This place is the Spot! I came here for a work event and we made glass pumpkins (it's definitely…read morenot inexpensive but was a great experience). Everyone had a really great time picking their colors and doing the glass blowing. The pumpkins came out really great and the pickup process was super easy! My one complaint would be that we were such a large group (we had 2 groups back to back) and I was in the 2nd group- you could tell the staff got tired (very understandable since they had to make 20+ pumpkins) and they didn't do a great job explaining the process ahead of time. On the upside, they were great about talking you through it in the moment. It was pretty dummy proof since the staff did most of the process for you, I don't think I can say I actually did "glass blowing" which I think is fine. Overall, would recommend this for events (but maybe smaller groups) and the staff is really skilled. They have a shop up front which I would recommend checking out!

I really thought this place was a great buisness and they were very nice but this is what I…read morerecieved via email when we had to cancel a session. Then, I simply wished them Happy Holidays again and got. LOL. How unprofessional and disappointed as we have been there at least 5 times as a group. Too bad that this is how they choose to respond as some of our ladies are having hard time this time of year. ______________________________________________________________________________ From: THE GLASS SPOT Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2024 8:40 AM To: Subject: Re: Jan 2025 Drinking Glasses - Private Session Lol! ______________________________________________________________________________ On Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 8:38AM wrote: Have a great holiday. _______________________________________________________________________________ From: THE GLASS SPOT Sent: Friday, November 29, 2024 10:25 PM To: Subject: Re: Jan 2025 Drinking Glasses - Private Session Wow. _________________________________________________________________________________ From me- On Fri, Nov 29, 2024, 4:51PM wrote: Thanks, they decided that it was too expensive but thanks for reaching out. Happy Holidays

First time visiting as we were invited to a kiddo's birthday party. The instructor was very patient…read moreand interactive with our group of enthusiastic 10 year olds. Variety of projects available. All of the kid's throw pillows came out great. I would definitely recommend it as a great venue for a team building activity or small group outing.

Our office held our holiday party at AR Workshop. The owner, her husband and mother were so…read moreaccommodating and helpful. Choosing our craft online was easy and everything was ready for us when we arrived. It was great to see all the different options. Everyone had a great time. They allowed outside food and drinks so it really made for a fun event. Definitely recommend this workshop!!

Good vibes, good selection, awesome prices! There's always something cool to explore.read more

Absolutely obsessed with this place ! It's been on my…read moreto-visit list for way too long and I finally went this weekend. They have something for literally every hobby to ever exist. Their prices are so cheap for what you can get and they have multiples of so many things. The staff are friendly and the product organization is amazing. Def worth the trip if you are a hobbiest. Also the area is amazing to wander around and visit other stores too !

We went here for the first time for my daughter birthday back in 2023. With the price I was…read moreexpecting to actually make the pottery and then paint it. However that wasn't the case. It was overpriced, already made pottery for you to paint. Although it was overpriced, I will say it was very therapeutic and we enjoyed ourselves. We returned again in 2024, but this time for a homeschool pottery class. I absolutely love that they have planned days for homeschoolers to come in and create different projects. The pricing for that was better and again the kids enjoyed themselves.. The owner and other ladies were kind during both of our interactions. I recommend visiting this place solo or with a group for some therapeutic fun. Recommended

I took my friend here this last weekend for a fun bday activity. It recently changed from All fired…read moreup to this new name/owner. The inside of the studio was bright and cheery. There were great options to choose from to paint and they have some other activities as well. Jessica was the lovely lady who helped us and gave great information and instructions. They had a lot of different tools and techniques that I hadn't seen before. I also really appreciated that they encouraged us to take the bottles of paint needed to our table. A previous place I had gone to, filled our palettes for us and told us to ask for more if needed which was very frequent and difficult when it was busy. Anyways, we got our mugs and our paint and began to art! We had a great time and felt no pressure to get finished quickly. I am looking forward to seeing our finished prod

Had an Awesome experience last night with a Jewelry Class by Beads and Bubbly. Great Venue at…read moreDivine Restaurant. Emily put together her own unique bead design to teach & it was so much fun! It is a great beginner Jewelry making class. Would certainly do it again & well worth the price. Absolutely Love the necklace I left with!

From the owner: Beads & Bubbly host social jewelry making events that are focused around providing the ultimate…read morecreative experience. Each event includes all materials and tools to make one-of-a-kind pieces that are designed by local artisans. Events are for adults 21 years of age and up. We put the FUN in FUNctional art! Beads & Bubbly hosts private, bridal, corporate and fundraising events if you are looking for a unique and creative way to bring people together. As hosts, we provide all event related materials, assist with the logistics and provide a memorable experience for attendees. Giving Back: Our mission is centered around promoting creative lifestyles for both attendees, artisans and licensees. Each event and Jewelry Jar directly supports local artisans. We give a platform for designers to showcase their work on our website, social media and at the event. We believe in building creative communities and encourage artisans to promote their unique designs and personal brands. Design It Yourself: Jewelry Jars are a unique product that we sell, which include all materials and step-by-step instructions to create handmade piece of jewelry yourself at home. Each Jewelry Jar sale also benefits the original artisan and further promotes their designs/brand. A perfect way for people to shop for themselves while giving back to others.

