So I sat out by the front door and watched the parade. Women by the dozens, dragging husbands,…read morekids, and the occasional lost-looking boyfriend, all sprinting toward the big box store like it was the last chopper out of Saigon. Inside was Christmas in all its plastic glory -- pillows shaped like gingerbread men, lights bright enough to land airplanes, fake wreaths, garland that could survive a hurricane, and candy canes made of Styrofoam thick enough to stop a bullet. They had art supplies, hobby stuff, and furniture no one needed but everyone suddenly had to have. And when they came back out, bags in hand, faces lit up like the manger scene at the courthouse, you could tell -- for a moment at least -- they'd found joy, or a close enough imitation to get them through December.

Hobby Lobby always has good prices in store…read more I love seeing all their displays. Christmas stock is in full swing. I'm sure fall will be on clearance soon. Speaking of clearance don't forget to check in each department against the outer walls for clearance.

So many beautiful options here. The color choices are amazing and abundant. Located in a really…read morepretty area with a creek right behind as well as Stone Mountain. The potter here has an amazing talent

The cutest pottery shop right off the mountain! Met the charming and gracious owner who gave us a…read morebehind the scenes tour of where the magic happens! The pieces are all so beautiful, unique, and special, you must stop in! Check out @travel_by_b on insta for a trip itinerary perfect for this region with more tips and must see places!

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.

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!

My grandson went there got a Birthday party and had a lot of fun and did a wonderful art project…read more Very detailed Think it's a great place for a party. Try it out

This new, local business is adorable. It's basically a craft bar. You come at any time and they…read morehave a rotating menu of crafts that you can pick to do. Each is priced separately and they have staff on hand to help you with the items. In addition to the crafts there is a basic beverage and food menu. They also have weekly recurring events. The one that I've enjoyed is the Friday toddler time: They read a book and then have a simple craft to do that pertains to the story. The whole thing is probably only 10 minutes, but it's completely free, so you can't expect too much. :)

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)!

Small but mighty art store - great selection of materials for drawing, sketching, and painting…read moreincluding a wide variety of paints, paper, brushes, and pens. They even have paint for leather, which can be used for shoes, purses and jackets. Lots of materials for framing as well, including canvas that you can use to stretch to a customized size for your creation. Small number of supplies for fabric arts - just the basics to get started or if you're in a pinch. Prices are reasonable for the city and quality of the materials. Lots of cute gifty items up front too. Stop in here with your kids for a fun side trip when visiting Planet Word!

The selection is small and overpriced. Plan ahead and buy online for 1/2 off. This location is…read morethe worst in the chain. Very poorly run, always dirty, cluttered, poor selection. The staff is poorly trained and rude. It's awful service like this killing brick and mortar.

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.

Our office held our holiday party at AR Workshop. The owner, her husband and mother were so…read moreaccommodating and helpful. Choosing our craft online was easy and everything was ready for us when we arrived. It was great to see all the different options. Everyone had a great time. They allowed outside food and drinks so it really made for a fun event. Definitely recommend this workshop!!

This is a super cute and well stocked antique store! The owners are super nice and helpful. Most…read morevendors have great prices & there are tons of great finds in here!

This is such a cute shop and I wish I could have stayed much longer..aka without 3 children :D…read moreThere is so much to see and it is so warm and inviting. Will definitely stop again when I find myself back in the area.