Visit VMFA’s Art Education Center for innovative art projects that foster creativity, critical thinking, and FUN! Students explore the museum’s world-renowned collection of fine art, experiment with studio materials, and learn from expert instructors who accommodate all levels of skill and talent. Each studio program is tailored to a specific age group and correlates with the SOLs for Virginia Public Schools. For children ages 5 – 12.
Youth and Family Studio Programs at VMFA are generously supported by R.E.B. Foundation.
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Kids Studio classes run September-May.
Registration Information
Registration for summer 2021 programs begins April 12 for current VMFA members and April 19 for non-members.
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Youth Studio Programs
Afterschool Art Club at VMFA- ages 5–8
Ages 5–8
Thursdays
4:30 – 6 pm
Art Education Center, Studio 2
$25 (VMFA members $20), per class
Enrollment Limit: 8
Let your imagination soar in the studio as you make original works of art inspired by objects in the museum. Sign up for one or more of these fun and creative workshops.
Special Offer
Receive a $2 discount per class when you register for six or more After School Art Club classes! Available only by phone at 804.340.1405.
Note: Classes are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another class. Be sure to mark your calendars.
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[CA30] Natural Impressionist
Thu, May 13, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira
Ages 5–8 | Paint like an Impressionist with quick brush strokes, easy breezy compositions, and an emphasis on everyday scenes in nature, like paintings by the Impressionists in VMFA’s collection.
$25 (VMFA members $20)
Foundations in Art at VMFA- ages 9–12
Ages 9 – 12
Thursdays (3-session classes)
4:30 – 6 pm
Art Education Center, Studio 1
Enrollment Limit: 8
$70 (VMFA members $60)
Imagine, create, and grow as an emerging young artist while making original artworks inspired by gallery observations and innovative materials. Through technical guidance and encouragement from VMFA educators, students build their confidence, talents, and love of art!
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[CF30] Painting with Watercolors
Thu, May 13, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Dan Kaczka
Ages 9–12 | Enjoy learning new watercolor painting techniques using artist quality pigments, brushes, and papers.
$25 (VMFA members $20)
Kids Discover... at VMFA- ages 5–8
Ages 5 – 8
Select Saturdays
1 – 4 pm
Art Education Center | Studio 2
Enrollment Limit: TBD
$30 (VMFA members $25)
Explore a variety of materials and subject matter while discovering new techniques and styles from around the world.
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Art Explorers at VMFA- ages 9–12
Ages 9 – 12
Select Saturdays
1 – 4 pm
Art Education Center | Studio 1
Enrollment limit: TBD
$30 (VMFA members $25)
Be inspired by artists from around the world! Enhance your skill set as you explore a different type of art and medium in every class.
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