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

Absolutely obsessed with this place ! It's been on my…read moreto-visit list for way too long and I finally went this weekend. They have something for literally every hobby to ever exist. Their prices are so cheap for what you can get and they have multiples of so many things. The staff are friendly and the product organization is amazing. Def worth the trip if you are a hobbiest. Also the area is amazing to wander around and visit other stores too !

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!

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.

We got a group of friends together to go and do an hour long pottery class. Our teacher was named…read moreGreen. They did an amazing job helping us learn the basics while also laughing and having a good time. I highly recommend this place to go and try something new. you can go by yourself or you can get a group of people. excellent spot for some good fun, top-notch, quality, and service and the space itself is lovely.

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.

This is my local quilt shop and it's wonderful. Lucy went above and beyond to help get my sewing…read moremachine in working order. The selection of fabric is great and the service is friendly and knowledgeable. Lucy may have to get a larger space soon because the store is packed with beautiful things!

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!

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!

I've been searching for Lego sets on my grandsons Christmas wishlist. Last year we gave him a…read morefairly large Harry Potter set. Little did I know it can be connected with four additional Harry Potter Lego sets to make a grand display. So of course he wanted the complete collection. One of the sets is no longer produced so I searched eBay for that set. While I was searching I had also written down info on the other sets and what they would cost if I purchased them on Lego.com I found a great deal on one of the sets from The Toy Guys. It was listed in new condition. I am fairly pleased with the purchase however there was one small tear of part of the front card box. It doesn't affect the set and will be easy to disguise when I tape a label to the box. Overall I would purchase Legos from this business in the future.

Looking for Funko Pops! They have chases, grails, combos, old one and new ones! And sometimes even…read morespecial release ones. Follow them on instagram and Facebook for daily post and updates! "The toys guys" in Richmond Va.! Swing by this local store, owned by a local family! Support small businesses everyday! They have a $5 wall, perfect for the kiddos who can't leave them in a box! This is the spot in Richmond Virginia. Looking for retired LEGO sets, LEGO mini figures, new and old! They even have a big bulk bins you can pick through ! At a competitive price compared to big box stores! Swing by and talk to Matt and Danielle! Check out their eBay store, they ship all over the USA! Friendly staff, friendly pups, They buy funko collectors, The buy LEGO collections, in box, out of box, in a plastic tote, swing by and see them today! Awesome store!