My daughter loves this place! Came here for a 1 week theater camp for my 5-year old. She is very…read moreshy and socially quiet, but the teacher Sonia made it so fun that by the end of the week she was singing and dancing! There's little pressure on the kids, and they really seem to emphasize the FUN of exploring theater, acting, movement, etc., as a child. In addition, my daughter has major medical needs, and they closely worked with us to find ways that she could still participate despite some restrictions. They even have 'art buddies' for special circumstances- a truly unique offering in any kind of children's programs! We will be back for sure.

So sad that this place has now closed. I went to the Art…read moreFactory with friends to celebrate my birthday. We were offered stencils or free hand painting. Instructors not available as they were literally closing. The staff was very helpful but there definitely was a sadness in the air. If anyone in Belleviile is reading this review, I ask that you take an interest in our city and support our local businesses. TY

What an awesome spot! I took my mentee here to do splatter painting and it was such a cool…read moreexperience. We not only painted our canvas but got to paint the walls and the ceiling. Can't wait to come back and check out their other offerings!

I absolutely love this place! I've been to their fund raiser and to a print class... and I just…read morecan't say enough great things about it. First, the people that work here genuinely love what they do... and it shows. They organize things PERFECTLY. It starts on time, is well-run, and the people that join in on these events are also just amazing. What a fun experience from start to finish. The parking nearby is a little rough on the weekends, obviously... but otherwise, this place is the best! Do a class, do an event... you won't be disappointed!

Family Fridays : painting soup mugs! So fun except for the little loudmouth jerk that won't STFU!…read more My little and had so much fun painting our mugs. It was a great experience to do this together. Two hour time was perfect. Good instruction and great supplies. I love the colors and getting creative though this is not my wheelhouse, it was still a lot of fun. Classes are very affordable. The instruction was great and gave me some ideas to play with layering. I had a little problem with using a gift card but they were great in the office to get us signed up and squared away. We'll definitely be back!

I wish there is a 0 star and I will definitely give 0 star. Their class cancellation rules are…read morecomplex, requiring payment for an extra month if you don't cancel by a specified date. However for themselves, they frequently cancel or reschedule classes with weak reasons. Please ignore this place.

Well organized music school. They teach many different instruments…read more Nice lobby area, lounge area and kids waiting area. They offer coffee and tea while parents are waiting. There are books, DVD, coloring and iPad games in the kids waiting room. Very thoughtful arrangement. They offer group class and private lesson. Classrooms are well maintained. Parking in the plaza parking lot.

I have taken a number of courses there and each has been memorable and amazing. I rave about this…read moreplace to anyone who will listen. Slow art, community, tactile sensory experiences, and a focus on traditional education. They also have a number of events they put on through the year with folk music, food, demonstrations, and outreach. If you are looking for a place to meet cool people who are also invested in hands on folk art, you have found the right place! Oh, there is also a really nice trail you can walk and the ground themselves are gorgeous!

