We recently visited Potts 'N Paints (PNP) to celebrate a birthday. The birthday girl requested…read morepainting so PNP seemed like just the right place! The shop is pretty spacious, lengthwise. As soon as you walk in, you will see several shelving units of many ceramic projects of all different themes and sizes on the left, with tables in the middle and right side and cash out desk in the back corner. If you walk down the passage a little bit, it'll lead you to the paint area. I didn't walk all the way back, but I am assuming that leads to the party rooms as several people were led back there during our visit. The kids picked their projects and then one of their staff members, led them to the paint bar and explained the different kinds of paints and gave them some tips on how to use the paint and tools. Things to note: - You pay a studio fee plus the cost of the item (most things have price tags on the bottom of the item) - they claim to be the only open paint bar in the area. They let you use as much paint as you want, so be mindful and don't be wasteful - they have some options for drinks and snacks, although very limited, but I guess this can come in handy if you end up being there for awhile and get carried away with painting (drinks and snacks were very inexpensive) - you must go back at a later date to pick up the projects, so they can fire them up and glaze them. - they also have non-ceramic items for you to paint like canvas and wood The turnaround was very quick! Not sure if it was a slower time or if it's because we didn't have that many people in our party, but the items were ready in just a few days! I was so surprised when they called. Underpromise and overdeliver is always a smart business practice. Great place to pass the time and "make" something of your own. Stay safe, Friends!

AMAZING it smeels good and its all cool!i would sooo go again everyone's so noce and welcomingread more

Great afternoon activity. Great for kids and adults in relaxed environment with lots of paint and…read moreglitter and decorative options.

We had so much fun during our session today! The best part is that if you mess it up you can just…read morecover it in glitter! There's no way anyone can not feel like a little girl again here. We had a great time painting and covering our projects in ALL.THE.GLITTER.

Everything was so nice and Brandy was awesome! I had a great time!! She was very patient with…read moreeveryone!

Y'all! The Murder Mystery night was BLAST!! We were assigned characters and given costume…read moresuggestions. So of course we came dressed accordingly. It was a blast, hyped and lots of energy. Mer was awesome! So was "Jack" sorry didn't catch his name. Even though my husband was the murderer I'll still let him come home. The painting was adorable. Love love love!! Can't wait for the next one!!

This was such a great spot for a recent mommy-daughter date. I have done pottery painting before…read morebut the splatter room here is next-level fun! Potts N Paints offers 2 locations - VB and Chesapeake. This location is convenienty located in a strip shopping center near Lynnhaven Mall with ample parking. The space is huge with lots of private tables. They have a huge selection of pottery with prices ranging based on size and a ton of tools to use - not just the standard brushes. On this visit though, my daughter wanted to splatter paint. There is a separate room for getting - literally - as messy as you want. A blank canvas welcomes creativity! Once suited up with a poncho, goggles and shoe covers, it's a free for all. You can even slingshot paint-soaked sponges! The even have a bicycle-powered splatter table to make cool centrifuge designs. It's a great spot to let the imagination run wild. It's a little pricey at $50/canvas but it made for great memories for my little girl. And she has a long-lasting memento to hang on her wall. Staff was so kind and helpful during our visit, offering instruction and guidance when needed. It's also a great place to consider hosting a birthday party, girls outing, team building event, etc. This is a fun place to spend an hour or two!

This is on North Mall Drive next to Lynnhaven Mall. Quickly becoming my favorite place to come…read more #1 Service is super helpful and friendly. Marissa is so wonderful about explaining everything. There are endless options of projects to make. You do not need to be creative or an artist or have any kinds of skill. You just need to be willing to make something. OUR group was all skill levels from no skill to totally skilled. We all had a blast. This is not your typical ceramic pots and paint anymore. It is AWESOME!!! Things they offer. *Pottery-- they offer a huge wall of various bisque and everything that you can think of including glazes, open paint bar, stamps, stencils and paint pens. They also fire the pieces after you glaze them. So you paint them and leave them to get fired and then you pick them up after the items are ready. *Canvas--You can pick any size and pick whatever design you want to paint. They have predrawn canvases available, Or you can schedule a class. They have an open paint bar. *Clay--They have all kinds of tools to work with clay for hand-building. They also offer Pottery Wheel sessions. *Glass fusing art--They have a wonderful assortment of colors and types of glass to make a completed glass fused project. *Mosaics--they have a pretty good selection of tile and colors and wood shapes to complete a project. The best part about POTTS N PAINTS is that you have endless options of things to choose from. One person can choose glass fusing art and another person can choose to paint a ceramic plate . You are not stuck making all the same thing. Like I said you have endless options. This is my new favorite place to hang out. Don't worry about getting messy. They have a wall of aprons to cover up your clothes. You can bring any drinks that you want even alcoholic drinks. For my husband I took him a beer because it was his birthday. And everyone needs a birthday beer(LOL) We opted to just walk in and make different projects but you can book parties and join classes. If you have questions like I did you can call or just walk in and find out how it all works. I'm totally in love with this place not only for all the super cool projects but because of the amazingly friendly and helpful staff. And they were playing really good music too.

Took a 6 week beginner class and loved it. My friend invited me along to try it and I'm always…read morelooking for new hobbies and side quests so I thought this would be fun. You arrive five minutes before class start time which is when they unlock the doors. You then spend about 5 to 10 minutes getting your wheel and work station set up. Cleanup usually take 20-30 minutes if it was a day you were throwing. My instructor was Avery and she was very beginner friendly and attentive. If you happen to miss a class it's very easy to reschedule with your instructor and attend either an open studio session or another instructors class on a different day. The 6 week class also includes 2 open studio sessions which I used as the final step to glaze my pieces before firing. They have membership options for those who are experienced and sessions everyday of the week. Overall had so much fun and it was interesting seeing the entire process and was rewarding to finally have the finished pieces after 6 weeks. I will definetly encourage my friends to try it out and might try another session in the future. Shoutout to Lydia who runs the open studio Saturdays. She is very knowledgeable and kind and even helped me pick out colors for glazing.

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.

I went to Pinot's Palette in Norfolk with my sister and nephew for a Wednesday night paint-and-sip…read moreclass, and we had such a good time! This was our first time here, although I've done quite a few paint-and-sip classes before. Our painting was a field of sunflowers, and I have to say, this was definitely one of the more technically challenging paintings I've done at one of these classes. That downward-facing sunflower was no joke , but it was still really fun and rewarding to see everything come together. Tracie led our class, and she and Star are the owners. They were both incredibly personable, welcoming, and helpful throughout the night. Star was working the bar and helping out around the studio, while Tracie walked us through the painting step by step. Our class was pretty small, only seven people total, which I actually enjoyed because it made the whole experience feel relaxed and personal. I also really liked the space itself. The studio is much bigger than I expected, and they even have a separate room in the back for glow-in-the-dark painting classes. They showed us how the paintings glow under the UV lights, and it was SO cool. I'd definitely come back to try one of those classes. They also mentioned that the studio had actually flooded just the week before our class, which made it even more impressive that they had everything back up and running so quickly. One of the sinks was still out of commission because of the flood, but it didn't interfere with the class or our experience at all. Overall, we had a really enjoyable night. The atmosphere was fun, the studio was spacious, the painting gave us a little bit of a challenge, and Tracy and Star made the experience even better with how friendly and helpful they were. I'll definitely be back, and next time I might have to try that glow-in-the-dark room!

We found a sunflower painting event on Event Brite. My mom passed away in April, and she loved…read moresunflowers and butterflies. My sister, teenage son, and I went. I always enjoy time with my sister and son, and I really like doing things that remind me of my mom. As soon as we went in we were greeted right away, had IDs checked for those of us old enough to drink, and we were able to get seated. Before getting started, we had the option of going to the bar. They offer a nice variety of wine, seltzers, and non alcohol options. There are also snacks available for purchase. Our hosts for the night were Tracy and Star. The class was a small one of about 7. They provide everything you need! This painting required a little more skill than I am used to, but the instructor was kind and very patient. I didn't feel rushed at all, and had no issues with getting help as needed. We were all happy with how our paintings turned out! My son really enjoyed his first paint night and said it's something he would do again. I've been to a few paint nights in the area, and I really enjoyed my time at Pinot. I've been to others where it seemed a bit too serious. This was fun! I'd love to come back and do one of their backlight paintings they offer where you paint in the dark and your art glows! *For the best pricing, book directly on their website!

Much bigger than it looks on the outside. The artists are happy to converse with visitors about…read morethere work, or just let us watch. Kind people. Exhibits change every month. Some really cool detailed prints of ships for sale. Right next to a Hawaiian ice shop.

Was able to go back and visit the art center today. I love the artist studio spaces where they can…read moreactually be in there working and all of the local artisans work on exhibit. They also offer classes which I'm interested in trying to see if I can get into one. So much under one roof. Please go check them out

We had a great time exploring this center! It is beautifully appointed and showcases local artists…read morework in their studios. We attended the Norfolk Glass Circuit Event Sunday, March 29, and it was fantastic!! We had the opportunity to create charms with various beads. We even had fairy hair done by Chelsea! She did a wonderful job of putting a little sparkle in our hair! We also had our caricatures done by another talented artist, who hails from VB and graduated from VCU Arts!! We enjoyed the crafts and watching the artists perform! We are so lucky to have the d'Art Center in our community!! It gives everyone the opportunity to learn and grow and to allow their creativity to thrive!! Highly recommend this place for anyone interested in tapping into their inner creativity!!

This review is specific to the ' SPCA pet portrait art class'…read more First of all, it was a fun morning. The artist in residence was very professional, polite and not once discouraged any participant, and was readily and eager available to assist when required or asked. Best of all, I had fun and came home with a portrait of my puppy.