Pinot&#x27;s Palette

(7 reviews)

The stained glass class for beginners was a great experience! Yana is very kind and knowledgeable…read more She did a great job pacing the class, attending to everyone, and explaining the different steps for putting together our stained glass projects. She was also willing to work with me and my visual impairment even though it seemed to be her first time having a visually impaired person in her class. She seemed nervous about it, but she was willing to put that aside, and we negotiated the parts of the class that would be safe for me to participate in (I didn't really want to try the soldering anyway lol). I think that was the thing that most impressed me, she was willing to step outside her comfort zone, and for someone who is teaching a new art form to a bunch of people who are probably stepping outside their own comfort zones I think this is a great quality to have! Highly recommend

The teacher, Rhonda was great! She effortlessly took time with each student. In the end we each…read moretook home a beautiful sun catcher!

Greater Reston Arts Center

3.8

(5 reviews)

•$

In an area better known for technology, GRACE is the prime jewel in Reston's cultural tapestry…read more Not only does this beautiful art space at the lower end of the Reston Town Center bring the best in cutting edge contemporary art and artists to Reston, but their annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival is one of the most respected and best fine arts and crafts outdoor arts festivals in the nation. For that event GRACE brings several hundred artists and craftspeople from all over the nation for a two day art extravaganza in May. This is the perfect family outing for the art lover. The Center also offers all kinds of classes, talks and events designed to bring a powerful art presence to Restonians.

I went to the 2014 Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival in Reston. This is an annual event held…read moreevery year in mid-May. The Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) sponsors the event. Over 200 artists from around the country participate and set up booths in the Reston Town Center to display and sell their works. The items displayed are very professional and generally very attractive. The items range from traditional to the unusual. However, the items for sale tend to be very expensive. I'd recommend this festival; it is unique and has creative art.

TealNest Pottery

4.7

(6 reviews)

I'm a student at TealNest Pottery in Reston, VA and I must say Heidi and Charlotte have created an…read morestudio where beginners and experienced ceramic artists work side by side in an adult only environment. All the equipment is new and the vibe is one of creativity and acceptance. I took pottery in high school and college and I must say I learned more about ceramic art in my first three hour class than in all my years in school. Both Heidi and Charlotte are accomplished artists and very skilled teachers. TealNest is a place you can go to learn about ceramic art in a very small group setting (6 or fewer students) or buy studio time and do your own thing, or both! If you're looking for a studio to work in or want to learn about ceramics, this is the place!!!

My family and I had a private workshop at TealNest Pottery. The session was four hours long and we…read morecreated our own casserole dishes. I didn't expect the experience to be 4 hours, and it was a little rushed at the end, but it was fun creating something. Our class was $80 per person, which seemed pricey at first. However, the place has to wait for the clay to dry before glazing and finishing it off for us. They say it takes about 4 weeks to get the product back. I'm looking forward to seeing how everything turns out.

Mudra Arts Center

4.3

(6 reviews)

I absolutely LOVE coming here! The owners are very passionate and dedicated to their work and…read moreprovide a great atmosphere for anyone looking to learn music, dance, etc. So much fun, I definitely recommend it to everyone. I look forward to coming back!

Mudra Arts Center is a wonderful establishment! It is great for children of all ages to learn…read moremusic, dance, performing arts and more. The owner of Mudra Arts Center, Mrs. Vanjani, is a very passionate and hardworking individual. I have known her for 3 years now and can attest to her dedication to the center. She is both a manager and teacher for the business. She is constantly coming up with fun and creative ways to provide high quality classes to her students. She is a truly kind and honorable person and treats her employees and students like family. Also, on their Facebook page, the pictures are filled with happy and smiling students, which to me is reason enough to send children there! #teammudra #mudrapride

Herndon Old Town Gallery

1.0

(1 review)

We looked and I don't think this place exists anymore. We asked around and it seems like it closed…read moreyears ago. The owner is still in town and teaches but this gallery isn't there. There's an empty looking storefront there.

