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[Weekend Workshop] Brush Calligraphy: Beginner

Brush pen calligraphy is a beautiful art form that can add a personal touch to everything from greeting cards to event signage. 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 […]

En Plein Air Painting

Get ready to explore the joy of painting outdoors. Learn about the gear and techniques that make plein air painting easy and fun. Begin in the studio with essential techniques, then apply your skills outdoors while capturing the charm of historic Unionville. Perfect for artists of all levels who want to prepare for a summer […]

[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 […]

[Weekend Workshop] Brush Calligraphy: Beginner

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 […]

[Weekend Workshop] Landscape Painting: Summer Scenes

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

[Weekend Workshop] The Painted Portrait: Painting Your Pets!

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

[Weekend Workshop] Introduction to Portrait Drawing

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

[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 […]

[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: Garden Scenes

Paint colourful summer garden landscapes while exploring value, composition, and design. Step-by-step guidance and feedback will be given to support artists of all levels. Artist/Instructor: Linda Kalianteris Image credit: Linda Kalianteris