Such a beautiful find! I'm so grateful that I stumbled into Sugar + Grace while on a work trip. My…read moreonly regret is that I didn't know about it sooner! Not only are the candles exquisite - the scents, packaging and message behind them all - but this is a black-owned AND woman-owned business. I was so happy to meet the owner personally and get to chat with her about her favorite scents. Thank you for the experience! Next time I'm in Norfolk - I will definitely book a candle making class!

came to sugar & grace for a girl's day out with my best friend. it's the absolute cutest little set…read moreup , great vibes when you walk in the door . we did the candle and charcuterie for 60 bucks. now, i personally thought it was a little pricey, but you're also paying for the experience. they have a pretty extensive collection of scents you can choose from, being able to combine up to 3 scents . i only choose one, which was the caribbean teakwood . waiting for our candles to cure (im not sure if that's the correct word) took a little while . but we went out to get permanent bracelets while waiting . i think sugar & grace makes for the cutest little girl's day or even a date .

We went at a 7pm class. There were a lot of us for military night. We went per my daughter's…read morerequest for her birthday. The place is big inside. It is an actual art studio. The place is a nice feel art place. It is actually what I imagined if I have an art studio. The place is clean and neat. Our teacher Daniel is great. She is very patient and knowledgeable. She explains it easy for us beginners to understand. Then she helps each of us to somehow achieve what we imagine. She appreciates all efforts and makes us believe in our art work. She is non judgmental so we want to make our own idea into a product. We even get to clean our own wheel and area like a "real potter". We learned a lot from this class that makes us want to come back and be better. We will comeback for sure. Thank you for a great experience Dragonfly.

My friend and I took their beginners pottery class and had so much fun! Definitely recommend!…read more Next is the weekly class! Wish me luck!

My friend and I stumbled across this treasure trove of (literal) trash crafted into art on the…read moresecond floor of MacArthur Mall. We were killing time in the mall before the haunted place downstairs opened. My curiosity grew strong, as I was mesmerized by the colors and weirdness of it. I had to know what this was. It probed me to ask more questions with the urgency to seek answers. The gentleman informed me that it is an immersive art experience. I am a sucker for some immersive art. The seller for me was him being so straight faced and his dedicated commitment to convincing me that he was possibly a resident or may have had a friend that was from Garbage Town. It was either going to be $10 of très cool or a $10 regret. You will be advised to read the signs, which we did and you should too if you choose this mission to visit Garbage Town. Trust me, it will enhance the experience and make everything more clear. It is a macabre satire of the world's wasteful attitude. The world's inadequate collection of trash and improper disposal is portrayed in the installations. It forces one to open their eyes because the sizable amount of trash you're meandering through is right in front of you, not hidden out of sight. Garbage Town is where the rejected and excluded reside, a place where the "no longer wanted " inhabit. It brings to light the social injustices and issues that arise from this "throw away" mentality. There were installations that were quite humorous, but sad at the same time because there is truth to it. Garbage Town is a thought provoking experience that is impactful, if even for a moment for some. At the conclusion, you're left to decide whether you will choose to side with the sheep or the goat. The sheep and the goat are purposefully and respectively placed with the sheep on the right and the goat on the left. The sheep brightly lit, the goat placed in the dark among a red stained wall. It is a parable biblical reference to separate the sheep from the goats. In a sarcastic and facetious undertone, there is a small sign stating "it's not that serious -it's only your future". The sheep and goat are symbolic. Choose the sheep, you choose compassion and eternal life, hence the sheep is white and a light is illuminating it. Choose the goat, and you choose eternal judgment because of your choice to be stubborn, evil, & destructive. It's a powerful statement. This experience is deeper than it looks! Perhaps the gentleman, who happens to be the lead of this project wasn't acting after all? Maybe we are all part of the Garbage Town community, but we have not realized it? You might want to pause for some self reflection. Final take, it's a $10 experience that is in actuality, invaluable.

The exhibit is a very creative way to make an important point. Take a walk through and check it…read moreout. Staff were wonderful, too! There is a gift shop, as well, that has some really unique finds.

