Ages 3 months–5 years accompanied by an adult
Select Saturdays, 10:30–11:45
Art Education Center
$24 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)
Enrollment limit: 12 children
Advance registration required
Children and caregivers will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where play, arts, and movement connect. Gallery visits and studio arts foster an early appreciation for VMFA’s campus and the arts, while play, sensory and movement activities engage children’s cognitive, social, and physical development.
*Programs vary depending on age and developmental level. Sign up for the class that best fits the age of your child.
*In order for Early Childhood Education programs to be accessible to the general public, individuals are not permitted to purchase more than six tickets per class.
Questions? Phone 804.340.1343.
Note: Classes are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another class. Be sure to mark your calendars
Class Schedule
[EW1] Making Music - Infants
Sat, Oct 5, 10:30–11:45 am | Classroom, Art Education Center
Ages 3–13 months | Play, sing, explore, and make art inspired by musically themed objects in the collection.
$24 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)
[EW2] Making Music - Toddlers
Sat, Oct 5, 10:30–11:45 am | Classroom, Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Play, sing, explore, and make art inspired by musically themed objects in the collection.
$24 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)
[EW3] Making Music - Preschoolers
Sat, Oct 19, 10:30–11:45 am | Classroom, Art Education Center
Ages 2 1/2–5 years | Play, sing, explore, and make art inspired by musically themed objects in the collection.
$24 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)
[EW4] Discover, Make, Tinker, and Play - Infants
Sat, Nov 9, 10:30–11:45 am | Classroom, Art Education Center
Ages 3–13 months | Enjoy imaginative play and tinker with a variety of “loose parts” to create and express yourself.
$24 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)
[EW5] Discover, Make, Tinker, and Play - Toddlers
Sat, Nov 9, 10:30–11:45 am | Classroom, Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Enjoy imaginative play and tinker with a variety of “loose parts” to create and express yourself.
$24 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)
[EW6] Discover, Make, Tinker, and Play - Preschool
Sat, Nov 2, 10:30–11:45 am | Classroom, Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Enjoy imaginative play and tinker with a variety of “loose parts” to create and express yourself.
$24 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)
[EW7] Bright, Light, and Beautiful - Infants
Sat, Dec 7, 10:30–11:45 am | Classroom, Art Education Center
Ages 3–13 months | Discover light-filled gallery spaces and illuminated works of art. Then create lightinspired projects in the studio.
$24 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)
[EW8] Bright, Light, and Beautiful - Toddlers
Sat, Dec 7, 10:30–11:45 am | Classroom, Art Education Center
Ages 14–30 months | Discover light-filled gallery spaces and illuminated works of art. Then create lightinspired projects in the studio.
$24 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)
[EW9] Bright, Light, and Beautiful - Preschoolers
Sat, Dec 14, 10:30–11:45 am | Classroom, Art Education Center
Ages 2 1/2–5 years | Discover light-filled gallery spaces and illuminated works of art. Then create lightinspired projects in the studio.
$24 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)