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Early Childhood

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.

Artsy Infants

[EA3] My Face, Your Face

Mon, Jul 7
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | View portraits and explore facial expressions while viewing Frida: Beyond the Myth. Watch your baby’s enthusiastic responses as we explore mirrors and music along the way.

[EA4] Hearts and Happiness

Mon, Jul 21
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Spend time in the galleries exploring social emotional themes of bonding in works of art in VMFA’s collection. Along the way, sing, snuggle, and create together.

[EA5] Musical Mini-Me

Mon,Aug 4
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Tap a tempo, feel the beat, clap your hands, and stomp your feet! Venture into the galleries to find instruments and create tempo-related art projects.

[EA6] Splish, Splash, Clap!

Mon, Aug 18
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Enjoy a sensational class filled with water play, seascapes, and water-inspired art materials.

Tots of Art

[ET3] Creative Constructions

Tuesdays, Jul 1, 8, 15, or 22
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Examine both familiar and unexpected artmaking techniques in 2D and 3D media. Get curious and inspired with repurposed materials, found objects, and loose parts!

[ET4] Creative Constructions

Thursdays, Jul 3, 10, 17, or 24
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Examine both familiar and unexpected artmaking techniques in 2D and 3D media. Get curious and inspired with repurposed materials, found objects, and loose parts!

[ET5] Watery Worlds

Tuesdays, Aug 5 or 12
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Enjoy ocean-themed fun with water play, adventures in the sculpture garden, and aquatic art materials.

[ET6] Watery Worlds

Thursdays, Aug 7 or 14
10:30–11:30 am
$22 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $18)
Art Education Center, Classroom
Monthly themes | Different lessons weekly

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Enjoy ocean-themed fun with water play, adventures in the sculpture garden, and aquatic art materials.

Young @ Art

[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.

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[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

[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.

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[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.

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Wee-Kids Workshops

[EW1] The Great Outdoors

Saturday, July 12
10:30–11:45 am
$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $22)
Art Education Center

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Natural habitats—including forests, oceans, and the museum’s grounds—will inspire your imagination and creativity.

[EW2] The Great Outdoors

Saturday, July 12
10:30–11:45 am
$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $22)
Art Education Center

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Natural habitats—including forests, oceans, and the museum’s grounds—will inspire your imagination and creativity.

[EW3] The Great Outdoors

Saturday, July 19
10:30–11:45 am
$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $22)
Art Education Center

Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Natural habitats—including forests, oceans, and the museum’s grounds—will inspire your imagination and creativity.

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[EW4] Splash, Slither, and Swim

Saturday, Aug 9
10:30–11:45 am
$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $22)
Art Education Center

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Use your senses to enjoy water play, investigations of rocks, sand, creatures, and mixed-media artmaking.

[EW5] Splash, Slither, and Swim

Saturday, Aug 9
10:30–11:45 am
$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $22)
Art Education Center

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Use your senses to enjoy water play, investigations of rocks, sand, creatures, and mixed-media artmaking.

[EW6] Splash, Slither, and Swim

Saturday, Aug 16
10:30–11:45 am
$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $22)
Art Education Center

Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Use your senses to enjoy water play, investigations of rocks, sand, creatures, and mixed-media artmaking.

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