Winter Art Classes Information for 2017 The Varley Art Gallery offers fun, educational and enriching art programs to engage your child’s imagination! Children, pre-teens, and teens ages 4-18 will have the opportunity to express how they see the world around them through gallery visits and a variety of art-making activities, using a variety of techniques and media.
Registration for Winter Art Classes begins November 15
HOW TO REGISTER
MEMBERSHIP
NON RESIDENTS
1. Online via EZ Reg https://econnect.markham.ca/Start/ Start.asp
Our Varley Art Gallery Members receive a 10% discount on art camps and classes. Register and save today!
Non-residents incur a $10 fee for all programs.
2. Call for FAST TRACK 905-475-4867 Follow voice prompts
CANCELLATION POLICY
CLASS LOCATIONS
3. Fax your completed registration form All cancellation requests for multi-session Registration form found at most classes must be received in writing before community centres. 905-479-7767 the third class to receive a full credit or refund. All cancellation requests for one-day programs must be received 5 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full credit or refund.
VAG
Varley Art Gallery 216 Main Street, Unionville
MAC McKay Art Centre 197 Main Street, Unionville
Winter Art Classes Information for 2017
Adapted Services Ages 7 - 12 years Art Therapy- ASD: Ages 7-12 | VAG | Tuesdays, Jan 17 -Mar 7 | 4 – 5 pm | Sarah Bedley | Barcode: 292548 | Cost: $80 This course offers children with Autism Spectrum Disorders a safe and supportive environment for creative growth. Through drawing, painting and sculpting, children will have the opportunity to express themselves, use imaginative thinking, stimulate developmental growth and gain social skills. They will work independently as well as collaboratively on art projects. Art projects will be based on goals set in the initial meeting between participants and art therapist. There will be an initial meeting between Art Therapist and new participants prior to the course. All materials provided.
Art Therapy- ADHD/ADD: Ages 7-12 | VAG | Tuesdays, Jan 17 -Mar 7 | 5:30 – 6:30 pm | Sarah Bedley | Barcode: 292546| Cost: $80 This course offers children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) a structured and creative environment for artistic expression. Through individual and collaborative art making, children will practice social skills, deepen relationships with others and correct attention and impulsivity issues. There will be an initial meeting between Art Therapist and new participants prior to the course. All materials provided.
Winter Art Classes Information for 2017
Holiday Programs Ages 5 – 12 years Valentine's Day He-ARTs: Ages 4-10 | VAG | Sunday, February 12 | 1 - 4 pm | Barcode: 292582 | Cost: $18 Create unique Valentine gifts and goodies for the special ones in your life! Make your parents, siblings or special friends a Valentine's Day gift from the heart that will knock their socks off! All materials included; just come inspired and ready to have some fun. Please dress in art-friendly clothing.
PA Day Extravaganza - English: Ages 6-12 | VAG | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | Cost: $53 Spend your PA Day at an art gallery! The Varley Art Gallery exposes students to some of the best artists in Canada through interactive tours and art activities. Our young artists get their inspiration from the artworks on show and spend the day focusing on their own masterpieces by participating in full-day mixed media workshops - painting, drawing, and sculpture. All materials included. Please bring a nut-free snack and lunch. Program runs from 9am-4pm; extended care is included from 8-9 am and 4-6 pm.
January 20, 2017 February 3, 2017
Barcode: 292846 Barcode: 292847
PA Day Extravaganza - French: Ages 6-12 | VAG | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | Cost: $53 A full day of art making in French! Spend your PA Day at an art gallery! The Varley Art Gallery exposes students to some of the best artists in Canada through interactive tours and art activities. Our young artists get their inspiration from the artworks on show and spend the day focusing on their own masterpieces by participating in full-day mixed media workshops - painting, drawing, and sculpture. All materials included. Please bring a nut-free snack and lunch. Program runs from 9am-4pm; extended care is included from 8-9 am and 4-6 pm.
January 20, 2017 February 3, 2017
Barcode: 292848 Barcode: 292849
Winter Art Classes Information for 2017
Children’s Programs Ages 4 – 12 years Elements of Art & Design: Ages 7-10 | VAG | Saturdays, Jan 7 - Mar 11 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | TBA | Barcode: 292570 | Cost: $169 Would you like to challenge your children to explore their creativity in a fun and creative environment? Our professional artist/instructor will introduce your children to the principles and elements of colour and design, whilst encouraging self-expression and experimentation. Children will build on this knowledge and explore drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting, printmaking, clay & multi-media sculpture. These art fundamentals are essential in developing both observation, spatial skills and co-ordination. Classes will also include visits into the Gallery where the kids will be inspired by the masters of Canadian art. At the end of the term, kids will be proud to show off their work in their own in-class Art Show! All materials provided.
