From the exterior, you might think that this Michaels was abandoned and closed. It looks terrible…read more If it wasn't for the frame shop in the back of the store I wouldn't come here. The people who work at the frame shop are nice and do a very good job. Framing is expensive but with their discounts you feel a tad better. I wandered through the store to see their selection of items. Some things were plentiful and others looked very picked over. This store needs a major renovation and overhaul.

One person working the front counter helping one person at a time. Everyone I tried to make a…read moreselection scan or anything the self service kiosk called for the one person working the register so now I'm effectively waiting in line waited over 5 Minutes the 1st time after going to a kiosk that didn't have a scan gun, then to only get prompted to wait again and I just had to leave as I couldn't wait another 10 minutes because the item rang up $20 over the marked price. I ended up just buying what I needed from Amazon while I waited at my "self service" kiosk. Left frustrated and empty handed. I can justify paying the higher prices here because I can walk out with them but when I cant do that in a timely manner, then it's not the spot. The cashier was friendly but just one person that's unable to multi task is going to cause frustration. Please staff better.

This was such a great spot for a recent mommy-daughter date. I have done pottery painting before…read morebut the splatter room here is next-level fun! Potts N Paints offers 2 locations - VB and Chesapeake. This location is convenienty located in a strip shopping center near Lynnhaven Mall with ample parking. The space is huge with lots of private tables. They have a huge selection of pottery with prices ranging based on size and a ton of tools to use - not just the standard brushes. On this visit though, my daughter wanted to splatter paint. There is a separate room for getting - literally - as messy as you want. A blank canvas welcomes creativity! Once suited up with a poncho, goggles and shoe covers, it's a free for all. You can even slingshot paint-soaked sponges! The even have a bicycle-powered splatter table to make cool centrifuge designs. It's a great spot to let the imagination run wild. It's a little pricey at $50/canvas but it made for great memories for my little girl. And she has a long-lasting memento to hang on her wall. Staff was so kind and helpful during our visit, offering instruction and guidance when needed. It's also a great place to consider hosting a birthday party, girls outing, team building event, etc. This is a fun place to spend an hour or two!

This is on North Mall Drive next to Lynnhaven Mall. Quickly becoming my favorite place to come…read more #1 Service is super helpful and friendly. Marissa is so wonderful about explaining everything. There are endless options of projects to make. You do not need to be creative or an artist or have any kinds of skill. You just need to be willing to make something. OUR group was all skill levels from no skill to totally skilled. We all had a blast. This is not your typical ceramic pots and paint anymore. It is AWESOME!!! Things they offer. *Pottery-- they offer a huge wall of various bisque and everything that you can think of including glazes, open paint bar, stamps, stencils and paint pens. They also fire the pieces after you glaze them. So you paint them and leave them to get fired and then you pick them up after the items are ready. *Canvas--You can pick any size and pick whatever design you want to paint. They have predrawn canvases available, Or you can schedule a class. They have an open paint bar. *Clay--They have all kinds of tools to work with clay for hand-building. They also offer Pottery Wheel sessions. *Glass fusing art--They have a wonderful assortment of colors and types of glass to make a completed glass fused project. *Mosaics--they have a pretty good selection of tile and colors and wood shapes to complete a project. The best part about POTTS N PAINTS is that you have endless options of things to choose from. One person can choose glass fusing art and another person can choose to paint a ceramic plate . You are not stuck making all the same thing. Like I said you have endless options. This is my new favorite place to hang out. Don't worry about getting messy. They have a wall of aprons to cover up your clothes. You can bring any drinks that you want even alcoholic drinks. For my husband I took him a beer because it was his birthday. And everyone needs a birthday beer(LOL) We opted to just walk in and make different projects but you can book parties and join classes. If you have questions like I did you can call or just walk in and find out how it all works. I'm totally in love with this place not only for all the super cool projects but because of the amazingly friendly and helpful staff. And they were playing really good music too.

Best art supplies!! Service is always spectacular. Always!!!!and you need to sign up for extra…read moreperks. I shop all over Virginia for art supplies and Jerry's has the best prices.. My husband is an artist and he loves Jerry's too. We are both signed up under a phone number. They make it easy to save. I could spend all day looking

This store has a lot of different art supplies and it was interesting to browse through and see…read morewhat all they offer. Cost was a bit much, but I suppose if you're serious about art, then you'd go ahead and pay the exorbitant prices as passion takes money. After all, high prices are the trend nowadays, so why not? Regardless, I feel this was a neat place to visit every now and then. The selection was adequate at least. Warning for potential shoppers, if you make even just one purchase here, you will get ads in the mail promoting this place for the rest of your days.