Luxy Balloons

4.7

(23 reviews)

10/10! I had a wacky last minute need for an emergency candy cart, and Brittany went above and…read morebeyond to help me out! Good customer service is truly invaluable, and I am so grateful that Brittany worked with me to meet my very unique needs. Also, after rushing around looking for this illusive candy cart, I realized what a great value hers was compared to all the others on the market! Good, value, good product, good people = 5 stars through and through! THANK YOU!

Britney did an amazing job! She's wonderful to work with and everything came out even better than…read moreexpected!

Hidden Gems Farm

(19 reviews)

Goat Milk Soap - Cold Process in Small Batch - I LOVE IT, especially "orange blossom". The bars are…read moreoversized and can easily be cut in 1/3 and used in multiple showers on next to sinks. I loved it so much I went back to get more. Sometimes something small can make a big difference in this is one of those.

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to find the farm was closed, but we were still able to purchase…read moreeggs and ground beef. The eggs were about $8.50 per dozen, and the ground beef cost a little over $12 per pound. While the eggs were great, the ground beef had a very strong, gamey flavor and smell that we didn't enjoy--disappointing, especially given the price.

Greek Festival - Bethesda

4.6

(5 reviews)

This was an interesting experience. First time hearing about this event. It was quite busy on the…read morefirst day and loud. We went right at opening and was able to get parking on the lawn, which was managed by police and volunteers. Outside has tents for frappes and some desserts. The main hall has seating and vendors all around. Walking through the hallway leads to the main kitchen area where there are two lines - one for actual food and the one in the back just for desserts. Both can take a while. If you're there with two people, I would split up here. Finding seating is the next problem as it rained during this time. But it cleared up and most people took it to go. The live music was loud, but you wanted that because of how many people were there and talking. They do serve alcohol on premises and they had a "Bar" corner. Fun experience for the area and while you're driving around, you see some nice houses.

The weekend before the St. Katherine's Greek festival in Falls Church was the St. George in…read moreBethesda, which is a bit of a drive but worth going to Maryland as it's always well organized and a lot to do/see/eat. They have multiple outdoor areas with tents for food options like the coffee (frappe) and it can be customized according to your liking. There's Loumoumades which were well cooked, fried so it's crispy enough and also enough honey/syrup. There's other food too when you go inside and we managed to catch the dance performance at the stage. This church hall also has a flea market and multiple vendors. And there's a large area/section towards the back where there are pastries and other goodies to buy like Greek pasta, candy, coffee bags, etc. Even though the lines can seem long, they actually do move pretty quick. There was also pistachio ice cream this year with the Greek sour cherry spread on top reminiscent of what I'd enjoy when I travel to Greece. The parking lot does tend to fill up pretty quick so folks can do street parking, and they have volunteered directing crowds as well.

Saint Sophia Greek Festival

4.0

(26 reviews)

The Saint Sophia Greek Festival is a pleasant little community experience. This event takes place…read moreacross 3 days and I recently attended during the day with the kids. It's pretty tiny but somehow we ended up spending about 4 hours here, mostly because of my kids. There is a small indoor portion in the church, where there are various vendors mostly selling women's jewelry. That is about 80% of the vendors at least when I visited in 2025. There was a stand selling great olive oil and olives (both of which I purchase) and a stand selling the delicious Greek desserts I basically ate every day while I lived in Astoria, Queens (one of the largest Greek communities in the US). The ladies at the bakery were so friendly, even offering my son a cookie for free (and of course he takes the entire box!). Outside, there is another bakery (with about 4 times the size of the line), and other food stalls. We got a lamb gyro with tzatziki and it was out of this world. There is a tent with music, where some people were dancing and an occasional singer or band would rotate in and out. Also in the tent was a drink vendor where my partner and I enjoyed a glass of white wine on a very hot day. The kids were drawn to the bouncy houses, which included some traditional ones and a blow up slide. It cost $10 per child for use all day. They certainly got their money's worth! There was a sign for face painting and pony rides but I did not see either and the ladies working the desk didn't know when or if they'd actually show up. Overall, a very relaxing spot. Don't expect a huge festival but a relaxed afternoon out or evening. There is also a lovely flower vendor that is a nice place to wander or buy flowers for the spring.

