Scheduling Updates Related to COVID-19
Adult Studio School classes for summer 2020 have been canceled due to ongoing safety concerns and scheduling challenges related to COVID-19. In lieu of onsite classes, the museum is developing an online pilot program for studio art, creative writing, and art collecting. Stay tuned for these exciting video offerings, which will be available on our website this summer, and for the fall lineup of Studio School classes.
Learn about our response to COVID-19 here.
Art Classes & Workshops
The Studio School
The Studio School offers adults (16+) year-round courses and workshops in drawing, painting, photography, pottery, printmaking, mixed media, creative writing, and design. Yoga classes are also available.
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Studio School (Pottery)
Studio School (Photography)
Studio School (Drawing + Painting)
Studio School (Photography)
Art Classes & Workshops
Drawing + Painting
The Studio School offers a wide variety of drawing and painting classes and workshops geared to all levels of students—beginners to experienced artists.
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Photography
Digital, traditional, and alternative photography processes are taught each semester at VMFA's Studio School.
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Printmaking
Learn about monotype, wood engraving, and a variety of other print processes in a Studio School class or workshop.
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Pottery
Ceramic sculpture, hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing are some of the techniques taught in the Studio School’s pottery courses.
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Design + Mixed Media
Explore fiber arts, interior design, jewelry making, and stained glass through our year-round mixed-media offerings.
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Creative Writing
Memoir, poetry, and short story writing as well as playwriting are some of the creative writing offerings in our Studio School.
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Professional Practices
Workshops help prepare students in documenting, marketing, exhibiting, and selling their art work in a professional manner.
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Mind, Body + Spirit
Beginning Hatha Yoga classes incorporate stretching, strengthening, and breathing exercises to reduce stress and promote well-being.
Class ScheduleThe Studio School offers a wide variety of drawing and painting classes and workshops geared for the beginning student through the experienced artist.