Can't say enough positive things about the Visual Arts Center (VAC) of Richmond!…read more One, they have free parking in the back for patrons! I could end the review there but I will continue. My partner and I checked out the VAC for one of their Second Friday Art Classes. They offer $15 dollar art classes on the second friday of each month making strides in making art accessible. We ended up doing an air dry clay workshop which was extremely fun (you can see our amazing creations in the photos). Our instructor was kind and taught us some really amazing tips. While we waited for our class to start we roamed around and checked out their exhibits. This is a stunning place to view some art work, so many talented artists pieces are on display, you won't get bored here. We even got to learn about our next date night by examining the community board. The VAC of Richmond is an amazing example of community, learning and wonder. Can't wait to return for my next art class adventure!

Lauri Jenkins teaches sewing and I cannot recommend her enough. She has taken something…read moreintimidating and made it fun. The lessons are scaffolded so you build on your skills with each project, adding a new skill while incorporating what you have learned so far. She is encouraging and will tell you "nice job!" making you feel like a pro when you're not....but you'll be a whole lot closer under her tutelage. She is awesome. Everyone I talked to at the center is super nice and they offer a wealth of classes, many with various levels so you can build on your skills or just a one day class to do something fun and bring a project home. I like to learn and I like to meet new people and I so much enjoy being here. I just hate the parking since I am not a city dweller (lol!) and there is always someone waiting to lay in on their horn if you don't move fast enough. Oh well. There is some parking available in a lot if you get there early enough. I am sooooo wanting to take every class here!! You should too.

The admissions department is obviously incompetent and wouldn't recognize greatness even if it…read moreslapped them in the face. Bullet dodged

Safety in this school is nonexistent. Teachers and faculty are rude. People were breaking into my…read moredorm room (Fully locked) and the school security and police team just told me to lock my door. Violent sexual assaults happen on my campus (Monroe park campus) and in my dorm building and the police don't even try to send a description of the perpetrator. Multiple repeat offenses have happened this month alone and the police have not arrested anyone. My teachers often skip classes, and I feel that I have paid full tuition to teach myself everything. The school president is greedy and takes the students money to buy cars instead of fixing the school. 0/10 transferring as soon as possible.

Such a great venue. So nice inside and the shows are so energized and outstanding. There is a…read morelobby for drinks and snacks which is very nice and they even allow you to take those refreshments into the theater. Although, I will say, ELLE the house manager (very young girl) could use a teaching on possibly being more friendly. The other staff members from what we can tell are very nice and accommodating. Parking is fine and it is so convenient to the interstate. Wish there was a "senior discount" on the tickets though. Being a senior myself, that would be great. All in all, a wonderful neighborhood venue for theater.

I only know Sparc as an audience member and donor but I'm very happy they exist in our community!…read more From the popularity and success of their programs, it seems like the kids and families also find it to be worthwhile. I recently saw their musical production of A Christmas Carol and loved it! It was an inexpensive ticket to their theatre on Hamilton for some great entertainment. It's obvious to me that they work very hard to provide a quality production and these kids have talent! My only other production was a Jason Mraz fund-raising show last year that also included some of the students' accompaniment. Support Sparc!

hi. recent alum here. my best friend and i attended this school. the teachers and education were…read morepretty good, but the bullying and exclusion of my best friend and i was not helped at all. i remember students were called homophobic slurs here and i had many racial microaggresions directed at me, but every time i tried to bring this up to the head of school there, i was promptly dismissed and it felt like nothing changed at all. i take note of this because a student there was so easily expelled when a white student complained about her sending a death threat, but when my queer friend and i complained to the school multiple times about the bullying we experienced, there was little to no punishment to the bullies. i also should mention there was no school counselor for a majority of the time i was there. skip forward to my eighth grade year, my best friend committed suicide. while i do admit there were probably other factors contributing to this awful event, bullying was one of the main issues as they had told me before their tragic passing. the bullying was mainly due to the fact that they were queer. orchard house never really brought their attention to this obvious discrimination in their school. after their passing, i had to leave for a week or two for my mental health, and the head of school there told my class the details of what happened with me without my or my family's permission. this school is okay if your child is white and cishet, but otherwise, please save your money.