After multiple failed attempts to order a 27 x 40" movie poster frame on the Michael's website, I…read morevisited the store in person. End result: successful - and pleasant, in-store purchase. I entered the store frustrated, doubtful I'd get the frame I needed, struggling to pull up an email about the canceled orders, over- explaining to the staff at the door, etc. (hey, at least I'm self aware). Edgar to the rescue! This friendly manager was quick to assist. He walked me to the frames, helped me find the correct size, honored the price on the shelf (several dollars less than on his price finder contraption), AND it was BOGO so I got two. Edgar carried my frames to the register, set them down at a self-checkout kiosk, where he noticed a one poster frame was bowed. He instantly elected to go back and get me one in perfect condition while I finished checking out. Now THAT'S good looking out and going the extra mile. I am so grateful for a fantastic in-store experience and can't wait to get my precious movie poster into its frame and up on my wall!! Thank you Edgar! * "Fight Club" - 2026 limited theatrical re-release poster, if you're wondering. ;-)

In frame department: Clear unambiguous sign in frame department. "Buy one at regular price get one…read moreat equal or lower price free." At register: (2) Studio Decor frames BOGO does not apply. Clear shell game, customer loses. Avoid this store if possible!

Paint On Pottery is a great activity to do with your friends. We get a small group of 3-4 together…read more(the size of the tables) and paint while catching up. There are a lot of pieces to choose from, from figurines to dishware to ornaments. There are also plenty of colors to choose from. For first-timers, I wish there were more instructions given on adding layers of paint to make sure the color comes through. We were given that instruction as a heads up when we finished. Luckily, we did enough layers. After painting, the wait is usually a few days before they give you a call that your piece is ready for pick up. It's such a blast (and if you're with W&M, you get a discount)!

We got together for my friends birthday to paint some pottery. We got to pick what we wanted to…read morepaint and had a great time getting together and hanging out.

Spirited Art is SUCH a great idea! No artistic skill necessary and you still end up with a (semi)…read moreprofessional looking painting! I took my mom here as a Christmas present and we both had a blast! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. We had about 12 other people in our class, and although we each painted the same picture and followed the same instructions from the teacher, all of our paintings looked slightly different but equally as impressive! The calendar on their website displays photos of the different paintings that correspond with the dates they are being offered. Just choose one you like, make sure the date works with your schedule, and purchase it directly online. There are a variety of options to choose from; everything from cartoonish images to Monet-inspired paintings. If you're a diehard fan of certain Virginia colleges, they also offer University of Richmond, VCU, and JMU themes. When you arrive, everything is already set up for the painting (colors of paints needed, brushes, and a blank canvas). There are aprons at each seat as well. The studio itself is a large open space with long tables towards the back where the painting actually occurs. The teacher we had was super friendly and the atmosphere was very relaxed- everyone was chatting the whole time. Painting AND wine?! Spirited Art has partnered with the Wine Loft, which is directly next-door, so there is at least one designated server per class. Not only is there a list of wines available (many at $5/glass), but there is also a painting-friendly menu of snacks that are easily eaten during the class. I think you are free to order anything from the Wine Loft's menu if you'd like, but they've created a more streamlined menu of suggestions conducive to the painting class. To help the servers keep track of orders, they use a cool system of numbered poker chips that attach to your easel with Velcro. I will definitely be back to test my skill on a different painting (and enjoy some more wine, of course)!

We held an office party at the Wine Loft then moved on to paint. What a fun filled afternoon we…read morehad. The instructor was so patient with all of us. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. Would highly recommend this activity and Spirited Art.

My grandson went there got a Birthday party and had a lot of fun and did a wonderful art project…read more Very detailed Think it's a great place for a party. Try it out

This new, local business is adorable. It's basically a craft bar. You come at any time and they…read morehave a rotating menu of crafts that you can pick to do. Each is priced separately and they have staff on hand to help you with the items. In addition to the crafts there is a basic beverage and food menu. They also have weekly recurring events. The one that I've enjoyed is the Friday toddler time: They read a book and then have a simple craft to do that pertains to the story. The whole thing is probably only 10 minutes, but it's completely free, so you can't expect too much. :)

I have passed by this store many many times but never stopped. Today I made a special trip: it was…read moretime. I want to live there. Seriously the place is fantastic! The people were friendly and there's a cute shop dog too! The selection of fabrics and supplies was amazing as you can see in the few photos posted. And they offer classes too.