Ages 2 1/2–5 years, accompanied by an adult
Innovative art lessons inspire imagination, individuality, and creativity! Join us for hands-on experiential play and arts activities, exciting gallery tours, and entertaining stories.
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
Young @ Art: In-Person
Ages 2 1/2–5, accompanied by an adult
Wednesdays, 10:30–11:15 am
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Art Education Center
$18 per child/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $15)
Enrollment limit: 5 children
Advance registration required
[EY5] Imagination Re-Creation
Wed, Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, or 21, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center
Ages 2 ½–5 | Cardboard, newspaper, and more! Use recycled materials and found objects to make earth-friendly art projects.
$18 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $15)
[EY7] Nature's Inspirations
Wed, Apr 28, May 5, or 12, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center
Ages 2 ½–5 | Notice nature's many colors and textures, enjoy visits to the Sculpture Garden, and use natural materials in the art studio.
$18 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $15)
[EY1] Artsy Animals
Wed, Jun 9, 16, 23, or 30, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 2 ½–5, accompanied by an adult | Look closely at animals in art and get ready for feathers, fur, and fun.
$18 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $15)
[EY2] Sand, Sea, and Sky
Wed, Jul 7, 14, 21, or 28, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 2 ½–5, accompanied by an adult | Join us for playful adventures and let the sights and sounds of summer inspire you.
$18 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $15)
[EY3] Mixing Up Materials
Wed, Aug 4, 11, or 18, 10:30–11:15 am | Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 2 ½–5, accompanied by an adult | Create with a variety of art media while exploring music, assemblage, and more in art from The Dirty South special exhibition.
$18 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $15)
Young @ Art: Gallery

Tuesdays, 9:30–9:50 am
Different lessons each class
Live Zoom Class
$10 (VMFA members $8)
Enrollment limit: 8 children
[EYG18] Natural Expression
Tue, Apr 27, 9:30–9:50 am | Live Zoom Class
Ages 2 ½–5, accompanied by an adult | Discuss ways that artists find inspiration for their art in nature and learn about painting "en plein air."
$10 per child/adult class (VMFA members $8)
VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.[EYG20] Outdoor Art
Tue, May 11, 9:30–9:50 am | Live Zoom Class
Ages 2 ½–5, accompanied by an adult | Take a virtual visit to the Sculpture Garden to look closely at nature-inspired outdoor art.
$10 per child/adult class (VMFA members $8)
VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. This email will contain virtual class details.[EYG1] African Animal Adventure
Tue, Jun 15, 9:30–9:50 am | Live Zoom Class
Ages 2 1/2–5, accompanied by an adult | Take a virtual visit to the African Galleries and discover animal masks that are meant to be both artistic and active.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
[EYG2] Waves of Wonder
Tue, Jun 29, 9:30–9:50 am | Live Zoom Class
Ages 2 1/2–5, accompanied by an adult | Splash your way into summer with a fun exploration of ocean-inspired works of art.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
[EYG3] Sky Colors
Tue, Jul 13, 9:30–9:50 am | Live Zoom Class
Ages 2 1/2–5, accompanied by an adult | View paintings of the sky and see what you can spy. Search for colors, clouds, and creatures that fly.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
[EYG4] Move and Groove
Tue, Jul 27, 9:30–9:50 am | Live Zoom Class
Ages 2 1/2–5, accompanied by an adult | Find your rhythm as you look closely at music-inspired art in The Dirty South special exhibition.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
[EYG5] Artistic Assemblage
Tue, Aug 10, 9:30–9:50 am | Live Zoom Class
Ages 2 1/2–5, accompanied by an adult | Discover unique artworks in The Dirty South special exhibition created from materials that are upcycled and unexpected.
$10 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $8)
Young @ Art: Story Time + Studio

Fridays, 10:30–11:45 am
Series of two classes
Live Zoom Class
$36 per child/adult series (VMFA members $30)
Enrollment limit: 8 children
[EYS5] Nature's Inspirations
Fri, May 7, 10:30–11 am| Live Zoom Class | Recorded Art Project | Art Supply Package
Ages 2 ½–5, accompanied by an adult | Notice nature's many colors and textures and use natural materials to create a mud paint collage.
$18 per child/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.
[EYS1] Artsy Animals
Jun 25, 10:30 - 11 am (1 session) | Live Zoom Class | Recorded Art Project | Art Supply Package
Ages 2 1/2–5, accompanied by an adult | Look closely at animals in art and get ready for feathers, fur, and fun!
$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.
[EYS2] Sand, Sea, and Sky
Fri, Jul 9 and 23, 10:30–11am (2 sessions) | Live Zoom Class | Recorded Art Project | Art Supply Package
Ages 2 1/2–5, accompanied by an adult | Let the sights and sounds of summer inspire your own sensational art.
$36 per child/adult series class (VMFA members $30)
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.
[EYS3] Mixing Up Materials
Fri, Aug 6 and 20, 10:30–11am (2 sessions) | Live Zoom Class | Recorded Art Project | Art Supply Package
Ages 2 1/2–5, accompanied by an adult | Create with a variety of art media while exploring art from The Dirty South special exhibition.
$36 per child/adult series class (VMFA members $30)
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.