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.

What an amazing place to visit! It's like an art museum where can buy pieces. It's three connected…read morebuildings filled with all types of art from local artists. I spent over an hour looking at the exhibits in all mediums. There was so much to see! The staff was super friendly and were offering free beer and wine today, bonus! I saw so many things that I really liked and have included some pictures. There's no charge for admission and it's a place I will definitely come back to visit.

Huge and wonderful gallery full of art of all kinds from local and regional artists. Whatever you…read moreare looking for you will find it at Crossroads: paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, tapestry, pottery, and more. We recently built a house in Richmond and decided to decorate with local art so we are regulars at Crossroads. The staff is friendly and helpful, and visitors are welcome to come a browse without anyone following them around urging them to purchase. Crossroads is a also a great place to take friends and family who are visiting Richmond.

I love going here. Came for the couches, stayed for the vibes. My friend who has two little kids…read morefeels so comfortable, and we even checked out the playroom which was fun for both us adults and the little one. The mochas are good and the service is literally the best. It's nice to go somewhere they remember you! As long as they're here, this is my local spot.

What a delightful place! I'm sad I didn't know about it before, but glad to know about it now in…read morethe peak of summer heat. A cute cafe / art workshop / indoor playground mash-up which is perfect for getting the kids out the door but still getting to have a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. The boys had so much fun in the little play space. My son is also now begging me to do an art workshop. The honey cake I ate was delicious and not to be missed! Everything in their pastry case looked incredible. Can't wait to come back and try more. Such a hidden gem.

Jennifer designed some fabulous pots for my front porch. I have no time these days so it was…read moreconvenient to text her pictures of things I like and then like magic, it appeared in my planters! All for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend.

From the owner: Our business is unique because we stay in constant contact with you via text pictures to make sure…read moreyour potted art is exactly what you want. However, if you do not want to be involved that is okay too. We offer orchid care after it stops blooming, which is free if you purchase the orchid from us. We will design and plant containers at your house. Follow us on Instagram and we will give you 10% off your first order. @potted_art. This is a home based business to keep costs down. This is why we do not post our address.

This is an interesting concept and a great franchise...and lots of fun!…read more We visited AR Workshop for a team fun event. Basically you select a project, pay for it and then you stain, paint, etc. the project, which takes 2-3 hours depending on how complicated it is. They also offer classes that you can sign up for. For my project, I chose to make a wooden tray. I had to assemble the tray, stain it and then add the stencil to complete it. The final step is attaching handles. You end up with a custom shabby chic or whatever style you prefer, so it's really customizable. The cost of the tray is $85. I will definitely be back and I want to bring my daughter. Unlike painting pottery, you leave with your project and the satisfaction of having created something beautiful and unique to you.

This is a fun place for an afternoon of creativity. The sign up process is easy, the instructor was…read morehelpful and friendly, and the finished product is nice & functional. It's a tad bit pricey but when you consider the cost of materials and the time you're spending there it works out. We made chunky knit blankets and were all in love with them at the end. It's fun to learn a new skill and hang out with friends while doing it. They serve drinks and you're allowed to bring food. We plan to host a private party here in the future. Kids (tweens/teens) would really enjoy this, too.

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!

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.

This place allows you to select various pottery pieces that have already been made ranging from…read more$15-$70+ depending on the size and complexity of the piece. That prices includes alls the necessary paint colors , brushes, etc.. needed for the entire experience. I got a dog that was $35 and after I finished painting it they said it would take about a week to be ready for pickup after they put in a kiln to finish. Overall the experience was super fun and the staff were very friendly! I cannot wait to pickup up my piece afterwards! For someone with no art experience (and bad) this was phenomenal!

Went here for my birthday with some friends and it was so much fun! We did the take home pottery…read moreand had a great experience. We were even allowed to come in for like an hour the next day and finish detailing with the paint pens. Definitely a fun activity with friends. Highly suggest!

WOW!!! We had so much fun. Excellent attention to detail and lots of support! This is so fun. Grab…read morea buddy and take a class. You will enjoy and it's easy!!!

What a great new activity in Richmond! My sister and I went for our weekly sister day. We were…read moregiven amazing instruction and really felt supported throughout the whole rug making process. We went for the mini rug class which was a great introduction to tufting. Once you get used to the amount of pressure you're supposed to put on the tufting gum, it's easy! Next time I will for sure opt for a bigger project. It was a great time!

We had a great time, we did it at our Christmas party! Our artist was Tony S, we all thought he…read moreexplained it well and we loved our paintings!

I booked them for my daughters birthday party. Katie was our instructor and she did such a great…read morejob keeping these 10'year olds on task! They had a fun time and had a memory to keep from the party. Katie set up everything and cleaned up. All the parents loved the idea and were impressed with the artwork too. A couple kids left early so I (mom) got to jump in and finish one which I had never done one before! Looking for a new at home activity for a bday part? Paint the town is affordable, fun and impressive!! Thank you Paint the Town & Katie!!!