GALLERY INFORMATION March Break
March Break Art Camp Information for 2017
VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca
GALLERY INFORMATION March Break
VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca
March Break Art Camp Information for 2017
Join us at the Varley this March Break! A fun and creative way to spend your break. Sign up for our Full-Day and Full Week camps for children aged 4-13! Full Day programs are for children ages 4-6 years or 7-12 years, and Full Week programs are for children ages 9-13 years. All materials included! Registration begins November 15 for residents. Please dress in art friendly clothing and pack nut-free snacks and/or lunches. HOW TO REGISTER
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
NON RESIDENTS
1. Online via EZ Reg https://econnect.markham.ca/Start/ Start.asp 2. Call for FAST TRACK 905- 475-4867 Follow voice prompts 3. Fax your completed registration form Registration form found at most community centres. (905) 479-7767
Our Varley Art Gallery Members receive a 10% discount on art camps and classes. Register and save today!
Non-residents incur a $2 fee for all programs.
INCLUSION SUPPORT Ages 4 – 13 Years $71.75 per day Should you require one-on-one support for your child, please add the cost of the Inclusion Counsellor when registering, or contact Janet Beatty at 905.477.7000 ext. 3930
CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellation requests must be received in writing 5 days prior to the first day of the camp session to receive a full credit or refund. EXTENDED CARE INFO Drop-off and pick-up at the Varley Art Gallery Before care (BC) $2.50/per day
8am – 9am
After care (AC) $5/per day
4pm – 6pm
CAMP RATIOS Under 6 years 1 counsellor : 7 campers 7 and up
1 counsellor : 10 campers
March Break Art Camp Program List 2017
Kinder Camps Ages 4 – 6 Years Sculpture Fun: Monday, March 13 | BC 292592, AC 292594 Work in 3D! Create sculptures using clay and learn to incorporate a variety of everyday materials into your designs. Improve tactile and spatial skills, while getting messy and having fun! Barcode: 292606 Cost: $55 Artful Expressions: Tuesday, March 14 | BC 292596, AC 292598 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 creating unique works of art that resemble the unfamiliar and challenge their creativity. Barcode: 292607 Cost: $55 Just Paint!: Wednesday, March 15 | BC 292599, AC 292600 Examine various painting techniques and mediums. Campers will work in watercolour, acrylic and tempera paints to learn about the properties of each type of paint. Be prepared to create colourful canvas compositions and abstract paintings inspired by Paul Fournier, featured in our current exhibitions. Barcode: 292608 Cost: $55 The Natural World: Thursday, March 16 | BC 292601, AC 292602 Budding artists will capture the great outdoors in their mixed media artwork through gallery visits and outdoor adventures to gather natural materials and inspiration. Be prepared to engage with your surroundings and learn more about the natural world. Barcode: 292609 Cost: $55 Drawing and Doodling: Friday, March 17 | BC 292603, AC 292604 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. Barcode: 292610 Cost: $55 VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca
March Break Art Camp Program List 2017
Junior Camps Ages 7 – 12 Years Super Sculpture: Monday, March 13 | BC 292592, AC 292594 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. Barcode: 292587 Cost: $55 Mixed & Mingled Media: Tuesday, March 14 | BC 292596, AC 292598 New ways of looking at and experiencing art is encouraged in this creative and fun camp using a variety of media and approaches. Campers will blend the use of painting, sculpture, and photography to construct their multi-media projects. Barcode: 292588 Cost: $55 Made In Canada: Wednesday, March 15 | BC 292599, AC 292600 In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, the activities will be inspired by Canadian artists who have contributed to the country’s artistic production, including our very own Fred Varley. Work in a variety of media to create your own artwork in celebration of this exciting milestone in Canadian history. Barcode: 292589 Cost: $55 Canvas Compositions: Thursday, March 16 | BC 292601, AC 292602 In this fun and interactive program, campers will explore different forms of abstraction in painting. They will start with a blank canvas and produce colourful abstract paintings inspired by Paul Fournier, featured in our current exhibitions. Barcode: 292590 Cost: $55 Process & Product: An Introduction to Drawing: Friday, March 17 | BC 292603, AC 292604 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! Barcode: 292591 Cost: $55 VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca
March Break Art Camp Program List 2017
Full Week Camp Ages 9 – 13 Years Art Exploration for the Curious Child: Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17 | BC 292543 AC 292544 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. Barcode: 292542 Cost: $247
VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca