The name of this class is "DSLR Workshops - Take your Camera Off Program Mode". Mr. Dunkley…read moredelivers exactly what he promised. I have had my DSLR for a little over half a year and had only used it outside of automatic mode a few times. Manually controlling aperture, shutter speed and ISO seemed so daunting that I rarely tried it. I had a strong desire to learn more and when I saw the name of this class, I jumped at the chance. Mr. Dunkley has a straight forward and efficient presentation style. There were 100 people or so in the class holding 20-30 different camera models. He managed to give personal attention to all people and make sure every question for every camera was answered and yet, it never felt like there was a pause in the class as he was doing so. . . Very efficient. Add in a bit of humor and knowledge built from years of experience and the 3 hour class seemed to only last half that time. In the end, I learned more about my camera in those three hours than I had in the previous 7 months. In addition to the camera settings, which he explains very well, he gave great advice on which lenses a beginner should and should not use. In the week since I have taken this class, I have taken about 50 pictures that make me say "wow that is a great picture" when in the previous half year, I may have had the same reaction a dozen times. Of course, that was when I just "got lucky" when I was in automatic mode, which I will never use again.

I took the Take your Camera out of Automatic class in northern Virginia. I drove up from Richmond…read morefor the course with my wife. We got a new camera and had a trip planned and wanted to take some quality pictures. I was skeptical, thinking that it would feel like a boring class with a dry lecturer. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. Okello was fun and engaging, he provided practical examples and appropriate metaphors. He had a very tight presentation that had a natural flow. He demystified and clarified many photography concepts and camera functions. I feel that he did a great job at making photography approachable and accessible. great course, great experience.

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.

Excellent service. He tightened my chairs and made sure that we knew how to care for them Highly…read morerecommended

I highly recommend this business. The craftsmanship is exceptional! The pricing is reasonable and…read moreBaron the owner is kind and friendly.

We had the most AMAZING experience at Hawaiian Fluid Art celebrating my wife's birthday, and I…read morecannot say enough good things about it! From the moment we walked in, Cathy and Nikea welcomed us with such kindness and genuine warmth that we immediately felt at home. They went above and beyond to make the day special. They patiently walked us through everything step by step, gave us great tips, making sure every member of our family felt comfortable and confident. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and their encouragement turned what could have been a simple art session into a truly unforgettable memory. The finished pieces turned out beautiful, but what really stood out was the laughter and connection we experienced thanks to Cathy and Nikea's awesome energy. Highly recommend if you're looking for a unique, fun and family-friendly activity in Richmond!! This is a MUST DO!!

We had a wonderful time. Great location. Plenty of options to create and a wonderful staff to…read moreassist you through it all. We had a blast!

My family had so much fun this past weekend in the Intro to Glass Blowing class! The experience far…read moreexceeded our expectations as Erin expertly, (with a good dose of humor!) guided us through the process of making our own colorful drinking glasses! I appreciate their dedication to inclusion and accommodations as well. Definitely recommend!

My mom and I came here to try glass blowing for the first time, and it was a fun experience. The…read moreworker was kind and explained everything clearly. We were able to help create our own pieces and choose the colors we wanted. I made a cup and my mom made an oil bottle. Overall, it was a great experience, but it's also easy to make mistakes, so it's important not to rush. The imperfections are small, but there are air bubbles in both of our pieces. While we were making the oil bottle, the instructor accidentally tapped it against the door of the furnace area, which left small white marks on the bottle. It's not a huge issue, but it could have been avoided.

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.

Master Keith gives a master class in gun safety, gun laws, and concealed carry fundamentals. I feel…read moremore confident in my abilities and knowledge to carry and defend myself within the parameters of the law. I highly recommend the concealed carry class to beginner and advanced gun owners.

I took the concealed carry class which was taught by Keith English with the help of Mark James. The…read moreclass was 4 hours long but it did not drag on at all. Mr. Keith provided a-lot of good information and kept our whole class engaged. He was very patient with all of us (we had a lot of questions). They offer different classes that I am definitely going to sign up for. Overall I enjoyed the class and l would recommend to any body who is a "beginner" in firearms or any type of self defense. Everyone is very helpful and patient! Thanks Keith, Mark and Kayla!

I just took my first bachata class at RVA Dance Studio last night and had a blast! I joined because…read morea friend wanted to learn and a Yelp Elite friend of mine (who is very big in the Richmond Latin Dance scene) highly recommended Salsa with Boris. Boris was amazing. He is funny and a great teacher. He makes things engaging and fun. He set us up in an oval around class. Leads would stay where they were and follows would rotate when told to. We started the class with basic steps, then partnered up and added twirls. He picked the perfect music that wasn't too fast so we could keep up. I had an incredible time. It's a small studio located on the second floor. There is a lot of free parking out front. I still have three more classes to go, but I'd highly recommend taking a class at RVA Dance Studio. You can also check out their Latin Dance Night at The Park RVA every other Thursday and on Saturdays at ALOFT.