Registration for VMFA Members
To accommodate the high volume of enrollment, members-only registration for the following categories will begin as noted below:
Studio School and Art History Classes (ages 16+)
Tue, Apr 11 | 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in-person)
Early Childhood (5 years and under), Summer Camps (ages 5–12), and Summer in the Studio (ages 13–17) classes
Wed, Apr 12 | 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in-person)
VMFA members have the first chance to register for classes. Not a member? Join today.
Registration for Non-members
Non-member registration for all classes begins
Tue, Apr 18 at 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in-person)
The full schedule of class offerings will be available online in early March 2023.
Questions: 804.340.1405
Ages 2 1/2–5 years, accompanied by an adult
Innovative art lessons inspire imagination, individuality, and creativity. Join us for hands-on experiential play and arts activities, exciting gallery tours, and entertaining stories.
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 2 1/2–5, accompanied by an adult
Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 am
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly
Art Education Center
Enrollment limit: 6 children
Advance registration required
[EY3] I Am an Artist
Wed, Feb 1, 8, 15, or 22, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years, with an adult | Investigate various forms of artistic expression and use your imagination to create works of art that are unique-just like you!
$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
[EY4] I Am an Artist
Wed, Feb 1, 8, 15, or 22, 4–5 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years, with an adult | Investigate various forms of artistic expression and use your imagination to create works of art that are unique-just like you!
$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
[EY5] Sense-sation Inspiration
Wed, Mar 1, 8, 15, or 22, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years, with an adult | Activate your senses as you discover the sights,
sounds, textures, and smells depicted in art.
$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
[EY6] Sense-sation Inspiration
Wed, Mar 1, 8, 15, or 22, 4–5 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years, with an adult | Activate your senses as you discover the sights,
sounds, textures, and smells depicted in art.
$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
[EY7] Imagination Re-creation
Wed, Mar 29, Apr 12, 19, or 26, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years, with an adult | Cardboard, newspaper, and more. Use repurposed materials and found objects to make earth-friendly art projects.
$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
[EY8] Imagination Re-creation
Wed, Mar 29, Apr 12, 19, or 26, 4–5 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years, with an adult | Cardboard, newspaper, and more. Use repurposed materials and found objects to make earth-friendly art projects.
$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
[EY9] Nature's Palette
Wed, May 3 or 10, 10:30–11:30 am | Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years, with an adult | Notice nature’s many colors and textures and create art from natural materials.
$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)
[EY10] Nature's Palette
Wed, May 3 or 10, 4–5 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years, with an adult | Notice nature’s many colors and textures and create art from natural materials.
$20 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $17)