The Varley Art Gallery of Markham offers 2 different options of March break programming for children ages 4 - 13 years old. Click on the following links for more information of what we offer. 

• Full Day Programs (Ages 4-6)
• Full Day Programs (Ages 7-12)
• Full Week Programs (Ages 9-13)

Registration starts November 14, 2017 for members and residents and November 15, 2017 for non-residents online on EZreg. 

Full Day Programs - Kinder

Register for a 7-hour hands-on studio program and take your art creations home. Programs run from 09:00 am - 04:00 p.m. Extended available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for an additional fee. Please pack a lunch and nut-free snack! All materials included. 

Age: 4 - 6 yrs
Location: Varley Art Gallery
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sensational Sculpture 

Discover the many ways of creating sculptures by using your senses, surroundings and an array of materials including clay and everyday objects. Campers will blend the use of painting, drawing and sculpture, to construct three-dimensional projects focusing on the elements of nature, while getting messy and having fun!

When: Monday, March 12
Barcode: 310029  BC: 310019  AC: 310020   
Price: $56.00
 

Artful Expressions

The focus of this camp is to engage your imagination and begin learning how to express yourself through line and colour. Kids will feel empowered to create unique works of art that resemble the unfamiliar and to explore their creative impulses.  

When: Tuesday, March 13
Barcode: 310030  BC: 310021  AC: 310022 
Price: $56.00

Just Paint!

Examine various painting techniques and mediums. Campers will work in watercolour, acrylic and tempera to learn about the properties of each type of paint. Be prepared to create colourful canvas compositions and abstract paintings inspired by Fred Varley, featured in our current exhibitions.

When: Wednesday, March 14
Barcode: 310031  BC: 310023  AC: 310024 
Price: $56.00

Colour Magic

We are affected by colour through visual and physical experience in our everyday lives. Pre-schoolers explore the magical properties of colour through creative play, stories, songs, games and hands-on mixed media art activities.

When: Thursday, March 15
Barcode: 310032  BC: 310025  AC: 310026 
Price: $56.00

Drawing & Doodling

The perfect class for your young artist to explore the magic of drawing! Kids will create artworks that encourage putting pencil to paper to record the world around them. Activities will include still-life drawing, memory exercises and in-gallery sketching of artwork in our current exhibitions.

When: Friday, March 16 
Barcode: 310033  BC: 310027  AC: 310028  
Price: $56.00 

Full Day Programs - Junior

Register for a 7-hour hands-on studio program and take your art creations home. Extended available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for an additional fee. Please pack a lunch and nut-free snack! All materials included. 

Age: 7 - 12 yrs
Location: Varley Art Gallery
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Super Sculpture  

Dress for mess and have fun working with a variety of materials such as clay and found objects to create 3-D masterpieces. Improve spatial and tactile abilities, problem-solve creatively, and ignite the imagination.

When: Monday, March 12
Barcode: 310014   BC: 310019  AC: 310020   
Price: $56.00

Masterful Mediums

Discover ways to use mixed media to create a masterful artwork that draws inspirations from the natural and cultural worlds. Expand on your creativity by using a blend of 3D materials and medium combinations to develop projects that are inspired by our winter exhibitions.

When: Tuesday, March 13
Barcode: 310015   BC: 310021   AC: 310022
Price: $56.00

Urban Arts

Campers will learn about art that can bring communities together. Students will use Markham and their hometowns as inspiration to create works that reflect themselves and their community. Create multiple projects that explore all art mediums, using photography, cityscapes and murals to develop art and ideas of what it means to be a part of a community.

When: Wednesday, March 14
Barcode: 310016  BC: 310023  AC: 310024 
Price: $56.00

Captivating Canvases 

Get inspired by exhibiting artist Waffa Bilal in this fun and creative program.  Campers will explore different forms of painting related to storytelling. Using personal stories of their own campers will use multiple kinds of paint applications and techniques to express personal stories and ideas.

When: Thursday, March 15
Barcode: 310017  BC: 310025  AC: 310026 
Price: $56.00

Process & Product: An Introduction to Drawing 

Be inspired by Varley’s drawings and those of contemporary artists.  Campers will explore drawing as part of the artistic process and as its own art form. Discover drawing on different surfaces using a variety of tools – not just pencil on paper!

When: Friday, March 16
Barcode: 310018  BC: 310027  AC: 310028 
Price: $56.00
 

Full Week

Art Exploration for the Curious Child

This fun and interactive week long program is designed for the creative and curious child. Kids will be introduced to artwork in our collection and on exhibit, learn how to look and talk about art and attend a rare visit of the vaults to see where the artwork is prepared and installed. These visits will spark their imagination in the studio where they will tackle challenging drawing, sculpture, film and installation projects. Developed for children with active imaginations and a keen interest in expressing themselves through an artistic medium, this camp is open to a limited number of spots. All materials included.

Extended Care is available on a weekly basis at the Varley Art Gallery. 

Before Care:     310035  8:00am-9:00am    $12.50

After Care:       310036   4:00pm-6:00pm   $25.00

Age: 9-13 yrs
Location: McKay Art Centre
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
When: Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 16 
Barcode: 310034   
Price: $251.00