VMFA Easter Egg Hunt

Here’s some info from the VMFA about an upcoming family Easter event: Eggcellent Family Day April 4, 2009 10 AM Location: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Pauley Center Terrace and lawn (in the event of rain, event will move inside the Pauley Center) Tickets: required ($8, members $6); accompanying adults free! Registration: 804.340.1405 Recommended Ages: 3-12 years old accompanied by an […]

March 23, 2009; 4:47 PM • by Fan of the Fan

Here’s some info from the VMFA about an upcoming family Easter event:

Eggcellent Family Day

April 4, 2009

10 AM

Location: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Pauley Center Terrace and lawn (in the event of rain, event will move inside the Pauley Center)
Tickets: required ($8, members $6); accompanying adults free!
Registration: 804.340.1405
Recommended Ages: 3-12 years old accompanied by an adult
Special Guest: Hoppity Rabbit
Special Performance: Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra (11 – 11:45 am); The Orchestra will bring their “gourd petting zoo” and conduct a mini-parade
Activities:

3 Egg Hunts (10 – 11am; scheduled by age group)
Art Activities

1. “Whimsical Butterflies” – painting fabric on butterfly-shaped frames
2. “Artful Pots” – decorating 6 inch flower pots
3. “Fab’ Eggs” – decorating wooden eggs with jewels and embellishments
inspired by Fabergé

“Grow Your Own Art” Workshop

– decorating a flower pot
– tips on how to grow your garden with recycled food
– guided gallery tours focusing on Faberge and plants found in the VMFA
collection