I loved this store, a diamond in the rough! I sincerely enjoyed my visit. I actually came in to buy…read moresomething I had found on facebook marketplace. I left my debit card and they messaged me and told me!! What wonderful people. I will be back again. :)

This store is a cute little store with everything crafty and creative! The perfect place to go walk…read morearound and shop if you're looking for something unique and hand made for your home. They even have baked goods, jams, and candies.

Cute store with lots of unique trinkets and souvenirs to choose! The store associate was extremely…read morefriendly!

This store is awesome. They provide a lot of locally crafted items from candles to cards and even…read morejewelry. The store isn't overwhelming to navigate through considering how much stuff is there. I believe the items are all reasonably priced, but regardless it does feel goof to support a local business and local creators. I don't think I ever left empty handed, there's such a variety of items to choose from. If you're in the Ghent area I highly recommend stopping by, especially if you're shopping for the holidays!

My friend and I stumbled across this treasure trove of (literal) trash crafted into art on the…read moresecond floor of MacArthur Mall. We were killing time in the mall before the haunted place downstairs opened. My curiosity grew strong, as I was mesmerized by the colors and weirdness of it. I had to know what this was. It probed me to ask more questions with the urgency to seek answers. The gentleman informed me that it is an immersive art experience. I am a sucker for some immersive art. The seller for me was him being so straight faced and his dedicated commitment to convincing me that he was possibly a resident or may have had a friend that was from Garbage Town. It was either going to be $10 of très cool or a $10 regret. You will be advised to read the signs, which we did and you should too if you choose this mission to visit Garbage Town. Trust me, it will enhance the experience and make everything more clear. It is a macabre satire of the world's wasteful attitude. The world's inadequate collection of trash and improper disposal is portrayed in the installations. It forces one to open their eyes because the sizable amount of trash you're meandering through is right in front of you, not hidden out of sight. Garbage Town is where the rejected and excluded reside, a place where the "no longer wanted " inhabit. It brings to light the social injustices and issues that arise from this "throw away" mentality. There were installations that were quite humorous, but sad at the same time because there is truth to it. Garbage Town is a thought provoking experience that is impactful, if even for a moment for some. At the conclusion, you're left to decide whether you will choose to side with the sheep or the goat. The sheep and the goat are purposefully and respectively placed with the sheep on the right and the goat on the left. The sheep brightly lit, the goat placed in the dark among a red stained wall. It is a parable biblical reference to separate the sheep from the goats. In a sarcastic and facetious undertone, there is a small sign stating "it's not that serious -it's only your future". The sheep and goat are symbolic. Choose the sheep, you choose compassion and eternal life, hence the sheep is white and a light is illuminating it. Choose the goat, and you choose eternal judgment because of your choice to be stubborn, evil, & destructive. It's a powerful statement. This experience is deeper than it looks! Perhaps the gentleman, who happens to be the lead of this project wasn't acting after all? Maybe we are all part of the Garbage Town community, but we have not realized it? You might want to pause for some self reflection. Final take, it's a $10 experience that is in actuality, invaluable.

The exhibit is a very creative way to make an important point. Take a walk through and check it…read moreout. Staff were wonderful, too! There is a gift shop, as well, that has some really unique finds.

Such a beautiful find! I'm so grateful that I stumbled into Sugar + Grace while on a work trip. My…read moreonly regret is that I didn't know about it sooner! Not only are the candles exquisite - the scents, packaging and message behind them all - but this is a black-owned AND woman-owned business. I was so happy to meet the owner personally and get to chat with her about her favorite scents. Thank you for the experience! Next time I'm in Norfolk - I will definitely book a candle making class!

came to sugar & grace for a girl's day out with my best friend. it's the absolute cutest little set…read moreup , great vibes when you walk in the door . we did the candle and charcuterie for 60 bucks. now, i personally thought it was a little pricey, but you're also paying for the experience. they have a pretty extensive collection of scents you can choose from, being able to combine up to 3 scents . i only choose one, which was the caribbean teakwood . waiting for our candles to cure (im not sure if that's the correct word) took a little while . but we went out to get permanent bracelets while waiting . i think sugar & grace makes for the cutest little girl's day or even a date .

