Kids Studio

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, 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, 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, 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)