I made a chunky blanket. I had a great time creating and feel inspired to do this on my own. This…read moreis not the class where you want to show up casually late. You want to be on time, early even to get your fun colors and be able to follow along. I enjoyed myself and would love to do it again! Bring a water bottle or plan to have snacks or a meal after!

So we came here to celebrate my friend's birthday party. I will admit the establishment was…read moreamazing. It was clean and she was well prepared. HOWEVER, while the establishment and materials were of quality, the owner/host was did not have that every this particular night. I am not sure if it was just a bad night for her on because it was a Tuesday (when she's usually closed) that made her have a bad attitude. Our guest arrived 15-20 minutes in advance and while the start time was not until 7:00pm, she was very snappy with turning our guest away and telling the the event did not begin until 7:00. Her demeanor was not inviting nor friendly. They waited in the car and did not feel comfortable entering until the birthday girl arrived. At 7:00 when we entered, while we were all in a good mood, we felt like we were walking on egg shells when it came to using her materials or asking questions. We couldn't grab our own choices of doormats. She said this was her policy, but how she convert that was of poor taste. Again it wasn't what she said, but how she said it. I will be honest and say tried to fix her attitude during the explanation of directions, however we could feel her irritation. Her communications and expectations were not properly communicated. Hence why she was annoyed by how we were using the paint... not to her liking. You were to put it ON the doormat, NOT on the table paper. She never said that. We all have bad days, but in a business where hospitality and a welcoming demeanor is necessary to keep your customers coming back or making referrals, that energy needs to be minimized as much as possible. She didn't say we had done anything and even the birthday girl's mother-in-law said she think she just had a bad day. I gave her four stars because our doormats came out great. Also while she attempted to change the trajectory of her attitude and we ultimately had to make our experience what it was and for the most part we all enjoyed eachother. I'll likely be back, because I believe in supporting Black Women always. I pray my experience when I go back with other is better. I believe in her.

Great family business. I've seen it driving past my husband's work but didn't realize they offer…read moreclasses until I googled. So glad my friend and I came to take a short project class. We really enjoyed ourselves and will be back. Great instruction, designs offered, and value. They also have small gifts up front if you don't have time for a class, but want something hand made locally.

Fiscus Glassworks is a gem in Alexandria. I have now taken all of their classes from beginner to…read morestructure/dimension and design and build. I even entered my pieces I created in these classes at the Arlington County Fair and won the Reserve Grand Champion for my division! I now frequent their studio during open hours with their studio time passes. Brad and Maré are kind, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable! They can help you create patterns and make your stained glass visions come true. Definitely check Fiscus out!

A fun, safe environment run by great people. The world needs more small spaces like this where…read morecreativity and individuality stand out. Creative spaces like Joyful Studio are vital to the arts, A+

This place is amazing! The owner was friendly and flexible! The location was perfect for Waldorf…read morearea and the inside was spacious and updated.

came here for the opening of "Gumby & the Ghosts" by Tony Coleman & Andrew Jeffrey Wright. a free…read moreevent with complimentary small bites and live music, the exhibition was so charming and whimsical. this truly was a homegrown, niche artsy event that i happened upon on social media, and im so happy i did. charming joint, go check out Galactic Panther ! it's a 10 min straight shot from the metro station

Invited to an open mic via eventbrite here on a wednesday night. event was for open mic (comedian,…read morespoken word, etc.) Our ticket purchased included a drink. The gallery had a mini fridge of wine, beer, etc. that you could choose from One shared bathroom. Street parking, pay until 9pm. Located right on the corner of the King street intersection Many of the comedians knew each other. They were funny. Show actually started at 930, altho 9p states on the eventbrite Plenty of wall art to purchase. a canibus vendor was also on site. located in a family style neighborhood About a 5 minute walk from the King street metro

Great venue to see a show! The acoustics in the theater are great. There's ample parking. And…read moreplenty of refreshments available!

My wife invited me and my teenage son to watch a work colleague perform in a fun community theater…read moreversion of Shakespeake's "Much Ado about Nothing". The 2-hour show (with intermission) was entertaining with the setting in New Orleans. This little theater had several pluses. First, the interior space is cozy and provides a fun vibe of live theater in which audience engagement is part of the experience. Second, it's only a few blocks away from restaurants on King Street. Street parking is not difficult to find if you arrive early. Third, the overall quality of individual theatrical performances was quite good. All the performers seemed to have regular day-jobs, but love theater for its own sake (perhaps from college). The only minus is the theater seats are very close to each other (think ballpark). Thus, if you happen to sit behind someone who is really tall, it may require a bit of peeking around to see parts of the stage. Hopefully, the folks in front of you will not be tall. Would definitely return for a future performance.

