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 […]
Brush pen calligraphy can be used to add a personal touch to everything from greeting cards to event signage. In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of modern brush pen calligraphy, including how to hold a brush pen, form basic strokes, and connect these strokes to form lowercase letters and words. Students will receive […]
Learn to paint vibrant summer landscapes and a variety of summer greens while exploring colour mixing, composition, and value. Develop your personal style with step-by-step guidance and feedback. Suitable for all levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris
Create a painted portrait of your pet while learning colour mixing, brushwork, layering, and techniques for capturing likeness and texture. Bring a reference photo of your pet. Suitable for all levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris
Learn how to draw portraits using charcoal in this hands-on drawing workshop! Learn step-by-step methods to construct faces and heads, then apply shading to create value and form. Work toward likenesses while drawing a professional model in a friendly, guided setting. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris
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 […]
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
In Stop-Motion Studio, young artists will dive into the exciting world of stop-motion animation. Campers will learn the full process of creating their own short film, starting with storyboarding, character design, and set building, and moving on to animating their figures using clay and other materials. Along the way, they’ll practice skills in sequencing, timing, […]
Its time for your little artist to go Big! In this week long camp, kids will design and create their very own giant paintings from start to finish. Campers will begin by brainstorming ideas and making preliminary sketches to plan their colours and composition. They’ll then learn techniques for scaling up their drawings onto large […]
Step into a world of colour, creativity, and fun in the Varley’s Colour Club! Your mini artists will explore painting, drawing, collage, and simple 3D projects while learning the basics of colour mixing, shapes, patterns, and textures. Campers will experiment with a variety of materials, including tempera paints, crayons, markers, paper, and modeling clay, discovering […]
