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.

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.

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!

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.

Lots of different studios and many buildings to explore. If you like history the museum is…read moreworthwhile ... affordable art directly from the artist

Last night, several of my friends and I visited the haunted house. We're a group of moms in our 40s…read morewho came to enjoy the experience together. After going through the first section, we entered the second and were about to continue into the final part when an employee unexpectedly stopped us. I was told I needed to leave because I had "touched the talent." This accusation surprised me -- it simply didn't happen. The area was pitch black, and I held onto my friend's arm to stay together, not reaching for or guiding anyone else. Regardless, we didn't want to cause a scene and decided to leave quietly. I wanted to share this because the situation was confusing and disappointing. We were really looking forward to the full experience and left feeling unfairly treated. DO NOT RECOMMEND

This is a hidden gem!! (Right behind the Walmart in dunkirk) My bf and I had such an amazing…read moreexperience!! They were so helpful and had lots of options. Tools were provided for all your designs and mistakes. All while listening to some good Fleetwood Mac. Definitely recommend for a date or with your friends!!

Such a great casual Sunday activity. They have a great selection and really nice tools to do all…read morekinds of techniques. We had a 2 year old, mom, auntie, and grandmother with us and we all had a blast together.

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.​

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 love Hobby Lobby...especially when the yarn goes on sale. I'm always warmly welcomed, returns…read moreand exchanges are pretty uneventful. Sometimes I under estimate the amount of skeins for a project. If they don't have it in-store, I'll order it online. I try to come to the store undercover...I.e. alone. Because if the hubster comes with me, HE IS capable of spending just as much if not more than me!. Things like OUTSIDE Christmas decorations ...don't get me started!

What retail store only does a return at one register? You should tell your cashier not to take…read moreregular customers ringing out with 100 items then when other customers are trying to do a return or exchange. I tried to go to another register and was turned away. Ridiculous