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

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.

The staff was very helpful yet I didn't feel pressured to make purchases. They have a nice…read moreselection and offer a free sit and sew weekly I believe. Worth the stop for sure.

Under new ownership, this looks WAY more open and airy! The classroom area has been opened up but…read moreremoving some of the side storage, but the selection is still amazing with beautiful display pieces!

My husband and I came to do the "Bowl in One" class. We were celebrating our 8th wedding…read moreanniversary and the "traditional" gift is pottery. This was our first time working on a wheel and we had a ball. Our instructor, Nila, was super helpful and provided clear instructions throughout the hour. The class has a max of 12 people and the space is well setup to allow for a personalized experience. You get to choose what color glaze gets applied. They fire your piece for you and you can pick it up in three weeks. There's a small parking lot, but I'd leave some extra time in the event you need to find street parking. We came on a Sunday and didn't have any issues finding street parking a few doors down. We'll definitely be back!

Still Life Studios has become one of my favorite places in the city to take ceramic classes. I have…read morebeen going there for two months straight, and I have officially found my new hobby of choice. I like how the classes are organized because clay, glaze, tools, and kiln firings are all included in the cost of the class. The space is huge and has multiple tables and rooms to practice your ceramic skills. They even have a semi-outdoor garage area for potters to set up in. In addition to the great space, the staff are all super helpful. The owner, Jess, and teacher, Brooklin, make the space very inviting and informative. It's a great environment to ask questions and be inquisitive about the process. Also, all the other potters who go there, whether members or students, are happy to share their knowledge with newcomers. I would recommend taking the "Bowl in One" class first for just $60 before committing to a whole month of classes. But I promise, once you start at Still Life, you won't ever want to stop.

I needed a frame for a local breweries-styled print I received on Christmas (it was from local…read moremerchant Twig in Lakeside), so I brought the print with me and headed into Michael's. After testing it with several frames, I opted for a fairly priced classic brown and black frame. It had two hooks in the back, so I checked the picture-frame hardware aisle for other options. Command Strips were one, but after speaking with one of the ladies in the custom frame department, she recommended some of the metal twine. She had some extra, so she cut off a piece for me and threaded it through. Definitely above and beyond! It's been hanging right next to my front door ever since, and people comment on it when they walk in. It's actually my only framed hanging print in my apartment -- all others are canvas prints.

Michaels has every craft and art item that I have ever needed. It's the best countrywide art store…read morethat I have ever seen. GO TO MICHAELS

My dear wife received a gift certificate to attend a cooking class at The Kitchen Classroom and…read moreasked if I would like to join her. Saying yes was a good decision. We had a lot of fun and made some really delicious food! The classroom space itself is large, with multiple prep areas, storage, and teaching table. There is a dining table that seated twelve (our class was 10.) You are greeted with water and the option to purchase beer or wine by the glass or bottle. After a quick walk through you form teams of three or four and set about preparing the entire menu (in other words, it is NOT one station prepping the main course while another group is limited to boiling pasta.) All the mis-en-place has been set out so all the measuring is already done, but the rest is hands on mixing, cooking, plating, etc. The instructor orally delivers instructions and walks around to catch anything going astray. The class was two hours long. Our menu was on the theme "Italian Classics." Items to be prepared were Chicken Piccata, Artichoke Bruschetta, Bucatini in Creamy Pecorino Sauce, and Chocolate Budino. I won't review the food -- it would be a review of our own cooking -- but I will say that preparing it was easy with guidance and tasted absolutely delicious! Each work group eats their own prepared food but at a communal table. The crew also boxes up anything extra that is left from your prep., like extra bruschetta topping or leftover pasta, to be divided up as each work group sees fit. And I didn't have to wash dishes! My wife is the chef in the family, I am never going to cook at her level. But this class was not beyond my abilities and made me completely at ease. Can't wait to go back for other classes here!

My husband and I came here for date night recently. It was Chinese food and it was fantastic! The…read moreinstructor was funny and make it really easy for us. It was a lot of fun and not to mention came out delicious! We definitely will be back for another date night.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Answered my questions about machines while shopping around for…read moreone, and fantastic selection of fabrics, needles, threads and more.

overall not a very welcoming store. The ladies a somewhat friendly but the owner is a bit a a…read morecrabby patty. Won't be going back anytime soon!

I stopped in yesterday with my boyfriend while he was running some errands. I was not expecting to…read morebuy anything myself, so of course I dropped $70 on spring and Easter decor plus Valentine's chocolates on discount. I've attached a picture of my new wreath, which I've hung on my front door even though it is indeed only midway through February. I'm so hyped for spring I simply could not wait. All in all - reasonable prices, good selection, easy location in Willow Lawn.

Sought advice from one of the staff members regarding a craft project. Although he was friendly and…read morewanted to be helpful, he didn't seem to know much about craft supplies and couldn't provide a recommendation. Otherwise, the shopping experience at this location was standard. Oh and they allow dogs inside which is a plus.

The people at Paper Plus are Vary Helpfull,help me with my problems,help me with my Cristmas…read moreShooping.

Most of these reviews are on the older side, so I'm here to give you a little 2020 update. This was…read moremaybe my 2nd or 3rd time venturing in. I stopped at UPS and instead of driving somewhere else to get wrapping paper, I stopped in Paper Plus. It smelled sooo good in there and the service was wonderful. I was promptly greeted and shown where the wrapping paper was. I liked the selection a lot and although it was pricey, I left with two rolls of paper (for $20, mind you). I was mad at myself all the way home for spending that much on wrapping paper, BUT! When I got home, I immediately noticed the amazing quality of the paper. It was thick and beautiful paper! It was actually a pleasure to wrap gifts with it. I used up both of the rolls and now my gifts look amazing under the tree. I saw a bunch of other really nice items in the shop, but I was on a mission and didn't get to mill around much. Look forward to my next visit!