Family

First Sunday of every month, noon–3 pm | Art Education Center

Make Open Studio Sundays a part of your family’s monthly routine! Visit the Art Education Center anytime between noon and 3 pm to participate in an art activity inspired by an object from the VMFA collection. A new art activity, led by VMFA Youth Studio Staff and volunteers, is offered every month. Select months will feature additional activities and events. 

October 2: Try your hand at making a coil clay pot, inspired by works in VMFA's pre-Columbian Collection!

November 6: Open Studio Plus! Enjoy an afternoon of performances, artist demonstrations, and art activities inspired by Native American art.

Free; no registration required.

Fri, Oct 21, 5–7 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Kerry Mills

Recommended for ages 5–12, each child accompanied by one adult | Celebrate lanterns around the world—from Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights, to inLight, Richmond’s very own light exhibition and lantern parade—and design your very own one of a kind lanterns.
 
$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)

Fri, Nov 18, 5–7 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
Celeste Johnston

Recommended for ages 5–12, each child accompanied by one adult | Explore themes, patterns, and textures found in the museum’s Native American art collection to create a unique set of prints using gelli plates and other printmaking techniques.
  
$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)

Fri, Dec 16, 5–7 pm| Art Education Center, Studio 2 
VMFA Staff

Recommended for ages 5–12, each child accompanied by one adult | Build a beautiful and delectable architectural structure out of gingerbread, royal icing, and a variety of colorful candies. Visit www.VMFA.museum/youthstudio/family for additional listing.

Note: This class may not be suitable for individuals with food allergies. Email questions to youthstudio@VMFA.museum.

$25 per child/adult pair (VMFA members $20)