Early Childhood

Tue – Thu, Dec 18 – 20, 9:30 am – noon | Studio 2, Art Education Center
 
Ages 3–5, toilet trained | Immersed in the rich environment of the VMFA, enjoy invitations to engage in open-ended play, process-based art making, and adventures throughout the grounds – all guided by the interests of the group. 

$80 (VMFA members $70)

Tue – Thu, Dec 18 – 20, 10:30 – 11:45 am | Conference Room 1, Lower Level
Ariel Richards

Ages 18 – 30 months, accompanied by an adult | Immerse your toddler in the VMFA environment with discoveries from one day to the next. Each day enjoy sensory play, interactive gallery tours, movement, and singing activities, storytelling, and process-based art.

$80 per adult/child pair (VMFA members $70)

Mon, Dec 3, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, NEW TIME! | Studio 2, Art Education Center

Ages 3–13 months | Sing, shake, and find the beat with musical works of art, instruments for exploring, and temp-related art activities. Along the way learn how music strengthens your little one's development.

$15 per baby/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $13)

Mon, Dec 10, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, NEW TIME! | Studio 2, Art Education Center

Ages 3 – 13 months | Experience a world of color at VMFA. Babies will delight at viewing large paintings with vivid colors and joining in color-focused play and art activities.

$15 per baby/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $13)

Thu, Dec 6, 13, or 20, 10:30 – 11:30 am | Studio 2, Art Education Center

Ages 14 – 30 months | Investigate precious artifacts that shimmer and shine. Discover faces, shimmering jewels, and the element of surprise.

$15 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $13)

Thu, Dec 6, 13, or 20, 4 – 5 pm | Conference Room 1, Lower Level

Ages 14 – 30 months | Investigate precious artifacts that shimmer and shine. Discover faces, shimmering jewels, and the element of surprise.

$15 per toddler/adult pair (VMFA members $13)

Wed, Dec 5, 12, or 19, 10:30 – 11:30 am, NEW TIME! | Studio 2, Art Education Center 

Ages 2 ½ – 5 | Discover sparkling objects while visiting VMFA's Fabergé gallery. Diamonds, rubies, and sapphires will dazzle your eyes and inspire your own bejeweled treasures.

$15 per child/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $13)

Wed, Dec 5, 12, or 19, 4 – 5 pm, NEW TIME! | Conference Room 1, Lower Level

Ages 2 ½ – 5 | Discover sparkling objects while visiting VMFA's Fabergé gallery. Diamonds, rubies, and sapphires will dazzle your eyes and inspire your own bejeweled treasures.

$15 per child/adult pair, per class (VMFA members $13)

Sat, Dec 8, 10:30 – 11:45 am | Studio 1, Art Education Center

Ages 3 – 12 months | Discover light-filled gallery spaces and illuminated works of art. Then delight in using shimmering and reflective art materials in the studio.

$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $22)

Sat, Dec 8, 10:30 – 11:45 am | Studio 2, Art Education Center

Ages 12 – 30 months | Discover light-filled gallery spaces and illuminated works of art. Then delight in using shimmering and reflective art materials in the studio.

$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $22)

Sat, Dec 15, 10:30 – 11:45 am | Studio 1, Art Education Center

Ages 2 1/2 – 5 years | Discover light-filled gallery spaces and illuminated works of art. Then delight in using shimmering and reflective art materials in the studio.

$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $22)