Education & Classes
Children & Youth Programs, Classes, and Camps
ART SMART
Dates: Vary
Ages: pre-K
Art Smart is an art class taught by Instructor Karan Johnson who has been teaching art to children and students for over 25 years. Art Smart is held in conjunction with the Danville/Pittsylvania County Head Start Programs. If your Head Start program is interested in participating in Art Smart, please contact Cathy Eggleston, Museum Events and Volunteer Coordinator, for more information at contact the DMFAH at info@danvillemuseum.org.
DMFAH Summer Art Camps
Information Coming Soon
The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History offers engaging summer camps each year. Led by professional artists, the camps provide children and teens with enriching and creative experiences. This summer, DMFAH will be offering 3 summer art camps. To register, please contact 434-793-5644 or info@danvillemuseum.org
Doodles and Oodles of Art Summer Camp
Ages: 4 – 6 years
Dates: TBD
Children will explore four elements of art, color, shape, line and texture, through favorite children’s book illustrators. We’ll draw lines like Dr. Seuss, use shape, texture and color like Eric Carle and enjoy colors like George Rodrigue. Students will be engaged in hands-on experimentation, art projects, movement, games and activities and even make a snack each day. Instructor Karan Johnston has been teaching art to children and students for over 25 years, including DMFAH’s Art Smart Program.
Children’s Art Workshop with Linda Gourley
Ages 7- 12 years
Dates: TBD
Time: 10 am to 12 pm each day
Costs:
This 4-day art camp is taught by local artist Linda Gourley. Students will learn sketching, painting with watercolors, and making collage prints.
Adult Art Classes
Forms in Clay Pottery Classes
Class Description: Forms in Clay pottery classes have been taught by Jonathan Scollo for over 20 years. The class is designed for both beginners and advanced students. The studio is equipped for handbuilding and hand throwing.
Location: Swanson Studio behind the museum.
Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays 6 pm- 9 pm
Registration: For more information or to register, please call434-792-5355 or jons@awardsandtrophyshop.com
Wellness Classes
Note: Yoga and Meditation classes are currently on hold.
Meditation at the Museum with Melissa
Supplies: pillows, blankets, yoga mats.
Class Description: If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, you might try meditation, a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can help you relax deeply, calm your mind, and restore your calm and inner peace.
About the Instructor: Melissa Laverack is a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Certified Trainer and Instructor with over 24 years of experience.
Registration: Registration is not required. Guests are welcome to pay at the door by cash or check.
Yoga at the Museum with Sherri
Supplies: Students should bring a towel, water, and a yoga mat.
Class Description: Find balance and peace with yoga instructor, Sherri Tuck, as she guides students through a 60-minute series of standing and seated asanas (yoga poses) designed to build flexibility, stamina and strength while being mindful of the breath. Focus will be placed on alignment and self-awareness throughout the class.
Modifications will be offered to make the class accessible to all skill levels. Class will end with a Savasana or final relaxation pose to allow for post-practice reflection.
Registration: Registration is not required. Guests are welcome to pay at the door by cash or check.