OHS has been an incredible environment for my middle schooler. It's such a tight knit and…read moresupportive community that values each child's individuality and encourages them to share their voice. There is very little social issues/conflicts at Orchard House, and faculty still makes a point to discuss social issues and make it known that the school is a safe place, and a sisterhood. My daughter asked me to add this: "I can't imagine how painful it'll be to leave next year."

Having attended multiple colleges (earned multiple degrees over the years), I rate…read more J. Sargeant Reynolds below average. Administrative support is MOSTLY lackadaisical, and while a few professors are top-notch and enthusiastic, others are unprofessional and disengaged. You can get an education here, but it requires much more personal effort and student responsibility just to overcome the institutional hurdles. Given other options, I would not choose this school.

Do not waste your time or money at Reynolds Community College if you expect a smooth path to…read moregraduation. The academic advising and registrar departments are incredibly disorganized.I completed all 63 credits required for my Criminal Justice degree, finished my major electives, and applied for summer graduation. Instead of processing my degree, their broken automated system flagged my file as "Ineligible" over a major elective slot that I have already completed.Their office hours are terrible and advisors take forever to answer emails. It is completely exhausting to do all the hard coursework just to be held back by administrative incompetence at the finish line. If you want a school that actually helps you finish on time, go somewhere else.

The University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia is a beautiful campus. I visited with a friend on…read morea Sunday morning while I was in town before driving home. I enjoyed walking around campus and took photos. I passed the School of Law building which is nice on the outside. It was a quiet day and campus wasn't too busy. The people that I encountered were friendly and helpful in directing me to the Spider Shop which I believe is in the student center. I was hoping to browse the shop and perhaps buy a shirt or other University memorabilia. Unfortunately, the Spider Shop was closed when I arrived so perhaps the shop closes on Sundays. I didn't attend University here but I enjoyed my short visit. My friend went to this University for undergrad and she had a great experience. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 92/250 total reviews in 2026 - 933 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 20 May 2026

This is a beautiful campus! Great food options, like Passport Cafe and the dining option in the…read morebusiness school. I can recall those signature meals and drinks from my time here. The gym is awesome, and I'm sure it's gotten some upgrades since my days working out and playing ball in there. I love how small and cozy the campus is, compared to a lot of West Coast schools that are out there. I highly recommend a visit!

Spirited Art is SUCH a great idea! No artistic skill necessary and you still end up with a (semi)…read moreprofessional looking painting! I took my mom here as a Christmas present and we both had a blast! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. We had about 12 other people in our class, and although we each painted the same picture and followed the same instructions from the teacher, all of our paintings looked slightly different but equally as impressive! The calendar on their website displays photos of the different paintings that correspond with the dates they are being offered. Just choose one you like, make sure the date works with your schedule, and purchase it directly online. There are a variety of options to choose from; everything from cartoonish images to Monet-inspired paintings. If you're a diehard fan of certain Virginia colleges, they also offer University of Richmond, VCU, and JMU themes. When you arrive, everything is already set up for the painting (colors of paints needed, brushes, and a blank canvas). There are aprons at each seat as well. The studio itself is a large open space with long tables towards the back where the painting actually occurs. The teacher we had was super friendly and the atmosphere was very relaxed- everyone was chatting the whole time. Painting AND wine?! Spirited Art has partnered with the Wine Loft, which is directly next-door, so there is at least one designated server per class. Not only is there a list of wines available (many at $5/glass), but there is also a painting-friendly menu of snacks that are easily eaten during the class. I think you are free to order anything from the Wine Loft's menu if you'd like, but they've created a more streamlined menu of suggestions conducive to the painting class. To help the servers keep track of orders, they use a cool system of numbered poker chips that attach to your easel with Velcro. I will definitely be back to test my skill on a different painting (and enjoy some more wine, of course)!