I recently jumped on the Pokémon card bandwagon and Figure Hero definitely hit the spot! They have…read morea great selection of Japanese style Pokémon cards right now and plan to get American themed ones soon. The shop might be fairly new (a year or less) but it's already packed with awesome stuff from Pokémon cards and Funko Pops to anime figures and more. I totally forgot to take photos inside because I was too focused on grabbing some cards for myself. Hopefully, this place stays great and doesn't get overrun by scalpers it's a real gem for collectors!

If you're looking for the latest in Pokemon cards, figures, blind boxes, and the nerdy stuff this…read moreis the place. The service is always amazing, the employees are so patient when I'm asking questions. Some items are a bit pricy but I don't feel like they're more expensive than anyone else. The place is small and a bit crowded but you can easily be inside for a good 30 minutes looking at everything. They also carry Japanese, American, and Korean Pokemon cards, which is what we come for mainly.

My first time going there as an out of towner. It was well stocked and I felt very welcomed.read more

I just do not know what to say. It did not start out the best when we arrived. It just seemed to…read morecontinue from there. I arrived with my mother in law, and our two kiddos 13 & 8. But, there was a sign on the door stating kids under 26 were not allowed. We did not see the sign upon entering. So the employee told us. So I placed my kiddos in the car... AC was on, doors locked. With that being said I was a little offended they were not allowed inside. They are well behaved. When we asked why, the employee said she was just following what her boss/owner said. As I walked around the store they do have ALOT of things to offer in the world of cross stitching. So if that's your passion this is a good place. The employee was helpful throughout. She was nice. But, signs throughout asking not to touch the displays, were kinda off putting too. In the end it's a good store for supplies, and patterns. Just do not come with kiddos.

Kawaii Corner in Lynnhaven Mall is one of the best places to get Japanese pop culture goodies…read morePokémon, Sanrio, and other fun items like blind boxes. Every time you walk in, you're greeted with a smile, and the staff is very helpful. Sometimes they host special events where you can make keychains and buttons. If you're in the Lynnhaven Mall area and you love Japanese pop culture goodies, definitely check them out!

Was in line for the smiski 10th anniversary there is a 25-30 minute wait but I hope I get something…read moregood. I love this store they really Ned to open a second location like downtown Norfolk

First of all....if you need a costume of ANY sort, look no further! This place has everything from…read more80s mania to steampunk!! Wigs, shoes, masquerade masks, canes, jewelry, any accessory you need to make your "look" complete! I've never seen a collection so vast! And it doesn't have the thrift store smell!! And the service.... I have to just say WOW ! I was given advice about a western look that I was asked to wear and I was so clueless and those ladies got me together! I actually felt cute and confident because they let me know what was appropriate for the type of event I was attending and I was clueless! Thanks ladies! And the price was way lower than I expected! Especially for such quality items! And I had to take time to make this review because this makes the SECOND time I've had exceptional service there. My daughter had a Michael Jackson themed birthday party in December and I rented a Thriller jacket from them and was the talk of the party! Please don't even consider going anywhere else for a special event ensemble! They truly are the best!

I did not know this place existed but I needed a last minute mask for a masquerade party and…read moresomeone suggested I went there. They have masks all year long and order stuff too like Halloween costumes and costume jewelry. I ended up getting a mask for me and my wife and clip on earrings which came in clutch because clip on earrings are hard to find. Tracy was very helpful with helping me select the items I needed. Fair price on the items.

This was my first time at the Fabric Hut and I was very surprised and impressed by the extensive…read moreselection of fabrics they have here. The prices were very reasonable as well, even for the real silk Dupioni fabrics. The staff were friendly and helpful. I'm picking designing back up and am so happy to have found a great local fabric shop! I'm looking forward to returning again.

I went in to get a color match of some felt fabric, and someone greeted us upon entrance and then…read morepointed us to the exact direction of what I needed. It was a successful trip and I was in & out in no time. If you have any project that requires fabric, I highly recommend coming here! The staff is all lovely and helpful and they have a lot of fabrics "and stuff." :)

Long time customer before Banner and still loyal to this amazing boulevard location. Great timing…read moreon an update review after 9 years. My favorite time of the year to shop them is Christmas and they did not disappoint. So many unique items to choose from and I personally always find a new ornament. The tend to be pricey, but that's Hallmark. The items are quality. Fantastic service on check out the staff saved me after the clerk noticed an item needed a chord sold separately to operate. This is a gem of a card shop.

A really clean atmosphere, there's really good signage inside to find exactly what youth need from…read morebday cards, thank you cards, and charming gifts for someone on your "thinking of you list". The staff here are friendly, but as a guy make sure to share your number for the hallmark card updates. They have a great annual Christmas decoration for tree ornaments. I like the peanuts collection and you'll also find the precious moments figurines, but they are glass cased. So take a moment to stroll thru the store, you'll surely find a gift for someone nearest, dearest, or even a unique treasure for yourself!