Registration Information
Winter/Spring 2024 Classes & Programs
Registration for VMFA Members & Non-members is currently underway online, by phone, and in person.
Questions: 804.340.1405
Explore the Winter/Spring 2024 Classes & Programs Brochure
Summer 2024 Classes & Programs
Registration for Members
To accommodate the high volume of enrollment, members-only registration for the following categories will begin as noted below:
Tue, Apr 9 | 8 am
Studio School and Adult Art History Classes
Wed, Apr 10 | 8 am
Early Childhood Classes & Camps (age 5 and under), Kids Studio Classes (ages 5–12), and Teen Summer Classes (ages 13–17)
VMFA members have the first chance to register for classes. Not a member? Join today.
Registration for Non-members
Tue, Apr 16 | 8 am
Non-member registration for all classes begins
In need of assistance? Visitor Services is available by phone 804.340.1405 starting at 8 am
or in-person at the museum starting at 10 am on registration days.
Week-long (five-day) camps
Jun 24–Aug 16, 2024
Mon–Fri
Mornings, 9 am–noon or
Afternoons, 1–4 pm
$150 per camp (VMFA members $130)
Registration Opens in April
More details coming soon!
Experience adventures in art, culture, and creativity in VMFA’s studios and galleries! Art camps are carefully tailored to your child’s specific age group and taught by professional artists and educators. Each camp provides access to quality supplies and a world-renowned art collection, inspiring young artists to create, learn, grow, imagine, and have fun!
Download Program Guidelines & Forms
Note: Upon registration, VMFA will send a confirmation to the email address you use in your registration. Please review the information carefully as it provides further details about the program and the student emergency form, which should be submitted on the first day of camp. It is important that caregivers understand all rules, policies, and procedures including drop-off and pick-up procedures, food regulations, studio conduct, and VMFA’s cancellation policy.
Connect-a-Camp: For students enrolled in both morning and afternoon youth camps, this program provides supervised activities such as drawing in the galleries and playing games as well as supervision during lunch. Students are required to bring bagged lunches from home.
Class Schedule
[C5] Studio Sampler
Mon–Fri, Jun 24–28, 1–4 pm | Art Education Studio 1
LINDSAY STEELE
Ages 10–12 | Be amazed by a whirlwind of materials and surprises! Each day brings new opportunities, inspiration, and artistic challenges, with something for everyone. Enjoy a variety of projects such as needle felting with wool, sculpting with polymer clay, and more.
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C7] Principles of Design
Mon–Fri, Jul 1–5, 9 am–noon | Art Education Studio 1
THEO TWEEDDALE
Ages 10–12 | With a focus on drawing, gain a better understanding of graphic illustration while training your brain to think creatively. Learn to utilize principles of design—balance, unity, variety, rhythm, value, pattern, and proportion —to illustrate captivating compositions inspired by objects in the galleries.
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C10] Sculpture Studio
Mon–Fri, Jul 1–5, 1–4 pm | Art Education Studio 1
DAN KACZKA
Ages 10–12 | Let your imagination soar on this sculptural journey. See three-dimensional works of art—small and large, from near and far—while using your imagination and creativity to dream up your own unique creations.
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C12] Intro to Architecture
Mon–Fri, Jul 8–12, 9 am–noon | Art Education Studio 1
CHRISTINE MINGUS
Ages 10–12 | Centered on past and present architectural structures, explore building design and engineering while constructing original three-dimensional models. Aspiring architects will be challenged to use sustainable and recyclable materials.
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C15] Creative Sparks
Mon–Fri, Jul 8–12, 1–4 pm | Art Education Studio 1
MAYZIE ZECHINI
Ages 10–12 | Enrich your imagination and artistic skills through both traditional and nontraditional approaches to drawing, painting, and printmaking. Create original works of art from start to finish while learning how to use the tools and techniques to accomplish your artistic endeavors.
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C20] Intro to Digital Photography
Mon–Fri, Jul 15–19, 1–4 pm | Art Education Studio 1 & Lab
STEPHANIE O’DELL DAUGHERITY
Ages 10–12 | Focus on the fundamentals of digital photography, from camera settings to software tools. Benefit from learning tips and techniques to take successful photos, create animations, and edit images. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring their own flash drive and DSLR camera.
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C22] Intro to Manga
Mon–Fri, Jul 22–26, 9 am–noon | Art Education Studio 1
ANH DO
Ages 10–12 |Become familiar with the history and visual language of manga, a Japanese cartooning style popular in comics and graphic novels. Through art talks, presentations, tutorials, and step-by-step drawing exercises, learn the specific techniques that define this popular Japanese comic art.
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C25] Visual Journaling
Mon–Fri, Jul 22–26, 1–4 pm | Art Education Studio 1
CATHERINE PURDY
Ages 10–12 |Turn your sketchbook into a creative collection of ideas while using fun techniques to illustrate, paint, collage, and transfer images. Explore ways to integrate writing into art and use it as an outlet for self-expression. (Sketchbooks are provided, but students can bring their own, if desired.)
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C27] Intro to Graphic Design
Mon–Fri, Jul 29– Aug 2, 9 am–noon | Art Education Studio 1 & Lab
TIFFANY GLASS FERREIRA
Ages 10–12 |Learn how to creatively alter ordinary photos to create your own graphic designs and GIFs. Incorporate digital art editing tools with confidence to add special effects and typography. Students will collaborate to make an online gallery of their work.
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C30] Sew Creative
Mon–Fri, Jul 29– Aug 2, 1–4 pm | Art Education Studio 1
LIZZIE GREEN
Ages 10–12 |Get a feel for basic hand stitching, embroidery, machine sewing, and more. Learn fundamental techniques to get you started on beginner projects such as pillows and totes—unravel the possibilities!
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C35] Art without Limits
Mon–Fri, Aug 5 - 9, 1–4 pm | Art Education Studio 1
J. PARKER
Ages 10–12 |Go beyond your artistic limits and experiment with nontraditional tools, materials, and applications in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Emphasis is on self-expression, thinking “outside the box,” and the exploratory process.
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C37] Pet Portraits
Mon–Fri, Aug 12 - 16, 9 am–noon | Art Education Studio 1
CATHERINE PURDY
Ages 10–12 |Study the anatomy and features of different animals to create realistic-looking animal portraits. Practice observational drawing and painting techniques. Focus on the artistic process, from making detailed studies to creating a finished composition.
$150 (VMFA members $130)
[C40] Creative Drawing
Mon–Fri, Aug 12 - 16, 1–4 pm | Art Education Studio 1
THEO TWEEDDALE
Ages 10–12 |From drawing fundamentals to nontraditional applications, explore a range of drawing techniques, experimental processes, and concepts to enhance skill, spark creativity, and communicate self-expression.
$150 (VMFA members $130)