I had a wonderful evening at Spirited Art with some friends enjoying wine and trying my hand at…read morepainting. I think the wine gave my inner artist a false sense of confidence but I definitely had a lot of fun. The instructors will take you step by step to create your own unique version of the chosen picture for that day. They have templates you can trace to get started if you are not comfortable free-handing the design. Our instructor Kerri made sure to tell us that these paintings are ours and so you are free to make your art as personal as you want. We were painting a funky peacock and if you wanted a pink peacock instead of a blue one go for it! I appreciate this free flowing format to the class, it allows you to truly love your work. Everyone gets together for a group picture at the end of the class in front of their Color Wheel. Spirited Art in right next to Wine Loft so they had a waitress available to us for drinks and food. You can also BYOB for a $10 per bottle cork fee. I saw tons of other neat pictures on the walls so there may be more painting classes in my future. I also got a rewards card which will earn you points towards a free class. If you are looking for a fun activity with friends or just want to tap your inner artist check out Spirited Art in Short Pump.

I was so excited to come here for my friend's art exhibit. The artwork was showcased beautifully…read moreand I was blown away by the creative vibe in this gallery. There was a lovely table set up with hors d'oeuvres and a wine bar. It was so exciting to talk with the artist about his work and mingle with fellow art lovers. The staff was friendly, professional and helpful! I was delighted a couple of weeks later to pick up my painting and I can't wait to display it in my home!

I had a great experience at For Art's Sake the other day. The staff was extremely friendly and the…read moreatmosphere is very relaxed. They have a huge selection of frames! I had trouble deciding which one to choose. Luckily, their framers were there to steer me in the right direction and now my artwork looks 10x better!

My friends and I came to this location when there was the Clay tour of RVA…read more This studio is a lot smaller than the Clay store downtown in Shockoe bottom, but doesn't change the talents that each artists hold. We were able to watch one lady in action and it was so amazing seeing her make each individual pedals for her flower and how it comes together at the end. I wish I could describe her artwork. They also hold classes here if anyone is interested in working with Clay! If I remember correctly, they said the classes are about 8weeks. Not too sure of the pricing, but I'm sure all that information could be found on their website.

From the owner: RVA's only full service community pottery studio. Offering small class size, open studio, private…read morelessons, Clay Dates, Clay Parties, our own cone 6 glazes for sale, glaze making services and independent firing services.

I had a wonderful experience at Phototech! I highly recommend bringing film here. My friend…read morerecommended this spot to me. I had three disposable cameras from April that I wanted to get developed. I asked for prints, a usb, and files of the film on the usb. This all cost me $72.50! I even had some doubles of the prints. I dropped the cameras off on a Friday afternoon and just gave my name and number. You pay when you pick up. They called me a week later and I picked up my prints. There wasn't too long of a wait either. They told me all the film turned out well which was great news. This spot is located in Shockoe Bottom and is quaint in a charming way and affordable.

Unfortunately, I will not be using this company again for film development. I was very excited to…read morefind a local small business so that I didn't have to rely big brands where I would need to ship my film out. I dropped off one roll of film on 9/10 and was told I would receive a call when it was finished. By 9/18, I hadn't heard anything, so I called for an update and was told they were still working on it. The next day (9/19), I got a call saying it was ready. When I went to pick it up and opened the package in my car, I realized they had given me someone else's photos. I immediately went back inside to let them know. The employee asked me what the subject of my photos was, took notes on what they might look like, and said he would call me when they found the correct order. After waiting an additional two weeks with no updates, I tried calling twice on 10/1 and left a voicemail on 10/2. I called yet again on 10/3 and finally got someone on the phone. After I reminded him of the situation, he said he remembered but was "still waiting on the people who received my photos to return them" and that "they might be on vacation." This was the first time anyone told me my photos weren't even in the store. When I asked if he had contacted the people who had them, he replied, "Well, I don't know who it is that got them." Essentially, I am just supposed to wait and hope that a stranger decides to return my photos, and that the store happens to match them to my description. I have lost hope at this point and accepted that I will likely never see this film, which I am extremely sad about. Next time, I will just stick to a major brand to avoid this level of disorganization.