Stumbled upon Scrap RVA while waiting for a pottery class and how adorable! There are so many odds…read more& ends that are perfect for a project. I will definitely be back to pick up some things for homemade holiday gifts. Scrap RVA has so many things to look through but it felt extremely organized and uncluttered.

Very friendly and easy accessible. The staff is amazing. Can't wait until the next event.read more

I came here to buy some supplies for a watercolor studio class I started taking at the VMFA Studio…read moreSchool. I have zero experience with watercolors so was pretty lost as to what the class material list was saying. Thankfully, I was given a lot of help by two of the people who worked here. They helped me pick out the closest colors to the list (the material list hadn't been updated since 2015) and helped me grab the appropriate brushes. Art supplies aren't cheap, but after signing up for their rewards program, it took about $100 off my purchase. I paid about $135 for four brushes, six paints, paper, a drawing pad, pencils, an eraser, a palette, and pens. It's a smaller shop, but it had everything I was looking for. Plaza Artist Materials is a wonderful place to get art supplies for watercolor painting.

Parking is almost not existent. Prices for products are more than what I get my art supplies for…read moreand they look like they are focused on products for a new art student. For a positive note. For such a small store it was packed with all kinds of useful art supplies. We were just thinking for an art store in a downtown area that would have cool unique supplies. It was a clean and well organized store. Staff were fine. Just a small art store

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!

We did a day trip to Richmond. This was fun. The artists were friendly and recommended things to do…read morein town. Highly recommend as a group activity or solo.

Great people to deal with. Good inventory and excellent service. I've been dealing with them for…read moreover 10 years and have always had good experiences.

First day in Richmond and we stopped at the local pottery supply store- small but mighty and fun…read morestaff! I snagged a few goodies- but was really impressed with their presence at NCECA- this store provided a fun photo booth with giant sized pottery tool props!!! Talk about love of all things pottery! I was extra happy I shopped their business after seeing their booth at the conference!

This is a very popular holiday market that happens annually at the Richmond Raceway. There is also…read morea market in the spring, but I usually go to the winter market to get some holiday shopping done. There are a wide variety of vendors - hundreds of businesses fill the exhibit halls. Clothing, specialty food and beverages, jewelry, artwork, crafts, toys, home decor, and more. You can usually find something unique for yourself or others. It takes at least two hours to visit all of the vendors, but there are several areas with benches and chairs if you need to take a break. There are also a few vendors selling lemonade and snacks to eat while you wander. Each vendor is so different, but they were all friendly and eager to help.

This is the best show for kicking off the Holiday Season. The decor, staff, music, shopping, food…read moreand the overall atmosphere is just what you need to get in the Holiday Spirit. You will leave with one of a kind treasures and sore feet! Lots of walking but its worth it...you dont want to miss a thing!

This is a great place for stationery. I went in to find some Filofax items, but they didn't have…read moremany things remaining. I was a little disappointed, but the staff made up for that. The staff was really nice and engaging. The store was filled with great things. There great stationery items as well as papers. They had some great Kate Spade items as well as things for The Simplified Planner. They had MK Brand washi tapes as well as GellyRoll pens as well. I was pleased with the great staff and wonderful stationery items as well.

This was a beautiful shop with a lot of great options. Highly recommend for any cards or small…read moregifts.

I called for a quote and had a great conversation with owner. She was extremely knowledgeable and…read moreup front on the cost.

This business is one of my favorite businesses in Richmond, period! They are so friendly and they…read moreare honest, too -- their recommendations for the right frame are usually correct. I wish I had more art just to get it framed by Fan Frame!

Mongrel is a Carytown staple. It's packed with unique gifts, quirky home decor, greeting cards,…read moretoys etc. Opry one in there is super helpful and you can just get lost and all the aisles of items

This local Richmond shop is one of our go-to spots for unique gifts. Love the aesthetic, and we…read morealways make it a point to stop in whenever we're on Cary Street. It's the kind of store where you can easily find something for just about anyone and any occasion. They have a great selection of greeting cards and some of the most unique wrapping paper. Also, we've picked up several Jellycats here for our niece. Prices can run a bit high, but that's part of the charm since many of the items feel thoughtfully curated and aren't the kind of things you'll find everywhere else. The staff is consistently friendly and always greets us when we walk in. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, this is the place.

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.

AR Workshop is a place you can go to make all kinds of crafty items like wooden signs, customized…read morepillows and yarn Christmas Trees. You can sign up and pay ahead for their classes online. I had the pleasure of attending their "Christmas in July" class. I've never been to an AR workshop class before and had no idea what to expect. Upon entering they have your crafts laid out and labeled with your name on it. Shortly after a large bachelorette party came in and no one had a mask on! I thought maybe the employees would ask us to put our mask on so I kept mine on. The employees gave a welcome address to us all to let us know how the session would work. At the end of the speech the employees said we didn't have to wear a mask !! There was well over 20 people in this class and with the exception of myself and one other employee no one was wearing a mask despite the current mandate by the Governor. I made a custom pillow and the staff was so nice and helpful. Each table is given an AR employee to guide you along the way with paint and power tools for the ones making wooden signs. The staff had individual bags of Christmas cookies and festive Christmas music to make things fun. I really enjoyed making my project and would consider returning once the Pandemic is over. My hope would be that the Mechanicsville AR team takes the necessary steps to keep their customers and themselves safe throughout this pandemic.

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.