Summer Camps

Mon–Fri, Jun 23–27, noon–1 pm 

Only eligible for students enrolled in two kids camps in the same week (both morning and afternoon); this program provides supervision during lunch as well as guided art activities, games, and outdoor play for students to attend a full day. Students are required to bring bagged lunches from home. Please avoid bringing common food allergens such as peanuts and peanut products.

$25

Mon–Thu, Jun 30–Jul 3 (no class on Fri, Jul 4), noon–1 pm 

Only eligible for students enrolled in two kids camps in the same week (both morning and afternoon); this program provides supervision during lunch as well as guided art activities, games, and outdoor play for students to attend a full day. Students are required to bring bagged lunches from home. Please avoid bringing common food allergens such as peanuts and peanut products.

$25

Mon–Fri, Jul 7–11, noon–1 pm 

Only eligible for students enrolled in two kids camps in the same week (both morning and afternoon); this program provides supervision during lunch as well as guided art activities, games, and outdoor play for students to attend a full day. Students are required to bring bagged lunches from home. Please avoid bringing common food allergens such as peanuts and peanut products.

$25

Mon–Fri, Jul 14–18, noon–1 pm 

Only eligible for students enrolled in two kids camps in the same week (both morning and afternoon); this program provides supervision during lunch as well as guided art activities, games, and outdoor play for students to attend a full day. Students are required to bring bagged lunches from home. Please avoid bringing common food allergens such as peanuts and peanut products.

$25

Mon–Fri, Jul 21–25, noon–1 pm 

Only eligible for students enrolled in two kids camps in the same week (both morning and afternoon); this program provides supervision during lunch as well as guided art activities, games, and outdoor play for students to attend a full day. Students are required to bring bagged lunches from home. Please avoid bringing common food allergens such as peanuts and peanut products.

$25

Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 1, noon–1 pm 

Only eligible for students enrolled in two kids camps in the same week (both morning and afternoon); this program provides supervision during lunch as well as guided art activities, games, and outdoor play for students to attend a full day. Students are required to bring bagged lunches from home. Please avoid bringing common food allergens such as peanuts and peanut products.

$25

Mon–Fri, Aug 4–8, noon–1 pm 

Only eligible for students enrolled in two kids camps in the same week (both morning and afternoon); this program provides supervision during lunch as well as guided art activities, games, and outdoor play for students to attend a full day. Students are required to bring bagged lunches from home. Please avoid bringing common food allergens such as peanuts and peanut products.

$25

Mon–Fri, Aug 11–15, noon–1 pm 

Only eligible for students enrolled in two kids camps in the same week (both morning and afternoon); this program provides supervision during lunch as well as guided art activities, games, and outdoor play for students to attend a full day. Students are required to bring bagged lunches from home. Please avoid bringing common food allergens such as peanuts and peanut products.

$25

Mon–Fri, Jun 23–27, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
TIFFANY FERREIRA

Ages 5–6 | Experience the fun in fundamentals while boosting ability, confidence, and creativity in drawing. Gain insight into using lines, shapes, and textures to draw oodles of doodles from life and your own imagination.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jun 23–27, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 1
EMMY GARCIA

Ages 7–9 | Venture into the world of art by exploring a wide range of materials, processes, and movements. Apply methods used in painting, stamping, collage, and more to create fun compositions with depth, detail, and style. 

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jun 23–27, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
DAN KACZKA

Ages 5–6 | Be inspired by three-dimensional art through engaging gallery adventures and studio explorations. Using air-dry clay and other modeling materials, make fun and creative sculptures designed to foster artistic growth, dexterity, and imagination.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jun 23–27, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
TIFFANY FERREIRA

Ages 7–9 | Boost your drawing skills and confidence! Learn about composition, value, and perspective while dabbling with a variety of fun drawing tools and techniques. Gallery visits allow for joyful opportunities to study and appreciate masterworks first-hand.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jun 23–27, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
THEO TWEEDDALE

Ages 10–12 | From drawing fundamentals to nontraditional applications, explore a range of drawing techniques, experimental processes and concepts to enhance skill, spark creativity, and practice self-expression.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Thu, Jun 30–Jul 3 (no class on Jul 4), 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
THEO TWEEDDALE

Ages 7–9 | Gain inspiration from an array of artistic styles, art movements, and cultural influences. Practice techniques used in works throughout the galleries and special exhibitions to improve your own approach to painting. Enjoy using high-quality materials to create stylistic still lifes, powerful portraits, and more.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

Mon–Thu, Jun 30–Jul 3 (no class on Jul 4), 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 1
CAROLINE VELAZQUEZ

Ages 10–12 | Embark on an exploration of watercolor painting and color theory! Learn fundamental techniques and experiment with applications while discovering how colors interact with one another. Have fun painting still lifes in the studio, en plein air (“outdoors”) in the sculpture garden, and more. 

