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[NEW! Evening Art Class] Screen Printing

Learn how to create your own designs and print them onto textiles, including t-shirts, tote bags, and fabric panels. Explore basic techniques, tools, and colour application, and leave with your own custom-printed creations. Perfect for anyone looking to add a personal, creative touch to fabric projects. Some materials provided. Artist/Instructor: Sydney Hanson

[4-Week Art Class] Acrylic Pouring

Learn the fundamentals of colour, composition, and pouring techniques while creating vibrant, abstract pieces. This program is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a hands-on artistic experience. Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon

[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 […]

[NEW! Evening Art Class] Linocut Printmaking

Discover the bold and expressive art of linocut printmaking in this hands-on four-week course. Learn every step of the process—from designing and carving your image to inking and printing your own limited edition. Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll explore techniques for creating texture, contrast, and composition, experiment with colour, and gain confidence using professional […]

[Weekend Workshop] Acrylic Pouring

Join us for a one-day acrylic pouring workshop where you’ll explore the fundamentals of abstract art, including colour and composition. Create unique art on canvas in a supportive studio environment, surrounded by like-minded peers. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshops offers hands-on experience to unleash your creativity! Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon

[8-Week Art Class] Watercolour: Beginner to Intermediate

Learn the basics of watercolour painting while having fun with distinctive techniques. Through artist’s demonstrations, exercises, and lots of time painting, you’ll build an understanding of colour theory, layering techniques, and composition. No experience required. Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff

[4-Week Art Class] Watercolour: Intermediate to Advanced

Painting in watercolours is both exciting and rewarding. Further your knowledge of basic techniques with colour, value, and design theories by painting flowers and still life’s from reference photos. Participants should have completed an introductory level program, or have some experience with watercolours before signing up for this intermediate level class. Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff

[Weekend Workshop] Acrylic Pouring

Join us for a one-day acrylic pouring workshop where you’ll explore the fundamentals of abstract art, including colour and composition. Create unique art on canvas in a supportive studio environment, surrounded by like-minded peers. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshops offers hands-on experience to unleash your creativity! Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon

[NEW! 4-Week Art Class] Gel Plate Printing

Discover the magic of monoprinting! In this four-week program, you’ll experiment with gel plates and acrylic paint to create dynamic prints. Learn layering, masking, image transfers, and painting directly on the plate to produce textured, vibrant works. Perfect for anyone curious about printmaking. Artist/instructor: Sarka Buchl Stephenson

[4-Week Art Class] Acrylic Pouring

Discover the magic of acrylic pouring and create your own vibrant, flowing masterpieces! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll experiment with colors, techniques, and textures to produce unique abstract artworks. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Let your creativity flow and take home a one-of-a-kind painting. Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon