This store just makes me smile. Whimsical, unique and fun handmade art from local artisans. One…read moreside is a studio and one side is a gallery. Beverly the owner has curated additional small items to purchase such as unique soaps and one of a kind birthday cards. There is even a dog on site!

This is such a fun place to create art or buy it!! Owner is helpful & enthusiastic too! We have it…read moreon our "must do list" when we visit Williamsburg!

Cute little building that does, on a smaller scale, what the Visual Arts Center does in Richmond…read more They have supplies and classes. I know a lot of ladies who live in Mathews and have a great time taking one or two classes here. It's a great way to meet folks in Mathews. It's led to my mom's year or so long obsession with making "toothbrush rugs" which are not made OF toothbrushes, but with a needle-thing that looks kinda like a toothbrush. Great little place, I would totally recommend it. How awesomely fun would it be to come to Mathews for a summer and take a class here in between visiting the shops/restaurants and going to the beach?!

From the owner: The Bay School offers art classes and workshops for adults and children. Classes are offered in…read morePainting, Drawing, Basket making, Mosaics, Jewelry Making, Rug hooking, Pottery and much more! The Art Speaks Gallery is a bright, airy space showcasing local and regional contemporary art and craft.

Thank you Cathy and Bonnie for a wonderful private seaglass session. Your patience, knowlege and…read morefriendly personalities made for a memorable experience.

Lemontree Gallery and Studio (LGAS) is a beautifully curated art gallery. It was one of the few…read moreplaces that were open in Cape Charles during our visit and the whole vibe of it starting from the front patio was intriguing, so we popped our heads in. The lady working in the studio was conversing with a patron but made sure to welcome us when we walked in. The gallery is very bright inside and the colors of all the different artwork just added to the vibe. The gallery houses quite a number of artwork without it being too overcrowded. They have a mix of large paintings, ceramics, unique jewelry and even furniture. This is the kind of place that I wish I had more time to walk around in alone, but I was with my family so I did the quickest scan I could haha. I noticed things like painted oyster shells (LOVE this type of art), unique jewelry that feels like a soft plastic/silicone/rubber (I'm probably severely mistaken on the type of material), but it was beautiful, very flat, to almost make the appearance that the jewelry is actually a painting on your skin. There was also handmade earrings made with leather pieces. There was an interesting section of large seahorses that was kind of "bedazzled" for lack of a better word, adorned in jewels. They have this beautiful spacious corner in the back, a stage with a piano and the beautiful brick wall with all sorts of paintings. Not sure if they do some sort of mini concert every now and then. That would be fun! Prices range from small ticketed items to obviously higher for the paintings and other large works of art. My mother-in-law ended up purchasing some metal butterflies. Definitely worth sticking your head in, taking in the beautiful art and picking up some unique gifts! It's marked with a bright yellow awning, hence the name Lemontree (duh!), the lemon cushions on the patio furniture and yes, you guessed it, a lemon tree. Stay safe, Friends!

We loved stopping in but that's only when it's open. The second day we went in to purchase a few…read moreitems they opened over an hour and a half late just for the purpose of picking up lunch. The selection is wonderful and the prices are to be expected

Loved our afternoon of throwing clay! We had a great experience and I was impressed with the…read moreamount of children's programs and summer activities. If you have any interest in art and creating, stop by and see them.

A great place that teaches art to different age groups. If you're here to learn something new or…read morejust refresh your artistic talents, you've found the right place. Also love that the instructors and pupils are wearing masks, especially now in this time of Covid.

10/10 the staff is amazing . The vibe is vibing !! This has become a favorite pastime for my family.read more

A super fun place to go! I went with my friend and the experience was so fun. We both picked out…read morelittle animals to paint and I love that there were so many options of sculptures to paint as well as so many paint colors we could choose from. The staff was friendly and helpful in explaining everything before we got started. I def recommend making reservations which is what we did because during our time there a few groups of people did come in as walk ins. My overall rate of experience: 9.5/10

Thisnis an amazing new place in King George that holds classes for all ages. The Owner, Cheryl is…read moreamazing to work with and allowed me to advertise my wreath business there too. I'm so excited to see all the amazing things The Hub is doing especially getting our community involved in.

From the owner: The Community Art Hub is a 501(c)(3) non-profit opportunities for the community members to share…read moretheir skills with other members of the community through classes and events, while building new connections within the community. We are currently offering room rental opportunities for 10-20 people to the community to hold community events, such as art classes, music lessons, home schooling classes, club meetings

I have only had positive experiences at the CTVAC. They have open call art shows through out the…read moreyear. You should check it out when you can. :)

The Charles Taylor Arts Center is the proverbial gem in our own backyard!!! They have an exciting…read moreand diverse schedule of visual art exhibitions focused primarily on the creations of artists living and working in Hampton Roads and the state of Virginia. It is great that they promote contemporary art makers and provide an opportunity for the untalented people like me an opportunity to interact with the artists. The emphasis is on group exhibitions which offer a broad range of artists, media, styles, content and perspectives on our world. Just go and support our community!!!!

Worth a look...! It not very big. But there is a lot of info…read morepacked into it. From the massive generator to the black history and right up to the asteroid impact in that area. You'll definitely come away with something you didn't know. ( I had no idea about the asteroid.) There's also some old train cars outside an old station and info about all that as well. Oh, there's a brewery right down the street. Good selection of brews. Foods not to bad either. Enjoy....B.

Who likes museums on vacation?…read more We sure did! Extremely knowledgeable staff. Be sure to request they turn on the Diesel engine. It sure will get your heart going! I've been coming to the shore for 25 years and learned a lot of new stuff (ie bay bridge construction and the crater impact zone). This is a must stop for all vacationers!