We had the best experience at Patch's! We came for our anniversary to throw some pottery and had so…read moremuch fun! Emma was so wonderful - super knowledgeable, helpful and kind and we loved getting to learn from her. She has such talent and is a fantastic teacher! We will definitely be back to try out the other crafts Patch's has to offer and to create more pottery!

McKenzie was on top of it with her customer service! She was fast, helpful, patient, and friendly…read more The place has so many great choices for arts & crafts besides painting pottery. There is plenty of space for parties and clean bathrooms.

This place is so fun! They had a back to school event where they served us mimosas while we created…read moreour masterpieces! I am NOT a creative person and was a little nervous. However, they will give you as much or as little help as you want. I am so happy with my creation and it feels so good knowing I made it. It's great for a girls day, birthday party, or anytime you just get the urge to try something different.

SO MUCH FUN! The owner is so kind, helpful and patient. We had a great time as a family, but I…read morealso recommend for groups of friends, couples, individuals. It was an awesome way to spend a few hours!!!

Top Shelf Candle Co. is a candle making class where all of the products are handmade. Top Shelf…read moreCandle Co teaches students the art of candle making, while creating a one of a kind candle using recycled glass bottles that would normally be thrown away. The fragrances used in these unique candles are bath and body safe and the wax is soy based which means you can light this aromatic candle to illuminate the room and set the mood, then rub the wax on your skin as a moisturizer. Xavier is the owner of Top Shelf Candle Co and he has mastered turning trash into art with his environmental friendly recycled candle glass bottles. He assures that every bottle is cleaned, hand cut, sanded and filled with a premium scented soy wax. There is a large selection of fragrances to choose from so you can mix and match your desired scent, but rest assured that no two candles will smell the same. Xavier is charismatic and he makes the class fun and entertaining. He gives step-by-step instructions on creating your candle and plays fun filler games while you wait about one hour for your candle to set. This was a fun, educational experience that left me wanting to learn more about the art of candle making.

It was a big group of us for wine making. The music was good and the owner was welcoming. I liked…read morethe concept of having multiple activities in one location. I also liked that there was space for photos with your group after the activity.

My girlfriend & I recently visited the Charlotte area from Pittsburgh for vacation. Came across…read moreSplatter Charlotte & thought this would be fun! And wow, what a GREAT experience we had! We both loved our time there & got to bring home our canvas with us. Megan our assistant was awesome & full of so much energy! Highly recommended if you're in the Charlotte area! Will definitely be back in the future!

So much fun! My wife's boss invited us to come sling paint one afternoon and it was a blast!!…read more Our host was funny and really friendly. He also stepped away and let us do our thing after he gave us our direction which was nice. Not a lot to review. Nice man tells you how to mix paint. You do that and throw it at a canvas. It was tremendously fun!

This place is a local staple, honestly. I used to stop in a lot more when I lived in the area, but…read moremy bestie was in town and wanted to buy some waist beads and I just knew they'd have some. We dropped in and had a ball. The girl that helped us was nice and super funny. We were laughing and joking so much the owner came out to help us and we were all just laughing and shopping. It was a really fun time! We both ended up buying waist beads. They had a small selection but a good one! They sell a lot of other items, so much home decor, clothes, incense and sooooo much more. It's a great place to grab gifts too. Highly recommend!!!

I have not patronized the actual House of Africa yet, but I appreciate them being a sponsor of…read moreCharlotte's main Juneteenth festival. They have good vendors, and it's usually a family affair where even family pets seem to be enjoying themselves. My favorite is the vendor that comes from SC with the delicious pineapples. I'm looking forward to patronizing House of Africa in the near future. I loved the artwork that I saw.

Absolutely sensational yarn shop in Charlotte, NC! This was our final stop on our Christmas Eve…read moreyarn crawl and I'm so glad since it felt like a grand finale with how cool the store is! We were greeted by Robin who was so friendly and easy to talk to - you can tell she's super passionate about the work they do at the shop! I love that you can work with them to come up with your own dye color for your yarn and can pick from a variety of wool types! I ended up purchasing 3 skeins of baby camel + silk yarn that wasn't dyed because the natural color was so gorgeous! The skeins they have for sale that are already dyed range from low 20s to low 40s, so it is more artisan pricing. However, I think the value makes sense since the wool quality is top tier and they do in house dying! I can't wait to come back to Charlotte and give them a visit!

I went with my husband on a business trip and got bored in the hotel so took an Uber to this yarn…read moreshop and one of the owners was there and so friendly and walked me through the whole dying process. I was there for several hours! Then she was ordering out for lunch and offered to let me order, too! Brilliant! Then I sat with her and a couple others and knit for a while. You definitely need to visit this one!

I had my grandmothers charcoal sketch from the 30's framed for a bathroom wall. They were helpful…read morein selecting the frame and they made sure to seal it to preserve its age and protect against bathroom humidity. Very professional.

I had four pieces framed from a simple poster to a 60 year old torn baptism certificate to an oil…read morepainting and each piece was framed uniquely and with gorgeous results. The staff is excellent and helpful in choosing frames.

The website listed it as open and also when I mapped it. I got to the business and the door was…read morelocked. When I tried to call, there were a couple words spoken and it cut off. Now I don't know if I can visit here because there's no way to contact and no way to know it's open.

This community oriented art space deserves a fresh review ~ especially to note its cool and big new…read morespace!! Now next to the Independent Picture House at 4100 Raleigh, CAL has more room to provide studio space for artists and wall space to showcase amazing local art. Stop in to browse ~ and be in the room where art is created ~ or sign up for classes, workshops, events, and experiences. If you're interested in buying art, you'll find a range of affordable prices. It's a perfect venue to get in out of the summer heat ~ or while away a rainy day. Plenty of free parking. Note, CAL is open Friday through Sunday. Check website for times.