Education & Classes

Children & Youth Programs, Classes, and Camps

ART SMART

Dates: Vary

Ages: pre-K

Art Smart, taught by Instructor Karan Johnson, is a children’s art class held in partnership with the Danville/Pittsylvania County Head Start Programs.

If your Head Start program is interested in participating in Art Smart, please contact the museum at 434-793-5644 or info@danvillemuseum.org.

DMFAH Summer Art Camps

Oodles of Doodles

by Karan Johnson
June 16-19, 2026
10 AM- 12 Noon

Age Group: 4-6 years
Class size: 12
$35 per child

This 4-day art camp features hands-on art projects that explore four elements of art—color, shape, line, and texture—through inspiration from favorite children’s book illustrators.

Elements of Art

by Linda Gourley
Elements of Art
June 23-26, 2026
10 am-12
Age Group: 7-11
Class size: 10
$50 per child

This 4-day art camp features hands-on art instruction on sketching, painting with watercolors, and printmaking.

To register, fill out the form below, or call the museum at 434-793-5644

Space is limited for DMFAH’s art camps, so we encourage early registration. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Families will be notified as soon as possible regarding their child’s enrollment status and how to pay.

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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.

Education & Classes