Registration Information
Summer Classes & Programs
Explore the Summer Classes & Programs BrochureRegistration for VMFA Members
To accommodate the high demand, members-only registration for the following categories will begin as noted. Not a member? Join today.
Studio School and Art History Classes (ages 16+)
Tue, Apr 8 | 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in person)
Teen and All Children’s Classes
Wed, Apr 9 | 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in person)
Registration for Nonmembers
Nonmember registration for all classes begins Wed, Apr 16 | 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in person)
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.
Innovative art lessons inspire imagination, individuality, and creativity. Join us for hands-on experiential play and arts activities, exciting gallery tours, and entertaining stories.
Note: Classes are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another class. Be sure to mark your calendars
Class Schedule
Ages 2 1/2–5, accompanied by an adult
Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 am
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Art Education Center
Enrollment limit: 12 children
Advance registration required
[EY7] I Am an Artist
Wednesdays, Apr 9, 16, 23 or 30
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Explore the meaning of artistic expression and create imaginative masterpieces inspired by works of art including pieces in the special exhibition Frida: Beyond the Myth.
[EY8] I Am an Artist
Wednesdays, Apr 9, 16, 23 or 30
4–5 pm
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Explore the meaning of artistic expression and create imaginative masterpieces inspired by works of art including pieces in the special exhibition Frida: Beyond the Myth.
[EY1] Tell Me a Story
Wednesdays, Jun 4 or11
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Connect with art from the past through storytelling. Learn about art techniques and tools used by ancient, medieval, and Renaissance artists!
[EY2] Tell Me a Story
Fridays, Jun 6 or 13
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Connect with art from the past through storytelling. Learn about art techniques and tools used by ancient, medieval, and Renaissance artists!
[EY3] Me and My Community
Wednesdays, Jul 9, 16, 23, or 30
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Explore identity, portraiture, community, and architecture by viewing works on display in the galleries, including Frida: Beyond the Myth and discover unique ways to express yourself.
[EY4] Me and My Community
Fridays, Jul 11, 18, 25, or Aug 1
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Explore identity, portraiture, community, and architecture by viewing works on display in the galleries, including Frida: Beyond the Myth and discover unique ways to express yourself.
[EY5] Natural World
Wednesdays, Aug 6 or 13
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Investigate nature’s many colors and textures, enjoy visits to the Sculpture Garden, and create using natural materials in the art studio.
[EY6] Natural World
Fridays, Aug 8 or 15
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Investigate nature’s many colors and textures, enjoy visits to the Sculpture Garden, and create using natural materials in the art studio.