$150 (VMFA members $130)

Mon–Thu, Jun 30–Jul 3 (no class on Jul 4), 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
TAKESHI ELLIS

Ages 5–6 | Spark imagination through exploratory painting and mixed-media creations, gallery getaways, and constructive play! Favorite themes such as animals and the outdoors inspire innovative processes and projects that nurture fine motor skills and a lifelong love of art.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

Mon–Thu, Jun 30–Jul 3 (no class on Jul 4), 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
LINDSAY STEELE

Ages 7–9 | Venture around the world at VMFA! Create a “passport” sketchbook, earn travel stamps, and explore art and culture from around the globe. Each day focuses on a different region, inspiring hands-on projects rooted in a variety of artistic traditions. 

$150 (VMFA members $130)

Mon–Thu, Jun 30–Jul 3 (no class on Jul 4), 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
THEO TWEEDDALE

Ages 10–12 | Explore the art of drawing and design! Practice essential drawing techniques while learning how artists and designers create with accessibility and sustainability in mind. Experiment with media and concepts to bring creative ideas to life.

$150 (VMFA members $130)

Mon–Fri, Jul 7–11, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
CAROLINE VELAZQUEZ

Ages 5–6 | Focus on one of the five senses each day as you touch, see, hear, smell, and taste in the most creative way! Discover how artists use senses to explore, interpret, and create art while making your own multisensory creations.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 7–11, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 1
CHRISTINE MINGUS

Ages 10–12 | Centered on past and present architectural structures, explore building design and engineering while constructing original 3D models. Aspiring architects will be challenged to use sustainable and recyclable materials.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 7–11, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
KERRY MILLS

Ages 5–6 | Dig into a world of imagination, exploration, and fun with nature-inspired art! Take joy in using natural materials and art supplies to create organic compositions, environmental 
sculptures, plant-based paints, and more.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 7–11, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
DAN KACZKA

Ages 7–9 | Build on creativity while exploring art and cultures throughout history! Follow the artistic process from concept to armature, layering plaster to shape unique 3D forms. Add vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and finishing touches to bring your creations to life.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 7–11, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
LAUREN BLEAM

Ages 10–12 | Create a visual journal as a vehicle for self-expression! Explore graphic illustration, mixed media, and creative writing techniques to transform a sketchbook into a personal space for collecting ideas and developing original artwork.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 14–18, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
MARY SWEZEY

Ages 5–6 | Fall in love with textiles as you explore the basics of silk painting, stamping, weaving, and more! Stunning textiles in the galleries are sure to inspire your own artistic fabric-ations.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 14–18, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 1
CHRISTINE MINGUS

Ages 7–9 | Envision yourself as an ancient deity! Learn about goddesses and gods of the ancient world through presentations, gallery tours, and artmaking, while thinking deeply about the importance of mythology from past to present.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 14–18, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
KERRY MILLS

Ages 5–6 | Discover the stories behind museum masterpieces and learn fundamental ways to develop your own visual narratives. Have fun with storytelling adventures, puppet making, and much more! 

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 14–18, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
ELIZABETH DALY

Ages 7–9 | If you can dream it, you can build it! Integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) to construct creative innovations. Focus on three-dimensional objects in the museum to inspire a new STEAM-building challenge each day.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 14–18, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1 & Lab
TIFFANY FERREIRA

Ages 10–12 | Learn how to creatively alter ordinary photos to create your own graphic designs and GIFs. Incorporate digital art editing tools with confidence to add special effects and typography. Students will collaborate to make an online gallery of their work.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 21–25, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
MARY SWEZEY

Ages 7–9 | Be inspired by cultures that revolutionized the art of textiles. Discover techniques for weaving, stamping, painting, and more using fun fabrics and fibers as the primary medium to create innovative textile art of your own.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 21–25, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 1
ANH DO

Ages 10–12 | Become familiar with the history and visual language of manga, a Japanese cartooning style popular in comics and graphic novels. Through art talks, presentations, tutorials, and step-by-step drawing exercises, learn the specific techniques that define this popular Japanese comic art.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 21–25, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
ELIZABETH DALY

Ages 5–6 | Embark on a global adventure where each day brings a new celebration! Explore diverse cultures through their art to experience the colors of holidays around the world. Then, make your own vibrant and festive creations.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 21–25, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
A. SHOWERS-CRUSER

Ages 7–9 | Grab a brush and embrace everything paint! From colorful self-portraits inspired by artist Frida Kahlo to stylistic landscapes with perspective, build on principles and techniques applied by painters throughout history to make pictures pop.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 21–25, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
DAN KACZKA

Ages 10–12 | Discover three-dimensional art and sculpture through engaging gallery adventures and studio explorations. Using air-dry clay and other sculptural materials, delve into fun and creative artmaking designed to foster artistic growth, dexterity, and ingenuity.

