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[10-Week Art Class] Mixed Media for Mini Artists

Spark your little one’s creativity in this playful and engaging class designed just for mini artists! Children will explore a variety of materials and techniques, including painting, drawing, collage, and sculpting, to create their very own masterpieces. Guided by experienced instructors in a fun and nurturing studio environment, kids will develop fine motor skills, experiment […]

[Holiday Workshop] Paint and Play P. A. Days

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 […]

[Holiday Workshop] Paint and Play P. A. Days

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 […]

[Holiday Workshop] HeARTs and Crafts

Join us for 2 fun-filled hours of Valentine’s Day creativity! Kids will make colorful cards, decorations, and sweet crafts to share with family and friends. Perfect for little artists ready to craft, decorate, and spread the love. All materials included.

[Holiday Workshop] Family Day Canvas Challenge

Families, are you ready to paint? Join us at the Varley this Family Day for a collaborative canvas challenge! In this fun, and educational gallery experience, families get a private tour before heading to the studio to complete a painting inspired by current exhibitions. Work together to bring home a finished painting! Note: Designed for […]

[March Break Camp] Varley’s Colour Club

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 […]

[March Break Camp] Paint it Big

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 […]

[March Break Camp] Mini-Mation Studio

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, […]

[8-Week Art Class] Landscape Painting

Learn the fundamentals of landscape painting while exploring its beauty. Explore topics such as: oil painting safety, composition, value, and design, as well as focused lessons on how to paint sky, trees, clouds, buildings, shrubs, flowers, and more. This course is suitable for both beginner and seasoned landscape painters. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris

[8-Week Art Class] Acrylic Pouring: Beginner to Advanced Techniques

Discover the magic of acrylic pouring in this dynamic class designed for all skill levels. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your technique, this course will guide you through the fundamentals and explore more advanced methods like the chain pull, bloom, and Dutch pour. Learn about colour theory, composition, mixing mediums, and […]