Sculpture & Design Fundamentals: Ages 8-12 | VAG | Saturdays, Jan 7 - Mar 11 | 1 - 3:00 pm | TBA | Barcode: 292571 | Cost: $169 For the intermediate student, kids will take their knowledge of colour and design principles to the next level. More challenging and designed for the curious and tactile child, this class will explore the wonderful world of three-dimensional art! Classes will focus on sculpture creation from a variety of media including clay, recyclable materials, paper and everyday objects. Projects emphasize creative thinking and exploration of materials while developing additive and subtractive sculpting techniques, building skills and improvement of coordination. All materials provided; additional $10 cost of glazing and kiln-firing payable at time of registration.
StART with ART: Ages 4-5 | MAC | Saturdays, Jan 7 - Mar 11 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |Eva Fok | Barcode: 292572 | Cost: $169 Bring your creative geniuses to the gallery and harness their energy and imagination in a positive and encouraging environment. Children will be introduced to the wonderful world of colour and imagination through drawing, painting and sculpting. Focus will be on the fundamentals of art, colour mixing and brushwork.
Young Art Masters: Ages 5-6 | MAC | Saturdays, Jan 7 - Mar 11 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Eva Fok | Barcode: 292573 | Cost: $169 The perfect way to fill your young ones’ creative appetite. Art allows children to express their ideas and concepts visually, and leads to a balance in development. Children are encouraged to engage in both traditional and non-traditional art projects in a variety of media, and explore their diverse roots and experiences through art. No experience required but come with an open mind! All materials provided.
Mixed Media for Mini Artists: Ages 4- 6 | VAG | Sundays, Jan 9 - Mar 12 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Stefanie Trombatore | Barcode: 292574 | Cost: $169 If your little one has shown an eye for colour and loves to get his or her hands messy, this is the perfect class to start their artistic journey. Kids will learn about a variety of media; printimaking, pastels, paint and more! It is never too early for your child to explore their creative side, and improve their spatial, observation and self expression. Kids will enjoy interactive tours of the current exhibitions at the gallery and be inspired by original works of art. All materials provided.
Winter Art Classes Information for 2017
Pre-Teen and Teen Ages 8 – 18 years Drawing for Pre-Teens: Ages 8-12 | MAC | Tuesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 7 | 6 - 8:30 pm | Lisa Fong | Barcode: 292553 | Cost: $169 Express yourself through learning different drawing techniques, using a variety of subjects. Explore cartooning, gesture drawing, design, perspective and more with our professional artist. This course can be a great foundation for other art making courses and also a perfect exercise to build up your portfolio or prepare for art school entry exams. No art experience required. All materials provided.
Building your Portfolio for Pre-teens: Ages 11-14 | MAC | Wednesday, Jan 18 - Mar 8 | 4 - 6:30 pm | Kathy Chelin | Barcode: 292550 | Cost: $169 This studio instruction class is designed to improve the student’s technical skills and artistic knowledge to build a strong art portfolio. The course will focus on the basics of drawing such as comparative sight training and incorporate the study of perspective, shading, composition and color theory. Students will learn to render using a variety of media, while developing their own personal style. Different approaches to art will be incorporated including representational and expressive art. The class includes discussion and trips to the gallery to learn through interacting with the artwork in the current exhibitions. All students are welcome, whether you are a beginner pursuing art as a form of recreation and an outlet for self expression or are looking to improve your body of artwork for art school submission. Most materials included.
Portfolio Creation: Ages 14-18 | MAC | Thursdays, Jan 19 - Mar 9 | 4 - 6:30 pm | Les Luxemburger | Barcode: 292568 | Cost: $169 This course will give art students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills for producing a winning portfolio! Students will create works in a variety of media, covering a wide range of art techniques. Both the elements and principles of design will be explored in order to encourage growth through self-critique, creativity, technical skills and visual problem solving. This course will provide an opportunity for High School students, seeking to apply for art schools to develop the necessary skills for producing a winning portfolio! Students will work from their creative imagination, still life or images, meaningful to them, using various media to explore colour, perspective and composition. Individual and group critique will assist with the refinements of their creative process, technical application and visual problem solving. Most materials provided.