NOTE: REVIEW IS FOR THEIR FROZEN CUSTARD ONLY!!!…read more We were a bit surprised to see a homemade frozen custard shop INSIDE a paint-your-own-pottery place lol. So we approached the front entrance with trepidation, not knowing what to expect when we stepped inside. But sure enough, just inside the front entrance was the custard counter. We arrived on a late Friday afternoon, walking over from The Sandwich Shop a few blocks down Church (same side of the street and walking right past Rita's (!!)) after having a late sammie lunch (also our first time at The Sandwich Shop - read my review). We had spotted Kiln & Custard as we drove past it to get to the sandwich place and made a mental note to save room to try their custard as a cap-off to lunch. What a great location! Walkable anywhere from old town Vienna and the downtown area (nothing is really that far), tucked away one block off busy Maple Ave, surprisingly lots of great FREE street parking (on Church) but also right there in their small shopping center parking lot so it's truly not a pain-in-the-butt to head over and not have to stress about where to park. The guy serving the custard was also tending to customers doing pottery painting (not many when we arrived) - dunno how service is if you just come in for the custard and the place is packed (we saw that pottery customers had to ask the guy each time they wanted more paint which he portioned out for them...vs customers self-serving their own paint and colors in other paint-your-own places we've been to - with a single worker, I can imagine that could be a bottleneck problem if the pottery side is busy AND there's a line of custard customers waiting to be served). The frozen custard is DEEEEELICIOUS. You can definitely see as it's being scooped AND TASTE that it's housemade. SOOOOO GOOOD. Very creamy, soft, pliable, rich custard flavor and not too sweet. They offer 12 flavors - see my pics of the 2 display cases of custards. PRICES IMO ARE VERY REASONABLE. $2.85 for a kid's size, GENEROUS HEAVY HANDED PORTIONS (and who doesn't love THAT in this economy?!). I had the Vanilla Oreo and my friend had the Nutella - a perfect after-lunch dessert treat. TREMENDOUS! For the price, generous portion sizes, quality of the custard combined with its easily accessible location in Vienna and no hassle parking options, this could for sure be a destination frozen-treat shop when I'm in the Vienna area (which is fairly regularly). That good! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this little hole-in-the-wall mom-and-pop shop!!!

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.

Michaels is good if u have coupons otherwise it's overpriced. Hit and miss on the quality of items…read moreand service. Decent selection across many hobbies/crafts. Decent being the operating word. I rounded up to 4 stars bc the money back u can earn and the military discount.

Am grateful this store has cheap t shirts. These Gildan ones work well, for arts and crafts or…read moresteaming on funny decals. That's the main reason I go here now. They used to have car models, and also rockets. I'm not sure why they don't sell these anymore, or maybe they are out at this time. This store is huge. They have a lot of items, especially for folks into arts and crafts. Am not really into that, but am glad people have here to go. The employees are very polite and helpful. Check out is usually a cinch. If you're in the area check it out.

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.

i've been to yarn stores with more variety and friendlier staff. though, it is great if you're in a…read morehurry and want to start a project asap. i called the store to check if there was a particular item that i was looking for - i was told it did not exist. i went in store to browse their selection as this was the closest yarn store to me and simply felt unwelcome.

The staff was extremely helpful as I am new to this craft. There is a largest selection of yarn and…read morepatterns.

I was blown away with the level of customer service I received here. The owner, Fad, was…read moreexceptional in helping me figure out the perfect size, color and type of garment transfer would work best for a gift I was working hard on. I would go back here a thousand times before going elsewhere. Thanks again Fad. -One VERY Happy customer.

What a delightful find in NYC!! We stumbled upon it lots of open display bins of beads of glass,…read morebone, wood. The ladies were really nice and helpful

Plaza Art is my go-to store for art supplies. Though, Blick Art in downtown DC is a close second!…read more I find just about everything I need at Plaza, which is in the Pan Am Shopping Center. The staff is always friendly and helpul. I like the member discounts too. I'd go with five stars for Plaza but for two li'l reasons I'll stick with 4: - they don't stock Staedler graphite pencils, and I just can't do General graphites. - some of the colors of Holbein gouache paint have been out of stock for a while. In all fairness, this might be because these Holbeins aren't currently available from Plaza's distributor. But I keep coming back!