$160 (VMFA members $140

Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 1, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
ELIZABETH DALY

Ages 5–6 |Explore the cultural significance, wildlife, and ecosystems of United States National Parks right here in the museum! Visit the galleries to see park landscapes and animals, then create 
your own multimedia artwork all about nature and furry friends in their happy habitats. 

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 1, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 1
THEO TWEEDDALE

Ages 10–12 | Leave perfection behind and embrace the freedom of creating art without limits!  Experiment with unconventional tools and techniques in drawing, painting, and mixed media while building confidence, celebrating self-expression, and finding value in your own artistic style.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 1, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
ALEX PARRISH

Ages 5–6 | Mix movement and artmaking to discover new artistic possibilities! Engage in activities that get you moving and grooving with revolutionary painting techniques, fantastical dancing, and kinetic mobile construction. (NOTE: This camp is extra messy, so please wear old clothes and shoes.)

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 1, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
ELIZABETH DALY

Ages 7–9 | Embark on a cross-country trip through time! Connect art and nature through U.S. history and our National Parks. Explore the galleries to learn about Indigenous American heritage and natural resources while being inspired to make your own multimedia works that document the journey.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 1, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
LINDSAY STEELE

Ages 10–12 | Experience a whirlwind of creativity with diverse materials and techniques! From sculpting with polymer clay to needle felting with wool, explore new artistic opportunities, cultural inspirations, and exciting challenges each day.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 4–8, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
ELIZABETH DALY

Ages 5–6 | Discover the vibrant traditions and significance of folk art from around the world! Make African American-inspired textiles, experiment with Indian Gond painting techniques, and craft colorful pieces inspired by the rich Mexican folk art that also influenced the work of artist Frida Kahlo.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 4–8, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 1
KASSIDY STROSNIDER

Ages 7–9 | Venture through the galleries for different animals, objects, and people in art. Each day brings new artmaking challenges, role-playing games, and museum quests. What mysteries will you unfold? 

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 4–8, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
KASSIDY STROSNIDER

Ages 5–6 | From museum scavenger hunts to “eye spy,” learn about art, history, and culture through interactive gallery experiences and exploratory studio art projects. Each day is a new adventure and opportunity to explore new materials and artmaking fun!

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 4–8, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
DAN KACZKA

Ages 7–9 | Combine sculpture and mixed-media techniques to construct innovative works of art from your imagination. Experiment with diverse materials and see how artists and designers from around the world transform their own ideas into inspiring three-dimensional creations.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 4–8, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
LAUREN BLEAM

Ages 10–12 | Fuel your imagination with hands-on exploration in drawing, painting, and printmaking. Play around with traditional and unconventional techniques, fun prompts, and exercises while using your sketchbook (provided) to draw up new ideas and make art.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 11–15, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 1
LAUREN BLEAM

Ages 7–9 | Sharpen your pencils and your skills! Find creative ways to include the elements of art—color, line, shape, and texture—while practicing drawing techniques such as detailed mark making, tonal value, and perspective. Explore different drawing media and find out which ones are your favorites.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 11–15, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
CATHERINE PURDY

Ages 10–12 | Study the anatomy and features of different animals to create realistic-looking animal portraits. Practice observational drawing and painting techniques. Focus on the artistic process, from making detailed studies to creating a finished composition.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 11–15, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
JAFFRAY WITHEROW

Ages 5–6 | Explore the outdoors and let your imagination run free! With a focus on bugs and insects, enjoy storytelling, movement exercises, music, field investigations, and, most of all, art making. Create work inspired by favorite tiny creatures using a variety of sculptural media including natural materials and air-dry clay.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 11–15, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 2
CATHERINE PURDY

Ages 7–9 | See how famous artists depict their furry friends! Try your hand at painting, printing, and sculpting portraits of animals, focusing on proportion, composition, and your subjects’ wonderfully unique features.

$160 (VMFA members $140)

Mon–Fri, Aug 11–15, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Studio 1
LAUREN BLEAM

Ages 10–12 | Unravel the art of embroidery! Learn a variety of basic stitches and hand-sewing techniques to fabricate unique projects such as embroidered cards, designs in hoops, and custom pillows. You’ll improve your proficiency with every thread.

$160 (VMFA members $140)