Foster children’s growing mobility through energetic art activities throughout the museum campus.
What to Know Before Coming to Class
Note: Classes are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another class. Be sure to mark your calendars.
Class Schedule
Tots of Art: In-Person
Ages 14–30 months, accompanied by an adult
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 am
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Art Education Center
$18 per toddler/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
Enrollment limit: 5 toddlers
Advance registration required.
[ET2] Let It Shine
Tue, Dec 1, 8, or 15, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Investigate all that shimmers and shines. Discover dazzling jewels, a night-themed story, and a star-inspired art project that lights up the evening sky.
$18 per toddler/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
[ET1] Me in Many Forms
Tue, Jan 5, 12, 19, or 26, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Artists creatively represent people in portraits and sculptures! make faces in mirrors and paint using your fingers and toes.
$18 per toddler/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
[ET2] Cuddly Creatures
Tue, Feb 2, 9, 16, or 23, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Discover animals with VMFA, sing your favorite animal songs, and participate in animal-themed play activities and art experiences.
$18 per toddler/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
[ET3] My 5 Senses - Tue
Tue, Mar 2, 9, 16, or 23, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Little explorers experience themes of expression and identity through their five senses.
$18 per toddler/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
[ET5] My Place - Tue
Tue, Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, or 20, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Identify your favorite places and make connections to your home and neighborhoods, and the world around you.
$18 per toddler/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
[ET7] Outside to Explore - Tue
Tue, Apr 27, May 4, or 11, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Enjoy the museum grounds through nature-inspired play, discoveries through your senses, and using natural art materials.
$18 per toddler/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
Tots of Art: Gallery
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adultDifferent lessons each class
Thursdays, 9-9:15 am or 9:30-9:45 am
Live Zoom Class
FREE
Enrollment limit: 8 toddlers
[ETG10] Twinkling Night Sky
Thu, Dec 3, 9:30–9:45 am | Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Discover the enchanting night sky through engaging songs and art from VMFA's galleries.
FREE
Class Information: VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.
[ETG11] Lighting up the Night
Thu, Dec 17, 9:30–9:45 am | Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Delight in dazzling lights, stained glass, enriching songs, and movement activities.
FREE
Class Information: VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.
[ETG1] Fun with Faces
Thu, Jan 7, 9:30–9:45 am | Online, Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Look closely at portraits and explore expressions, emotions, and facial features.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
Class Information: VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.
[ETG2] Fantastic Figures
Thu, Jan 21, 9:30–9:45 am | Online, Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Check out the parts of the body while examining a full-length portrait with a VMFA educator.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
Class Information: VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.
[ETG3] Fuzzy Friends
Thu, Feb 4, 9:30–9:45 am | Online, Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Do you have a pet at home? Let's look at some of the ones on display at VMFA.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
Class Information: VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.
[ETG4] Jungle Animals
Thu, Feb 18, 9:30–9:45 am | Online, Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Search for animals found in the jungle and sing along with classmates to jungle-themed songs.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
Class Information: VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.
Tots of Art: Story Time + Studio
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adultThursdays, 10-10:30 am or 11-11:30 am
Series of two classes
Live Zoom Class
$36 per child/adult series class (VMFA members $30)
Enrollment limit: 8 toddlers
[ETS6] Let It Shine
Thu, Dec 10, 10:30–11 am | Live Zoom Class | Recorded Art Project | Art Supply Package
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Use your sense of sight to engage in a bright and beautiful storytime and uplifting song and movement activity. Then, make a dazzling work of art.
$18 per child/adult series class (VMFA members $15)
Class Information: VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain information regarding art supply package pick-up and virtual class details.
[ETS1] Me in Many Forms
Thu, Jan 14 and 28, 10–10:30 am | Live Zoom Class | Recorded Art Project | Art Supply Package
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Artists creatively represent people in portraits and sculptures! Make faces in mirrors and paint using your fingers and toes.
$36 per toddler/adult series class (VMFA members $30)
VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain information regarding art supply package pick-up and virtual class details.
[ETS2] Cuddly Creatures
Thu, Feb 11 and 25, 10–10:30 am | Live Zoom Class | Recorded Art Project | Art Supply Package
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Discover animals with VMFA, sing your favorite animal songs, and participate in animal-themed play activities and art experiences.
$36 per toddler/adult series class (VMFA members $30)
VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain information regarding art supply package pick-up and virtual class details.