Other Educational Resources
There are many other local and online resources available to enhance your photographic journey. Here are a few suggestions:
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (at the University of Richmond)
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Richmond combines intellectual stimulation and civic engagement with a vibrant community of like-minded students age 50 and better on the campus of the University of Richmond.
Established in 2004 at the University of Richmond through an endowment from The Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco, our membership organization offers an extensive array of courses in the liberal arts in the fall, spring and summer semesters. These offerings are a combination of undergraduate credit courses for audit, special interest mini-courses, free lectures, community service projects, performing arts events and more.
There are no entrance requirements, no tests and no grades. In fact, no college background is needed at all. It’s your love of learning that counts
In addition, they offer many online tutorials once you have become a student: https://is.richmond.edu/training/tutorials.html
Richmond Public Library (https://rvalibrary.org/)
Richmond Public Library was founded by civic-minded leaders in the early 1900s.
The mission of the Richmond Public Library is to inform, enrich, and empower Richmond area residents: to enrich lives and expand opportunities for all citizens by promoting reading and the active use of cultural, intellectual, and information resources through a dedication to excellence and professional service.
In addition to books, e-books, recorded books and DVDs, all Library locations offer programs and classes, meeting room use, free wireless Internet access, and public use computers. Outgoing fax service is available at each library for a nominal fee; notary service is available for free by appointment at most libraries.
You may apply online to receive an electronic Library Card @ https://rvalibrary.org/get-card/
Universal Class (through Richmond Public Library)
Once you have a Richmond Public Library Login ID, you can register for Universal Class.
- Go to their Website: https://richmondva.universalclass.com/promo.htm
- Click the green, “Register Now” button.
- Provide your Richmond Public Library Member ID#.
- Follow the prompts to set up an account.
Lynda.com (ViaThe Central Rappahannock Regional Library System)
Lynda.com is an American online education company offering video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. It was was founded in 1995, as online support for the books and classes of Lynda Weinman, a special effects animator and multimedia professor who founded a digital arts school with her husband, artist Bruce Heavin. It was then purchased in May, 2015 by LinkedIn.
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library System allows its Library Card Holders access to Lynda.com as well as several other learning sites. Here are the rules:
The CRRL region includes Stafford, Spotsylvania and Westmoreland counties and the city of Fredericksburg. These localities supply a portion of their tax money to support the CRRL, and anyone who resides, owns property, or is a student, a teacher or county and city government employee within the region may obtain a library card free of charge. The library has reciprocal agreements with the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, Fauquier, Orange, and Prince William that allow those residents to obtain free cards either by showing a card from their library or proof of residency. All others must pay an annual family fee of $30. Senior citizens (62+) pay only $15.
Here is a link to apply for a card: http://www.librarypoint.org/card
Here is a link to their Lynda.com page: http://www.librarypoint.org/lynda
One additional side note on this topic. If you are a student at certain colleges or universities (like U of R), they may provide access to Lynda.comas part of their curriculum.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (at the University of Richmond)
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Richmond combines intellectual stimulation and civic engagement with a vibrant community of like-minded students age 50 and better on the campus of the University of Richmond.
Established in 2004 at the University of Richmond through an endowment from The Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco, our membership organization offers an extensive array of courses in the liberal arts in the fall, spring and summer semesters. These offerings are a combination of undergraduate credit courses for audit, special interest mini-courses, free lectures, community service projects, performing arts events and more.
There are no entrance requirements, no tests and no grades. In fact, no college background is needed at all. It’s your love of learning that counts
In addition, they offer many online tutorials once you have become a student: https://is.richmond.edu/training/tutorials.html
Richmond Public Library (https://rvalibrary.org/)
Richmond Public Library was founded by civic-minded leaders in the early 1900s.
The mission of the Richmond Public Library is to inform, enrich, and empower Richmond area residents: to enrich lives and expand opportunities for all citizens by promoting reading and the active use of cultural, intellectual, and information resources through a dedication to excellence and professional service.
In addition to books, e-books, recorded books and DVDs, all Library locations offer programs and classes, meeting room use, free wireless Internet access, and public use computers. Outgoing fax service is available at each library for a nominal fee; notary service is available for free by appointment at most libraries.
You may apply online to receive an electronic Library Card @ https://rvalibrary.org/get-card/
Universal Class (through Richmond Public Library)
Once you have a Richmond Public Library Login ID, you can register for Universal Class.
- Go to their Website: https://richmondva.universalclass.com/promo.htm
- Click the green, “Register Now” button.
- Provide your Richmond Public Library Member ID#.
- Follow the prompts to set up an account.
Lynda.com (ViaThe Central Rappahannock Regional Library System)
Lynda.com is an American online education company offering video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. It was was founded in 1995, as online support for the books and classes of Lynda Weinman, a special effects animator and multimedia professor who founded a digital arts school with her husband, artist Bruce Heavin. It was then purchased in May, 2015 by LinkedIn.
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library System allows its Library Card Holders access to Lynda.com as well as several other learning sites. Here are the rules:
The CRRL region includes Stafford, Spotsylvania and Westmoreland counties and the city of Fredericksburg. These localities supply a portion of their tax money to support the CRRL, and anyone who resides, owns property, or is a student, a teacher or county and city government employee within the region may obtain a library card free of charge. The library has reciprocal agreements with the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, Fauquier, Orange, and Prince William that allow those residents to obtain free cards either by showing a card from their library or proof of residency. All others must pay an annual family fee of $30. Senior citizens (62+) pay only $15.
Here is a link to apply for a card: http://www.librarypoint.org/card
Here is a link to their Lynda.com page: http://www.librarypoint.org/lynda
One additional side note on this topic. If you are a student at certain colleges or universities (like U of R), they may provide access to Lynda.comas part of their curriculum.
Creative Live is an online education platform that broadcasts live classes to an internationalaudience.
A key aspect of CreativeLive’s approach to online learning is interaction via online classroom, which is facilitated by a studio audience that also appears on camera. The in-studio students ask questions of the instructor during the class and act as a proxy for the viewers at home. CreativeLive broadcasts 24/7 across five channels: Photo & Video, Art & Design, Music & Audio, Maker & Craft, and Business & Money.
Link to Camera Store Training
Links for Photography Classes and Workshops in our area:
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
- Visual Art Center of Richmond
- The Cultural Art Center of Glen Allen
- University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies - Think Again Program
- John Tyler Community College
Link to Photo Resources
- Photo Start Sheet - index to 500 + photography sites on internet