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Jewelry 101

January 23, 2015 By

Learn the foundations of jewelry making — bead stringing, crimping, forming wire loops — as you make a beautiful ribbon and pearl bead necklace.jer

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Simply Photography Exhibit

January 19, 2015 By

Enjoy the season kick-off of exhibits and a Jamaican Folk Art solo show and the monthly juried All Media Art Show. RVA Dance Collective will perform some of the choreography of Jess Burgess and Danica Kalemdaroglu.

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Grace Arts at Cartwheels and Coffee

January 14, 2015 By

The overall mission of Grace Arts is to provide all children with access to safe, fun programs in the arts to build their self-confidence while introducing them into a community that will support them through their creative development. Through our classes in dance, drawing, and painting, Grace Arts looks forward to serving the community at […]

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What’s the Point? -VMFA

January 12, 2015 By

Become proficient at drawing one-point perspective and other techniques that will make your flat image appear 3D. This is a 3-session program for ages 9 to 12 continuing on January 22, and 29.

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Family Fish Printing at Maymont

January 5, 2015 By

I caught a fish THIS BIG! Come learn Gyotaku, the Japanese art of fishing printing, so everyone will believe your fish tales when you make your next big catch. Learn about native fish and get a behind-the-scenes tour of our aquariums in this fun and hands-on workshop. We will provide the fish, paint and a […]

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“Four Score” Set Special: All Fired Up

January 4, 2015 By

On Monday, February 16th, buy three of any of the same item and get the 4th for FREE!

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After School Art

December 31, 2014 By

Ages 5 – 8 Thursdays, 4:15 – 6 pm MWV Art Education Center $20 (VMFA members $18) per class Enrollment limit: 18 Let your imagination soar in the studio as you make original works of art inspired by objects in the museum. Sign up for one or more of these fun and creative workshops led by Lori Valente Coffey.

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Family Art Night: Gingerbread Houses

December 17, 2014 By

Friday marks the start of winter break for most area schools, so why not kick things off with something special? And should you need to–shall we say?–“decompress” when it’s all said and done, Best Cafe has a lovely adult beverage selection.

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Animation in a Day

December 15, 2014 By

Each of these innovative workshops focuses on a unique art movement, culture, and medium associated with the VMFA collection.

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Holiday Kids Workshop and Parents Shopping Day: All Fired Up

December 1, 2014 By

Drop the kids off at All Fired Up for an art adventure, while you finish your holiday shopping! On Saturday, December 20th from 10am-Noon, and Sunday, December 21st from 2-4pm, we’ll be creating a snowman from wet clay and designing a fused glass snowflake. All-inclusive cost is $35.

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