The staff here was just so nice and pleasant. We walked in on a Saturday and while there were…read moreobviously a couple small groups already scheduled and the space is not very large. It was not a problem getting us in to paint some items. We had an impromptu date here, and I would also say that this was one of the nicer ways to spend a Saturday afternoon that we had found. The process is pretty simple. Check in with the front desk they have you pick out a piece too please assign a table and then explain the process of how to wait on Keys to get the best result. They take care of everything after you are done applying the number of coats that you want on your item and you return after a few days to pick up. It's very simple and you can take your time. There were a mix of adults and groups that involve children, but this is not a place that I would bring very young children unsupervised or without high-level supervision. Price pay on most of the pieces to paint is around $30 and up. You can do a smaller item like an ornament for much less but people play a coffee mug about $20-$30 for what took us several hours to complete and it was very enjoyable time. Parking is available if you go around the block there is parking behind the "house". There's also street parking available on the side streets if that is filled. .

I took boys ages 10,9, and 7 here on a Friday night. We had the loveliest time. The woman who…read morechecked us in was so sweet and helped us pick our pieces even though we changed our minds about ten times. They have so many options for kids including coin banks, mine craft, Legos, animals, and more. To my surprise my hyperactive boys were obsessed and worked for almost two hours straight and are already asking to go back. A perfect Friday night!

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." :)

Cute store with lots of unique trinkets and souvenirs to choose! The store associate was extremely…read morefriendly!

This store is awesome. They provide a lot of locally crafted items from candles to cards and even…read morejewelry. The store isn't overwhelming to navigate through considering how much stuff is there. I believe the items are all reasonably priced, but regardless it does feel goof to support a local business and local creators. I don't think I ever left empty handed, there's such a variety of items to choose from. If you're in the Ghent area I highly recommend stopping by, especially if you're shopping for the holidays!

For all Handkind is just my type of store - this has been founded back in 2016, but the location at…read moreMacArthur Center opened back in July of this year! This place features 72 artists who are mostly from the state of Virginia! There are hot sauces, felt kits, jewelry, accessories, candles, sprays, limited edition prints, and much more, where most items are handmade! The most wonderful thing is that there are over 35 different charities featured, where a certain percentage of your purchase goes to one - how neat is that?! The felt bouquet of flowers caught my eye from their display, so I knew I had to stop in! Ms. Jodie was present (@whataphotoholic), who was working on some calligraphy masterpieces; she was just super welcoming and friendly! Such a relaxed atmosphere where you can literally peruse at your leisure and have a pleasurable shopping experience! Don't forget to wander towards the back - you can see some of the featured artists' studios, where you can scope out works that are in progress and finished works on display. I was fortunate to stop by when one of the resident artists, Anjenette Renae, had her opening, 'Everyday Objects'! Really LOVED the 'Juicy Fruit' and the 'A Box of O's' paintings! I bought two handmade soaps for my collection - the Black Sea and the Black Raspberry Vanilla ones - they both smell absolutely DIVINE!!! I absolutely enjoyed my visit and look forward to many more when the hubs and I are in town! Located right around from Smoothie Mania on the 2nd floor, by Dillard's. +super friendly and welcoming staff! +featured local/resident artists and crafts! +various charities supported! +studios and gallery in the rear +located right around from Smoothie Mania on the 2nd floor

When for all handkind first opened it was a nice store. It's probably the effect of the pandemic…read morebut the store feels empty now. The biggest problem is actually the owner. This store is not "busy" by any stretch so I get why she was scrolling on her phone. However, I feel like she glared at me, then ignored me because of my race, not because she was busy reading Yelp.

This place is such an amazing find. My daughter took my mom and myself out for my birthday to paint…read morepottery. I can't tell you how sweet and attentive the staff are. They all have such great personality and make you feel right at home in their cozy studio. 10/10 would recommend!!

I recommend calling before going because one of the ladies had an attitude. Not much space very…read moresmall