İ like Greek food and culture! Very close with Türkiye. One…read moreof my favorite place is Athens and the irelands... Every year we visit... Today We've been Greek Festival at St. Sophia Greek Festival. İt was good. İ was expected a bir more things but still İ enjoyed. Döner, Börek, Lokma, kurabiye... We bought all! Also some jewelry, art stuff and olives, olive oils tables was looks fun. There is also show from kids

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

3 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Leah W.

6

3

1

1 year ago

This paint and sip is lovely. Tori is a kind and patient instructor. The atmosphere is very welcoming. They have wine, beer, and cider. They offer a discount on a bottle if you like your sample. I can say the dry wine selection was good. I have been to other paint and sips and I found the experience here exceeded my expectations. Tori paid close attention to her class and would give individual pointers to anyone who needed direction. Restrooms are clean and well maintained. We had a lovely time. read more

Tiffany P.

Elite 26

65

87

157

1 year ago

I had a fantastic time at Pinot's Palette for my birthday with family and friends! The complimentary drinks were a nice touch and the music playlist was awesome. Even with some technical difficulties, the instructors gave clear directions and were so lively and funny. My painting turned out great, and it was a fun night with a great group of people. Parking was tight out front, but there was plenty of space at the nearby grocery store. read more

Robyn M.

0

3

0

8 years ago

My Happy Place. Great music, amazing paintings and the staff is awesome.

Pinot's Palette - paintandsip - Updated August 2026

People who viewed Pinot's Palette also viewed

DMV Art Studio

(10 reviews)

It's a nice art studio located in an industrial area that offers various workshops ranging from…read moremosaic lamps of different sizes and styles, lighted moon texture art, pressed flower art, rug tufting, vitrail glass painting and turkish coffee making workshops. All the classes are held in the same open studio but in different areas. They offer complimentary snacks and tea. They have one restroom available in the studio. Book online in advance. I called to inquire about a military discount and the owner answered and provided me with a discount code. They give you about 2-2.5 hours to decorate your lamp. Our instructor Kayla gave us step by step instructions and was available for help as needed. You choose your size lamp you want when booking online, however if you decide when you arrive to choose a different style/size they can easily change it and you pay the difference on the spot. You have a choice of a variety of colored tiles and they have a template of various designs to choose from or you can design your own. You also get to choose the colors for your filler beads. Once your lamp is completed, the instructor attached the bulb and the base and she lines up everyone's lamps lit up. It was a cool experience to do for my birthday, someone else was celebrating theirs as well. Although make sure you bring your patience, focus and best fine motor skills! Although, i'm not local - we drove up 3.5 hours, they do have some other pretty neat workshops to try.

What a fun place and fun way to spend a few hours with your date or friends. There are plenty…read moreoptions to choose from for glass and beads. Instructors guide and help you throughout the whole process so it's easy to follow and no prior skills are necessary. Definitely check it out!

Manna Pottery

(22 reviews)

I went to this place for my birthday in April and we walked in without a reservation. They sat us…read moredown within minutes. We stayed for 2-3 hours decorating our dishes of choice. The customer service was spectacular by the owner and the people who worked there. They were all so kind and willing to help with every question we had. I made the cutest mug and it took about 2-3 weeks for pickup. I liked this place so much that I am coming back at the end of July with a few people from my book club. There was also so many items to pick from and you could also create your own pottery as well, they had classes for that. Definitely check them out via their social media or website and the prices weren't expensive. They also had classes for children and have a lot of options for groups.

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.

Hawaii Fluid Art

This place is so fun to go to with friends or family! I came here before to do the beach painting…read morewhich was very unique with sand and seashells. I came back again today to do the paint pour. There are several options to choose from, and I love how it also doubles as a piggy bank to put coins in! I love how you can choose your own colors and can also add glitter at the end. The workers are always friendly and give detailed instructions!

My friend and I had an amazing time here making beautiful art work! This place is perfect even if…read moreyou are not artsy! There are so many colors and themes to pick from. It is worth checking out and will be back again soon!

