This is an excellent store to find your crafty products. I'm not a crafty or artistic person, so…read morethis store did not appeal to me, but I was with someone who is and they continue to return for more bags of this stuff. (I was actually trying to find an ABC location.) For an excellent and very descriptive review, please read the one posted by "Taylor R" on 2/4/2023. I hope the pictures I have posted will help explain the pricing and the hours they are open. This is a must visit for people who enjoy being crafty, scrappy, and artistic.

Okay first of all, the overall concept of this store is fantastic. It keeps crafting supplies out…read moreof the trash by reselling them. Got unused thread, fabric, yarn, craft kits, etc.? Well this is your store to take them. Want to try a new hobby but not spend a ton? Go get some material here to practice on or try your hand at. While there a few weeks ago here is what I saw through the store: glass bottles, fabric, yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, kids crafts, leather, paints, scrapbooking paper, crafting books, albums, and organizers. You really can find anything there. I highly recommend going there if you want to try a new hobby or take supplies to.

Drop in to craft and enjoy food and drink - I love this concept! Pikasso Swig executes this well…read moreand offers an encouraging and low stress environment to get creative for both adults and kids. You drop in and can choose from a variety of crafts (painting, wood burning, glass etching, string art, knitting, wreath making, etc) and instructors walk around and guide you through your project. If you come in a group, each person does not have to do the same craft, allowing the opportunity to explore different interests. Our group did a combo of glass etching, wood burning, and string art. Craft pricing ranges from $20-40. The food and drink menu is reasonable, offering cheese/charcuterie plates, paninis, bruschetta, pastries, wine, beer, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages. I enjoyed the Monet - a panini with strawberries, Nutella, and Brie; it was warm and melty with a mix of sweet and salty. I am definitely not an artist but enjoyed our afternoon at Pikasso Swig and am happy for this addition to 5th Street Station!

I went to this place with my 2 friends and 2 of us decided to split the glass tile coasters. When…read morethey brought out the tiles there was not many colors to pick from and the colors they did have, some of them only had 1 or 2 tiles left. The tiles were also not even so when placing the tiles on the coaster some were more raised than others. I'm not sure how a coaster is functional is it's not flat leveled. We ended up just not doing a craft because the other options just weren't worth the money. Our other friend did the flower pressed lamp and they didn't have very many flowers to pick from. We also considered doing the ceramic painting but all of the ceramics were very childish and looked like they were created by amateur.

This is my second time being here and I always enjoy it. I will definitely try to come back if I'm…read morein the area again. They let you select a glass base and they design the colors in any way you want. Then, you can pick it up or they will ship it to you. My friends and I just shipped it together and picked it up at my place. They also provide great suggestions of designs and even have some pieces to buy. Overall, great place and wonderful customer service!

This was such a unique and cool experience! I had two hours to kill before a wedding and learned a…read moreton about glass art in this short period of time! This is a fun activity for the whole family. The owner, a former teacher who turned her hobby into a business, is great with kids. There are small bits of glass around, so it's not for super little ones. Optimal for a group experience or making a gift for someone special. Tip-If you're visiting from out of town, they will mail you your creation (it needs to be fired several times and takes a few days).

This little shop is just starting up, but I've been buying paint and home decor from Kim for a…read morewhile as she has been around with her products at local markets! I absolutely love the chalk paint she sells (Dixie Bell brand), and I refinished all of my kitchen cabinets with it. It covers better than any chalk paint I've used, and it looks amazing! Also, Kim refinishes furniture and makes the most unique things! She uses stencils to add a beautiful touch to her art pieces, plus she teaches classes, which I haven't yet attended, but plan to! She is a great teacher and is passionate about what she does, and I've seen pictures of what they make in the classes- there are so many options! This is a great, women-owned small business in C'Ville that you have to check out for your home decor and DIY project needs!

this place is so fun! i went w/two of my friends and we love doing crafts. kim was a great…read moreteacher, explaining all types of materials we can chalk paint and whatever paint color we needed she had. we painted canvas tote bags and w/the help of her instructions and some stencils, they look like bags we would purchase in stores! and none of us have painted w/chalk paint not stencils before. you can even bring your own home items that you no longer want, and repaint them to your liking. can't wait to paint other things!

