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Teen Studio

You won’t find a more enlightening — and inspirational — environment than the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts! From gallery talks and tours to art classes, seminars, teacher programs, and family fun, the museum offers a variety of learning experiences for every age and every interest.

Specials

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

Summer in the Studio

[T1] Painting: Explorations

Mon–Fri, Jun 27–Jul 1, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Studio A
Kendra Wadsworth

Ages 13–17 | Check out paintings from VMFA's special exhibitions and collections and be inspired to think outside the box! Experiment with a range of painting applications and acrylic mediums, while painting your own innovations on both small and large-scale canvases.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T2] Animation: History & Illustration

Mon–Fri, Jun 27–Jul 1, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Studio B
Anh Do

Ages 13–17 | Make your drawings come to life! Explore the history, language, and technique of animation through exploratory exercises, flip books, and more.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T3] Digital: Filmmaking

Mon–Fri, Jun 27–Jul 1, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Computer Lab
Todd Raviotta

Ages 13–17 | Through screenwriting, production, and editing, create your own short movie while also building connections with peers. This experience presents a unique setting and perspective on the museum campus, as the art and environment spark storytelling and creativity. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring a flash drive and headphones. All other equipment is provided.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T4] Fashion: Studio Sampler

Mon–Fri, Jun 27–Jul 1, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio B
Christi Owen

Ages 13–17 | Interested in fashion design but not sure where to start? Get a taste of illustrating, sewing, draping, and more—every day is a new and stylish adventure in this introductory course designed to give you inspiration and direction!

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T5] Digital: Video Games

Mon–Fri, Jul 4–8, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Computer Lab
Stephanie O'Dell Daugherity

Ages 13–17 | Play around with Adobe software and learn how to design, build, and edit your own video game! Enjoy bringing ideas to life and interacting with your own animations. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring a flash drive.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T6] Fashion: Sewing Made Simple

Mon–Fri, Jul 4–8, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Studio B
Lindsay Steele

Ages 13–17 | Have you ever wanted to use a sewing machine but didn't know where to start, or maybe you simply want to improve your skill? Join us in the studio to learn how to use a sewing machine to make unique creations with fun fabrics!

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T7] Design: Visual Journaling

Mon–Fri, Jul 4–8, 1pm–4pm| Pauley Center, Studio A
Lauren Bleam

Ages 13–17 | Step up your sketchbook! Learn fun techniques to cut, collage, paint, and transfer images to turn your sketchbook into a treasure trove of ideas. Explore creative ways to integrate writing into art, and use it as an outlet of self-expression. Students are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks or journals, or ones can be provided.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T8] Drawing: History of Manga

Mon–Fri, Jul 4–8, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio B
Anh Do

Ages 13–17 | Learn the history, style, characteristics, and culture of Japanese manga and anime. Discover different ways to develop drawing skill, and apply these methods in exercises to illustrate the manga style.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T9] Digital: Graphic Design

Mon–Fri, Jul 11–15, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Computer Lab
Stephanie O'Dell Daugherity

Ages 13–17 | Discover the world of graphic design and digital arts. Learn the basics of professional design tools, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, to create a variety of projects including illustrations and symbol design. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring a flash drive.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T10] Painting: Watercolors

Mon–Fri, Jul 11–15, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Studio A
Caroline Velazquez

Ages 13–17 | Explore traditional watercolor techniques while painting from life, creating detailed studies and experimenting with abstractions. Find inspiration from special exhibitions and outside in the Sculpture Garden, and start a watercolor journal to collect your notes, ideas, and paintings.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T11] Drawing: Botanicals & Beyond

Mon–Fri, Jul 11–15, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio A
Celeste Johnston

Ages 13–17 | Discover the history and unique technical qualities of botanical illustration as you explore the intersection of science and art. Focus on plant anatomy, artisanship, and techniques used to illustrate realistic botanical specimens, in addition to using natural materials as tools to create original works.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T12] Textiles: Fun with Fibers

Mon–Fri, Jul 11–15, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio B
Caroline Velazquez

Ages 13–17 | Explore a variety of fiber arts including needle-felting, embroidery, and weaving, to create innovative two- and three-dimensional works of art. Whether textiles is your thing or you've never touched a thread, enjoy advancing your abilities or gaining a new set of skills!

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T13] Drawing: Depth & Perspective

Mon–Fri, Jul 18–22, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Studio A
Anh Do

Ages 13–17 | Upon exploring VMFA's collection for inspiration, learn techniques for depicting space, volume, and depth on a flat surface to help give the illusion of three dimensions.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T14] Fashion: Clothing in Art

Mon–Fri, Jul 18–22, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Studio B
Christi Owen

Ages 13–17 | Infuse fine art with high fashion! Visit the galleries and view works by artists from the 19th century to get a sense of time and place, focusing on late-Victorian Era fashions. Pick out clothing from select paintings to recreate in full-scale on a dress form using paper and other nontraditional art materials from the studio (think "historic costume with a steampunk vibe").

