Events

*Four Individual Sessions*

Join us for a casual conversation exploring current exhibitions, led by Virginia MOCA staff and guest lecturers. Free; registration is required.

*Four Individual Sessions*

Children ages 3–8 and their caregivers are invited to join us each month as we look, learn, and make in response to themes from our current exhibitions. This program for families will include close-looking at artwork, reading of a storybook, and a making activity inspired by the theme. Free; registration is required. 

*Four Individual Sessions*

*No Class on May 16*

Children ages 3–8 and their caregivers are invited to join us each month as we look, learn, and make in response to themes from our current exhibitions. This program for families will include close-looking at artwork, reading of a storybook, and a making activity inspired by the theme. Free; registration is required. 

Experiment with various drawing, painting, and printmaking techniques in this week-long exploration of art mediums.

In this two-week-long ceramics camp, we’ll explore the historic, creative, and cultural roots of coil-based ceramic artworks, and discover how a coil of clay can be the starting point for endless creative possibilities.

Discover the secrets of color theory, master the art of color mixing, and express your unique self through a variety of mediums, all while crafting dazzling masterpieces.

This camp will introduce art materials and studio practices for little ones that build creative confidence and school readiness by encouraging sensory exploration, process-based learning, discovery, and fine motor skill development.

This camp will introduce art materials and studio practices for little ones that build creative confidence and school readiness by encouraging sensory exploration, process-based learning, discovery, and fine motor skill development.

Build sculptures inspired by architecture such as castles, bridges, towers, and beyond!

Fuel your curiosity and imagination in the clay studio at Virginia MOCA! In this two-week-long ceramics camp, we'll go on a sensory journey as we create a variety of sound-makers with clay!

Join us for a week of sensory discovery and hands-on exploration as we learn all about making paper from scratch!

Through a fusion of theatrical activities and engaging games, we’ll discover the joy of collaborative play, fostering teamwork and creativity to inspire visual art projects like improvised drawings, group paintings, and more.

From crafting our own DIY stickers and patches to designing unique buttons and trendy friendship bracelets, this camp is a celebration of all things pop culture.

Explore the variety of plants and animals that exist in the world around us through art!

Explore the intersection of theatre and visual art, where improvisation, movement, and collaboration drive creativity!

Spend the week improving your drawing skills and experimenting with techniques that will take your drawings to the next level

Explore the intersection of theatre and visual art, where improvisation, movement, and collaboration drive creativity!

Use your instincts to discover the textures, patterns, and colors that can be found on animals and in nature.

Gain practical skills in papermaking and bookbinding and develop a deeper appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship involved in these timeless crafts.

In this two-week-long ceramics camp, we’ll explore the art of throwing clay on a potter's wheel.

In this two-week-long ceramics camp, we’ll explore the art of throwing clay on a potter's wheel.

Let’s use our imaginations to travel the globe as we explore architecture and find inspiration from structures and buildings throughout time!

Step away from traditional paintbrushes and embrace the creative influence of nature's tools!

Together, we’ll look to contemporary artists who are inspired by the ocean floor and discover life beneath the ocean’s surface.

Get ready for an immersive mosaic experience where young artists will use natural materials like stones, shells, and pebbles to create simple and colorful mosaics arranged into unique designs.

Get hooked on crochet and fall in love with the wonderful world of fiber art!

Join us on an eco-art adventure as we use found and reclaimed materials to create earth-friendly drawings, paintings, sculptures, and prints throughout the week.

Stop-motion animation is a filmmaking technique that makes physical objects appear to move on their own. Together, we’ll hand-build and manipulate our own sets and characters using clay, wire, fabric, and more to bring our ideas to life in this interactive and experimental art camp!

Let’s engage with traditional architectural and design tools like protractors, rulers, French curves, and various stencil palettes to create unique geometric designs on 12-inch vinyl records!

In this two-week-long camp, we’ll learn all about clay, including hand-building, attaching, an introduction to the potter’s wheel, and even the ceramic firing process.

Together, we’ll discover the basics of storytelling and animation as we learn how to sequence drawings into a cohesive storyline and combine them into a short film.

Together, we’ll delve into the world of hand-sewn nature-themed stuffies, explore embroidery on leaves, create weavings using found objects from nature, and fashion whimsical felt plant monsters.

Fuel your curiosity and imagination in the clay studio at Virginia MOCA! Learn how to create simple ceramic forms, piece clay together to create a finished product, and have fun while making clay animals, pots, and more!

In this visual art and music-fusion camp, we'll dive into hands-on projects like crafting unique sound makers, painting what we hear, and painting on 12-inch vinyl records!

Learn three art mediums and techniques all in one place! From vibrant drawings to colorful paintings and delightful prints, this experimental and supportive studio environment will include fun projects and hands-on activities to build foundational skills while discovering the joy of artistic exploration.

Together, we’ll explore the art of puppetry and stuffed animal making as we bring characters from our imaginations to life.

In this comprehensive introduction to sketchbook-keeping, we’ll learn how to bind our own books, discover tips and techniques for illustrating our own visually striking journal entries, and engage with watercolor to add color and texture to our drawings!

Practice techniques in watercolor and acrylic as you create sweeping landscapes and learn to show motion in 2D.

Fuel your curiosity and imagination in the clay studio at Virginia MOCA! Learn all about the stages of the ceramic process, piece clay together to create a finished product, and have fun while making clay sculptures, pots, and more!

With tools like microscopes and identification apps, young artists will gain a better understanding of our Earth as they uncover artistic inspiration through patterns and designs found in nature.

Together, we’ll practice our drawing and design skills to produce vibrant prints on a range of surfaces as we dive into the thrilling world of printmaking.

Engage with a variety of painting styles, tools, and techniques as we learn to create with watercolor and acrylic paint.

Join us for a hands-on journey through the entire ceramic process, from crafting simple forms like coils and slabs to piecing clay together into finished masterpieces.

Peer into the fascinating world of miniatures as we explore the art of crafting small-scale wonders.

Learn the art of brain teasers, mazes, puzzles, and more as you create exciting sculptures that will grab the attention of others!

Watch your ideas come to life in 3D as you build sculptures inspired by manmade and natural structures around the world!

Join us for a week of hands-on crafting and character exploration where you'll learn practical techniques to create costume accessories using various materials like foam, felt, found objects, clay, and more!