Dear Liz:
I just finished unwrapping and rewrapping the beautiful "masterpieces" my Junior Girl Scout troop painted at All Fired Up.  I'm in the process of passing them on to the artists.  We are a troop of nine 11 and 12-year-olds, that very awkward "tween" period between little girl and teenager. The girls voted unanimously at a troop meeting last spring to return to All Fired Up to paint pottery.  They had come once before about a year earlier to paint pottery for Father's Day and loved it.  And I know that some of them, perhaps all, have come to All Fired Up again and again because it's a very pleasant atmosphere to paint pottery.  So they wanted to come again, this time to spend some of the cookie profits the troop had earned last year selling Girl Scout Cookies.
Once again,  All Fired Up provided the perfect setting for the girls to unwind after summer break, catch up on the latest gossip, talk about those yucky creatures called boys, and just have a good time.  Low key is the atmosphere they needed and that's what they got.  Andrea introduced herself to me when I arrived, and I knew instinctively that the girls would be in good hands.  Andrea gave the girls assistance without smothering them with directions.  I stayed for a short time to ensure that everyone had arrived and then left (which satisfied the girls' need for independence and my need for a little caffeine nearby).  I returned about an hour later just as the girls were finishing up.  I could tell that they were having a good time, and when I checked with Andrea, she agreed.  She said that she was getting a kick out of watching and occasionally hearing what was going on in their lives.
Thanks for a great setting and your helpful staff.
--Susanne Koffsky, Leader, Troop 369, Janney Elementary School

Dear Liz:
Our campers love "All Fired Up"! They like having a chance to show off their creative abilities, We'll be back next summer!
--Amanda Shaver, Potomac School Summer Programs

Dear Liz:
The pottery class was a wonderful experience. Our instructor, Annie, was able to demonstrate a wide-range of hand building and wheel techniques to our close knit class. The class was a great creative outlet after a long day of work - definitely something to look forward to!
--Megan Grant, Washington, D.C.

Dear Liz:
It gives me 2 wonderful hours with my child. It's fun to watch her select a piece and it gives us time to communicate while we paint.
--Jessica Santelli

Dear Liz:
I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoy your establishment. My girlfriend and I went to All Fired Up for the first time just a few weeks ago. We had such a fantastic time!!! The selection of ceramics is great and the employees there are so pleasant that they made our experience so much fun.
Since our first trip, we have returned a number of times and each time we have brought other family members. They also rave about it. We always have a great time there!!
Thank you very much for creating such a great place and look forward to coming to All Fired Up again soon. Actually we will be there on Sunday since we have to pick up some of our recently finished masterpieces!!
--Rob, Silver Spring