Family

Sun, Feb 5, 2023 | Noon–3 pm
WestRock Art Education Center

For all ages; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Make Open Studio Sundays a part of your family’s monthly routine! A new art activity, led by VMFA Youth Studio Staff and volunteers, is offered every month. Select months will feature additional activities and events.

In honor of Black History Month, February's Open Studio has two fun projects for families! On Feb 5, beginning at noon, join us in Studio #2 to participate in an art activity inspired by an object from the VMFA collection. Beginning at 1 pm, join artist Hamilton Glass and videographer Myles Brown in studio #1 to create a colorful collage as a movie poster for the 5th annual RVA Community Makers public art project. The final work of art will be included in the 2023 RVA Community Makers installation in VMFA’s Cochrane Atrium from Thu, Feb 16 to Fri, Mar 17, 2023.

Note: For groups of eight children or more, please email youthstudio@vmfa.museum

Free, no tickets or registration required.

Fri, Feb 17, 5–7 pm| Art Education Center, Studio 2 
Mary Swezey

Recommended for ages 5–12, each child accompanied by one adult | Explore the mesmerizing techniques of silk painting to design a vibrant silk scarf of your own, as well as other fun fabric- painting projects!

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

Fri, Mar 17, 5–7 pm| Art Education Center, Studio 2 
Dan Kaczka

Recommended for ages 5–12, each child accompanied by one adult | Caregivers will enjoy assisting their children in glass-cutting and arranging pieces to create beautiful designs from real glass! Each design will be kiln fired after class by the instructor and ready for pick-up the following week, Fri, Mar 24 (or contact youthstudio@vmfa.museum for other arrangements). Please bring your own safety glasses and gloves to ensure proper fit; extra glasses are available if needed.

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

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

Recommended for ages 5–12, each child accompanied by one adult | Spring into this fun-filled art adventure while learning about different plants and flowers found at VMFA! Families will illustrate, paint, and print nature-inspired works on paper to create their own botanical books.

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

Fri, May 19, 5–7 pm| Art Education Center, Studio 2 
Catherine Purdy

Recommended for ages 5–12, each child accompanied by one adult | Discover the art of journaling and how to keep a visual record of experiences and explorations. Learn how to artistically capture those family memories and outings using pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor techniques and mediums. Each family will receive their very own travel sketchbook and tools to continue their journey.

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