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T15] Digital: Animation

Mon–Fri, Jul 18–22, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Computer Lab
Anh Do

Ages 13–17 | Get a basic introduction to production software and the world of digital animation. Learn how to animate through exploratory exercises using shapes, text, and images from the museum's collection. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring their own flash drive.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T16] Painting: Pet Portraits

Mon–Fri, Jul 18–22, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio A
Kendra Wadsworth

Ages 13–17 | If you want to frame a picture of your pet or paint a portrait for a friend, or if you just love animals, then you're barking up the right tree! Learn how to draw and paint portraits that capture a pet's best features and unique character.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T17] Painting: People & Portraits

Mon–Fri, Jul 25–29, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Studio A
Kendra Wadsworth

Ages 13–17 | Increase your proficiency in drawing and painting portraits and figures. View impressionist paintings with figures in Whistler to Cassatt for inspiration, as well as work from a clothed model in the studio. Focus on learning anatomical proportions and practice various painting methods.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T18] Arts: Portfolio Building

Mon–Fri, Jul 25–29, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Studio B
Lindsay Steele

Ages 13–17 | Whether you're interested in applying to art school or simply want to create a portfolio, this course is for you. Gain insight into the undergraduate admission requirements for your school of choice, benefit from professional critique, and take advantage of studio time, tools, and instruction to build your art portfolio. Students are welcome (but not required) to bring artwork from home to include in their portfolios.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T19] Digital: Filmmaking

Mon–Fri, Jul 25–29, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Computer Lab
Todd Raviotta

Ages 13–17 | Through screenwriting, production, and editing, create your own short movie while also building connections with peers. This experience presents a unique setting and perspective on the museum campus, as the art and environment spark storytelling and creativity. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring a flash drive and headphones. All other equipment is provided.

Teens are welcome to register for either class [see T3] without a prerequisite or both classes to increase mastery of the medium or technique.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T20] Pottery: Hand Building

Mon–Fri, Jul 25–29, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio A
Kendra Wadsworth

Ages 13–17 | Unearth the fundamental methods of hand building with clay and enjoy experimenting with surface textures and underglazes to add more dimension, color, and creativity to original ceramic artworks. Final pieces are clear glazed and fired by staff and available for pick-up in the Pauley Center on Thu & Fri, Aug 18 & 19.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T21] Design: Innovation & Creativity

Mon–Fri, Aug 1–5, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio A
Lindsay Steele

Ages 13–17 | Working with the elements and principles of design, play around with a variety of art making processes. Try your hand creating designs with papers, felt, and found objects in addition to incorporating other art applications such as printing and stamping.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T22] Pottery: Wheel Throwing

Mon–Fri, Aug 1–5, 9 am–noon | Studio School, Pottery Studio (On Monday, meet in the Pauley Center)
Steven Glass

Ages 13–17 | Wheel throwing is a challenging yet rewarding experience that teaches not only artistry but also discipline and self-awareness. Learn to center clay, make basic forms, and paint pots with colorful slips and underglazes. Final pieces are fired by staff and available for pick-up in the Pauley Center on Thu & Fri, Aug 18 & 19.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T23] Drawing: Figures & Faces

Mon–Fri, Aug 1–5, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio A
Lindsay Steele

Ages 13–17 | Increase your proficiency in drawing portraits and figures. Work from clothed models in the studio and objects in the galleries to practice proportion, tone, and line quality.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T24] Fashion: Patterns & PJs

Mon–Fri, Aug 1–5, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio B
Christi Owen

Ages 13–17 | Get to know the fundamentals of patternmaking and how to use design templates to create clothing—or in this case, pajamas—that can be customized to meet your personal style!

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T25] Digital: Intro to Adobe

Mon–Fri, Aug 8–12, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Computer Lab
Tiffany Glass Ferreira

Ages 13–17 | Learn how to digitally manipulate photos and create your own designs, graphics, and GIFs. Incorporate images, effects, and typography using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring a flash drive.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T26] Fashion: Illustration

Mon–Fri, Aug 8–12, 9 am–noon | Pauley Center, Studio A
Morgan Swank

Ages 13–17 | Benefit from using tools of the trade, from specialty markers, pens, and pencils to digital design software, and learn how to illustrate stylish clothing, textures, and accessories.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T27] Digital: Photography Today

Mon–Fri, Aug 8–12, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Computer Lab
Tyger Belton

Ages 13–17 | Interpret artistic concepts, improve photography techniques, and learn today's options for shooting images, from digital cameras to cell phones. Use a variety of editing tools and apps for enhancing images and designs. DSLR cameras are available for use but students are welcome to bring their own cameras or smartphones; flash drives are also recommended.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T28] Fashion: Design & Accessories

Mon–Fri, Aug 8–12, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio B
Christi Owen

Ages 13–17 | Be inspired by influential works from VMFA's collections to fuel your fire in fashion! Make a powerful statement of your own while working with textiles and mixed-media. Learn techniques for hand sewing, beading, and more, to create stylish accessories.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T29] Drawing: Museum Muse

Mon–Fri, Aug 16–20, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio A
Kendra Wadsworth

Ages 13–17 | From still lifes to landscapes, enjoy spending the week sketching in the studio, outside in the Sculpture Garden, and in the galleries, studying new art concepts and drawing techniques each day.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

[T30] Painting: Techniques in Oil

Mon–Fri, Aug 15–19, 1–4 pm | Pauley Center, Studio A
Kendra Wadsworth

Ages 13–17 | Explore classical to contemporary oil paintings in the galleries to discover both traditional techniques and alternative applications to integrate into your own work on canvas.

$150 (VMFA members $130)