Teen Studio

Wed, Feb 8, 15 and 22, 5–7 pm (3 sessions) |Pauley Center, Computer Lab
Todd Raviotta

Ages 13–17 |Write, film, and edit your own content to produce an original short film incorporating the museum’s collection and grounds. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring their own flash drive and headphones. All other equipment will be provided.
  
$70 (VMFA members $60)

Wed, Mar 15, 22, and 29, 5–7 pm (2 sessions) |Art Education Center, Studio 1
Lindsay Steele

Ages 13–17 |Through gallery tours and art talks, discover historic breakthroughs by women in the art world! In the studio, students of all genders will reflect on the theme and compositions while creating original works of art that express their own life experiences and perspectives.
  
$70 (VMFA members $60)

Wed, Apr 12 and 19, 5–7 pm (2 sessions) |Art Education Center, Studio 1
Elena Keeler

Ages 13–17 |Get to know the basic functions of Adobe Illustrator to create digital illustrations for
fashion. Enjoy planning a mood board— combining inspirational ideas, silhouettes, colors, and texture—to designing an original fashion illustration. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring a flash drive.
  
$50 (VMFA members $40)

Wed, Apr 26, May 3 and May 10, 5–7 pm (3 sessions) |Art Education Center, Studio 
Lindsay Steele

Ages 13–17 |Whether you simply sketch for fun or want to advance your skills in drawing and painting, you’ll enjoy learning tips and techniques that will help you successfully draw with powdered
pigments like charcoal and chalk pastels. 
  
$70 (VMFA members $60)

Fri, Feb 17, 5–7 pm |Art Education Center, Studio 
Rachel Deutch

Ages 13–17 | Take part in guided sketching exercises throughout the galleries. Practice different
drawing techniques by emulating your favorite artists’ signature styles and learn to incorporate them into works of your own.
  
$12 (VMFA members $10)

Fri, Mar 17, 5–7 pm |Art Education Center, Studio 
Rachel Deutch

Ages 13–17 | After studying relevant works in the museum’s collection, learn techniques for depicting space, volume, and depth on a flat surface to help give the illusion of three dimensions.
  
$12 (VMFA members $10)

Fri, Apr 21, 5–7 pm |Art Education Center, Studio 
Lizzie Green

Ages 13–17 | Reimagine classic drawing techniques through mixed media and embroidery! With
inspiration gathered from elements found in contemporary works of art, create a dynamic composition by “drawing with thread” or combining a variety of stitching and fiber techniques.
  
$12 (VMFA members $10)

Fri, May 19, 5–7 pm |Art Education Center, Studio 
Rachel Deutch

Ages 13–17 | Find inspiration in everyday objects—create your own still life compositions and use
perspective and value to capture a variety of shapes and surfaces.
  
$12 (VMFA members $10)

Sat, Feb 11, 11am–4 pm |Pauley Center, Studio A 
Saajida Chohan

Ages 13–17 | Awaken your creative spirit and draw ideas from our African art collection to inspire your own exquisite jewelry. Practice traditional and contemporary beading techniques using an array of natural and fabricated materials, while learning about African cultures and body adornment. Students should bring a bagged lunch from home. No peanut products, please.
  
$50 (VMFA members $40)

Sat, Mar 4, 11am–4 pm |Pauley Center, Studio A 
Anna Showers-Cruser

Ages 13–17 | Identity is multidimensional and our art can be too! Discover the freedom and expression in creating an unconventional self-portrait through a unique combination of drawing,
painting, and other mixed-media applications. Students should bring a bagged lunch from home. No peanut products, please.
  
$50 (VMFA members $40)

Sat, Apr 15, 11am–4 pm |Pauley Center, Computer Lab 
Anh Do

Ages 13–17 | This introduction to 3D modeling teaches students to design and model with polygons by creating objects using simple geometric shapes. Open-source software is used so students have the option to continue designing 3D computer graphics from home. Students should bring their lunch. No peanut products, please. Students are also encouraged (but not required) to bring a flash drive.
  
$50 (VMFA members $40)

Sat, May 6, 1pm–4 pm |Pauley Center, Studio A 
Kendra Wadsworth

Ages 13–17 | Go sightseeing around the museum to find inspiration from works by Impressionist artists. Using acrylics and new techniques, paint an outdoor scene that captures a moment in time. If weather permits, enjoy painting en plein air!
  
$30 (VMFA members $25)