Youth Studio » Early Childhood Art Classes » Artsy Infants
Ages 3–14 months, accompanied by an adult
It’s never too early to introduce your child to art. This innovative program engages both baby and caregiver through singing and movement activities, in-depth discussions about works of art in VMFA’s collection, and baby-safe art projects.
What to Know Before Coming to Class
Note: Classes are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another class. Be sure to mark your calendars.
ARTSY INFANTS: At the Museum
Ages 3–14 months, accompanied by an adult
Select Mondays, 10:30–11:30 am
Art Education Center
Enrollment limit: 12 infants
Advance registration required
[EA6] Artsy Infants | Splish, Splash, Clap! (Ages 3-14 months)
Mon, Aug 18
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Enjoy a sensational class filled with water play, seascapes, and water-inspired art materials.
[EA1] Bonding with Baby
Monday, September 15
10:30–11:30 am
$20 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Notice interactions between parents and children in art. Along the way, sing, play, and create with your baby.
[EA2] Moovin’ and Groovin’
Monday, September 29
10:30–11:30 am
$20 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Explore movement through action-filled paintings, parent-
and-baby yoga, and energetic art projects.
[EA3] Color Me Glad
Monday,October 6
10:30–11:30 am
$20 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | View vibrant paintings, make colorful art, and discuss how your baby’s vision develops.
[EA4] Sensational Me
Monday, October 20
10:30–11:30 am
$20 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 3–14 months, with an adult |Explore VMFA’s creative spaces and your baby’s budding senses.
[EA5] Fun with Faces
Monday, November 10
10:30–11:30 am
$20 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 3–14 months, with an adult |Enjoy songs and games and watch your baby’s enthusiastic responses to portraits and facial expressions.
[EA6] Musical Me
Monday, November 17
10:30–11:30 am
$20 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 3–14 months, with an adult |Bounce to the beat while discovering music-themed works of art.
[EA7] This Little Light of Mine
Monday, December 8
10:30–11:30 am
$20 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 3–14 months, with an adult |Catch your baby’s eye with light-filled works of art and
shimmering materials.
[TW1] Digital: Photoshop Fun
Wednesday, Oct 1, 5–7 pm (1 session) | Pauley Center, Computer Lab
ANH DO
Ages 13–17 | Learn to edit images and create digital art using fundamental tools in Adobe Photoshop.
$30 (VMFA members $25)
ARTSY INFANTS: At Home
Helpful tips and suggestions for activities to do, and VMFA objects to observe, at home with your baby.
Babies love COLORS!
As infants’ vision develops, they are increasingly attracted to bright, bold colors and works of art with contrast. Color helps us spark memories and influences our emotions.
HERE are a few colorful works of art at VMFA.
Explore colors with your fingers!
Babies can still paint even if they aren’t taking a class in VMFA’s Art Education Center Studios!
Follow the recipe below to make a baby-safe paint and let your infant enjoy a fun sensory experience.
Paint recipe:
1 tbs sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 heaping tbs corn starch
1 cup water
Food coloring
Directions:
In a small saucepan, combine the dry ingredients and mix together.
Add the cup of water and stir.
On medium heat, warm and stir as mixture thickens.
Pour into small containers and add various colors of food coloring.
Babies love FACES!
Babies recognize faces long before they recognize other objects. Playing with your baby and imitating their facial expressions benefits their cognitive and social-emotional development.
HERE are a few of our favorite portraits at VMFA.
Babies love MUSIC!
Lap bounces stimulate your baby’s heightened vestibular sense and prepares them for walking, running, dancing, and keeping a beat later on in life. Here is a great article, from Kindermusik (a favorite music program of ours), about why music is important for infants.
HERE are a few of our favorite musical objects from VMFA’s collection.
