Gail provided the canvases, paints and brushes for our work team building activity and we had a…read moregreat time.

From the owner: We do groups 8 to 20 guest on weekends from Friday evening to Sunday evening all supplies are…read moreincluded and wine is included call or email for this marvelous and relaxing event my email is seneesedunn@yahoo.com

Love this place! I threw a surprise birthday party for my boyfriend and invited 12 of his friends…read morewith the adult party reservation. There was a hidden area with two long tables and an area for food, drinks, and cake. They were super helpful with accepting the deliveries (since I needed things to arrive before the big reveal). They let us store the ice cream cake during painting and prep the candles behind closed doors. All of our friends had a blast and it was a very affordable group outing. 10/10. Will definitely be back!

We love PnP! I've been bringing my kids here for 18 years and it's so much fun. It's great for…read morelittle kids but it's just as much fun with teens and tweens because there's so many different items to choose from. Great family-owned business that truly cares.

I have been going to the Mosaic School since January 2025 and have taken 3 classes. The teachers…read moreare great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and I tell all of my friends and family about this place! Nowhere else in the U.S. is there an art school that has such a focus on mosaics. I've learned so much -- they provide the materials and the expertise. I've met some really wonderful people and friends and am already signed up for their stained glass class in September!

Just spent the most amazing weekend at the Chicago Mosaic School. I traveled over 500 miles to get…read morethere and it was well worth my time and effort. I felt the atmosphere to be warm and accepting, accommodating those with little experience and those who spend their lives being creative. It was a perfect balance of informational, historical and hands on Glass work. All my questions were thoroughly answered and I left feeling inspired and eager to utilize what I learned. I would recommend this school to any and all. An added bonus is the eclectic neighborhood, warm and charming teacher, Lydia, inclusive atmosphere and creative vibe that persisted throughout the class.

Zero. Stars. I have…read morebeen trying to get a good Paintnite event with a group of friends going for years. Never able to realize it: just received notice of the 3rd time that the event I purchased was cancelled suddenly. Absolutely ridiculous. My friend group no longer trusts the events I try to make because they fall through every. single. time. To be honest, it might be the artist's fault since all three were the same artist. (Is there any consequence to them for that? There should be. I would've guaranteed enough people to make it worth it). Regardless, Paintnite staff was not very accommodating, either. They make apologies and say they can take requests, but actually will not (or cannot). What a joke. At some point real soon I am going to demand a full *cash* refund. "Rescheduling" is a joke. 3 years of looking and sifting through the crappy offerings in downtown Chicago area with NOTHING to show for it? Not worth it. I am not even excited about trying it anymore - I can do better by myself. Third time's a charm, I guess. TLDR: sudden cancellations, no refunds, extremely poorly run organization. Do not recommend.

My brother and sis-in-law gave me a Yaymaker gift certificate for my birthday and we decided to do…read morethe Abstract Cow paint event. There weren't very many events in Chicago, most are in the suburbs. We ended up at Glascott's in Lincoln Park, luckily there was something I wanted to paint somewhere close by. There were plenty of boring painting options that I wasn't excited about. Abstract Cow was perfect. The instructor did a really good job overall. This clearly wasn't her first time teaching, and she was entertaining while keeping the instruction clear. The way the room was set up wasn't optimal for seeing what she was doing. The backroom at Glascott's isn't really the best choice for this kind of thing, it was hot, dirty, and dark. That says a lot about Glascott's, but if Yaymaker chooses this venue more than once...meh. I'm actually pretty surprised I left the event looking forward to going to another one. I never expected to enjoy this kind of thing, but Yaymaker does a decent job. If they had more options in locations easier to get to (Paint Your Pet is only at the Itasca Holiday Inn??) I'd probably be planning on another one. Surprisingly enough, my painting actually looks like a cow. My brother and sis-in-law were shocked.

The Flying Dolphin Studio and John- Michael were amazing. I was able to learn new techniques in…read morecalligraphy while enjoying the ambiance. The hospitality once there is also top notch. I would definitely recommend this class and location to my friends.

Initially, I was a little apprehensive to approach the studio as it seemed to be in an apartment…read morecomplex on the third floor. But John-Michael warmly welcomed all ~12 students with hot tea and coffee, quickly making my apprehensions go away. We were provided a pen and folder with information and practice sheets on the Chancery Style of writing we would learn. John-Michael was an excellent teacher who studied Calligraphy for years. He helped us understand that we should think of the Chancery Typeface in shapes, rather than single strokes (like normal hand writing). He was open to questions and showed students step-by-step how to make each letter and number. At the conclusion, we were given practice sheets to strengthen our newly found skill. I would absolutely recommend the introductory course to anyone who is seriously interested in studying Calligraphy and to those who want to enjoy a new experience! I personally had taught myself various hand-lettering scripts, so I appreciated the more formal training.

