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.

We were so excited to come here after hearing many great things, especially since it was our first…read moretime visiting. We booked a reservation online for the splatter room at 3 PM on May 23 and even had to leave a deposit. In the days leading up to our reservation, we received text reminders telling us to arrive at 2:45 PM. When we arrived at 2:45, we were greeted by a Caucasian man who I assumed was the manager. He told us it would be a few minutes because they were waiting for a staff member to arrive. Okay... we placed our belongings in a locker and waited. Once another employee arrived, we were then informed that they were short-staffed and did not actually have availability for our reservation. We were told we would need to wait until someone else came in to assist us because they were understaffed. Huh??? First of all, how is that our problem? We had a confirmed reservation, and NOBODY contacted us beforehand to let us know there was an issue. Honestly, it didn't even seem like anyone knew we had a reservation at all, and the employee helping us looked confused. We ended up leaving and requesting a refund, which was extremely disappointing because my family was really looking forward to this activity. There was no accountability taken, nor did the manager seem at all concerned that no one was available to assist us. He was avoidant and dismissive, leaving the employee to handle the situation instead of trying to accommodate us or offer a solution. Unfortunately, since this was our first impression of this business, it will also be our last. Very unprofessional and I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Had Bev as my teacher in late 80's. Kept upto date with her upto a few years ago when i moved. She…read morewas always willing to help with any issues I had. Even became a certified teacher threw her classes. I would recommend her as a teacher for anyone wanting to learn ceramics. Even bought several kilns from her which Bill help me set up.

I've been driving by this place almost every day for the past year and wondered what the heck is…read moregoing on in there. So this morning - I stopped in after breakfast to poke around. As soon as I entered - I was immediately greeted by Shadow - - the shop dog - a black Cocker Spaniel with long, fluffy hair on his legs and paws - so long that it looked like the legs of a Clydesdale! Very cute and friendly little dog! I met "Bev," the lady who owns and runs the place - she immediately came over to ask if she could help me - I told her I just wanted to look around. So there are shelves and shelves of ceramic stuff. Ornaments, figurines, statues, plates, mugs - anything that can be made of ceramic is here - but in an unfinished state. You have the option of buying something, picking out your own paints and glazes, coloring it the way you want it - then you have them fire the objects to "cook" the finish onto the ceramic. You can paint your stuff on the premises - or you can take it with you - paint it, and bring it back when you are ready. Could be a fun idea for an outing - take in a group - everyone picks out a ceramic item - everyone paints their item and then gets it fired in the Kiln. They also sell paints, glazes, clay supplies and such.

I finally got to try one of the Turkish mosaic lamp workshops at Art Masterclass, and it was such a…read morefun experience! Our instructors, Yusuf, Hassam, and Dahari, were fantastic. They welcomed us with refreshments before guiding us through the entire process step by step. I attended the astrology-themed workshop, so I made a Capricorn design on one side of my lamp, while the other side was completely customizable. I added a heart and a few other details to make it my own. I honestly didn't realize how much patience mosaic art requires. It's definitely more intricate than it looks, and I left with a whole new appreciation for the craftsmanship that goes into these lamps. Everyone on the staff was friendly, encouraging, and happy to help throughout the class. It was a creative, relaxing experience, and seeing the finished lamp made all the effort worth it. I'd absolutely recommend this workshop to anyone looking for something unique to do!

As a member of this gallery I have had such a positive experience. All of the local artist that…read moreare apart of Art A La Carte are so wonderful and easy to work with. What is so fantastic about visiting this gallery is that no 2 artists do similar work. Every one brings something very unique and often times something you have never seen before. I have found the environment to be encouraging and welcoming for me to expand my creativeness. I added some art photos from the artists I work with and my own that are found at the gallery.

Really cute little art gallery in Historic Occoquan. All of the artists are local, and all of the…read moreartists take turns running the gallery, which I thought was a very cool idea. Right now, there is a blues sale for the month of January. Everything blue is on sale. There's a variety of media--photography, jewelry, glass, clothing, etc. There were a few pieces of the glass that caught my fancy, and the prices weren't terrible, but more than I wanted to spend.

What a wonderful addition to Herndon!…read more I attended Potters Union's magnet and pastry event with a friend, and we had the best time. We hadn't seen each other in almost a year, so it was the perfect excuse to catch up while doing something creative. The event was simple and fun. We picked our magnets, selected our paint colors, grabbed some pastries, and spent the next couple of hours painting and chatting. It was such a relaxing way to spend a Sunday morning. Stefani was fantastic, friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer questions. The entire space felt warm and inviting, even for complete beginners. I love that they also offer beginner pottery classes, which I'm already adding to my list for a future visit. It's great to see a pottery studio opening in the area, and I'm excited to support a local business that's bringing creative experiences to the community.

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.

This shop has a great selection of canvas and accessories. You can definitely shop for everything…read morethat you need in one spot. The only thing I was not a fan of was that most accessories did not have a price on them, so you constantly had to ask for pricing. I would definitely recommend this shop, since it has more trendy canvas to pick from.

I can't say enough great things about this needlepoint shop! I was a little hesitant at first after…read morevisiting other stores in the DMV area and not feeling welcomed or wanted in the shop.. well let me tell you, that's NOT the case here. Welcoming, warm, and energized - Haven and Rose were amazing guides in their stunning store today! My mom and I had put in preorders with them for canvases from Market and went to pick up and "accidentally" fell in love with a trunk show they had and had to snag another canvas. I cannot emphasize how welcoming and excited they are when another person falls in love with needlepoint. Beautiful selection of canvases (good rotation), needlepoint accessories, and fibers (threads)!

My son came to visit me as a belated birthday visit, so we and some friends decided to go here. It…read morewas such an enjoyable visit. The place was very clean, the staffs were very nice and helpful, and they had a big sections of things to paint. We were there for 30 mins after they closed, but since they were setting up for the evening's event, they didn't rush us out. We will definitely return. Thank you.

This was such a lovely experience. The music was soothing, there are no time constraints and the…read morestaff are welcoming. Whether your interest is a fun activity to do with your child/children, an unwinding session amongst friends, a different type of date night or some alone time Paint By You Studio is a wonderful place!!! Cheers to the creativity in you!!!

What an energizing place...a space for community to gather, learn, grow. I went to a fall festival…read moreof sorts at the Grounds of Livev and it was lovely. Plenty of parking, then a short walk down a path led into this pasture where there was a band playing and lots of unique vendors set up. I also walked around the grounds and it was so calming and peaceful. Met the co-owner Celeste and she's a powerhouse! So cool how she and a partner built out this concept--looking forward to coming back for more events.

The Grounds of Livev is a community space in the heart of Oakton where you can connect with over…read moreart, cooking, yoga, meditation, and much more! The state of the world and motherhood has heightened my anxiety over the past few months so I was feeling completely frazzled and fried when I walked into my block printing class. Two hours later ... I felt like an actual person again! The experience was a lot cheaper than a therapy session and to be honest, a whole lot more fun. There is something about learning something new, making art (good or bad!), and connecting with neighbors of all walks of life that really fills your cup. The comfy little cabin, green pastures, and little menagerie of horses, baby goats, and llamas helped as well. The Grounds of Livev just opened with plans to expand into an event space, gardening center, and more over the next few years. I am so excited to have found such a wonderful little space that is not too far from home to relax, learn, and grow. We got to meet the owner and several of her family members, and they are very passionate about creating a space for the community. They offer classes for children and adults, so there truly is something for everyone here.