Foster children’s growing mobility through energetic art activities throughout the museum campus.
To determine if these classes is developmentally suited for your child, please contact Lori Valente Coffey at (804) 340.1343.
Note: Classes are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another class. Be sure to mark your calendars.
We offer weekend toddler classes also!
Check out Wee-Kids Workshops on select Saturdays of each month.
Class Schedule
Tots of Art - Ages 14-30 months
Ages 14 months–30 months, accompanied by an adult
Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 am or 4–5 pm
Monthly Themes | Different lessons weekly
Enrollment limit: 12 toddlers
$18 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $15)
Advance registration required
Stimulate toddlers’ budding curiosity with movement activities, engaging stories, exploratory art experiences, and gallery walks.
[ET3] My Place - AM
Thu, Feb 6, 13, 20, or 27, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Identify your favorite places and make connections to your home and neighborhoods, all while exploring the museums.
$18 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $1)
[ET4] My Place - PM
Thu, Feb 13 or 27, 4–5 pm | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Identify your favorite places and make connections to your home and neighborhoods, all while exploring our museum.
$18 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $15)
[ET5] Cuddly Creatures - AM
Thu, Mar 12, 19, or 26, 10:30–11:30 am | Classroom, Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Discover classmates' favorite animals while exploring pets of all kinds in this animal-themed adventure.
$18 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $15)
[ET6] Cuddly Creatures - PM
Thu, Mar 12 or 26, 4–5 pm | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Discover classmate's favorite animals while exploring pets of all kinds in this animal-themed adventure.
$18 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $15)
[ET7] Up, Down, Turn Around - AM
Thu, Apr 2, 9, 16, or 23, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Play with spatial concepts, view the galleries from different perspectives and experiment with dimensional art materials.
$18 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $15)
[ET8] Up, Down, Turn Around - PM
Thu, Apr 2 or 16, 4–5 pm | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Play with spatial concepts, view the galleries from different perspectives and experiment with dimensional art materials.
$18 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $15)
[ET9] Outside to Explore - AM
Thu, Apr 30, May 7, or 14, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Enjoy the museum grounds through nature-inspired play, investigations of your senses, and natural art materials.
$18 per toddler/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
[ET10] Outside to Explore - PM
Thu, Apr 30 or May 14, 4–5 pm | Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Enjoy the museum grounds through nature-inspired play, investigations of your senses, and natural art materials.
$18 per toddler/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
Tots Together - Ages 18 months–30 months
Ages 18-30 months, accompanied by an adult
4 week session: Oct 2, 9, 16, & 23
Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30am
Studio 1 | Art Education Center
Enrollment limit: 10 toddlers
$80 per toddler/adult pair, per session (VMFA members $70)
Advance registration required
Explore the museum TOGETHER! In this four week class children’s interests guide events and activities while familiarity produces focus for daily curiosities and discoveries.
Class Schedule