This is a hidden gem!! (Right behind the Walmart in dunkirk) My bf and I had such an amazing…read moreexperience!! They were so helpful and had lots of options. Tools were provided for all your designs and mistakes. All while listening to some good Fleetwood Mac. Definitely recommend for a date or with your friends!!

Such a great casual Sunday activity. They have a great selection and really nice tools to do all…read morekinds of techniques. We had a 2 year old, mom, auntie, and grandmother with us and we all had a blast together.

Great customer service! Great selection of items to paint…read more Clean well organized store. I went with 5 other adults. We had a great time. Looking forward to going back again.

I came here with my family for my birthday. It was just three of us and we had such a good time!…read moreThey have a great selection of pottery to choose from and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! I will definitely be back again!

A perfect date spot!…read more My husband and I visited The Pottery Stop for the first time today and had a great time! We texted beforehand to see if they had availability for potter painting today and made a reservation. When we arrived, we were quickly greeted, and a staff member explained the process. We got to pick out a piece to paint and there were a great variety of options! Pieces in different shapes and sizes from animals to more traditional dish ware and even fun holiday options. Each piece has a price listed on it as well which was nice to know before selecting an option. We picked matching cats to paint. We had a table reserved with our name on it and got some more directions once seated about tips on painting. The staff again was super friendly and helpful! After we got the intro, we painted away. There were a variety of tools, colors and staff helped us with any questions. Once we were done, we brought our pieces to the front and paid. You get your pieces back 1 week after your visit, and we can't wait to see how ours turned out!

Well this was cute. Came here for my daughter's 8th…read morebirthday. You don't make pottery here you just paint it . Very clean. Lots of parking. The staff was helpful and friendly. Expect to spend at the least $25 a piece .... Priced start at $20 and up but you will want the up They have all the supplies you need tons of paint options and brushes and stencils. You do have to come back to pick it up after it's glazed and fired. They text you when it's ready.

I had my first outing alone with my toddler, attempting to do some pottery painting. I was super…read morenervous not having my husband or anyone with me. We had such a fun time and everyone was so nice and gracious of my busy toddler. The woman working was so beyond amazing. She saw I had my hands full and offered to help us with the stencils and hand painting! She was so amazing with my little guy and so patient with us- I know we were chaotic and crazy. She was just so wonderful and kind to us even helping us while handling & answering the front desk phone. Things like this really mean a lot to us. Definately recommend & will be going back!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience here on Valentine's Day! We signed up for the nighttime…read morecandlelight pottery experience and were blown away with how special they made the evening. Our pottery was ready to pickup 14 days later and pickup took less than a minute (they also send you a picture of your completed pottery when they say it's ready for pick up!). Parking is super easy and cheap (lot nearby using the Park Mobile app) and they had lots of pottery options to choose from to paint. Definitely will be going back!

we went during our valentines day date and it was a super cute experience. turnaround times for our…read morefinished pieces was fast and the whole process was super straightforward. leaving this review because my boyfriend had an amazing experience with the owner, jean. she was incredibly kind. will be coming back definitely! the other staff could definitely be friendler. hard to speak to them or ask any questions without getting dirty looks.

My friends and I have been to paint this a few times now and we love it every time! They have so…read moremany options of pottery you can paint, all reasonably priced. There is a one time fee for painting, but it is relatively cheap and then you can pick as many items as you want to paint. They have endless colors, stencils, and stamps that help with your painting. They don't take reservations, so I recommend getting there right as they open to ensure you get a table!

Came here during the weekday, which was nice. Had many tables available and plenty of paint…read moresupplies/colors I could choose from. Staff were very friendly and very professional. Business is very clean and very well organized. Would highly recommend this location. Pottery was a bit on the expensive side, but at the same time you can't put a price on memories. Had a great time!! Will be visiting again soon.

I went with my sister for the first time, and they had SO many choices and colors, the employees…read moreare nice, however instructions could be a bit more specific. If I hadn't done this before I wouldn't have know how to use certain things. They had a lot of space and it was really cozy. I'm going to go with a friend again later this week.

HOT TIP: Make a reservation online on their website, so you have a spot and are able to plan ahead…read more They do book up fast. I was going to be in the area visiting a friend. We were doing a little theme visit, arts and crafts. Earlier we made candles and then we headed to our afternoon reservation to make paint pottery at All Fired Up. Once we arrived we were instructed to pick out our piece we desired. We were seated at the front window, just the two if us. It was nice to sit with each other without others around. I chose two pieces, a topper for $13 and a strawberry container for I think $27. I felt the pricing was extremely reasonable especially since you used their glaze, they fire it, and they set up and clean up for you. They also offer a military discount, which handled around the cost of the tax. The staff were great. They were always making sure we were ok, without being to over the top. They kept things moving. . They do offer "private" parties and birthday parties. The set up was pretty nice, and quaint. There was a large table set in the back. While I was there there was two parties. Each party brought a cake and snacks. There are aprons available and an abundant selection of supplies available. It looks like they also do arts with glass. Parking can be tricky. So I suggest to leave time to navigate that, so you are not late for your appointment. We found street parking a few streets over. But, there was slot a lot where you paid.

Had the pleasure of hosting a work event here for a group of eight to ten. Booking online was very…read moreeasy, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We were instructed to pick out any item we wanted, and they even had simpler options for those of us who aren't as artistic. Once we made our selections, we were able to grab our colors and brushes and start painting. The two-hour time limit was very reasonable, and the staff did a great job checking in and reminding us of our time. After finishing, we wrote our names on the bottom, and the staff took care of the rest. They glaze your finished piece, and you can return in about a week to pick it up. The space is small and simple, but it's a great choice for anyone looking for a fun activity or planning a group event. I also found the prices to be very reasonable.

Burning Down the House is a nice place for some casual painting experience with friends. The…read morebuilding is fairly small and the parking is limited but we've certainly come back because of the positive experience. The times we've gone, it's been pretty chill and quiet with only a few other groups painting. There's light background music playing. The owner is friendly, helpful, and accommodating when making reservations or picking colors for your masterpiece. There are about 8 tables inside and one outside that you could paint at. The place setting is put out for you (palette tile, sponge, water) and you get to choose the brushes and paint colors that you'd like to use. There are shelves with various types of items you can paint (bowls, cups, pencil holders, figurines, vases, and the list goes on). There are also examples provided on the shelves to provide you with inspiration. Typically, you pick up the item within a week.

Our family spent a lovely afternoon tuning into our creative side over the Thanksgiving holiday…read more Some of them were from out of town, and Carla made a special effort to fire the ones faster than usual so that they could go home with our guests who were traveling.

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.

Steadfast Supply showcases the artistic talent and entrepreneurial spirit of DC residents. The…read morestore curates a collection of gifts that truly represent Washington with some extra fun lifestyle and craft items. I made sure to visit every corner of the store to make sure I did not miss a thing. It's a wonderful spot to browse while you're in the neighborhood and to take a workshop. Virginia led a group of us through a plant and pot decorating class right in the store. For my first Steadfast event, this was well organized and we were well cared for by our host! It was a rare moment of art therapy for me. There were no rules except to paint. At the end, we got holy basil seeds and soil to complete the project. I can't wait to see it grow along with my other plants.

This is my go to place for gifts to anyone for any occasion. It is a neighborhood gift shop…read moreselling items from DC branded clothes, candles, soap, posters, baby misc items, plants and many more interesting and cute items. The store is dog friendly and they have a lot of dog treats for your puppies. Staff are always so pleasant and welcoming. They also offer classes every now and then so come check them out. I love the boxed gifts they always have for special occasion. Highly recommend to visit this neighborhood store.