The Varley Art Gallery of Markham offers 2 different options of March break programming for children ages 4 - 12 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.

Sculpt to Build

Campers will bring stories to life through sculpture in this tactile and imagination-based camp.  Explore how stories are told through visual communication.  All materials included.

When: Monday, March 11
Barcode: 333080 BC: 332551 AC: 332555   
Price: $64.00

Artful Expressions

Engage young imaginations while campers begin learning how to express themselves through line and colour. Kids will feel empowered producing unique works of art that resemble the unfamiliar and challenge their creativity. All materials included.

When: Tuesday, March 12 
Barcode: 333081 BC: 332550 AC: 332556
Price: $64.00

Painting Party                                                                                                

Little painters explore, experiment and express themselves through creative play, stories, songs, games and hands-on art activities, Materials are provided.

When: Wednesday, March 13
Barcode: 333082 BC: 332552 AC: 332557
Price: $64.00

NEW! Toogood Nature Quest

Budding artists will capture the great outdoors in their mixed media artwork through gallery visits and outdoor adventures. Campers will engage with their natural surroundings and learn more about the animal world. All materials included.

When: Thursday, March 14
Barcode: 333083 BC: 332553 AC: 332553
Price: $64.00

Playing and Printing

Printing and stamping have never been more fun! Learn printmaking techniques such as monographs and collagraphs.  Create beautiful still life, landscapes, portraits and abstract prints in a fun and creative environment. All materials provided.

When: Friday, March 15 
Barcode: 333084 BC: 332554 AC: 332559
Price: $64.00 

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 Sculptures

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. All materials included.

When: Monday, March 11
Barcode: 332560 BC: 332551 AC: 332555   
Price: $64.00

Mixed Media Madness               

New ways of looking at and experiencing art are encouraged in this creative camp using a variety of media and approaches. Campers will blend painting, sculpture, and photography to construct their multi-media projects. All materials included.

When: Tuesday, March 12 
Barcode: 333069 BC: 332550 AC: 332556
Price: $64.00

Digital Photography 

This interactive day puts campers behind the lens of a camera. They learn about composition while photographing outdoor landscape scenes, people and action shots. Campers explore how to express their voice, ideas and vision through their photographs.  Some materials provided.  Kids must bring their own digital camera.               

When: Wednesday, March 13
Barcode: 333070 BC: 332552 AC: 332557
Price: $64.00

Canvas Compositions

The perfect camp for kids who love to paint!  Learn about the fundamentals of design, colour mixing and brushwork and examine painting techniques in various mediums.  Campers will work in acrylic and watercolours to create finished, ready-to-frame artwork.

When: Thursday, March 14
Barcode: 333071 BC: 332553 AC: 332553
Price: $64.00

Process & Product: An Introduction to Drawing            

Campers get 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! All materials included.

When: Friday, March 15 
Barcode: 333072 BC: 332554 AC: 332559
Price: $64.00 

Full Week

Art Adventure

This fun and interactive week long program is designed for the creative and curious tween. Campers 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. This will spark their imagination in the studio where they will tackle challenging drawing, sculpture, painting and photography projects. Developed for children with active imaginations and a keen interest in expressing themselves through an artistic medium. All materials included. Extended Care is available on a weekly basis at the Varley Art Gallery. 

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

Before Care:     335815 8:00am-9:00am    $20.60

After Care:       335816 4:00pm-6:00pm   $41.20

Age: 9-13 yrs 
Location: McKay Art Centre 
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
When: Monday, Mar 11 – Friday, Mar 15
Barcode: 332548
Price: $276.00