Toddlers - Youth Programs

Registration Information

Registration for fall 2022 programs begins at 8 am on August 9 for current VMFA members and August 16 for non-members.

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Foster children’s growing autonomy with new sensory and fine motor experiences. Stimulate their budding curiosity through singing and movement activities, engaging stories, exploratory art experiences, and gallery walks. Monthly themes; different lessons weekly.

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

Ages 15–30 months, accompanied by an adult
Tuesdays or Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 am
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Art Education Center
Enrollment limit: 6 toddlers
Advance registration required.

[ET5] Watery Worlds

Tue, Aug 2, 9, or 16, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Enjoy fish-like fun with water play, adventures in the Sculpture Garden, and ocean-inspired art materials.

$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)

Sold Out

[ET6] Watery Worlds

Thu, Aug 4, 11, or 18, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Enjoy fish-like fun with water play, adventures tin the Sculpture Garden, and ocean-inspired art materials.

$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)

Sold Out

[ET1] Me in Many Forms

Tue, Sep 20 or 27, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Take a closer look at people in art! Interpret facial expressions and body language and represent yourself and others in mixed media.

$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)

[ET2] Me in Many Forms

Thu, Sep 22 or 29, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Take a closer look at people in art! Interpret facial expressions and body language and represent yourself and others in mixed media.

$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)

[ET3] My Five Artistic Senses

Tue, Oct 4, 11, 18, or 25, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Little explorers will use their five senses to explore sights, smells, and sounds of the world around them.

$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)

[ET4] My Five Artistic Senses

Thu, Oct 6, 13, 20, or 27, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Little explorers will use their five senses to explore sights, smells, and sounds of the world around them.

$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)

[ET5] Let's Make Music

Tue, Nov 1, 8, or 15, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Dance your way through the galleries; engage
in singing activities and sound-related art!

$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)

[ET6] Let's Make Music

Thu, Nov 3 or 10, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Dance your way through the galleries; engage
in singing activities and sound-related art!

$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)

[ET7] Let It Shine

Tue, Nov 29, Dec 6, or 13, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Investigate all that shimmers and shines. Discover dazzling jewels, and stars that light up the night.

$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)

[ET8] Let It Shine

Thu, Dec 1, 8, or 15, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Investigate all that shimmers and shines. Discover dazzling jewels, and stars that light up the night.

$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)