Absolutely fantastic course. My wife and I took the 2-day weekend course introduction to welding. I…read morewanted to get educated on the safety aspects of welding as well as the basics of the four types of welding that were taught. I had no welding experience prior to going, nor did my wife. At the end of the weekend. I felt extremely confident in both the safety aspects and in doing proper welds. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be and as much as I hate to admit it, my wife's welds were better than mine. I highly recommend this course to anybody who's interested in welding as a hobby or welding for basic repairs. Fisher is an incredible wealth of knowledge, we were amazed at his depth of knowledge on the various aspects of welding. If you've ever been curious in learning how to weld, I would say that this is a small price to pay for an incredible amount of learning. I give Fisher six out of five stars!!!!!

If your looking to learn the fundamentals of the four types of welding, look no farther. As a…read morefellow who has lived in NOVA for the past 23 years and could never find that right place to go learn - it finally happened. I'm just lucky now to live 5 minutes away. Steve (the owner), Matt (the main hand), and the team did a wonderful job over the two day weekend class they offered. You can chose to learn whatever type of welding you want. My son and I chose Stick welding for its practical, around the house purposes. It's tougher than it looks. Steve has been welding for 50+ years. He has the hands of a welding god. I will admit that even though my son had previous experience in welding, I did show progressive improvement over the two days. And trust me, two days is good enough. Your hands hurt at the end of day two. The class is self paced. They show you a technique and then you work on that technique for the remaining 3 hour session. There are 4, three hour sessions. There is no beat down. It's all constructive feedback and they understand that it takes time. We had about 12 students in the class that were from NC, WV, & eastern Prince William County and a few locals including us. Some students chose the class where you get a feel for all four types of welding's. My son and I chose only Stick Welding and did only that. I shared some closing thoughts and recommendations to work in to the next class, which they immediately addressed. My son and I feel that even though the class is over, we could probably pop in any day and ask for help or guidance and these folks would help. That's how it is in Central VA. Good people. Steve and team, well done. Keep up the good work. I hope to come up with a reason to visit.

I went here late 2012 for the LPN program and it was the worst thing I ever experienced. I had to…read moredrop out because I had an instructor tell me I wouldn't be a good nurse during clinicals.

Please save yourself some time this people are money hungry. Their tuition went up by a good…read more amount compared to how it was back in 2020 and more questions are added on the HESI entry exam. And they won't transfer your credits.

Blacksmithing is part chemistry, part physics, part geometry and part magic. You take lumps of…read moreblack metal and heat and hammer and twist and chisel them and end up with an axe or a coat rack or candlestick. How cool is that? I've taken two classes at the Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing (VIB) and enjoyed them immensely. I assume if you're reading this review, you might be considering a class. So my short recommendation is... do it! But if you want more detail, here it is. First, my instructor for the classes was one of the owners, Dale. He's knowledgeable and obviously highly skilled as a blacksmith. But more than that, he's a patient and enjoyable instructor. He puts a LOT of information into the lessons which usually consist of him demonstrating and explaining a set of steps followed by the students trying things on their own. Dale is always available for questions and advice, but he definitely let's you get your feet wet (or "hands black" is probably the better phrase). One thing I appreciated is that when things go wrong, he comes up with a solution to keep things moving. Dale is good at breaking down rather complex projects into manageable phases. And, his puns and sense of humor keep things light... with only a few groaners. Next, the setup at VIB is conducive to hands-on learning. Dale has his "instructor's forge" setup front where he can demo and explain the steps. Then there are 12 student forges setup up in sets of 2 with some shared equipment and workspace. But each student has a forge, anvil and access to a vice and other tools. There is a good emphasis on safety, which is critical if you're working with temperatures that range into the 1000s of degrees and are swinging 3.5-pound hammers. The descriptions of the classes are pretty much spot on although both times I was surprised by the complexity of the process and the (relative) success of my end projects. I'm 65 years old and fairly handy, but I was challenged (in a good way) most of the time to do the heat or bend or twist or whatever. In each class there have been younger students (early teens) who seemed to take to the "retro" aspect blacksmithing with great enthusiasm. The only time you see a phone is if someone is taking a photo. For the two days, if folks are in the class, they are working at the forge or working on their project or comparing notes with a forge neighbor. In my opinion, the VIB classes are definitely worth the price. It's made holidays and birthdays easy. I just tell my wife I want a VIB class. As a side note, I took both classes with my son-in-law and while it's not a team sport, it was a fun bonding activity... and not without a competitive component since, of course, we both want to have the best end product(s). Oh... and the class is in Waynesboro and there are a LOT of good, inexpensive motels in the area and nearby Staunton is a cool town in its own right. There's camping nearby too. I'll repeat my initial recommendation. Do It! Just not EVERYONE. Leave some space for me and my son-in-law.

From the owner: A great blacksmithing school with weekend workshops.read more

I would not recommend this school due to my experience with the campus president. His focus seems…read moreto be on maintaining high Google reviews rather than supporting students. There is a pattern of poor communication, lack of accountability, and broken promises. I was told I had a work study position, but later found out through staff that the program had been eliminated, with no direct communication to me. I was still being led on as if I would be starting soon. A former work study student also told me they were pressured to break their contract. Students, including those on Honor Roll and Dean's List, have been threatened for interacting with staff who genuinely care about their well being. Multiple staff members have left, and despite complaints, nothing has been addressed. I originally left a 5 star review because we were constantly pushed to leave reviews daily. That said, many staff members are great. The dean is supportive, Ms. Karen in HVAC career services truly cares, financial aid is helpful, and the HVAC instructors bring real world experience. The school has potential, but leadership needs serious improvement. I enjoyed it at first, but the environment changed.

I have had a wonderful experience as a student at Fortis College! I enrolled in the massage therapy…read moreprogram and was welcomed warmly. Both my teachers Amanda and Kayla have been extremely supportive and helped me in so many ways I can't count them. I would recommend applying for this College if you are considering it, they will help you in your journey! The staff are kind and I enjoy learning the material that is given, plus they make the learning subjects you find more difficult fun.

Recently I bought a drone. It's controlled through your cell phone. And when you buy a good one,…read moreyou will pay some money. Anyways flying a Drone is serious business. There's strict laws pertaining to them. So you have to do it right. It could cost you more than one way. I do a lot of photography around the parks. And on those bright sunny days, it's a problem viewing your phone, watching and navigating the Drone. So I did some research and found a sun hood, visor, for my phone. It's a VCU technology product. It does help me see where I;m flying, LOL. I gave it a 4 though, it can be awkward to get on and off your phone, but it was still worthwhile investment.

The staff at this family-operated business is always professional, courteous, and very helpful…read more The facility is clean and comfortable and the equipment is well maintained and safe. A great place to learn to fly!

From the owner: Charlottesville Flight Center provides quality and affordable flight training for Private,…read moreInstrument, Commercial and Instructor ratings! Whether you are looking for a new hobby or a career, give us a call to schedule a Discovery Flight to get started with your aviation journey!