Summer Camps for Ages 5–6

Mon–Fri, Jun 23–27, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
TIFFANY FERREIRA

Ages 5–6 | Experience the fun in fundamentals while boosting ability, confidence, and creativity in drawing. Gain insight into using lines, shapes, and textures to draw oodles of doodles from life and your own imagination.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jun 23–27, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
DAN KACZKA

Ages 5–6 | Be inspired by three-dimensional art through engaging gallery adventures and studio explorations. Using air-dry clay and other modeling materials, make fun and creative sculptures designed to foster artistic growth, dexterity, and imagination.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Thu, Jun 30–Jul 3 (no class on Jul 4), 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
TAKESHI ELLIS

Ages 5–6 | Spark imagination through exploratory painting and mixed-media creations, gallery getaways, and constructive play! Favorite themes such as animals and the outdoors inspire innovative processes and projects that nurture fine motor skills and a lifelong love of art.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

Mon–Fri, Jul 7–11, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
CAROLINE VELAZQUEZ

Ages 5–6 | Focus on one of the five senses each day as you touch, see, hear, smell, and taste in the most creative way! Discover how artists use senses to explore, interpret, and create art while making your own multisensory creations.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 7–11, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
KERRY MILLS

Ages 5–6 | Dig into a world of imagination, exploration, and fun with nature-inspired art! Take joy in using natural materials and art supplies to create organic compositions, environmental 
sculptures, plant-based paints, and more.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 14–18, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
MARY SWEZEY

Ages 5–6 | Fall in love with textiles as you explore the basics of silk painting, stamping, weaving, and more! Stunning textiles in the galleries are sure to inspire your own artistic fabric-ations.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 14–18, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
KERRY MILLS

Ages 5–6 | Discover the stories behind museum masterpieces and learn fundamental ways to develop your own visual narratives. Have fun with storytelling adventures, puppet making, and much more! 

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 21–25, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
ELIZABETH DALY

Ages 5–6 | Embark on a global adventure where each day brings a new celebration! Explore diverse cultures through their art to experience the colors of holidays around the world. Then, make your own vibrant and festive creations.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 1, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
ELIZABETH DALY

Ages 5–6 |Explore the cultural significance, wildlife, and ecosystems of United States National Parks right here in the museum! Visit the galleries to see park landscapes and animals, then create 
your own multimedia artwork all about nature and furry friends in their happy habitats. 

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 1, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
ALEX PARRISH

Ages 5–6 | Mix movement and artmaking to discover new artistic possibilities! Engage in activities that get you moving and grooving with revolutionary painting techniques, fantastical dancing, and kinetic mobile construction. (NOTE: This camp is extra messy, so please wear old clothes and shoes.)

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 4–8, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
ELIZABETH DALY

Ages 5–6 | Discover the vibrant traditions and significance of folk art from around the world! Make African American-inspired textiles, experiment with Indian Gond painting techniques, and craft colorful pieces inspired by the rich Mexican folk art that also influenced the work of artist Frida Kahlo.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 4–8, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
KASSIDY STROSNIDER

Ages 5–6 | From museum scavenger hunts to “eye spy,” learn about art, history, and culture through interactive gallery experiences and exploratory studio art projects. Each day is a new adventure and opportunity to explore new materials and artmaking fun!

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 11–15, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
JAFFRAY WITHEROW

Ages 5–6 | Explore the outdoors and let your imagination run free! With a focus on bugs and insects, enjoy storytelling, movement exercises, music, field investigations, and, most of all, art making. Create work inspired by favorite tiny creatures using a variety of sculptural media including natural materials and air-dry clay.

$160 (VMFA members $140)