UR Downtown is a kind of satellite campus/events space for the University of Richmond in the heart…read moreof the city. It hosts numerous workshops and presentations throughout the year on civic engagement and social justice, and often are open to both students and the public. There is a gallery space that is used for RVA First Fridays as well as the Museum Studies course at UR. The UR Law School and School of Professional and Continuing Studies also have programs through the Downtown location, including Partners in the Arts that serves K-12 teachers in Richmond, as well as pro bono law services by students studying for their J.D. There is a nice cafe on the ground level where student meal plans are accepted, and both street and garage parking are available.

I am obsessed with Hand / Thrown! Anytime someone is looking for pottery classes I recommend this…read morelocal gem. It's women-owned, inclusive to all, and has some of the best teachers. I've taken a variety of classes with them throughout the years and always ask for a gift card to the studio during Christmastime. They offer single day courses and longer courses. Some of the single day or two-class courses I've taken have been Let's Build a Mug (hand building), Vase building (hand building one course with clay the other with flowers), Slab Boxes (hand building), Candle vessel making (hand building), and a hand building wall pocket class. I've done two Beginning Clay - Wheel Throwing classes at Hand / Thrown. I wanted to try a beginner class with a different teacher because I felt like I didn't understand it the first time. The best part about their several class courses is that they give you studio time to practice throughout the week. So not only do you learn in class, but you can use what you learned outside of class without having to buy a wheel and the materials for home (ignoring clay, you need to buy your own clay after you finish the one that comes with the class). In my time there, they offer you a choice between a plain white clay and a speckled earth tone one. They have a variety of glazes and teach you how to use them. Writing this review makes me feel day dreamy about all the time I've spent there. It's an incredible space with great natural lighting. Their classes can sell out fast, but if you sign up for their email list and sign up within the time the classes are released, you should be good to go. I highly recommend taking pottery classes at Hand / Thrown Ceramics Studio!

So I took one class here and very much enjoyed it, however when it was time for my second class, I…read morereceived an email asking to let them know my ethnographic origin, because it was for BIPOC only. I was then removed from the class because I'm white. Classes go fast, so when I saw it pop up I signed up for it ASAP, not knowing what that meant. Neither did about 8 of my friends that are black. Exclusion and segregation is not for me, so I'll gladly pay more elsewhere to avoid any further miscommunication.

I have used Mark's Help for a few years now and my issues are always resolved. Mark is a true…read morebusiness owner and cares about his customers. He comes to you and you can actually what he does to fix your problems. I had computer and printer problems and he handled both. Very dependable. Thank you Mark.

From the owner: Specializing in patient, in-home technical service for folks from 55-99 years of age. I promote…read morecomfort and transparency as I work with seniors. I currently serve Discovery Village and Lakewood Manor among others. I also teach classes regularly at the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield, VA.

This is THE BEST school! The teachers are passionate, professional, and love each child. There are…read moreso many enrichment opportunities for our children at this school. Starting at 2 years old they get to go the gym to work on Gross Motor Skills, each day. This is in addition to going outside to the playground. There is no other program that focuses on the Gross Motor Skills starting at such a young age. In addition, there is music, life skills, special events put on by the school to make the families feel included (Family Night, Donuts with Dads, Muffins with Moms, Christmas programs with the family, and so many more). I highly recommend River Road Preschool. You will not be disappointed!

As a national literacy specialist, I believe River Road provides a developmentally appropriate…read moreeducational environment that promotes a love of literacy while supporting each child's creativity. A River Road child is a well-rounded young learner who thrives in a hands-on learning environment.