Since I love looking @ different types of fabrics, yarn, and needle crafts, decided to visit here…read more So glad I did! This shop is really cool and has a lot to offer. Excellent quality of all their products! Unique fabrics that are gorgeous. The needlework kits, cross stitch and embroidery, were very unique too. Sashiko products are also sold here too, which is what I decided to purchase some of. Some of the items for sale here I had never seen anywhere else. The staff person working was knowledgeable, helpful, and nice. I also thought the prices were good because of the high quality of the items. Will visit here again on my next trip to Evanston.

Love love love love love. That's five loves! A 6th love is deserved for getting my fabric order…read moresent on time to my SIL on time for Christmas. I shopped and shipped everything directly from their website and never had to pick up the phone once! Oh, make that a 7th love for carrying Heather Ross fabrics. I'm obsessed with #HeatherRoss. I love to sew. I am crafty, and I have a huge love (can you tell?) with fabrics! Thanks to Evanston Stitchworks, you'll find really fun and unique designs at their shop (currently available online). This isn't your typical fabric store. They support really cool independent designers and quirky fabrics for quilting and making clothes...well for sewing anything really. They also offer knitting supplies and all the books you might need to learn how to sew or knit. Evanston Stitchworks also offers many crafty classes (currently virtual). A few years ago I took their beginning knitting class. For some reason my brain gets all discombobulated when I try to knit, but the class was really fun. The owner was patient and kind and did everything she could to help me fix my mistakes along the way. Everyone else knocked it out of the park, so it's just not something I'm good at. I'm so glad this small local business exists, and I'll continue to purchase fabric from them. Speaking of fabric, don't you just love the designs I picked out for my two little nieces? They are Heather Ross designs, and my SIL is planning to make dresses for them. Can't wait to see how they turn out!

I've attended two of Liz's paint and have purchased two paint kits - the experience and the…read morematerials get a 100% from me every time! Liz is an amazing teacher. She is bubbly, fun, patient, and so skilled. Her step-by-step guidance can make even the least artistic folks feel like Picasso! Highly recommend her services and products. Thanks Liz!

I've attended two paint parties with BrentArt, they were both so fun! Liz was an awesome…read moreinstructor, she's what made the experience great! I went into the first paint party nervous because I hadn't painted since I was a kid, and she broke everything down into simple steps, and was also fun and upbeat the entire time. Everyone seemed chill and all the paintings turned out amazing. I was really surprised with how good mine turned out. I'll definitely attend more events in the future!

The R n B candle making was fantastic. The experience is unique and not what I expected. I was very…read moreimpressed with the interactive aspect of this event and highly recommend. I plan to come back for another event.

Such a fun, personal and lovely experience. A group of us women had a lovely bday celebration with…read moreOgi. We made candles and and flowers arrangements. She was so lovely and it was a great time. We laughed a lot.

A friend introduced me to the Open Studio Project and I am now taking a 6-week class, Connecting…read moreWith The Creative Process. I love it! The emphasis is on your inner process and the "messages" that your art work might be helping you express and discover; not on the artistic value or expertise of whatever you choose to create. Go to their website www.openstudioproject.org and then "classes and workshops" to learn more about the special method that's used. I highly recommend it for folks who want to explore their inner creative child. :)

A nurturing environment that provides a safe space to explore your inner landscape through the…read morepower of art. Wonderful people. Magic happens here. And you discover during the process that all that magic is right inside of you. Highly recommend it for great self care and of course, for playful fun.

We had my daughter and her friends' birthday party at Fit City Kids, and it was absolutely…read morewonderful! The facility was super clean, with something for kids of all ages to enjoy, and the staff was amazing from start to finish. A special shoutout to Aya, Saraid, and Melanie--they truly went above and beyond! They helped us set up a beautiful balloon arch, served the kids, kept everything organized, and even handled all the cleanup afterward. They made the entire party feel so easy and stress-free for us. We had such a great experience and will definitely be hosting another party at Fit City Kids! Highly recommend!

We had our son's 5th birthday party at Fit City Kids, and it was such an amazing experience! From…read morethe moment we arrived, the staff and manager went above and beyond to make everything stress-free. They even helped us unload everything from the car and decorate. They kept the party running smoothly by making announcements over the intercom to let everyone know when it was time to eat and when we were cutting the cake. It made the whole event so organized. My son had the best birthday, and all of our family and friends told us how much fun they had. The facility was very clean, and the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout the entire party. I highly recommend Fit City Kids to anyone looking for a fun, organized, and stress-free place to host a birthday party. Thank you for making our son's special day so memorabl