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Kids & Families (Age 3 months to 5 years)

In VMFA’s Early Childhood Education programs, infants, toddlers, and preschool age children discover the world around them through playing, singing, exploring, and creating. Held in the classroom, galleries, and studio, these programs foster children’s development, early literacy, autonomy, and decision-making skills.

Specials

VMFA Members enjoy discounts on many of our classes and programs. Click here for more information.

Studio Class

[ET3] Tots of Art | Myself in Many Forms (Ages 15-30 months)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Take a closer look at people in works of art! Discuss facial expressions and body language in the art of VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.  



 

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[ET4] Tots of Art | Myself in Many Forms (Ages 15-30 months)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Take a closer look at people in works of art! Discuss facial expressions and body language in the art of VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.  



 

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[ET5] Tots of Art | An Artistic Sense (Ages 15-30 months)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Little explorers will use their senses to discover the sights, smells, and sounds of the world around them. In the galleries and in the studio, immerse yourself in this sensorial art class!  



 

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[ET6] Tots of Art | An Artistic Sense (Ages 15-30 months)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Little explorers will use their senses to discover the sights, smells, and sounds of the world around them. In the galleries and in the studio, immerse yourself in this sensorial art class!  



 

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[ET7] Tots of Art | Art Can Move Me (Ages 15-30 months)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Take a closer look at people in works of art! Discuss facial expressions and body language in the art of VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.  



 

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[ET8] Tots of Art | Art Can Move Me (Ages 15-30 months)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Take a closer look at people in works of art! Discuss facial expressions and body language in the art of VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.  



 

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[EY3] Young at Art | Fabulous Fabric (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Combine felt, fur, and fun to as you discover artistic textiles and make fiber art inspired by VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. 



 

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[EY4] Young at Art | Fabulous Fabric (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Combine felt, fur, and fun to as you discover artistic textiles and make fiber art inspired by VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. 



 

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[EY5] Young at Art | Living Things (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Combine felt, fur, and fun to as you discover artistic textiles and make fiber art inspired by VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. 



 

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[EY6] Young at Art | Living Things (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Combine felt, fur, and fun to as you discover artistic textiles and make fiber art inspired by VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. 



 

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[EY7] Young at Art | Puppet Play (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Combine felt, fur, and fun to as you discover artistic textiles and make fiber art inspired by VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. 



 

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[EY8] Young at Art | Puppet Play (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Combine felt, fur, and fun to as you discover artistic textiles and make fiber art inspired by VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. 



 

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[EW4] Wee-Kids Workshops | Color Capers (Ages 3-14 months)

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Explore colors throughout the galleries in largescale paintings, sculptures, and more, then use colors to express yourself. 



 

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[EW5] Wee-Kids Workshops | Color Capers (Ages 15-30 months)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Explore colors throughout the galleries in largescale paintings, sculptures, and more, then use colors to express yourself. 



 

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[EW6] Wee-Kids Workshops | Color Capers (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Explore colors throughout the galleries in largescale paintings, sculptures, and more, then use colors to express yourself. 



 

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[EW7] Wee-Kids Workshops | Shapes of Art (Ages 3-14 months)

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Search the galleries for shapes of all kinds and delight in the many ways to make your own “shapely” art projects. 



 

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[EW8] Wee-Kids Workshops | Shapes of Art (Ages 15-30 months)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Search the galleries for shapes of all kinds and delight in the many ways to make your own “shapely” art projects. 



 

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[EW9] Wee-Kids Workshops | Shapes of Art (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Search the galleries for shapes of all kinds and delight in the many ways to make your own “shapely” art projects. 



 

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[EW10] Wee-Kids Workshops | All About Animals (Ages 3-14 months)

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Discover animals with VMFA as you sing your favorite animal songs and participate in animal themed play and art adventures. 



 

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[EW11] Wee-Kids Workshops | All About Animals (Ages 15-30 months)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Discover animals with VMFA as you sing your favorite animal songs and participate in animal themed play and art adventures. 



 

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[EW12] Wee-Kids Workshops | All About Animals (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Discover animals with VMFA as you sing your favorite animal songs and participate in animal themed play and art adventures. 



 

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[EW13] Wee-Kids Workshops | My Face, Your Face (Ages 3-14 months)

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Find faces, feelings, and figures throughout the galleries to explore themes of identity. Then represent yourself in art with dynamic materials. 



 

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[EW14] Wee-Kids Workshops | My Face, Your Face (Ages 15-30 months)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Find faces, feelings, and figures throughout the galleries to explore themes of identity. Then represent yourself in art with dynamic materials. 



 

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[EW15] Wee-Kids Workshops | My Face, Your Face (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Find faces, feelings, and figures throughout the galleries to explore themes of identity. Then represent yourself in art with dynamic materials. 



 

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