Fun With Canvas & More

(5 reviews)

We just had our daughter's birthday party here and it was fabulous. Darlene was so great with…read moreinstructing and helping the kids. She provided music during the event and the environment was filled with creative inspiration. I would definitely recommend this for a place to do kids and adult events!!!

This is such a great hidden gem in Manassas! We had a 10th birthday party here and the kids had…read moresuch a wonderful time. Darlene, the owner, is so nice and friendly and was very accommodating and patient with the kids. Looking forward to coming back! Highly recommend Fun With Canvas!

Earth, Glaze & Fire

4.1

(12 reviews)

•$$

Love this cute little pottery studio! Super helpful employees and very good selection of paint your…read moreown pottery! Will be visiting again with my nephews when they come up for summer break! Great family friendly activity with affordable pricing!

Tried to take our family of 7 to do the pottery. Unfortunately, when we arrived the business had…read morewhat appeared to be 2 to 3 employees and 15 to 20 customers. Of all the folks inside, only one was wearing a mask. Folks were somewhat spread out, but it was impossible for our group to maintain 6 feet of separation from the group next to us and employees were walking around the entire place and interacting with all customers without masks on. When I asked the employee why they weren't following or enforcing the mandated mask requirements, she said they didn't have to because they were occasionally sipping coffee. Yeah, right. We decided it wasn't worth it to risk ours and our community's safety to stay. It's a shame because it looked like it would've been fun. There was a large selection of pottery styles to choose from. I've you've been vaccinated, already had COVID, or have an affinity for places that don't prioritize customer safety, it may be worth checking out. Otherwise, paint at your own risk.

Goodfriend Art Studio

Keri is an amazing art teacher and both my kids have attended many of her art classes! It's taught…read moremy daughter better coordination and creativity when she draws or paint. She's obsessed with her class and looks forward to going every week! She's really sweet and great with the kids. I highly recommend her!!

My girls enjoyed themselves so much at the art camp they attended. Each morning they couldn't wait…read moreto go back! They learned a lot as well, so it was a perfect balance in my opinion.

US Arts Center

(25 reviews)

This is an excellent art school for my daughter, Jessie! She has done some wonderful pieces since…read moreshe got here. Her teacher Mrs. Andreia is a wonderful art teacher. And I'm super fortunate for having my daughter here.

I've been extremely happy with US Arts. Our children have been taking classes there for nearly…read morethree years, and we've been consistently impressed by the curriculum, the well-structured lessons, the high quality of instruction, and the school's efficient management. Our kids have very busy schedules with many extracurricular activities, but US Arts has been incredibly flexible with scheduling regular classes and makeup lessons. The availability of classes throughout the summer also makes it easy to continue learning year-round. Overall, we feel that the program offers exceptional value and is well worth the investment.

The Fine Gallery

This fine gallery brings fine art and fine art-making to be experienced by everyone! It is a…read morewonderful addition to not only Leesburg, but also the larger DMV art community. So happy I got to check out the wonderful inaugural exhibition and will definitely be visiting again to see other meaningful exhibitions to come in the future!

Kaeley & Rusty are super passionate about bringing art to the masses and they have made this a…read morereality by opening up their very own studio downtown. Whether you want to learn basic skills, improve upon what you already know or make art with your friends, these two are able to help you accomplish your goals, in a fun and (obviously) beautiful environment. Check them out!

Uncork & Color

(1 review)

Friends from work and I wanted to do a wine painting night and Uncorked and Color happened to be…read moreright in the middle of all of our houses. The place had great ambiance from the exposed brick walls to the hanging lights, the space was to die for. We were a little skeptical because none of us are artists, but this experience wound up being amazing. We had a great teacher who was super helpful. The class has a two drink maximum included in the purchase price, which was perfect, however I think you can by bottles on site. The whole experience was excellent and our paintings turned out pretty well compared to what we anticipated. If you are local and you are looking for some entertainment on the weekend, give this place a try!

Board & Brush Ashburn