Taught me in thorough instruction. The kit that you get was no frills just every single instrument…read morethat you would need! Thank you for a long enjoying hobby to come!

I went to an Intro to Stained Glass class at the end of January. It was 2 hours long. Checking in…read morewas easy, the staff were very friendly & helpful. I have my little stained glass piece hanging in my window! Watch Livingsocial and Groupon, you can purchase the intro class at a discount. I am thinking about taking another class with them. Definitely recommend checking them out.

A fun experience that not many people get a chance to participate in. The staff were friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and accommodating. My friend and I took our kids, and it was a great morning making art in a unique way!

We had a group of us that made an appointment to do this after dinner on a Saturday night. It's a…read morecute place in the heart of the falls. We went as a group of eight. Since it was fall, the specialty items were pumpkins and ghosts. But you could also make a variety of other options. The professionals were very kind and explained the entire experience. They do most of the hard work. And you kind of pick the colors and get to assist to ensure your item turns out how you'd like it. The employees were kind. You can get wine there and socialize while others are completing their items. You do have to go back a few days later to get the items so they can stay in the kiln as needed. Fun night for a group or a date.

This place is a hidden gem in CLE right off W25th st. They have great things to buy for classes to…read moretake or you can just come in to check out the really cool chicken Morty. Mike the owner of 25 years has kept this place going and does a wonderful job with teaching people to make one-of-a-kind glass projects. You can make anything from a wine Tumblr to a vase to paper weights or even a small light cover. There is paid and street parking outside. This is a great place for friends date night or if you just feel like being a little artsy farts. It was $125 per person for 2 glass pieces. If you pay in cash they give a discount. Tip not included.

This was a stop on our food tour, wasn't really a foodie place, but it was very interesting, and…read morethis was a hands-on experience for those who participated, we watched, and while we were watching a rooster ran across the room, and we all had a great time. So I'm standing there and this nice guy named Mike started talking to me. His hair was messy. His clothes is messy, but he was the nicest guy you could talk to. Explained a bunch of things to me that I didn't know about glassmaking we spoke for a while then I realize somebody told me he was the owner. This is definitely a spot worth taking. and as far as tour prices to take part and making a glass item was extremely reasonable.

This was a really cute store located in downtown Akron. There is a TON and I do mean a ton of clay…read moreitems. There is also jewelry there, which I feel is expensive given the quality. I believe the handmade goods are the reason for the increased prices. The guy at the register was very friendly. I smelled some great soaps but didn't purchase anything. There were some very cute items here. Nice store and very clean.

A terrific gallery hidden in Akron's Northside District. Michael and Claudia have been throwing…read moreclay here for over 20 years, and in recent years have grown the space into a seriously great craft gallery with gifts for just about anyone. In addition to their own work, they show work by other artists and designers. Lovely people,too!

This was a fun experience overall, and we trusted that the instructor knew what she was doing. Both…read moremy daughter and I chose the flower glass blowing activity. I opted to make a flower, while my daughter planned to create a flower-shaped ring holder as a surprise gift for her sister, who loves rings. Those were the options given to us by the instructor. Unfortunately, we were disappointed by the long wait--20 days--for our pieces to arrive, especially since we paid $25 for shipping. I had to email the owner to remind her to send them out. She was apologetic, and the pieces eventually arrived. However, to our dismay, my daughter's piece turned out to be just a flower, a beautiful flower, but not the ring holder she asked to make with the guidance of her instructor. The instructor was with her every step and guided her through the entire process, but seemed to forget the goal of making it into a ring holder which was an option given to us. I reached out to the owner to explain the situation, but there was no acknowledgment of the mistake or any indication of how it might be corrected. Overall, we were left disappointed.

Super helpful staff that walk you through step by step in the process of creating one of your kind…read morepiece. Love the various options and colors that were available including glow in the dark option. I created an ornament for our tree as given it is holiday seasons and we can enjoy it seeing for awhile!

Very cool place. Lots of neon clocks to look, some are old looking and some new. Also does neon…read morerepair.

