Kids Studio

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

Ages 5–8 | Find furry friends in the VMFA galleries to practice basic drawing techniques. Learn how to add details and textures to make drawings look more realistic.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Sep 26, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Experience the element of surprise! Enjoy painting on canvas with colors and forms in an abstract style to achieve fun and unexpected results.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

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

Ages 5–8 | Unearth the wonders of clay while exploring the galleries in search of pots and vessels. Then, get your hands dirty in the studio while creating pinch pots and elbow bowls using airdry clay.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

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

Ages 5–8 | Cover yourself in art! Create wearable art charms on shrinkable plastic inspired by your favorite paintings in VMFA's collection.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

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

Ages 5–8 | Get drawing tips and techniques that will take your drawing to the next level. Practice using perspective and shading to make images appear to be coming off the page. 

$25 (VMFA members $20)

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

Ages 5–8 | Just try to resist this class! Practice using watercolor painting techniques such as washes and resist applications to create your own whimsical watercolor.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Oct 31, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Don't be spooked by the process of mummification–find out about Ancient Egyptian customs and recreate objects that may have been brought to the afterlife.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Nov 7, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 |Weaving is so much fun! Work on your own personal loom with colorful yarn to weave a beautiful wall hanging.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Nov 14, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Cut and paste from our paper collection inspired by masterpieces in VMFA galleries. Learn about basic composition and focal points.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Nov 21, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | See how artist Edward Hopper planned his paintings through sketches. Learn methods for drawing perspective to illustrate a room and then design your own interior space.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Dec 5, 4:30–6 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 5–8 | Be inspired by colors, patterns, and materials found in jewelry from cultures around the world to create fashionable accessories.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

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

Ages 5–8 | Be illuminated by stunning stained-glass windows and objects from the collections. Explore the effects of color and light when making artwork that mimics the effect of stained-glass windows.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

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

Ages 5–8 |It's the season for giving! Design handmade gifts for your family and friends. Learn about elements in art while making totes, ornaments, and more.

$25 (VMFA members $20)

Thu, Sep 19–Oct 3, 4:30–6 pm (3 Sessions) | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Embrace your personal artistic style while discovering a variety of drawing techniques that will improve your talents. Focus on identity and self as inspiration for you illustration.

$70 (VMFA members $60)

Thu, Oct 10–24, 4:30–6 pm (3 Sessions) | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | From painting to sculpting, explore a wide-range of media and materials for creating original artworks that convey personal meaning. 

$70 (VMFA members $60)

Thu, Nov 7–21, 4:30–6 pm (3 Sessions) | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Merenda Cecelia

Ages 9–12 | Be inspired by the famous realist painter Edward Hopper, and his travels across America. Learn how to use perspective to draw buildings and rooms, and design your own interior spaces.

$70 (VMFA members $60)

Thu, Dec 5–19, 4:30–6 pm (3 Sessions) | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Sarah Brown

Ages 9–12 | Learn how to use a sewing-machine and create a beautiful lined bag that can be used for almost anything! Figure out how to use basic construction techniques, and how to problem solve.

$70 (VMFA members $60)

Sat, Sep 28, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Dan Kaczka

Ages 5–8 | Gain inspiration from artsy animals we find in the galleries to draw and sculpt your very own clever creatures.

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Oct 19, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Elizabeth Daly

Ages 5–8 | Use music to inspire your own piece of art and note how certain sounds, instruments, and voices affect your mood and decision making. 

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Nov 9, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Mayzie Zechini

Ages 5–8 | Sometimes accidents happen...and that's a good thing! Learn how to cope with unanticipated results and gain a positive, new artistic outlook by turning "mistakes" into "masterpieces."

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Nov 23, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Dan Kaczka

Ages 5–8 | Explore figure drawing for beginners–have fun taking turns posing for peers and creating quick sketches. Continue with adding colors and patterns to show movement and expression.

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Dec 7, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Alex Parrish

Ages 5–8 | Join us for a journey around the country through the eyes of American painter Edward Hopper. Be inspired to paint your own buildings or landscapes on canvas.

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Sep 28, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 9–12 | Start a sketchbook to capture furry friends and figures in VMFA galleries and continue drawing exercises in the studio. 

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Oct 19, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Sarah Brown

Ages 9–12 | Learn how to use basic hand sewing techniques to fabricate a colorful and creative creature. Put your artwork on display as a soft sculpture or even use it as a pillow.

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Nov 9, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Dan Kaczka

Ages 9–12 | Delve into a wide range of materials and tools to construct innovative sculptures. Students are encouraged to make artistic choices that explore identity, culture, and community.

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Nov 23, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 9–12 | Paint abstract art inspired by works in the contemporary galleries on large and small canvases with an emphasis on color, composition, and expression. 

$30 (VMFA members $25)

Sat, Dec 7, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
Dan Kaczka

Ages 9–12 | Be an architect for a day! Study rooms and buildings in the Edward Hopper exhibition. Return to the studio to design and fabricate a 3D model of a Hopper-inspired room.

$30 (VMFA members $25)