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.
[ET3] My 5 Senses
Tue, Mar 2, 9, 16, or 23, 10:30–11:15 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, 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, 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, 9:30-9:45 am
Live Zoom Class
$10 (VMFA members $8)
Enrollment limit: 8 toddlers
[ETG5] Talking About Texture
Thu, Mar 4, 9:30–9:45 am | Online, Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Explore contemporary paintings with surprising textures and experience textures right from home!
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.
[ETG6] Sounds of Music
Thu, Mar 18, 9:30–9:45 am | Online, Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Visit a musical instrument on view and explore our sense of sound.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.
[ETG7] Inside Our Homes
Thu, Apr 1, 9:30–9:45 am | Online, Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Take a look at the furniture in the museum and discuss your favorite places to sit, stand and sleep, in your own house!
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.
[ETG8] Our City
Thu, Apr 15, 9:30–9:45 am | Online, Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Cityscape paintings at VMFA can invite us to explore our own Richmond City.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.
[ETG9] Sculptures in Nature
Thu, Apr 29, 9:30–9:45 am | Online, Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Outside in the Garden, visit the Red Reeds and discuss how people and art can be inspired by nature.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.
[ETG10] Motion of Wind and Ocean
Thu, May 13, 9:30–9:45 am | Online, Live Zoom Class
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Explore the sculptures in or near the Reflecting Pond and act out movements of wind and waves.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
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
Series of two classes
Live Zoom Class
$36 per child/adult series class (VMFA members $30)
Enrollment limit: 8 toddlers
[ETS3] My 5 Senses
Thu, Mar 11 and 25, 10–10:30 am | Live Zoom Class | Recorded Art Project | Art Supply Package
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Little explorers experience themes of expression and identity through their five senses.
$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.
[ETS4] My Place
Thu, Apr 8 and 22, 10–10:30 am | Live Zoom Class | Recorded Art Project | Art Supply Package
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Identify your favorite places and make connections to your home, neighborhoods, and the world around you.
$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.
[ETS5] Outside to Explore
Thu, May 6, 10–10:30 am | Live Zoom Class | Recorded Art Project | Art Supply Package
Ages 18–30 months, accompanied by an adult | Enjoy the museum grounds through nature inspired play, discoveries through your senses, and using natural art materials.
$18 per toddler/adult series class (VMFA members $15)
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.