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Welcome

As the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts undergoes a building expansion,
its list of classes is growing, too.

On the pages of this all-in-one catalogue, find out why VMFA is the place to be this winter and spring. Whether you’re 3 or 93, experienced or beginner, take advantage of the variety of classes, exceptional instructors, and unique museum setting and resources that only VMFA can offer.

Adult Registration
Youth Registration

ADULT REGISTRATION

Those who register for adult studio and lecture courses must be 16 or older.

Register by Mail

Enroll early by mail! From Jan 4 until the first day of class, fill in and return the Registration Form and payment. Registrations received before Jan 4 will be held and opened on Jan 4.

Register by Phone

From Tues, Jan 19, until the first day of class, register by phone for adult studio classes at 804.367.0816, Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm; for adult lecture classes, at 804.340.1405, Mon–Fri, 8:45 am–4:30 pm. To ensure enrollment, your payment must be received within 4 business days. Classes and workshops with insufficient enrollment will be canceled at least a week before they are scheduled to start. Please register early.

Materials

For studio classes, students are required to supply some or all materials. A list of required materials will be available after each class listing.

Confirmation

Mailed Studio School registrations will receive confirmation by phone or e-mail; lecture class tickets will be mailed.

Continuing Education Credit

Upon request, teachers who participate in courses will receive a letter of completion to submit to their school for continuing education credit at the end of the course.

Class & Workshop Availability

Visit class description page to see if the class or workshop that interests you is open.

Gift Certificates

Adult classes make great gifts! Phone the Studio School at 804.367.0816.

Questions

Phone the Studio School office at 804.367.0816, Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm.

YOUTH REGISTRATION

Register by phone, 804.340.1405, Mon–Fri, 8:45 am–4:30 pm, or mail in the registration Registration Form and payment by one week before the first day of class.

Preschool Programs

For ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. Classes meet in the Pauley Center Educational Resource Room. Questions: 804.340.1573.

Children's Programs

Includes family events and studio classes for children ages 5–12. Classes meet in the Pauley Center Studios. Questions: 804.340.1438.

Teen Programs

Teen classes and events are for students in grades 6–12. All classes meet in the Pauley Center Lobby. Questions: 804.340.1573.

Scholarships

Scholarships for students ages 5–17 are based on financial need. All information is confidential. Applications are due to VMFA for consideration three weeks in advance of the start of the requested class. To apply, download the Scholarship Form or call 804.340.1573.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Registration Policies

• Enrollment is open to the public.
• We reserve the right to change instructors when necessary.
• We reserve the right to refuse enrollment to participants with a history of unacceptable behavior.

Limited Enrollment

Class space is limited. Registration is first come, first served. Please register early.

Studio Attire

Many materials used in class are permanent and cannot be washed out. Students are advised to wear "studio" clothes to class.

Payment

Tuition and all fees are due in full upon registration. VMFA accepts checks, cash, or credit cards (VISA, MC, AMEX). If you register by phone, payment must be received within 4 business days. If you register by mail, payment must accompany your Registration Form. Please make checks payable to VMFA. Mailing address:

VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Attn: Studio School
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23220-4007

Studio School Parking

If there are no parking spaces in the Studio School lot, park in the VMFA Parking Deck, Sheppard Street and Stuart Avenue, 9 am–7 pm, free with your Studio School parking pass.

Location of Classes

Adult studio classes meet in the Studio School at 2911–15 Grove Avenue (across from VMFA) at the corner of Sheppard Street. Adult lecture classes and youth programs meet at the Pauley Center, located across the parking lot from the museum’s Main Entrance.

Membership Discounts

Members of VMFA receive discounts on classes and workshops.

Scheduling Note

Classes do not meet during Spring Break, Mar 14–21. For information on possible cancellations due to inclement weather, phone 804.340.1400.

Teaching Proposals

Artists with adult teaching experience interested in teaching a workshop not currently offered at the Studio School are encouraged to send a descriptive cover letter, résumé, 10–20 images of their artwork, and a workshop description. All proposals will be considered and materials will be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Please familiarize yourself with our current offerings before you submit a proposal.

Educational Resource Room

Located in the Pauley Center, open Wed–Fri, 11 am–5 pm. Explore engaging resources with your child, including books, puzzles, the Internet, and CD-ROMs. Research the VMFA collection and make use of Pandora, our ready online reference of catalogued material.

Say Cheese!

Photographers are on duty at museum events to capture images for VMFA’s archives and publications. If you prefer not to have pictures taken of yourself or family members, please notify the instructor.

Studio School Staff and Faculty

Staff and faculty.

Cancellations

Fees are nonrefundable except when VMFA cancels a class. Classes may not be substituted or switched once registration is complete. Be sure to mark your calendar!