Cute, little quaint theatre! I was staying in the area and looking for something to do. I came upon…read moreA CHRISTMAS CAROL that was playing here on a tuesday evening. I reserved my seat online (got to choose my seat!) which was for E1 Street parking in the local neighborhood. I ended up parking and walking almost a block or so. not bad When I got in , there were ppl standing around waiting to be let in the auditorium. I checked in with a woman who had a printed list of ticket holder names. The seats were very close to one another and infront and back of you. I could see the stage very well It was hard to understand what the actors were saying at times, there is a speaker but in genera I couldn't understand some of the words (plus im deaf in my right ear, so theres that) Production was for an hour. Cute little theatre!

A friend and I found this cute, black owned, paint and sip bar while cruising through the halls of…read moreEventbrite. The event I attended was a 21+, comedy and 90's and 2000's music night for $25, with the option to purchase wine, beer, soft drinks, and bar bites for an additional price. I had 2 glasses of wine, and my friend had 2 soft drinks and the total was under $20. The $25 was a sale price, and according to the website it appears that normally, tickets to events are $40 for adults which is typical for a paint and sip studio. The event lasted from 9pm to 11:30pm. A great date night or girls night idea! As I walked in, I immediately felt welcomed. There were many people there of all ages, and genders. And the music created a really chill and fun vibe. The studio was beautifully decorated with black art, created by local artists. These art pieces are also available for purchase.The staff were all so friendly, helpful, and professional. The owner was so patient and I can tell she is really passionate about art and bringing people together to have a good time! It is still a very new business, so there definitely are some small kinks that could be worked out, but that is to be expected. My only small complaint about this event was that although it was a good idea in theory, it kind of was hard to focus on the comedians and paint at the same time. It also was a bit hard to hear the comedians because many people were talking during their sets. All in all, I had a GREAT time, and will definitely be returning.

Had a great time here celebrating my Deltaversary with a Paddle Paint and Sip. The owner was…read moreamazingly helpful and worked with all of us no matter our skill level . I didn't personally order food, but my line sisters all enjoyed the food. They had great snack option and, of course, wine! I found out from the owner that they do t just do paint and sips, you can rent the space for receptions, baby showers, etc. It's a beautiful space so it's definitely worth a look if you have an event coming up. Will definitely come here again.

I've been to a paint and sip event before and I was expecting a similar experience when I signed up…read morefor Paint Amore's "Paint and Chill" event at Selina DC on Friday. I arrived at Selina around 7pm and was directed to the lower level where the event was taking place. The check-in table at the front displayed a selection of well-used paint brushes and paint-stained plastic cups. The dimly lit room had three rows of tables set up with tiny blank canvases. The lady at the check-in desk never asked me for my ticket or my name. Instead, she directed me to select one of the laminated images on the table to "sketch." I saw that a few other attendees had on aprons, so I grabbed one of the paint-stained aprons to protect my clothing. I'm no artist, so I asked the staff member for some guidance on sketching the image I had chosen and she simply stated that I needed to draw it freehand. I helped myself to a few paint colors after figuring out that I needed to grab my own materials. I joined my friend at one of the three 4-person tables in the cozy room and made my best attempt to sketch the image using a pencil before applying the colors with my paintbrush. I completed my 10 x 8 inch painting in no time and it looked nothing like the original laminated image. Even though it wasn't a masterpiece, I found the act of painting pretty relaxing. The conversation at my table and the playlist streaming in the background were bomb! They made an otherwise lackluster experience worthwhile. I do wish this event included some wine and snacks to nosh on while we painted. That and larger canvases with sketched images and a quick orientation to attendees as they entered the room would have made this event even better. 2.5

What a fun experience this was! Booked on Eventbrite, Paint Amore offers the opportunity to paint…read morein an inclusive, fun and encouraging environment. I think that this would be a great date night plan, or fun activity for friends. Definitely geared more for adults, just because of the alcohol available and more adult playlist. Pros - Relaxed vibes: The vibes were so happy and upbeat. Folks talking, laughing, and singing along to the music. The studio is clean, well organized, and bright. - Friendly: All the staff is so helpful and friendly. They immediately make you feel at home, show you where all the paint and tools are located, guide you to your seat, and put you at ease. - Be creative: I like that there is no pressure here to follow a certain style, paint a certain picture, or complete things in a certain amount of time. You are able to follow your heart, be creative, and draw whatever you want. There are some outlines and photos available to copy if you want inspiration, but there is no pressure to do this, either! - Lots of supplies: Paints of every color, brushes of every size-- lots of cups and plats and paper towels and smocks. A dryer to dry your art as well. This studio is well stocked-- everything you need to direct your next masterpiece is here! - Fun conversation: You get seated at tables with your party, but also with other groups, so you can converse and socialize as you paint! - Affordable: I paid about $25 per person for the general admission experience, which I found to be a great value! Other: - VIP experience: The VIP experience allows for you to paint in a blacklight room, with neon paint! Not sure what the pricing is for this, but it seemed pretty dope!