Co-presented with the Markham Group of Artists, this weekly program offers non-instructional life drawing sessions featuring a live, clothed model in long poses. Open to artists of all skill levels, it provides a relaxed and supportive environment for exploring portraiture and figure drawing. Please bring your own materials, including easels. Register or drop in. Space […]
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 […]
Learn how to paint dramatic skies filled with colour, light, and movement. Explore simple techniques for creating clouds, sunsets, and changing weather. Suitable for all skill levels. Artist/instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris
