Booking

Infants (3 to 15 months)

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.

Studio Class

[EA7] Artsy Infants | Sensational Me (Ages 3-14 months)

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Discuss your baby’s developing senses while participating in a sensory-focused tour, story time, and art project.

[EA8] Artsy Infants | This Little Light of Mine (Ages 3-14 months)

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Catch your baby’s eye with light–filled works of art, shimmering art materials, and interesting gallery spaces.

[EA9] Artsy Infants | Nature Babies (Ages 3-14 months)

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Spend time in the Sculpture Garden, and create your own nature-inspired work of art.

[EW10] Wee-Kids Workshops | All About Animals (Ages 3-14 months)

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Discover animals with VMFA as you sing your favorite animal songs and participate in animal themed play and art adventures.

[EW13] Wee-Kids Workshops | My Face, Your Face (Ages 3-14 months)

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Find faces, feelings, and figures throughout the galleries to explore themes of identity. Then represent yourself in art with dynamic materials.

[EA1] Artsy Infants | Wonderful, Colorful You (Ages 3-14 months)

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Pause before vibrant paintings in the galleries and paint with bright colors while exploring your baby’s visual capacity in this color-focused class.

[EA2] Artsy Infants | My Face, Your Face (Ages 3-14 months)

Ages 3–14 months, with an adult | Examine portraits and explore facial expressions while viewing works of art. Watch your baby’s enthusiastic responses as we explore mirrors and music along the way.

[EA3] Artsy Infants | Hearts and Happiness (Ages 3-14 months)

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.

[EA4] Artsy Infants | Musical Mini-Me (Ages 3-14 months)

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.

[EA5] Artsy Infants | Splish, Splash, Clap! (Ages 3-14 months)

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