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About Varley Seniors Education Programs Welcome to the Varley Art Gallery of Markham! Located on Historic Main Street Unionville, our gallery spaces feature historical and contemporary art by regional and national artists with a special focus on the art of Frederick Horsman Varley (1881-1969), a founding member of the Group of Seven. We offer a variety of programs that extend the learning experience beyond the gallery through arts education that is tailored to your needs. Utilizing the Visual Arts, Varley outreach programs are designed to complement and enhance the lives of our community members, by stimulating participants to observe, interpret, describe, connect and create. Accessible to all abilities, Varley Education Programs include guided cross-curricular tours and indoor/outdoor studio workshops.
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How to Book & Prices
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Program Descriptions
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Grants & Funding
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Contact Info
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How to Book 1. 2. 3.
Fill out our booking request form and email it to Sarina Luchetta, Education Coordinator at sluchetta@markham.ca Check your inbox for a confirmation email either confirming your requested date or suggesting alternative program dates. Get excited! Your Varley Education program is confirmed and we look forward to partnering with you!
Program Prices
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Program
Duration
Cost/Student
6 Week
1.5 hour
$26.00
12 Week
1.5 hours
$33.00
Gallery Tour
1.5 hours
$5.50
6 Week and 12 Week Seniors Programs We will bring this 6 or 12 week-long art exploration program to your facility. It is ideal for residents of assisted living, seniors’ homes and members of local community groups. Both 6 and 12 week programs are available on either a bi-weekly or monthly basis. Varley 6 week and 12 week outreach programs provide enriching and educational arts opportunities for all abilities and may be tailored for intergenerational audiences. Integral to the programs are conversations around culture and identity that will act as a springboard for individual art projects. Themes around personal stories, language, culture, and more will foster exploration of art, heritage and self-expression. On the final week of the programs, all participants will be invited to visit the Varley Art Gallery for a guided tour of our current exhibitions led by a highly trained docent. 6 Week Art Exploration Program Participants experience 6 weeks of interactive hands-on art workshops, exploring paint, printmaking, sculpture and more! Options include bi-weekly and monthly classes at your facility. Week 1: Colour Theory Create an abstract work to discover colour theory and emotions using oil pastels. Week 3: Watercolor Painting Experiment with watercolour paints, pencils and paper! Week 5: Pinch Pots Learn how to make a small dish or pot using clay building techniques. Decorate your creation using paints by adding textures and patterns. 4
Week 2: Acrylic Landscape Painting Paint like the Group of Seven! In this class, begin your masterpiece by creating an acrylic painting. Week 4: Mosaic Portraits Using magazines, create a mixed media mosaic to create either a portrait or a still life. Week 6: Printmaking Create an original print of a beautiful cityscape using foam board to explore relief printmaking techniques.
12 Week Art Exploration Program Participants experience 12 weeks of interactive hands-on art workshops, exploring paint, printmaking, sculpture and more! Keep all your materials at the end of the 12 week session! Options include bi-weekly and monthly classes at your facility. Week 1: Colour Theory Create artwork that contrasts hot and cold colours using pastels.
Week 3: Mosaic Using magazines, create a mixed media mosaic of a portrait or of a still life object. Week 5: Clay Pinch Pots Learn how to make a small dish or pot using clay building techniques. Decorate your creation using paints by adding textures and patterns. Week 7: Themed Painting Floral Abstract Break-out of your comfort zone with abstract painting! Create a beautiful floral landscape while learning about colour theory. Week 9: Watercolour Card Making Using the watercolour techniques you have learned, create seasonal greeting cards to give out to family and friends. Week 11: Nylon Sculptures Create an abstract sculpture and decorate it using acrylic paint.
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Week 2: Acrylic Landscape Painting Paint like the Group of Seven! Begin your first masterpiece by creating an acrylic painting. Week 4: Themed Painting Mandala Find your creativity by painting a beautiful mandala using bright patterns and colours. Week 6: Printmaking Create an original print of a beautiful cityscape using foam board to explore relief printmaking techniques. Week 8 : Watercolour Painting Dive into the world of watercolour. Using watercolour pencils and masking fluid, learn professional techniques in watercolour painting. Week10: Abstract Acrylic Painting Create an abstract painting using different techniques of color blending. Use stencil to create a stark contrast to your finished masterpiece. Week 12: Guided Tour Head over to the gallery for a tour of our latest exhibition led by a professional docent! Guided tours feature a discussion-based walkthrough of the exhibitions.
Grants and Funding Projects and Program Assistance There are several grants available that support arts education for seniors. Such grants are offered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ontario Arts Council (OAC) and the New Horizons for Seniors Program. Grants are available variously to community groups, assisted living facilities and seniors’ homes that seek assistance with costs related to providing programing for their residents and community members. The Varley Art Gallery has been a partner on several successful grant applications. If you would like us to partner with you on a grant application, please contact Sarina Luchetta at sluchetta@markham.ca. Granting Agencies Grant program details including submission guidelines, application forms, etc. are available on the websites below. New Horizons for Seniors Program Engaging Seniors through the Arts Fund Ontario Trillium Foundation
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Contact We would love to answer any of your questions. Sarina Luchetta, Education Coordinator (905) 477-7000 x3274 sluchetta@markham.ca
Varley Art Gallery Front Desk (905) 477-7000 x3261 ixo@markham.ca
Cancellation Policy Multi-session Programs All cancellation requests must be received in writing before the third program date in order to receive a credit or refund for the remaining program dates. No refund will be provided for any requests submitted on, or after, the third program date. One-Day Programs All cancellation requests must be received 14 days prior to the start of the program in order to receive a full credit or refund.
We look forward to seeing you at the Varley soon!
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