Like many others COVID19 destroyed my sense of adventure and desire to visit museums and gallery's…read more Not because I lost interest but because the pandemic forced most of us to create a new reality in our small bubble. Now that life is finally back-we can venture out and play. This gallery is warm, inviting, and full of electric energy. I visited this weekend and their two shows are: First Nation Australia Laura Josephine Snyder Second Street Gallery has introduced me to Australian art and culture, for which, I'm grateful. I'm looking forward to the next show! The museum is free and has great hours. Parking is blah, the options are free street parking (if you're lucky) garage or app. No worries though - may the parking gods be in your favor .

I love this gallery. Everyone is very friendly and sometimes it just takes 15 minutes to look at…read morewhat they have. Changes monthly. Lots of different exhibits, all very creative.

Wandered in here after a camping trip and was pleasantly surprised! A hidden gem. The staff was…read morebeyond welcoming, and the current exhibit by Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni was beautiful. I've never seen or heard of Jilamara Tiwi art before, and am glad to have widened my small scope. Excellently curated, and a great video showing the artist at work too. I highly recommend stopping in, regardless of which exhibit is currently on! I will be coming back when I'm in the area next.

This was a well thought out exhibit both visually and also engaging. They note it's small but it is…read morepowerful in its impact. The staff was friendly and informative and the gift shop has a great selection. My sister and I visit galleries and museums gift shops often only to see the same "commercial" items. Here my sister and I left with items that we will cherish. Definitely worth a visit!

This little shop is just starting up, but I've been buying paint and home decor from Kim for a…read morewhile as she has been around with her products at local markets! I absolutely love the chalk paint she sells (Dixie Bell brand), and I refinished all of my kitchen cabinets with it. It covers better than any chalk paint I've used, and it looks amazing! Also, Kim refinishes furniture and makes the most unique things! She uses stencils to add a beautiful touch to her art pieces, plus she teaches classes, which I haven't yet attended, but plan to! She is a great teacher and is passionate about what she does, and I've seen pictures of what they make in the classes- there are so many options! This is a great, women-owned small business in C'Ville that you have to check out for your home decor and DIY project needs!

this place is so fun! i went w/two of my friends and we love doing crafts. kim was a great…read moreteacher, explaining all types of materials we can chalk paint and whatever paint color we needed she had. we painted canvas tote bags and w/the help of her instructions and some stencils, they look like bags we would purchase in stores! and none of us have painted w/chalk paint not stencils before. you can even bring your own home items that you no longer want, and repaint them to your liking. can't wait to paint other things!

Family too the glass blowing art class and loved every minute of it. Memories for a lifetimeread more

Really appreciate the staff and artist who sustain and create this space. Saw their "Día de…read moreMuertos" exhibit where local artist created displays honoring loved ones they have lost. Very touching and creative.

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!

Fun place! Choose your own ceramics to paint. There is an extensive selection and includes mugs,…read moreplates, bowls, decorative pieces, etc. Even though we went on a Sat we had the place to ourselves! You choose your colors, sit down and go to town! They fire it up and it takes up to a week to be able to pick up. We are still awaiting the final products but we had a lot of fun painting them! It was a bit pricy bc you pay for the piece as well as the studio fee so we paid close to $60 for the 2 pieces we painted but it was a special occasion so worth it :)

Held a 1.5 hour birthday party for a group of 2-5 year olds here on a Saturday morning on the…read morerecommendation of a staff member at our child care center. Lazy Daisy staff was helpful, patient, and kind! Party room was spacious and cheery, and not fancy, so no worries about what young kids might do in the space. Plenty of tables and chairs for a group of 10 kids plus parents--had two sets of tables so we could do ceramics on one, have extra activities (paper crowns to decorate, coloring pads, blank cards, fossil excavation kit) on the other for those who finished painting early, and then could have cake at the first table once the ceramics were cleared away. They let us store our ice cream cake from Kirt's in their freezer till it was time, and even helped us find plates and forks, which we forgot to pack. (Fortunately there is a nearby gas station with sundries.) They are a small business, so cash/check is preferred (wish I had remembered to bring a checkbook). We did a "test run" painting some small items in the drop-in studio with the two birthday celebrants a week before the party, which worked well so they felt familiar with the venue and activity--if you can manage it I'd recommend that too. In theory the room can handle up to 50, but I'd say our group of ~25 was perfect for the space. Would warmly recommend this place to any parents seeking alternatives to Little Gym, Carver Rec, and Discovery Museum birthday parties for this age group!

Went to this off the beaten path while on a day trip to Charlottesville. You go in and they have a…read morewhole nature center with activities set up. We had a tour guide named Becky who was amazing. She told us so many interesting stories and even gave us sunflower seeds from the Mandans that were at Monticello. We were able to check out all the replica boats and look at the Rivanna. We will have to go back on a day with better weather.

We were at the dog park across the street and stopped by to see what the Exploratory was and…read moreimmediately a lady came out and told us to leave because "this wasn't a park" and there are kids around. It was a rainy day and there were 0 kids around. Not a visitor in the place. Wish they were a little more welcoming.

A wonderfully curated gallery! I loved so much of the artwork. Copper metal artist, various…read moreceramic artists, fabric, paintings, jewelry & more. Looking for a gift or something special for yourself, you can find it here! Not to mention, Annie is wonderful too. I found a little treasure & it's a quirky piece of art. I also knew i was going to love the whole shop when I saw the Wall Flower ceramic art in the shop! I met the artist last week & had a fun conversation about Jane and her body of work. Highly recommend the stop!

a must stop, a must see. Unique store featuring beautiful paintings, one of a kind pottery, and…read moregreat one of a kind gift items.