The Visual Arts Center of Richmond announces inaugural Richmond Poetry Fest will take place at VisArts on April 14-15, 2023, just in time for National Poetry Month. Richmond Poetry Fest is a brand new VisArts event co-created by former and current VisArts writers-in-residence: Rosa Castellano, Laura Chow Reeve and Emily Okamoto-Green. These three came up […]
ViewJump into the world of stop-motion animation in this quick introduction class. Work with paper cut-outs and an iPad app to create animations of your own design. Students can use their iPhone or one of our iPads. If you wish to use your own phone, please download "Stop-Motion Studio" (free version) before arriving.
ViewJump into the world of stop-motion animation in this quick introduction class. Work with paper cut-outs and an iPad app to create animations of your own design. Students can use their iPhone or one of our iPads. If you wish to use your own phone, please download "Stop-Motion Studio" (free version) before arriving.
ViewStudents will learn the basics of comic book storytelling, including character design, panel layout, and speech bubbles. Through exploring different styles of comics and collaborating with their peers, students will gain confidence in expressing themselves and develop their artistic and communication skills. By the end of the program, each student will have created their own […]
ViewLearn about different facets of Buddhism including Zen and Pure Land Buddhism and explore poets from ancient to modern times that wrote poetry heavily influenced by the questions Buddhism asks. We'll spend class time writing from prompts that ask you to examine the world around you from the philosophies discussed in class. We'll also spend […]
ViewThe Visual Arts Center of Richmond announces that interior designer Amanda Nisbet will be the featured speaker at Rise + Shine, part of VisArtsβ fifty-third annual Craft + Design show, presented by Altria Group. The show takes place at Main Street Stationβs newly renovated train shed the weekend of Nov. 17-19, 2017. Richmond Magazine brings […]
ViewThe Visual Arts Center of Richmond is recruiting studio monitors for the fall class session, which runs from September 13 through November 28. VisArts is accepting applications for monitors in the following media: Clay, creative writing, digital arts, drawing + painting, fiber, flameworking, glass, letterpress, metals, photography, printmaking, and wood. Studio monitors must have demonstrated […]
ViewExplore bookmaking and create both books and sketchbooks. We’ll experiment with various media to make personalized, beautiful art objects.
ViewExplore bookmaking and create both books and sketchbooks. We’ll experiment with various media to make personalized, beautiful art objects.
ViewEveryone has a story to tell. Combine character drawings, environments and dialogue to create your very own picture books. This course gets everyone drawing their own characters on the first day, and then dives into techniques for visual storytelling. We’ll create several books using a variety of media and look at picture books at the […]
ViewEveryone has a story to tell. Combine character drawings, environments and dialogue to create your very own picture books. This course gets everyone drawing their own characters on the first day, and then dives into techniques for visual storytelling. We’ll create several books using a variety of media and look at picture books at the […]
ViewEveryone has a story to tell. Combine character drawings, environments and dialogue to create your very own picture books. This course gets everyone drawing their own characters on the first day, and then dives into techniques for visual storytelling. We’ll create several books using a variety of media and look at picture books at the […]
ViewEveryone has a story to tell. Combine character drawings, environments and dialogue to create your very own picture books. This course gets everyone drawing their own characters on the first day, and then dives into techniques for visual storytelling. We'll look at picture books at the beginning of each class for inspiration and create several […]
ViewHaving trouble finding the perfect sketchbook? The one with perfectly thick pages and just the right amount of drawing space? Well, in this class, weβll explore a variety of bookmaking techniques while you design your perfect set of hand-made sketch books!
ViewExplore a variety of ways to transform an ordinary piece of paper into something extraordinary. You’ll learn techniques like folding, cutting, layering and sewing to make your very own paper toys, pop-up cards, mini books and more.
ViewLearn how to make at least 8 different kinds of books using folding, tearing, cutting, and gluing techniques with a bunch of creativity! You'll come away with beautiful, finished books, instructions and knowledge on how to make more of these satisfying masterpieces.
ViewEveryone has a story to tell. Combine character drawings, environments and dialogue to create your very own picture books. This course gets everyone drawing their own characters on the first day, and then dives into techniques for visual storytelling. We'll look at picture books at the beginning of each class for inspiration and create several […]
ViewExplore a variety of ways to transform an ordinary piece of paper into something extraordinary. You’ll learn techniques like folding, cutting, layering and sewing to make your very own paper toys, pop-up cards, mini books and more.
ViewHaving trouble finding the perfect sketchbook for you? Learn to create your own! Weβll cover a variety of bookmaking techniques while you design your perfect set of hand-made sketch books. Together we'll plan and craft our dream journals using bookmaking and printmaking techniques. Learn saddle and coptic stitch binding and simple staple binding and experiment […]
ViewExplore bookmaking and create both books and sketchbooks. We’ll experiment with various media to make personalized, beautiful art objects.
ViewWhether working on a novel or a memoir, and whether itβs an idea in your head or a manuscript in your hand, this two-hour class will provide you with a sense of what comes next. Weβll talk about large presses, small presses, and self-publishing. Weβll also talk about the differences between pitches and synopses, and […]
ViewExplore bookmaking and create both books and sketchbooks. We’ll experiment with various media to make personalized, beautiful art objects.
ViewExplore a variety of ways to transform an ordinary piece of paper into something extraordinary. You’ll learn techniques like folding, cutting, layering and sewing to make your very own paper toys, pop-up cards, mini books and more.
ViewBreak out of creative blocks using various mindfulness, meditation and free-writing techniques. Carve out space for yourself in a rapidly changing world to process thoughts, emotions and experiences.
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