SOOOOOOO very happy to have a complete source for clay, glazes pottery and sculpture tools so very…read moreconveniently located in the Valley. That Arline and Mike and Holly are so friendly and helpful is an added bonus!

I'm really happy that the Kiln Doctor is within a reasonable driving distance from my home. They're…read morean excellent resource for both materials and knowledge, and the people who run it are more than happy to sit and talk you through any sorts of questions or problems you're having. I haven't had a chance to get to one of their demonstrations or other events, but I'm looking forward to when I can. I strongly recommend them over buying online - support your local businesses, so when your wheel breaks down you don't have to pay hundreds of dollars just for the shipping to get it repaired far away! Just got my VL Whisper from them, and I'm as happy as can be about it.

My sister and I have been so looking forward to this experience, and they did not let us down! We…read moredecided to bring my grandmother with us even though she complained about the prices, she really enjoyed it too. The workers were incredibly busy, but they were so helpful and kind! Despite what my grandmother thought, I really didn't think it was that expensive for the experience. We spent hours there and we all loved it. I'm really looking forward to picking up our pottery pieces in a week. I will treasure them forever! We are all looking forward to revisiting for the glass fusion class or the charcuterie board class!

great for family day! have been here with friends or just the kids and it's always a good timeread more

Stopped by to check out the store. Very nice place choices to buy already painted or stain glass…read moreitems. The studio to paint ceramics was nice and roomy and lots to choice from. You can learn pottery and stain glass but check with them to see when classes are available. The lady that owns the shop will be the one that teaches the class and at this moment she will not be able to teach for a few more months. She's had some major surgery. They were all very nice and helpful on helping with painting. You can paint and go back and finish if you have to take a break. Painting large pieces can take a little longer. Will go back and check out more pieces to paint.

Shocked to see the first review…read more Beautiful store. Very friendly staff. My wife and I took an individual l lesson and had a great time. Highly recommend Big Dog Pots Pottery!

Lots of fun. Lots of ceramic options. Fun for all ages. The staff are helpful. The Cafe is clean.read more

Obsessed with the pottery class I took today! So much fun, our instructor was the perfect amount of…read morechatty to ensure it wasn't awkward or slow. Great directions and we made two pieces each. Such a fun day activity or date outing. I really have to say I think that the hands on part of a great teacher and great studio made it so memorable. Can't wait to see our pieces fired up soon!

I'm so glad I signed up for classes at Potters Union. The studio vibe is pleasant and organized,…read morenot only well stocked with tools, tables, wheels, and 2 kilns -in addition to all other necessary elements necessary to make pottery projects come true- but also our instructor is very knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient! Highly recommend.

From the owner: Potters Union isn’t just a pottery studio. It’s a space to reconnect with yourself, and be part of…read morea community that values the process as much as the outcome.​ ​Here, you set the pace. We offer memberships, workshops, and classes, allowing you to explore clay in various ways: as art, as therapy, or as play. Whether it’s your first time at the wheel or your hundredth, you’ll find the tools, space, and support to grow at your own rhythm.​

My friends and I signed up for a one day pottery workshop and it couldn't have been a better…read moreexperience!! The three of us joined three others on a Saturday morning for a class using the pottery wheel. Rezgar Mamandi was our teacher- he was patient, kind and I learned so much! He has a wonderful rhythm to his teaching that allows all to find success - he demonstrates each step while thoroughly explaining, gives you time to try it while supervising and supporting, then allowing all to try and answering any and all question. out pieces were fired and we came back a few weeks later to paint our pieces. I picked them up today and I just feel so proud of the three pieces I made...and I can't wait to take more classes!

Very cute spot for a date! My boyfriend and I went and got matching mugs to paint. It was a very…read morepeaceful place. Seating was rather limited, so I would go early or reserve a spot (which I believe you can do). There is a variety of colors to choose from and have samples to know how the paint will look when fired. Some people have already mentioned it, but I highly recommend doing multiple layers. Our mugs ended up streaky in some spots. The paint dries fairly quickly, so it wasn't too bad applying layers. There were a lot of pottery pieces to choose from. I wish there were more like basic pieces though to have a more blank canvas. The prices were reasonable for each piece! The prices were written on the bottom. The firing process took about a week. My boyfriend and I have been using our mugs almost every day and they have held up well! Paint on mine did chip on the side, but my boyfriend's mug has been completely fine.

