Kids Studio

Thu, Sep 24, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Draw from different points of view while surrounded by your most loved masterpieces in the museum. Focus on elements of perspective while drawing from observation  and imagination.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 1, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Practice using printmaking tools and methods to explore patterns in art as your decorate personalized items. Your wearable art will be as original as you!

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 8, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Capture a moment in time on your paper! Experiment drawing fruit, flowers, and friends with a focus on fun pastel techniques and drawing from observation.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 15, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Learn how to use watercolor paints and techniques successfully to complete wonderful works of art. Take advantage of gallery visits for inspiration and reflection.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 22, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Who ruled in ancient Egypt? Explore myths and mysteries from the museum's collection and the special exhibition Sunken Cities while creating art and drawing your own symbols of power.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 29, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Make meaningful masks with variety of materials and stylish embellishments. Begin in the galleries and sketch inspirational ideas, then proudly wear your finished work home. 

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 29, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Glow in the dark with your art! Decorate unique lantern shades inspired by VMFA's collection of Tiffany glass lamps. Take home your colorful luminescent artwork after a quick parade through the Sculpture Garden. 

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Nov 12, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | A menagerie of animals lives in the galleries! Choose your favorite furry friends for inspiration and learn to capture characteristics, traits, and habitats in your own animal art.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Nov 19, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Investigate the fascinating kinetic artwork by Alexander Calder in the gallery for inspiration to make your own mobile. The results will be moving!

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Dec 3, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Yarn, paper, and plastic, and fabric come together for an extravaganza in the studio! Use your creativity and imagination to construct contemporary compositions inspired by modern art. 

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Dec 10, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Come along for a grand adventure to VMFA's worldwide collection of art. Draw from gallery inspiration in your personal passport-sized sketchbook, perfect for future travels.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Dec 17, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Enjoy learning basic sewing techniques to stitch pockets and patches from felt, starting with a simple pattern that allows plenty of room for personalization.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Sep 24, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Paint like a pro! Be inspired by styles and techniques used in floral paintings by famous artists throughout the galleries to create a still life arrangement of your own. 

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 1, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Learn essential drawing tips and tricks that add depth and texture using different values. Experiment with variety of shading techniques to improve on realistic three-dimensional effects.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 8, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Draw naturalistic-looking fantasy creatures from mythology and your imagination–learn how to illustrate different textures to depict furs, feathers, and scales.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 15, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Explore a variety of drawing mediums and methods using charcoal, conté, and pastel. Focus on faces and practice drawing portraits–observe how different mediums create different effects. 

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 22, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Try your hand stone carving! Be inspired by ancient Egyptian amulets as you carve your own mini treasures from real soapstone. Note: Closed-toed shoes are required. Students are also advised to bring their own safety goggles and gloves, however, VMFA will provide safety gear, if needed.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 29, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Create a decorative container with air-dry clay using the slab-building method, inspired by Art Deco objects and designs.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Nov 5, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Have fun trying out a wide variety of watercolor painting techniques you can integrate into your art. Explore color theory and practice using resists to create unique gradients, textures, and more.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Nov 12, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Learn how to arrange a unique still life composition from master works in VMFA's collections. Then paint a festive watercolor still life inspired by warm harvest colors and subject matter such as fall foods and gourds.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Nov 19, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | With a focus on principles of design and mark making, learn how to use pen and ink applications. Draw inspiration from patterns and motifs you find in the ancient arts collections.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Dec 3, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Observe fascinating, mixed-media creations crafted by modern masters in the galleries. Using found objects and unexpected materials, design an imaginative shadowbox or assemblage that integrates your dreams and ideas.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Dec 10, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Using materials ranging from patterned paper and magazines to your own drawings and decorative embellishments, design fun and funky small collage works.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Dec 17, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Using materials from everyday objects to molding compound, create miniature sculptures to make one-of-a-kind magnets, pendants, and other tiny treasures–to keep for yourself or give as a gift to friends and family!

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Sat, Sep 26, 1–4 pm | Online
Dan Kaczka

Ages 5–8 | Explore contemporary pour painting–or flow painting–a technique to create unpredictable results within vibrant compositions. Experiment with fluid mediums and effective color combinations. 

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Nov 14, 1–4 pm | Online
Elizabeth Daly

Ages 5–8 | Discover the genre of Pop Art and explore common methods used to create it. Have fun making your own Pop Art with techniques such as printmaking, bold pointillism, and the use of popular imagery.

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Dec 5, 1–4 pm | Online
Alex Parrish

Ages 5–8 | Gear up for the holiday season! Enjoy making wintery works of art, from snow globes to cool cards. Festive projects focus on using fine motor skills and creative thinking while exploring fun, new techniques and materials.

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Oct 17, 1–4 pm | Online
Elizabeth Daly

Ages 9–12 | Put your lab coats on and get ready to get experimental with art! Observe like a scientist and explore forces and reactions in our natural world, all while creating interesting artistic compositions and slimy creations.

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Nov 14, 1–4 pm | Online
Anh Do

Ages 9–12 | Learn bout the history of manga illustration! Explore the art and culture of this Japanese-style comic art through discussion and drawing exercises.

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Dec 5, 1–4 pm | Online
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 9–12 | Make your own fun, felt sculpture! Starting with a basic pattern, learn beginning sewing and embroidery techniques, and then add details and unique embellishments to fabricate an original 3D design.

$30 (VMFA members $25)