This is a deep water, medium impact aerobics class designed to increase heart rate, burn fat, and strengthen muscles. A great workout for abdominals, buttocks, and thighs.

In this class, the instructor demonstrates different strokes, speeds, and lengths to encourage a more varied and challenging workout than traditional lane-swimming, while improving swimming technique.

Participants will learn the basic fundamental skills while having fun! These lessons will work on hand/eye coordination, learning to use proper grips and technique on groundstrokes, volleys, serves, and overheads. Scoring and basic strategy regarding all parts of the court will be learned.

Beginner level hands-on series where adults learn to design, create, and personalize projects using Circuit tools. Each week builds confidence with simple step-by-step instruction . . . from basic cutting and vinyl techniques to home decor, iron-on projects, labeling, and beginner product-making to creating with AI.

Learn the magic of the floor loom! Weaving basics will be discussed to help you understand the ins and outs of the weaving process with a focus on proper techniques.

Welcome sewing! We will start with one apparel item and then a tote bag. This will cover basic skills that will open the world of sewing creation to you. You will learn how to choose a pattern, fabric and decorative items that will express your style. You will acquire the construction skills to put it all together and finish the item with a variety of machine and hand sewing techniques. This foundation will allow you to branch out into design and creation in your area of interest. Sewing machines provided or bring your own. Continuing students may work on projects of their choosing.

Try a pottery class, it's fun! Beginners receive a thorough introduction to hand building using techniques such as coil, slab, and pinch sculptures and vessels. For more advanced students, you are encouraged to create using your imagination. THIS CLASS IS NOW 10 WEEKS LONG!!

A SUPPLY FEE OF $25.00 IS PAID TO THE INSTRUCTOR AT THE FIRST CLASS.

It's time to greet spring with a mindful tree hug! Come join us for reflections on growth and renewal.
The City of Richmond's Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center is hosting a morning of forest therapy and a sound bath.
The retreat includes mindful nature and art activities, chi-kung, The Way of Tea, and a tranquil Sound Bath. A certified guide will lead you through the Pine Camp Forest. Sound Bath will be provided by Elena Alexis, a multi-modal healing arts practitioner.
A celebration of pine tea will be included in our mindful outdoor experience.
Unless there is severe weather, we go rain or shine. Of course, we do adjust, especially if it's raining hard. We go inside for certain activities and then back outside after the storm has passed.

As the days grow longer, it's time to gather and celebrate the winter. Join us for another rejuvenating and relaxing outdoor experience that deeply connects you with nature.

The City of Richmond's Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center is holding a retreat which includes a peaceful forest therapy session, mindful nature and art activities, chi-kung, pine tea, and a tranquil indoor sound bath. A certified guide will lead you through the Pine Camp Forest. Sound bath will be provided by Elena Alexis, a multi-modal healing art practitioner.

A celebration of pine tea will be included in our mindful outdoor experience.

And for those of you who follow Astrologer Chani Nicholas. Here is her take on 2-22-26. " A gorgeous little ditty is Feb. 22. . . There's a lot of room for connection and for healing. There's such beautiful astrology for healing on February 22nd when Venus makes a trine to Jupiter."

Unless the skating rink snow is still here or there is another severe weather event, we will have a fine, fun day of Forest Healing! If there is severe weather, we cancel.

Where movement has no limits. This class blends the roots of hip-hop with the flavor, emotion, and technique of other dance style-creating a space for creativity, growth, and personal expression. You'll train in foundational grooves and choreography while learning how to mix styles, switch energy, and develop your own unique movement language. This class ends with an open session.

Open Floor Session. Step into the circle and train with the community! Whether you're a seasoned B-Boy/B-Girl or just exploring your style., this open room is for break dancers of all levels to vibe, build, and practice in a pressure-free space.

Bring your skills and your energy.

Turn on the “Beast Mode” and get fit for FREE! Come out and jam with the Active RVA Warriors program sponsored by Sports Backers and the Virginia Health Department. This program sends trainers out into the community to offer free health and fitness classes to every skill level.

REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED! Please contact the community center prior to each class.

Calling all fly fishers! Learn the art of crafting your own fishing flies in Fly Tying 101! This hands-on workshop will introduce beginners to essential fly tying techniques and tools, with a focus on patterns most effective for catching fish found in the James River, like smallmouth bass and stripers. Tying your own flies is a great way to stay connected to the sport in the off season and to save money. Why buy flies when you can make your own? All materials and equipment will be provided.

This month-long lecture series will feature local experts as they share histories, science, and insights that highlight the James River's role in sharping our region. Regardless of whether you are a history buff or consider the James River's ecology to be endlessly fascinating, this series offers a fun opportunity to connect with the James River during its coldest season. Light refreshments will be provided.

Join the James River Park System for FrogWatch, a community science program that invites volunteers to learn to identify and track frog calls. With this training, you will learn about how amphibians are indicators for ecological health, learn monitoring techniques, and practice identifying the calls of frogs and toads local to Richmond. Once trained, you'll be ready to contribute valuable data to a nationwide effort to protect and track amphibians. No prior experience is needed!

Taught by Stone Hearth Learning Opportunities (SOLO) School of Wilderness Medicine, this 16 hour course will cover the Patient Assessment System for injuries and illness more than an hour away from definitive medical care. Topics include musculoskeletal injuries, responding to allergies and asthma, and many more. The nature of this course is fast-paced with a blend of lecture, demonstrations, hands-on skill practice, scenarios, and quizzes. The course can also count toward a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification through SOLO.