I feel weird writing a review, as I took one class here (millinery), and they do so much. You can…read moremake brooms, felt a custom pair of slippers, do blacksmithing, even make a longbow. (Or you can do more typical crafty things like ceramics, or learn to use your sewing machine.) They're part of the county park district, and the breadth of classes they offer is amazing. Prices are reasonable and supplies are included. The mission (from their website) is: "The Michigan Folk School is committed to creating a community engaged in authentic, hands-on experiences through the teaching and sharing of traditional folk arts, crafts, music, and skills in an inspiring natural setting and to promote the preservation of forest and farmland." They do, and how. Anyway, I crossed two state lines to take a one-day millinery class (hatmaking), offered a couple of times a year either as two evenings or a full day. There aren't a lot of places that teach millinery, and while it was more basic than a class I took elsewhere, that other location has moved to Kentucky, and beggars can't be choosers. If I hadn't taken that other class I wouldn't have known about some things that were simplified (we didn't apply sizing; the brim edges weren't stitched; barbed elastic cord wasn't available; I don't think we curved the petersham ribbon for the sweatbands; no one made a hat with a separate brim and crown...). Everyone, including me, left with a felt hat we'd made ourselves that we were happy with, including people who knew zilch about hatmaking when they came in. Teacher was very helpful, sending out suggestions ahead of time and instructions on how to measure our heads in additon to asking what color and type of hat we wanted to make so she could bring it. She provided a good introduction, an idea book, and had enough tools to keep us all productive and happy, and was super patient. Bringing your own sewing supplies is helpful but not required - I was happy to have a couple of needles, a needle threader and scissors just so I didn't have to wait for them. There's time for lunch while your hat dries (they're formed with steam); honestly, the two-evening class is probably a better option if you're local. Nice selection of hat blocks; do some research and do some thinking ahead of time. You may want to bring your own trim if you have something specific in mind (feathers? a particular type of ribbon or floral trim?), since the teacher brought some but the stock isn't deep and is brought in special. I made a pillbox hat and if I were doing this again, I would have asked about elastic or googled "barbed elastic cord for hats" and spent $5 on some before coming. The teacher suggested I braid thin elastics which works but having taken the other class I know "there's an app for that" and wish I'd planned ahead. The directions about where to go onsite which they provided ahead of time were helpful, but do allow extra time to get here if you haven't been before; it's outside of town, located on a farm.

Art Corner Studio teaches rigorous technique while also encouraging each student to develop their…read moreown style and creative vision, which is a great combination. At the Scholastic Art Awards the Art Corner Studio produces more student winners than much bigger schools, and each year graduating seniors are admitted into the best art schools in the country. It's also a welcoming place, a cosy, art-filled space where my child loves to paint for hours each week.

I was looking for something creative to do in the area for my self care. I prioritize my health…read moremore than ever these days... but needed to branch out and do something new besides my old standbys. Enter Art Corner Studio. The owner, Julee, is very very knowledgable, helpful, and an incredible artist! The other people that work there are so kind and helpful too. Parking is easy, and the prices for classes are wonderful! They provide all the materials, and the environment is great for getting into flow state. I highly suggest getting the 6-pack for a discounted price. I was able to bring friends/family with me on the 6-pack. Try it out if you're looking for a nice way to sow your creative seeds. :) Attached are some VERY basic things that I did... while I'm not really artistic, I sure did enjoy the process. Now I even bought a bunch of stuff at home to do it there too. But even with the home things, the environment here is just worth every second!

Everything was great! Elissa has great energy and loves to work with children! Her art projects are…read morevery creative and her music classes rock! Very fun overall!

Great experience taking a Meditation Globe glass blowing class at the Glass Academy! Beautiful…read morespace, and fun to browse all the goods. The class itself was really fun, and was a great balance between being very hands on in crafting your own art piece while also being comfortably guided for safety and to make sure you make something that actually looks good so you'll enjoy what you take home. I would recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience or wanting to try a new art form! Only thing is that it's a fairly pricey experience, so might not plan on being a recurring activity.

This is a review of their customer Appreciation event. It was only one day and I knew it would be…read moreexercise for the Mastercard. But the deals make it worth going. I was one of many who did. I drew a slip for 20% off my purpose but shopping the website got 30% but you just choose the type of item not the one you pick from many. With my reusable shopping bag I got a few visits ago, I got another 5% off. I was also about to put my name in 3 drawings and depending on how much I brought, a free gift. It was hard choosing just a few items. I knew I wanted a snail and when I didn't see the color I wanted an employee went to where they had more and brought out 3 from I choose 1. The eggs was also something I didn't already have 1 from here so I picked 1 that looked cute on all sides. Even though I already had to purple pumpkin ( 1st thing I brought from here), I had to get a different style of pumpkin. I also grabbed a purple slug pin since I have one of those. When I checked out, I was given a slip to go to the free item with purchase and I brought enough to choose anything on the table. One had just the shape and feel of one of the chicks (everything was wrapped in paper so it was a surprise of what you were getting). It feels good to support a local craft business while getting items for your home that makes you smile. I have 8 of their works. Have to rest the Mastercard for a while but I will be back after that especially for their customer Appreciation day.