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Learn something new at these classes for adults in Richmond

Broaden your horizons with these programs around the River City

Outside shot of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond.

Experiment with a new art form at VisArts.

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Want to learn something new? Whether you want to expand your knowledge or master a new skill, check out these classes geared towards adults around the River City.

📚 Back to school

VMFA
Explore art history through single or multiple session classes or try your hand at a studio class.

This fall’s offerings include lessons in Ancient Greek art, decoding and encoding art on display, and photography.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Participants in this UR program geared towards adults ages 50 and up can join for as little as $75/year and take courses in history, science, and the arts.

VCU Higher Education Program
Adults ages 60 and up can take up to three non-credit courses per semester, often with free tuition. Pro tip: Check out more activities just for older adults in our guide.

🎨 Get crafty

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SCRAP has even more workshops at its new, larger location.

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Richmond Parks and Recreation
From loom weaving to guitar to clay sculpting and candle-making, this city department has something for everyone in its adult programming.

Richmond Public Library
RPL offers a rotating lineup of classes, often for free. Try your hand at crochet or learn how to use a sewing machine — just check the calendar.

Visual Arts Center of Richmond
Sign up for a multi-week class or try out a new art form at an intensive. Pro tip: VisArts members get discounts and early access to registration.

SCRAP Creative Reuse
Sign up for a class in embroidery, knitting, crochet, or other crafty art forms at this Northside store.

Studio Two Three
Sample a variety of one-off workshops including linoleum block printing, digital illustration, quilting, and screen printing.

Quarry
Sign up for a unique experience including art methods like printmaking and collage or seasonal workshops.

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Register to paint, pick up an instrument, or make your own jewelry.

🥘 Cook something up

Mise En Place
The in-person classes at this cooking school tend to fill up quickly, so keep an eye on the offerings.

The Kitchen Classroom
Spice up your culinary routine with a class on making pasta from scratch, mastering French classics, or serving big flavors on a small budget.

🌱 Nurse your green thumb

Sneed’s Nursery
Explore the Southside garden center’s affordable class options, whether you’re looking to expand your home garden, learn about invasive species, or get in the weeds about a specific plant.

Strange’s
Specialty workshops at Strange’s change up monthly.

Want to add to our list? Tell us what classes you’ve taken around Richmond.

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