This space is a creative maker's paradise for those that really like to dive into their design…read moreoutlet from all sort of stuff. They have rubber stamps, stickers, craft paper, yarn, ribbon, mesh ribbon, buttons, kids crafts, crafts kits - I would be here all day explaining it all! The place is super neat with SO much to choose from. The prices are reasonable and they have reusable bags you can pick up and shop. They even have a few boutique areas

It's like habitat for humanity, but for crafting huge selection very well organized into…read morecategories. This is such a great idea. I'm not sure why I haven't seen something like it before and I do have craft supplies that I was looking to find a home for. Clearly I have found it Next door they also have a classroom/ you can pay a flat fee and just work on your own projects in there Definitely worth checking out

The staff here was just so nice and pleasant. We walked in on a Saturday and while there were…read moreobviously a couple small groups already scheduled and the space is not very large. It was not a problem getting us in to paint some items. We had an impromptu date here, and I would also say that this was one of the nicer ways to spend a Saturday afternoon that we had found. The process is pretty simple. Check in with the front desk they have you pick out a piece too please assign a table and then explain the process of how to wait on Keys to get the best result. They take care of everything after you are done applying the number of coats that you want on your item and you return after a few days to pick up. It's very simple and you can take your time. There were a mix of adults and groups that involve children, but this is not a place that I would bring very young children unsupervised or without high-level supervision. Price pay on most of the pieces to paint is around $30 and up. You can do a smaller item like an ornament for much less but people play a coffee mug about $20-$30 for what took us several hours to complete and it was very enjoyable time. Parking is available if you go around the block there is parking behind the "house". There's also street parking available on the side streets if that is filled. .

I had never painted pottery before, but this was fun to do. It took me a few sittings to complete…read moreher. Everyone was so nice and helpful when hubs and I went in to paint on our pieces of pottery.

"NEXT" stands for "Newish EXciting Things" -- clever, right?…read moreNEXT used to be Vincent-Hester Art Gallery. Same location, same owner, different stuff entirely. Medium to high-end housewares/consignments--furniture, shelves, some art work, lamps, boxes etc. Very nice stuff at reasonable prices. It reminds of a store in Norfolk I love called Urban Castaways. I love the owner, Barbara. She's like Ms. Olde Towne--in the know about anything and everything going on there and kind of a cheerleader for the revitalization there. I always hang and chat with her (or I did when it was Vincent-Hester) and I did the other day on my first visit to NEXT.

We went at a 7pm class. There were a lot of us for military night. We went per my daughter's…read morerequest for her birthday. The place is big inside. It is an actual art studio. The place is a nice feel art place. It is actually what I imagined if I have an art studio. The place is clean and neat. Our teacher Daniel is great. She is very patient and knowledgeable. She explains it easy for us beginners to understand. Then she helps each of us to somehow achieve what we imagine. She appreciates all efforts and makes us believe in our art work. She is non judgmental so we want to make our own idea into a product. We even get to clean our own wheel and area like a "real potter". We learned a lot from this class that makes us want to come back and be better. We will comeback for sure. Thank you for a great experience Dragonfly.

My friend and I took their beginners pottery class and had so much fun! Definitely recommend!…read more Next is the weekly class! Wish me luck!

Michaels has the best seasonal selection! They have plenty to choose from and the quality is good…read more I got my Halloween, Dia de Los Muertos, Xmas, Easter and Valentines decor from here . I even get all my party decorations from Michaels too. They have great foam stickers and premade crafts. The prices are reasonable and they do discounts , point rewards , etc. Staff is friendly. Parking is ample. The place is clean and organized. I enjoy the decor, arts and crafts here!

We stopped by Michael's today to take a look around and also to get some ideas for a home project…read morethat we are working on. The staff is friendly and eager to help with questions and advice on what we might want to consider trying for our project. Great experience!

What a great find while in Old Towne today for the Farmers' Market! So many cute items for purchase…read morewith very reasonable prices. I found a few treasures: earrings, pillows, sticker books, and 3 small cute kitchen wooden plaques, all for only $14! I love how unique my finds are. They have classes offered in a variety of topics, and you can drop in anytime to get your art on. The staff were all friendly, welcoming, and helpful. One even offered me a rolling cart when she saw my hands and arms getting full quickly! In the area, check them out!

From the owner: We are a collection of local artisans offering handmade and repurposed items. We also have some…read morefound treasures. We have art and craft classes, workshops, and camps. Pop in any time we are open, for our Kids Quick Crafts. We also offer private classes and parties, such as birthday parties, bridal make your own wedding favors, etc.