Visual Arts Center of Richmond

1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
4.7(300 reviews)

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond offers a welcoming atmosphere with talented instructors, earning a 4.7 rating. Explore seasonal classes, free galleries, and unique community events. It's an accessible, valuable resource for creative exploration and learning.

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About This Pottery Studio

Studio Atmosphere

["Creative", "Welcoming", "Community"]

Pottery Classes Offered
  • specialty classes
Perfect For
Beginners
All Skill Levels
Creative Expression
Services & Pricing
Zoomorphic Pottery (Ages 12-14)
$155.00
Ancient Greek Pottery: Clay Amphoras (Ages 12-14)
$155.00
Member Tuition for Ancient Greek Pottery: Clay Amphoras (Ages 12-14)
$139.50
Wheel Throwing B (2-week class) (Ages 12-14)
$310.00
Wheel Throwing A (2-week class) (Ages 12-14)
$280.00
Clay Creations (Ages 9-11)
$155.00
Build a Clay City (Ages 6-8)
$155.00
Clay Creations (Ages 6-8)
$155.00
Member Tuition for Clay Creations (Ages 6-8)
$139.50
Introduction to Hand Building
$305.00
Member Tuition for Introduction to Hand Building
$274.50
Introduction to the Wheel (B)
$305.00
Wheel Throwing (Ages 15 – 18)
$205.00
Hand Building: Make Your Own Clay Mug (B)
$55.00
Hand Building: Make Your Own Clay Mug (A)
$55.00
Hand Building With Clay (Ages 12-14)
$125.00
Hand Building With Clay (Ages 9-11)
$155.00
Introduction to the Wheel (A)
$305.00
Wheel Throwing Two-Part Vases
$95.00
Wheel Throwing Two-Part Vases (Member Tuition)
$85.50
Clay + Botanicals Workshop
$95.00
Wheel Throwing for Everyone (B)
$55.00
Wheel Throwing for Everyone (C)
$55.00
Coil-Building: Clay Plant Pots (Ages 9-11)
$155.00
Pouring Vessels
$305.00
Member Tuition for Pouring Vessels
$274.50
Hand-Built Ceramics
$305.00
Wheel Throwing for Everyone (A)
$55.00
Member Tuition for Wheel Throwing B (2-week class) (Ages 12-14)
$279.00
Ceramic Surface Decoration
$305.00
Going Big With Clay (Ages 12-14)
$155.00
What Students Love
  • Excellent instructors and learning experience
  • Wide variety of engaging classes
  • Accessible facilities
  • Valuable community resource
Things to Consider
  • The prices they were asking for some of the artwork were outrageous though... something created on craft paper really shouldn’t cost thousands of dollars.
  • Classes are seasonal so the availability of classes changes throughout the year.
Student Reviews
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Ariel Chambers

Great place to learn a new skill. I loved my instructor (Jay Sharpe) and will be taking another class next session. If you’re on the fence about whether to invest in a class here, fear not: it’s worth it.

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Carson

There’s often free art galleries inside. Classes are so fun. They’re seasonal so the availability of classes changes throughout the year. I’ve taken a big variety of classes. Most all of them are great

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Lena Jackson

Great space!!! Tons of classes offered. I applaud the accessible front entrance and the elevator to reach the upper floor.

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Ken Hopson

I've been to art openings here, and filmmakers's forums and specialty classes and more. This place is a valuable community resource.

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Erich Grois

Open space with collaborative spaces. Came here to see an exhibit created by three friends and artists. We were the only ones here, which gave us the opportunity to peruse at our leisure. The prices they were asking for some of the artwork were outrageous though... something created on craft paper really shouldn’t cost thousands of dollars.

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Hours of Operation
Monday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Accessibility & Amenities
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Frequently Asked Questions About Visual Arts Center of Richmond

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