Field Trips

Off-campus classes that require travel to the destination(s).

Courses

Sparkling wine comes in so many varieties and from so many places! The bubbles make them all festive and delightful, but you'll learn what makes them different and similar beyond the bubbles. Join us as we sample and discuss eight different sparkling wines with a wide variety of styles, types, regions, prices, and even colors! Class may run over or under the allotted time. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.


Thursday 5/15, The Kitchen Classroom
Make Chinese takeout dishes at home, learning the basics of some of everyone's favorite Chinese Restaurant dishes: Pork dumplings, egg drop soup, lo mein, and chicken with garlic sauce! Class may run over or under the allotted time. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.


Thursday, 3/27, The Kitchen Classroom
We will taste eight wines and talk about how to read restaurant wine lists, store shelves, and wine labels; what is good tasting room/restaurant etiquette; and what are helpful tips for a couple of major wine regions. Class may run over or under the allotted time. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.


Thursday 4/17, The Kitchen Classroom
This walking tour explores the gardens, outbuildings and other estate features that made Maymont a showplace without equal in Gilded Age Richmond. Guests will learn about the design of the Italian garden, the arboretum comprised of rare specimen trees imported in the 1890s, and the uses of the various outbuildings.


Thursday, 5/8, Maymont Gardens
Learn about the dishes, flavors, and cooking of Ethiopian cuisine, including Inerja Bread, Stewed Lentils, Cabbage and Carrots, and Beef Tibs! Class may run over or under the allotted time. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.


Thursday, 5/01, The Kitchen Classroom
Join us for flavors that will warm your soul and spice up your life (but not burn up your palate)! Explore the flavors of the Caribbean Islands with Jerk chicken, Rice & Peas, Stewed Cabbage, & Doubles (curried chickpeas w/fried bread). Class may run a bit over or under the allotted time. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.


Thursday, February 27, The Kitchen Classroom
This is a guided tour of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture's exhibition: Give Me Liberty. The exhibit will inspire a deep appreciation for the continental and global forces as well as the individual actions by both iconic and ordinary people that brought about a model of democratic government that would change the world.


Friday, 4/18, Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Friday, 5/02, Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Come explore Shalom Farms at its Northside location. This guided tour will include a short presentation on Shalom's mission, food justice and how Shalom approaches distribution, programming, and community engagement. An experienced guide will then walk folks around the farm to look at what's in season, talk about Certified Naturally Grown growing practices, and taste some yummy spring vegetables. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and discuss!


Tuesday 5/13, Shalom Farms - NORTHSIDE
Create a beautiful container garden with guidance from Maymont staff in this make-and-take workshop. Learn how to customize and care for your container garden. Guests should bring their own gloves; all other materials will be provided. Participants must be 21 or older and bring photo ID for alcohol. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.


Thursday, 5/22, Maymont
There are so many wines in the world that we will never try them all: but sometimes it's good to get off the beaten path and try new and lesser-known things. Join us as we explore wine regions and wine varietals that are often less popular, but still produce delicious wines and often great values. Snacks & nibbles provided. Class may run over or under the allotted time. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.


Thursday, March 13, The Kitchen Classroom
Create a beautiful container garden with guidance from Maymont staff in this make-and-take workshop. Learn how to customize and care for your container garden. Guests should bring their own gloves; all other materials will be provided. Participants must be 21 or older and bring photo ID for alcohol. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.


Thursday, 4/24, Maymont
Join us as we explore Richmond's origin stories in The Valentine Museum's Court End Neighborhood. One of the oldest neighborhoods in Richmond, Court End grew into an affluent area in close proximity to the newly-established Virginia State Capitol during the early 19th Century. On this walking tour, you'll discover stories of early Richmonders and surviving architectural gems nestled in the ever-evolving center of the city. This is a 90-minute walking tour, with some standing required. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill the slot.


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Create a beautiful container garden with guidance from Maymont staff in this make-and-take workshop. Learn how to customize and care for your container garden. Guests should bring their own gloves; all other materials will be provided. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.


Thursday, 3/20, Maymont
Create a beautiful container garden with guidance from Maymont staff in this make-and-take workshop. Learn how to customize and care for your container garden. Guests should bring their own gloves; all other materials will be provided. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.


Thursday, February 20, Maymont
In March of 1775, the Second Virginia Convention was held here at what was then called Henrico Parish Church. Patrick Henry, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Peyton Randolph and other prominent Virginians were delegates to the convention. Here, Patrick Henry embodied the spirit of the Revolution on March 23, 1775, with his words, "Give me liberty, or give me death!' Because of the event costs, fees for this class are non-refundable.


Friday, 4/25, Historic St. John's Church
Friday 5/16, Historic St. John's Church
FIELD TRIP Join this fun, unfettered tour of our state Capitol. We'll begin at the Library of Virginia for an overview, then go on a walking tour of the grounds en route to the Capitol. Your tour guide of the Capitol will be former Chief of Staff Bill Leighty, who promises to be unencumbered by facts. We will exit via the east entrance, and enjoy a short tour of the Governor's Mansion to end our day. (We will begin and end this tour at the Library of Virginia.)


Thursday, 4/17
Uisge Beatha, Scottish Gaelic for 'water of life', is the spirit we know as Scotch whisky. We will explore the history and culture of Scotch whisky and take a virtual tour of some distilleries in Scotland. Examining the process of making single malt whisky, we will uncover the origins of flavor profiles that are characteristic of a brand's whiskies. Finally, we will taste four distinct single malt Scotch whisky expressions. Fees are non-refundable unless we can fill your slot. The first session will be on campus; the second at the Kitchen Classroom.


No session is currently available for registration

FIELD TRIP Join this on-site tour for a walk through the museum, along with a comprehensive overview of the history of the Holocaust incorporating the stories of survivors who made Richmond their home.


Wednesday, 5/07, VA Holocaust Museum
Join us for a two-part, unique tour of VMFA: the first part focused on conservation of artwork in the galleries, and the second looking at the history of VMFA from 1950 to 1985, tracing the museum's history and its leaders and major donors. There will be an opportunity for those who want to discuss and socialize to meet at VMFA's BEST Cafe after the tour ends.


Thursday, 4/24, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts