I took my kids here for a dad and kids day out. My kids are 5 years old and they just had an…read moreincredible time. I ended up booking the splatter room with the dark light experience. It was trippy with the black lights and projections on the wall of various etherial scenes. We all dressed up in the protective suit, googles and boots. The kids were a little small for the suits, but they managed to make it work! Once inside, you can throw paint all over, stomp on the artwork with your feet (a personal favorite of my kids), and twist the painting around to have the colors spread in all directions. We were joined by a staffer the entire time who took a few pictures along with a cute video. I recommend having the staffer snap photos with your own iPhone as mine came out a little better. But I did enjoy the video. At the end of the experience, they pack up the painting in gigantic pizza boxes. The paint is expected to dry in 24-48 hours, though ours took a much longer. I recommend putting the paintings outside on a dry day in the sun to help move that along. Granted ours had a lot of paint on it, but even after 48 hours it was super wet. This is a blast. And it's located in a classic 1990s mall. The kids LOVED this mall, complete with a Spencers gift store, bowling alley and reptile interactive experience. In fact, we'll probably come back here again once the winter sets in since there are so many things here to do with kids inside.

Event: Regular Splatter Paint Session to celebrate a couple birthdays…read more The space: The Splatter Room is located inside the Manassas Mall and is not located near an entrance so give yourself extra time if you have a reservation. The studio itself is cute with tons of display pieces and splatter paint artwork for you to look at that gets you in the mood to paint! The splatter paint room had really sticky floors which kept ripping my painting boots off. The experience: The splatter paint experience itself was fun! Before heading in, you put on a big thin white suit with a hood, rubber gloves, rubber booties, and plastic glasses. Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting stained because the clothing they give you doesn't work well to protect your clothes. We had to spend a lot of the time cleaning up in the bathroom afterwards which definitely should have been avoided by the establishment. You get about 6 bottles of primary colored paint, a paintbrush, and little cups to mix the colors. However, you can't easily splatter the colors you mix because the paint isn't in bottles at that point. Only one paintbrush was provided with no water so we couldn't reuse the paintbrush. You have an hour to do it but you really only need about 20 minutes. They give you a big box to easily take your painting home in. The service: Terrible. We walked in and no staff member approached or acknowledged us until we said something. The first girl we interacted with was rude and impatient with us. The main guy we worked with explained all the rules and how tos in a very confusing manner and he also spoke really low which was frustrating. Our group of young women couldn't hear most of what he said and he didn't clarify well. Overall, I had fun splattering paint with my friends and will be hanging what I made but I don't ever plan on coming back here and wouldn't recommend it.

My friends and I signed up for a one day pottery workshop and it couldn't have been a better…read moreexperience!! The three of us joined three others on a Saturday morning for a class using the pottery wheel. Rezgar Mamandi was our teacher- he was patient, kind and I learned so much! He has a wonderful rhythm to his teaching that allows all to find success - he demonstrates each step while thoroughly explaining, gives you time to try it while supervising and supporting, then allowing all to try and answering any and all question. out pieces were fired and we came back a few weeks later to paint our pieces. I picked them up today and I just feel so proud of the three pieces I made...and I can't wait to take more classes!

Very cute spot for a date! My boyfriend and I went and got matching mugs to paint. It was a very…read morepeaceful place. Seating was rather limited, so I would go early or reserve a spot (which I believe you can do). There is a variety of colors to choose from and have samples to know how the paint will look when fired. Some people have already mentioned it, but I highly recommend doing multiple layers. Our mugs ended up streaky in some spots. The paint dries fairly quickly, so it wasn't too bad applying layers. There were a lot of pottery pieces to choose from. I wish there were more like basic pieces though to have a more blank canvas. The prices were reasonable for each piece! The prices were written on the bottom. The firing process took about a week. My boyfriend and I have been using our mugs almost every day and they have held up well! Paint on mine did chip on the side, but my boyfriend's mug has been completely fine.

HOT TIP: Make a reservation online on their website, so you have a spot and are able to plan ahead…read more They do book up fast. I was going to be in the area visiting a friend. We were doing a little theme visit, arts and crafts. Earlier we made candles and then we headed to our afternoon reservation to make paint pottery at All Fired Up. Once we arrived we were instructed to pick out our piece we desired. We were seated at the front window, just the two if us. It was nice to sit with each other without others around. I chose two pieces, a topper for $13 and a strawberry container for I think $27. I felt the pricing was extremely reasonable especially since you used their glaze, they fire it, and they set up and clean up for you. They also offer a military discount, which handled around the cost of the tax. The staff were great. They were always making sure we were ok, without being to over the top. They kept things moving. . They do offer "private" parties and birthday parties. The set up was pretty nice, and quaint. There was a large table set in the back. While I was there there was two parties. Each party brought a cake and snacks. There are aprons available and an abundant selection of supplies available. It looks like they also do arts with glass. Parking can be tricky. So I suggest to leave time to navigate that, so you are not late for your appointment. We found street parking a few streets over. But, there was slot a lot where you paid.

Had the pleasure of hosting a work event here for a group of eight to ten. Booking online was very…read moreeasy, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We were instructed to pick out any item we wanted, and they even had simpler options for those of us who aren't as artistic. Once we made our selections, we were able to grab our colors and brushes and start painting. The two-hour time limit was very reasonable, and the staff did a great job checking in and reminding us of our time. After finishing, we wrote our names on the bottom, and the staff took care of the rest. They glaze your finished piece, and you can return in about a week to pick it up. The space is small and simple, but it's a great choice for anyone looking for a fun activity or planning a group event. I also found the prices to be very reasonable.

Okay, this place is pricey. You could likely take your kid to the movies and dinner with how much…read moreyou pay here. It was close to $100 for a unicorn mug for my kid, the smallest bunny I could find to paint, and two servings of custard. If you have multiple kids, just get the custard. They also complimented my painting in front of my kid which made her feel like her work wasn't as great. I will likely return bc my kid did enjoy it. But, please add more affordable options.

Absolutely loved the experience. Adorable place, nice staff, lots of options!! Will definitely be…read moreback:)

I'm so glad I signed up for classes at Potters Union. The studio vibe is pleasant and organized,…read morenot only well stocked with tools, tables, wheels, and 2 kilns -in addition to all other necessary elements necessary to make pottery projects come true- but also our instructor is very knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient! Highly recommend.

From the owner: Potters Union isn’t just a pottery studio. It’s a space to reconnect with yourself, and be part of…read morea community that values the process as much as the outcome.​ ​Here, you set the pace. We offer memberships, workshops, and classes, allowing you to explore clay in various ways: as art, as therapy, or as play. Whether it’s your first time at the wheel or your hundredth, you’ll find the tools, space, and support to grow at your own rhythm.​

we went during our valentines day date and it was a super cute experience. turnaround times for our…read morefinished pieces was fast and the whole process was super straightforward. leaving this review because my boyfriend had an amazing experience with the owner, jean. she was incredibly kind. will be coming back definitely! the other staff could definitely be friendler. hard to speak to them or ask any questions without getting dirty looks.

My friends and I have been to paint this a few times now and we love it every time! They have so…read moremany options of pottery you can paint, all reasonably priced. There is a one time fee for painting, but it is relatively cheap and then you can pick as many items as you want to paint. They have endless colors, stencils, and stamps that help with your painting. They don't take reservations, so I recommend getting there right as they open to ensure you get a table!

All of the teachers here really cared for my success and because of that I got into a lot of good…read moreart schools!!

My daughter has attended several art camps here over the years and we have been absolutely…read moreimpressed by the communication from staff, instruction + variety in art projects, and overall organization of the program. My budding artist has been exposed to many different techniques and art styles and most of all had a blast (not easy when you are truly doing a full day of art!). I would definitely recommend this program to families looking for something to do over the winter or summer break.

CIY Pottery is a wonderful and creative space for artists of all skill levels. They have…read morememberships, classes and a ton of workshops on their website. You can also create a private workshop with family/friends if you want so share the experience with people you know. The space is open, inviting and super clean for a pottery studio! The staff and instructors are really nice and helpful and their prices are competitive with other pottery studios in the area. This is not just a paint your pottery type of studio, it's the real deal where you learn how to make ceramic pottery/art from scratch! I love this place.

CIY is the epitome of what a creative sanctuary should be. The space, equipment & tools, clays &…read moreglazes - and most of all - the people are top-tier. Can't recommend CIY enough!

Came here during the weekday, which was nice. Had many tables available and plenty of paint…read moresupplies/colors I could choose from. Staff were very friendly and very professional. Business is very clean and very well organized. Would highly recommend this location. Pottery was a bit on the expensive side, but at the same time you can't put a price on memories. Had a great time!! Will be visiting again soon.

I went with my sister for the first time, and they had SO many choices and colors, the employees…read moreare nice, however instructions could be a bit more specific. If I hadn't done this before I wouldn't have know how to use certain things. They had a lot of space and it was really cozy. I'm going to go with a friend again later this week.