Preschool Playdates Upcoming Schedule

11-11:45a

3rd Friday of the month

Free of Charge

October 18th-Arranging Leaves

November 15th-Transparent Colors

December 20th-Painting Feelings

January 17th-Forming Clay

February 21st-Silly Portraits

March 20th-Drawing Lines

April 17th-Constructing Sculptures

May 15th-Transforming Paper

June 19th-Watercolor Skies

Arranging Leaves

October 18  11:00-11:45a

We will read Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert, look for images of nature in the galleries, and make leaf collages in the studio. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and family but all ages are welcome.

Transparent Colors

November 15  11-11:45a

We will read Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni, look at stained glass in the galleries and make our own transparent sun catcher in the studio. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and family but all ages are welcome.

Painting Feelings

December 20  11-11:45a

We will read Sad Monster, Glad Monster by Ed Emberley, look for colors in the galleries and express feelings with paint in the studio. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and family but all ages are welcome.

Children Programming

Art Explorers

Recommended for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome.

Bring your toddler to explore the FIA! Explore the galleries to find the artwork of the day. Explore the words and illustrations of a story and explore a variety of materials in the art studio.

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Storytime with Art

Ages 3-5

Explore literature and art through gallery visits and art making experiences.

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Baby Tours

Up to 18 months

See the museum galleries through the eyes of your baby! Discover their visual preferences and learn skills to develop their visual and language centers of the brain. 

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Homeschool Programs

Ages 6-18

Give your child the best in art education with our classes designed especially for homeschoolers. Choose from monthly and three-part programs for ages 6-18. Weekly programs are offered for ages 3-5. 

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Spring Break Special

Ages 3 and up

Spice up your “stay”cation with some quality family time at the FIA during Spring Break! Explore a different art medium each day of the week and create your own masterpieces to take home.

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