What an amazing time at Muse Paintbar! Had a wonderful experience on Valentines Day Weekend…read morepainting with guided instructions. We were surprisingly able to create a masterpiece that my partner and I are super excited to display in our home. Muse has a variety of classes with different art designs to appease all style preferences! They also have a full bar with a mixture of alcoholic and non-alcoholic offerings! I ordered a yuzu pineapple limeade mocktail to sip on with my painting which was delicious! We didn't indulge in food this time but they had multiple food options from pretzel bites to boneless wings. Super excited to return and would definitely reccomend checking out some of their partner painting classes. It was so cool to work together and see our photo come together. I could see it being a fun friends night out or a cute date night.

First time visiting was for a Yelp Elite event (shout out to Lena), and I've been back twice thus…read morefar and wish I had the time and ability to visit more! This is one of the less demanding activities I can tolerate nowadays with a chronic illness, and it's always quite therapeutic every time. The music is awesome, but I'm at the "this grocery store is playing all my jams" age so take that as you will... But whether you make this a solo activity or go with company, the music allows you to zone out but it's not so loud that you can't hear whomever you're conversing with. I have a tendency to not follow instructions, or rather, tap into my creative uniqueness, lol. However, the instructors are very encouraging either way and support your mistakes and intentional deviations alike. The food and drinks are mediocre at best, but I appreciate that they offer snacks and 21+ sips at all. So, maybe don't arrive hungry but it's not the end of the world if you do.

Paint On Pottery is a great activity to do with your friends. We get a small group of 3-4 together…read more(the size of the tables) and paint while catching up. There are a lot of pieces to choose from, from figurines to dishware to ornaments. There are also plenty of colors to choose from. For first-timers, I wish there were more instructions given on adding layers of paint to make sure the color comes through. We were given that instruction as a heads up when we finished. Luckily, we did enough layers. After painting, the wait is usually a few days before they give you a call that your piece is ready for pick up. It's such a blast (and if you're with W&M, you get a discount)!

We got together for my friends birthday to paint some pottery. We got to pick what we wanted to…read morepaint and had a great time getting together and hanging out.

My children bought me a gift card for a private event. We invited friends and had a great time. We…read moreloved having a private event where we could bring our own food. The owner was great and patient with our crowd. It was amazing how well our paintings turned out. A really fun night!

I love this place. I've been twice now and I'm about to try the take home painting kits. The first…read moretime we went, was good. My fiance messed up his painting and the instructor helped him fix it and get him back on track. Our paintings are great but we have two of the same so the next time we went back we did a couples painting. This instructor was even better. Step by step instructions, lots of fun and interaction with us painters and she was so clear about how to do the next step. She also started a little early since everyone had arrived and it gave us a few extra minutes to complete harder steps. I never felt rushed and I love the idea of the SOS day to get help if you feel your painting isn't something you are ready to hang on the wall! Can't wait to go back Edit: just picked up my at home paint kit. Pick up was so easy and everything was nicely packaged. Should make for a fun date night!

Great coffee, yummy snack, and lots of space to sit and enjoy coffee with your group! They have…read morepaid and unpaid activities available for your kiddos too or you can bring things to entertain them and let them play near you on the floor or at the table. I really love their mocha lattes as a staple but when I have ventured to try their specials I have not been disappointed. You can also request that your drink have a lower sugar content and they are accommodating. Oh and the ambiance is so eclectic with all of the local art pieces covering their walls. If I am looking for a gift or card, their selection is fabulous with whimsical offerings from local artists. Gifts like socks, key chains, mugs, and a modest selection of options to fit your person's needs.

It was the perfect place to spend a cold morning and catch up with a friend. I had heard of the…read moreplayroom for kids 2-5 and we met there in late morning and got spots for our kiddos. The decaf peppermint mocha iced latte I got was very good and reasonably priced. My total with the $8 playroom fee was around $13. I usually spend that much at other coffee shops! I will be back for more than the playroom!

I had a great time with the ladies and our instructor was great. She didn't mind taking the time…read moreexplain if someone was stuck on something. I would recommend to anyone looking for a great ladies night.

From the owner: "What's better than toasting to a good time with friends? To us, not much. Wine & Design is a fun…read moreway to create memories and masterpieces. Bring your friends or significant other, and enjoy a glass of wine during one of our two-hour classes. We'll provide the canvases and paint brushes as a local artist guides you through the evening, stroke-by-stroke. With a range of affordable private and public paint and sip parties for all ages, groups and talents, Wine & Design creates the most fun art experience for anyone wanting a fresh, surprising way to connect with the people in their lives. Are you ready for a little chardonnay and a lot of celebration? Then pick up the phone and get your art buzz on! Contact us to set up your party today.

My wife had requested a paint event for her birthday. The staff at Wine & Design sketched-out our…read morepainting and had everything ready for us when we arrived. I cant remember the names of the staff who helped us, but they were both great. The new location is really nice. In addition to the painting, my wife also picked up a couple items from the store section! She loved her birthday, and we will definitely be coming back!

Great time with couple painting! Nikia and Cassandra were awesome. I like that you can bring your…read morefavorite wine to the studio.

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.

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.