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Preschool (2.5 to 5 years)

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

[EY5] Young at Art | Land, Sea, and Sky (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Capture the fun and sun of summer through artmaking in the outdoor classroom, and create reflective seascapes, movement–filled landscapes, and investigations of aquatic life.

 

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[EY6] Young at Art | Land, Sea, and Sky (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Capture the fun and sun of summer through artmaking in the outdoor classroom, and create reflective seascapes, movement–filled landscapes, and investigations of aquatic life.

 

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[EW6] Wee-Kids Workshops | Playful Patterns (Ages 2 1/2-5 years)

Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Discover patterns in imagery and music making across VMFA’s campus, then explore the use of repetition in active, animated art making.



 

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[EY1] Young at Art | Tinkering Around (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Enjoy imaginative play while tinkering with a variety of found materials to create with and express yourself.

 

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[EY2] Young at Art | Tinkering Around (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Enjoy imaginative play while tinkering with a variety of found materials to create with and express yourself.

 

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[EY3] Young at Art | Nature's Palette (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Notice nature’s many colors and textures and create art from natural materials. 

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[EY4] Young at Art | Nature's Palette (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Notice nature’s many colors and textures and create art from natural materials. 

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[EY5] Young at Art | I Am an Artist (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Investigate various forms of artistic expression and use your imagination to create works of art that are unique—just like you! 

 
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[EY6] Young at Art | I Am an Artist (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Investigate various forms of artistic expression and use your imagination to create works of art that are unique—just like you! 

 
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[EY7] Young at Art | Luminary Lab (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Investigate contrast, value, and all the objects and creatures that light up the sky. 

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[EY8] Young at Art | Luminary Lab (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Investigate contrast, value, and all the objects and creatures that light up the sky. 

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[EW3] Wee-Kids Workshops | From Garden to Art (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Discover big and small aspects of nature while exploring the museum gardens, galleries, and natural art materials.



 

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[EW6] Wee-Kids Workshops | No Place Like Home (Ages 2 1/2-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Explore themes of home and community as you visit VMFA’s galleries. Then, discuss identity and family with songs and collaborative artmaking in the studio.



 

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[EW7] Wee-Kids Workshops | Let’s Make Music (Ages 2 1/2-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Dance your way through the galleries, engage in singing activities, and rhythm related art.



 

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