2015/2016 Winter Art Classes & Camps - Children by Varley Art Gallery of Markham

Winter 2015/2016 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Classes & Camps Full Program List

GALLERY INFORMATION March Break

WinterBreak March ArtCamp Classes Art Information for 2016

VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca

Information for 2016

The Varley Art Gallery offers fun, educational and enriching art programs to engage your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 10 for residents

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. Registration for nonresidents begins November 11.

CANCELLATION POLICY

CLASS LOCATIONS

2. Call for FAST TRACK 905-475-4867 Follow voice prompts

3. Fax your completed registration form Registration form found at most All cancellation requests for multi-session VAG community centres. 905-479-7767 classes must be received in writing before the third class to receive a full credit or refund. All cancellation requests for oneMAC day programs must be received 5 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full credit or refund.

Varley Art Gallery 216 Main Street, Unionville McKay Art Centre 197 Main Street, Unionville

Winter Art Classes

Children, Pre-teen, and Teen Program List 2016

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. All materials provided.

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 practise social skills, deepen relationships with others and correct attention and impulsivity issues. There will be an initial meeting between Art Therapist and participants prior to the course. All materials provided.

VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca

Winter Art Classes

Children, Pre-teen, and Teen Program List 2016

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.

Barcode: 275523 | Friday, January 15 Barcode: 275524 | Monday, February 1

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.

Barcode: 275520 | Friday, January 15 Barcode: 275521 | Monday, February 1

VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca

Winter Art Classes

Children, Pre-teen, and Teen Program List 2016

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.

For the intermediate student, kids will take their knowledge of colour and design principles to the next level. More challenging and designed specially 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.

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.

The perfect way to whet 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.

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.

VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca

Winter Art Classes

Children, Pre-teen, and Teen Program List 2016

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 20 - Mar 9 | 4 - 6:30 pm | Kathy Chelin | Barcode: 274196 | Cost: $165 This studio instruction class is designed to improve the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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.

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 2016

Join us at the Varley this March Break! A fun and creative way to spend your break. Sign up for our Half-Day, Full-Day, and Full Week camps for children aged 4-13! All materials included! Half Day camps are designed for children ages 4-6 years, Full Day programs are for children ages 7-12 years, and Full Week programs are for children ages 9-13 years. Registration begins November 10 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. Registration for non-residents begins November 17.

INCLUSION SUPPORT Ages 4 – 13 Years $71.75 per week 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

HALF-DAY & FULL-DAY Half-day Morning (M) camps run from 9am – 12pm Half-day Afternoon (A) camps run from 1pm – 4pm Full-day camps run from 9am – 4pm

March Break Art Camp Program List 2016

Full Day Camps Ages 7 – 12 Years Super Sculpture: Monday, March 14 | BC 274208, AC 274209 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: 274203 Cost: $54 Mixed & Mingled Media: Tuesday, March 15 | BC 274210, AC 274211 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: 274204 Cost: $54 Sketchbook Art: Wednesday, March 16 | BC 274212, AC 274213 Sketchbooking and art journaling are important practices that help artists across all disciplines record their ideas through images and words. Campers will use a variety of materials and techniques to capture their ideas on paper. Barcode: 274205 Cost: $54 Canvas Compositions: Thursday, March 17 | BC 274214, AC 274215 In this fun and interactive program, campers will start with a blank canvas and cover it with paint, fabric, and found materials. Kids will collage a masterpiece inspired by exhibiting artist Sarah Cale’s work, which challenges traditional conventions of painting. Barcode: 274206 Cost: $54 Process & Product: An Introduction to Drawing: Friday, March 18 | BC 274216, AC 274217 Inspired by our current exhibitions, which highlight 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: 274207 Cost: $54

VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca

March Break Art Camp Program List 2016

Half Day Camps Ages 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 Years

Please note half day camps are repeated in the morning and afternoon sessions

Sculpture Factory: Monday, March 14 | BC 274208, AC 274209 Work in 3D and let your child`s creative juices flow in this sculpture-based camp that combines art, play and creative exploration. Improve tactility and spatial skills, while designing and creating a sculptural masterpiece using a variety of artistic materials. Barcodes: Morning 274218 | Afternoon 274223 Cost: $30 Cut & Paste: Tuesday, March 15 | BC 274210, AC 274211 In this camp, students will be introduced to mixed-media collage techniques. Kids will visit the gallery to see our Sarah Cale exhibition. Barcodes: Morning 274219 | Afternoon 274224 Cost: $30 Play with Paint: Wednesday, March 16 | BC 274212, AC 274213 Through play, campers will explore various painting techniques and mediums. Campers will work in watercolour, acrylic and tempera paints to learn about the properties of each type of paint. Paint is the name of the game in this camp so dress for mess and get ready to create one of a kind paintings! Barcodes: Morning 274220 | Afternoon 274225 Cost: $30 Artful Expression: Thursday, March 17 | BC 274214, AC 274215 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. All materials included. Barcodes: Morning 274221 | Afternoon 274226 Cost: $30 Sketch & Etch: Friday, March 18 | BC 274216, AC 274217 The perfect class for your young artist to explore drawing and printmaking! Kids will create artworks that encourage putting pencil to paper, and they will participate in activities that introduce simple printmaking methods. All materials included. Barcodes: Morning 274222 | Afternoon 274227 Cost: $30

VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca

March Break Art Camp Program List 2016

Full Week Camp Ages 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 13 Years Art Exploration for the Curious Child: Monday, March 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, March 18, BC 274229 AC 274230 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. This 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: 274228 Cost: $238

VarleyGallery l varleygallery.ca 905.477.7000 ext 3261 varley@markham.ca