Fun place! Choose your own ceramics to paint. There is an extensive selection and includes mugs,…read moreplates, bowls, decorative pieces, etc. Even though we went on a Sat we had the place to ourselves! You choose your colors, sit down and go to town! They fire it up and it takes up to a week to be able to pick up. We are still awaiting the final products but we had a lot of fun painting them! It was a bit pricy bc you pay for the piece as well as the studio fee so we paid close to $60 for the 2 pieces we painted but it was a special occasion so worth it :)

Held a 1.5 hour birthday party for a group of 2-5 year olds here on a Saturday morning on the…read morerecommendation of a staff member at our child care center. Lazy Daisy staff was helpful, patient, and kind! Party room was spacious and cheery, and not fancy, so no worries about what young kids might do in the space. Plenty of tables and chairs for a group of 10 kids plus parents--had two sets of tables so we could do ceramics on one, have extra activities (paper crowns to decorate, coloring pads, blank cards, fossil excavation kit) on the other for those who finished painting early, and then could have cake at the first table once the ceramics were cleared away. They let us store our ice cream cake from Kirt's in their freezer till it was time, and even helped us find plates and forks, which we forgot to pack. (Fortunately there is a nearby gas station with sundries.) They are a small business, so cash/check is preferred (wish I had remembered to bring a checkbook). We did a "test run" painting some small items in the drop-in studio with the two birthday celebrants a week before the party, which worked well so they felt familiar with the venue and activity--if you can manage it I'd recommend that too. In theory the room can handle up to 50, but I'd say our group of ~25 was perfect for the space. Would warmly recommend this place to any parents seeking alternatives to Little Gym, Carver Rec, and Discovery Museum birthday parties for this age group!

A nice place for writer and those who loves arts and any form of writing to gather and get…read moreconnected. They do have workshops. I join a class on poetry and art.

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PVCC is an awesome and affordable way to earn a degree. They always have fun events going on the…read morefor the students and have a nice campus. The teachers are awesome, many of them teach at UVA as well. The biggest issue I ran into going to PVCC was the lack of availability of advisors. If you're on a general studies associates path- GOODLUCK getting an appointment with an advisor- I had to schedule an important meeting for a month away. Other advisors wouldn't take me either. I tried to schedule a quick meeting (a service that they offer) but they have not responded to me. Students need to have these resources readily available. I should not have to wait a month to find out if I can graduate or not.

Now that my prerequisites are done, it's just fitting to write a review of my experience at PVCC…read more Being a stay at home mom was great and all, but I wanted to learn something new. I was lucky that I lived close to PVCC and started taking some classes. I didn't really have anything in mind, not even a clear goal, I just missed learning. First step you have to go through: ADMISSIONS. Be very careful who you talk to here. The advisors have a different take on which classes you can take or not. Advice seems to change from person to person. They are there to sell and make money from the classes they offer. I got credit for most of my courses from my previous degree in a science-related field, but one advisor wanted me to take the math placement test and repeat college algebra. One and a half years later, another advisor, said I didn't have to take a math placement test and repeat college algebra since my general, organic and biochemistry subjects were credited at the college. I would have wasted time and money on a class I didn't really have to attend. Thank goodness that sensible advisor was there that day and she signed me up on Statistics I (I got A, btw). In addition, it's better to talk to Advising in person. Emails won't get you anywhere. PROFESSORS: I am totally impressed. I took Anatomy and Physiology I and II here, and my professor was an MD. The Statistics I class professor has a doctorate from UVA. The Lifespan Development (PSY230) professor has very good credentials, but I DO NOT recommend HIM. Do NOT taken this professor's online class (last name starts with R). That psych class was the only B I got. I hate recommending looking up these profs at ratemyprofessor.com, but i totally recommend it now. FACILITY: Cadaver Lab. Great for students who are serious about studying Anatomy. Not all CCs have this kind of lab, so students here are extremely lucky. TESTING CENTER: Smells like the pits. I am very sensitive to smells and I couldn't concentrate from the moldy smell from the carpet. PROGRAMS: It is a Community College, so only A.D.s are offered. Despite that, the programs are very competitive. During my time here, I've seen students compete like it's the Hunger Games (especially ADN hopefuls) because they only have a few seats in this program. It was what I initially wanted to apply to, and it made me sick to my stomach that I would have to do Battle Royale for this. HAPPY ENDING: As I have mentioned, I thought I was going to apply for an associate degree so I could eventually go back in the workforce after my stint as a sahm, but I got accepted to a 16 month Accelerated BSN program some place else. AVOID: I see a lot of MLM recruiting posted on bulletin boards and weekly job posting emails. It's even plastered in most cars parked on campus. Overall, it's a good CC, also affordable. I definitely recommend, especially, for adult learners.