I took my kids here for a dad and kids day out. My kids are 5 years old and they just had an…read moreincredible time. I ended up booking the splatter room with the dark light experience. It was trippy with the black lights and projections on the wall of various etherial scenes. We all dressed up in the protective suit, googles and boots. The kids were a little small for the suits, but they managed to make it work! Once inside, you can throw paint all over, stomp on the artwork with your feet (a personal favorite of my kids), and twist the painting around to have the colors spread in all directions. We were joined by a staffer the entire time who took a few pictures along with a cute video. I recommend having the staffer snap photos with your own iPhone as mine came out a little better. But I did enjoy the video. At the end of the experience, they pack up the painting in gigantic pizza boxes. The paint is expected to dry in 24-48 hours, though ours took a much longer. I recommend putting the paintings outside on a dry day in the sun to help move that along. Granted ours had a lot of paint on it, but even after 48 hours it was super wet. This is a blast. And it's located in a classic 1990s mall. The kids LOVED this mall, complete with a Spencers gift store, bowling alley and reptile interactive experience. In fact, we'll probably come back here again once the winter sets in since there are so many things here to do with kids inside.

We were so excited to come here after hearing many great things, especially since it was our first…read moretime visiting. We booked a reservation online for the splatter room at 3 PM on May 23 and even had to leave a deposit. In the days leading up to our reservation, we received text reminders telling us to arrive at 2:45 PM. When we arrived at 2:45, we were greeted by a Caucasian man who I assumed was the manager. He told us it would be a few minutes because they were waiting for a staff member to arrive. Okay... we placed our belongings in a locker and waited. Once another employee arrived, we were then informed that they were short-staffed and did not actually have availability for our reservation. We were told we would need to wait until someone else came in to assist us because they were understaffed. Huh??? First of all, how is that our problem? We had a confirmed reservation, and NOBODY contacted us beforehand to let us know there was an issue. Honestly, it didn't even seem like anyone knew we had a reservation at all, and the employee helping us looked confused. We ended up leaving and requesting a refund, which was extremely disappointing because my family was really looking forward to this activity. There was no accountability taken, nor did the manager seem at all concerned that no one was available to assist us. He was avoidant and dismissive, leaving the employee to handle the situation instead of trying to accommodate us or offer a solution. Unfortunately, since this was our first impression of this business, it will also be our last. Very unprofessional and I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Out of towners and looking for a cool dive bar. Read some great reviews so we stopped by! Not open…read moreat 11pm on a Friday night. Why?

Dive bar in downtown Martinsburg. Drinks are super cheap. It was open when we went but I guess the…read morehours are kind of random. If you want to get a strong drink I would def come here!

I did a glass fusion class here with my wife, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it…read more We got a groupon for it, and went not being sure of what to expect. We've never worked with glass before, but the staff explained the decorative options well and had plenty of materials and tools available. The staff was always helpful and very friendly, and did a great job supervising the class and helping out when needed. We paid the extra $10 each to 'slump' our flat glass discs into bowl shape after they are melted. I would have liked a slightly curved plate option but that wasn't available. This requires a second run through the kiln, so the price is understandable. Sadly, it may take up to 4 weeks for the plates to finish the fusing process, although we saw some finished examples that looked gorgeous. I had one minor complaint, and that's only because I'm being nit-picky: the staff was hard to find sometimes during the class. There were plenty of staff members there, I just kept forgetting who they were since they didn't have nametags or aprons or anything to identify them.

My sisters and I visited Firehouse Pottery for a Sip n' Paint event last night. It was a blast! The…read moreclass can take up to 30 people I believe but our class only had 8 people including us 4. I enjoyed the small class as it felt more personable and by the end all of us were chit chatting and having a great time. Our instructor Kim was very helpful and fun. The event was 3 hours which I think was perfect. I liked that we painted and then took small breaks to let the paint dry. It wasn't just paint, paint, paint. The shop is super cute and very clean. I can't wait to go back for another Sip n' Paint event or a glass fusion class! Kim said she wanted to try doing a jewelry making class which I would definitely attend! If your looking for a relaxing and fun night out with your girlfriends, significant other or anyone I highly recommend checking one of these events out!

One of the best metaphysical stores I have visited in DMV area and Shenandoah. The store is located…read moreby Shenandoah National Park and has a vast card & tarot card selection. This place is definitely worth checking out. Excellent jewelry and incense displays. Love their water fountain area. They even have a small Native American Indian display of items to buy. I bought some Tibetan quartz and giant cards there on my last visit.

My son and I were just here and he demanded I leave an excellent review. He got a bowl lesson and…read moreloved looking around. The staff were lovely answering his questions and showing him things. All the thumbs up.