Elevate your portrait photography skills through hands-on practice and guidance. Explore advanced techniques in composition, lighting, posing, and storytelling, as well as DSLR camera basics. Learn how to guide and direct models with confidence to capture authenticity. Perfect for beginner photographers seeking to refine their craft and create beautiful portraits they are proud of!
read moreDesign and carve your own stamps using linocut printmaking methods. Learn how to transfer your own designs, keep your tools sharp, and ink up your creations.
read moreRichmond is a city in flux—new buildings and neighborhoods are replacing the old. Places matter, and they inform our sense of identity and community. Using readings and prompts to spark powers of observation and description we’ll write about place and discuss how personal reflection can become the foundation to address larger local concerns. Using our […]
read moreCreate a sweet stack of rings from 14-karat yellow gold-filled wire and silver. You’ll learn to solder bands and become proficient at single seams. We’ll also cover fabricating, embellishing and forging simple bands in different gauges and types of metal.
read moreThis one-session workshop class is for fiction writers (new or long-term) looking to try out the workshop experience, get fresh feedback on their work, and make new connections in the process. Students will submit and read each other's work prior to class.
read moreFor metalworkers with previous casting experience, Community Casting is an opportunity to prepare molds independently and cast your work in VisArts metals studio on designated casting days. Monthly casting days are facilitated by a VisArts instructor.
read moreLearn how to find any file you’ve saved in under 60 seconds. Dive into the essential strategies needed to optimize your file management practices and start your year off with an organized hard drive! In this class, you will gain practical insights into organizing, categorizing, and enhancing accessibility to their digital assets. We will explore […]
read moreLearn how to turn your favorite clothing into sewing patterns without taking it apart. This workshop will cover how to copy most garments, and students will leave with a finished pattern matching their favorite garment.
read moreHead over to VisArts' courtyard and join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or snack across the street at Goatocado, then return to enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere with friends on our back patio.
read moreThis class is for you if you know how to do basic knitting (cast on/cast off, knit/purl, maybe increase/decrease), but have never knitted from a chart before! We will cover why charts are an incredible time-saver and simplifier in knitting, and learn how to read both lace or texture and colorwork charts. At the end […]
read moreLearn about how Japanese women have spearheaded Japanese language poetry for over a thousand years and how they continue to shape Japan's literary landscape. Read works from the Heian period until modern day in context and English, and try your hand at writing poems inspired by these remarkable women.
read moreHave you ever wanted to drink out of a mug you made? Learn the techniques of coil or slab building to make your own mug.
read moreA great introduction to concrete. During this workshop, you will learn how to choose molds, create your own from common household items, mix, pour, and finish concrete. Students will make small vessels that you can later use for succulents, candles, or containers.
read moreIn this one-day workshop, you will paint an animal of your choice using gouache, a unique paint that blends the opacity of acrylics with the fluidity and rewetability of watercolors. Learn to mix colors, build up layers of paints, and use various brush strokes to create details that bring your creature to life. Paint from […]
read moreForming hollow, dimensional objects has never been so easy! Use metal clay to create a pair of silver, disc shaped, 'lentil' beads on Saturday, then make french wires that will fit them perfectly on Sunday!
read moreDesigned for intermediate and advanced painters, this one-day course covers solutions for working with a variety of water-based paint, including color theory, brushwork, and mixed-media possibilities. Come away with a deeper understanding of this medium, its expressive possibilities, and the tools for integrating it into your creative life.
read moreLearn how to sculpt, add texture, and mix colors with polymer clay in this one-day workshop. Students will learn the basics of polymer clay in a process that can be easily replicated in the home studio. Class time will be used to make our creations and students will bake at home. Class Original Scheduled 2/21. […]
read moreThis one-session workshop class is for fiction writers (new or long-term) looking to try out the workshop experience, get fresh feedback on their work, and make new connections in the process. Students will submit and read each other's work prior to class.
read moreA simple, traditional metal casting technique that takes advantage of the finely porous texture of the bone and imparts it on your cast piece. Carve the cuttle fish bone and cast the same day!
read moreLearn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreGive the gift of art to all the loves in your life this Valentine’s Day. Let all those special people know just how much you care by gifting an original artwork with a personalized inscription. Come to this workshop with a friend, a crush, a partner or anyone else you love! Draw and paint a […]
read moreReady for a new hobby? Join us for a hands-on introduction to glass fusing! In just one day, you’ll dive into the world of glass fusing by learning how to cut, shape, and fuse glass into your very own unique coaster designs. This workshop is the perfect way to get a taste of the magic […]
read moreCreate small sculptures, creatures, and toys in miniature! Learn how to turn your ideas into something tangible with just a needle and some colorful wool strands. Using repetitive movements from the needle, you will "knit" the wool fibers together to create a denser structure wiith the fibers. From a mustard bottle, to a kitten, to […]
read moreIn this fast-paced beginners' course, students will learn the basics of machine sewing. First, students will learn how to set up their machines and practice using them. Once students feel comfortable with simple machine sewing, they will have the opportunity to sew a zippered pouch to apply their new skills. Along the way, students will […]
read moreIn this one-day workshop, learn to paint the plant of your choice using gouache, a unique paint that blends the opacity of acrylics with the fluidity and rewetability of watercolors. You'll learn how to mix colors, build up layers of paints, and use various brush strokes to create details that bring your botanical to life. […]
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