This stores restores my belief that the cat lover to artist pipeline is real…read more My 7-year old daughter is both so I was so happy to discover this store right before the holidays. For professional artists, this store has everything you could ever want but I found the store just as enchanting as a casual browser. I especially loved all the unique craft kits that allow children to make everything from mini food to erasers to galaxies. As a stationary lover, I was impressed with their Japanese notebook and pen selection, as well as cute kawaii accessories like a leather cat pencil case which is now my daughter's most treasured possession. The store was clean and the workers were friendly. I'll definitely be back the next time I am in the area!

Came here recently to purchase pumpkin painting materials to decorate a plastic pumpkin. This…read morestore has so many fun arts and crafts materials, it's best to have an idea of what you're looking for. I thought prices were reasonable. They have a lot of coupons meant for online abs other coupons for in-store purchases. Service was pretty good. The guy on the floor helped me find what I needed and explained where some other items were located. Checkout was fantastic. The young man asked fun, holiday themed questions. He was delightful! Had a good experience. Highly recommend.

Wonderful service, great selection and a very clean store! Prices are great as always and so many…read moreoptions for everything!

Loved this shop. It is such a beautiful space. The place brought us so much joy. You should visitread more

What a great store! Tint has a very thoughtful selection of modern fabrics (think Ruby Star…read moresociety, Kona cottons, I think I saw some Moda? It's all very modern and bright and fun. There are also very lovely notions and Japanese embroidery thread and so much gorgeous yarn. There's also an adjacent class space which looks great. I am so excited that they're so close and I look forward to future visits!

The ladies who work here are so sweet and helpful. My mom and I were in yesterday (I think of this…read morestore as my mother's spiritual home lol) for a very specific project and they really saved the day! They went above and beyond to send us home with the right items. It's so fun looking at all the beautiful papers here and dreaming of ways to use them, and it's an ideal place to shop for gifts. They always have something new and cute. I'm not a big crafter so I love their kits (to help you make things like wreaths and decor). My mom has gotten me a few as gifts over the years and they are fun, and easy for craft impaired people like me.

The Paper Source has everything I miss about the gdays of in-person shopping. The staff are…read morefriendly and helpful. The store inventory is broad yet tastefully curated. The prices are pretty reasonable. And I don't have to scroll endlessly through a giant online retailer, hoping that the right item catches my eye. What do I come here for? Definitely cards and wrapping paper. Paper kits and little toys for my kids. Quirky gifts for friends, like a mushroom-shaped lamp or a boba-shaped plushie. Journals and trendy cookbooks. Holiday merchandise, including for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Pride. (The store seems to have a welcoming, inclusive environment.) I wouldn't think that I'd like a chain paper store so much. But this Paper Source is a really cute spot that's worth checking out if you're in the area.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this shop. The owner, Virginia is one of the most…read morepolite and professional women that I know. Virginia helped me with all of my wedding paper products from save the dates, wedding invitations to thank you notes, bridal shower invitations, day of paper products (programs, personalized napkins) a beautiful embossed wedding guest book and more. I will post pictures and provide a more detailed review later. This gift shop is McLean's best kept secret. This is one of my favorite gift shops in the Washington, DC area. It is the place to go to for ANYTHING PERSONALIZED. They know literally everything there is to know about monogram etiquette and overall personalization (they will even tell you cool/ different places to monogram so you're not like everyone else). The store is beautiful - they have something for everyone. Guys - don't be discouraged by the name. There are gifts for men too - flasks, valets, things that will really be treasured.

This is the BEST little GEM in the heart of McLean. You can…read morefind the perfect gift for just about anyone on you shopping list, from newly grads to grandparents or Host' favours, what a FUN store!