From the owner: NavCour specializes in creating custom scientific and artistic glassware. We also, offer repairs to…read morebroken glassware. NavCour has a neon shop in our building as well where we can create a new neon sign for you based on your own custom design or something we may already have here. We do offer repairs and restorations to neon signs as well.

Awful! Don't waste…read moreyour money! One of those times you legit wish you could give 0 stars. We purchased through Groupon. Our class (my two friends, my husband, and me) was supposed to be with the owner, Dan Miller. He was unbelievably rude. I've never been treated like that. My husband and I use N95s in public because I teach high-risk kids and because we don't want to get sick, either. He asked if we masked because we were concerned, and I said we were not sick but masked because I teach high-risk students and don't want to be the one to make a kid sick. My friend and I went to the bathroom before the class started. When we returned, people were filling out paper waivers. I said we had done one online and he said he also wanted a paper one. Ok. We signed and handed it back and he started being so rude to my friend because she didn't put her email and phone. She took back the form and added it, but apparently below the line where he wanted it and he started BERATING her for not following directions (the spot in which to write was small and she missed it and wrote in white space). He was, quite frankly, abusive. He then turned to me and went off about how we should return when we were not sick. I said again we were not sick, but we always masked because I was a teacher. He then repeated how he didn't appreciate us coming sick, and really started insulting me as I tried explaining, for the third time, that I wasn't sick and hadn't been sick in five years. It was so unpleasant. I've never been berated like that by a business owner or employee. We left. He threatened he was going to make sure Groupon wouldn't refund our money. I mask to protect myself and others, especially my students. But, from reading reviews, it isn't just that he's opposed to masks; he's just a massive jerk all around, especially towards women.

Had such a great time tonight at the establishment making pumpkins. I did purchase a two person,…read moreGroupon, which is their intro class. It was very informative and we had a lot of fun. This is a very hands-on class and it can be a little challenging, but there are many different piece selections you can choose from. Would definitely try again. Austin was our instructor. He was great.

Fun place to shop for unique and artistic gift items! As I walked around the store, I was amazed at…read morethe quality of the items. When you shop here, take your time to look at everything. So many cool items! I could tell that this will be an excellent place to buy unique items for holiday gift giving. The staff was super nice and friendly. Very welcoming!

A few years ago my husband and I participated in a group painting class, and the instructor was…read moreknowledgeable and helpful, guiding beginners and helping turn mistakes (that could have been disastrous) into fun little quirks on canvas. She was also very affirming of those in our group who were more confident painters and wanted to put their own spin on the painting. Overall, a fun evening out and definitely worth the money. Most recently I took a canvas here to be framed, and the owner patiently answered my questions about various options and price ranges. I was a little disappointed in the turn around--10 days after putting in our gallery wrap order, they still hadn't started on it. But they redeemed themselves by finishing it that very afternoon. So overall it was a good experience.

To explain what Palladian Palette is, here is an excerpt from the homepage of their website:…read more "Palladian Palette is a BYOB painting bar. Come on in, open your drink, and sit down in front of a canvas -- simple as that. Just want to have a place to relax for a bit? Welcome! Grab a Mini Palette Painting and paint for as long as you'd like. Five days a week Palladian Palette offers a two and a half to a three-hour experience with a local artist. That artist will guide you through a painting (famous or original), show you tips and tricks, and encourage you to take painting risks you never thought you had the skill to take. You can follow along with our artists on staff who will be there to guide the stick-figured-challenged, or you can change up colors and techniques to make it your own. Or, just paint whatever inspires you in the moment. After your time with us, you'll walk out with a painting you love, (or in 2-3 weeks, a ceramic piece) and we'll take care of the cleanup." Now, on to my review: My friend found Palladian Palette online and asked if I wanted to go. Being a super crafty girl, I enthusiastically said yes! My friend called their phone number and scheduled a painting time for last Friday night. When we first pulled up to the building, there were no parking spots available on the street. There is no lot to park in specifically for this place so we parked in the food stamp building parking lot across the street. Upon entering, we were greeted very warmly by the owner/instructor (Rachel Gentner) who was there to teach us how to paint that night. We grabbed seats in front of easels and popped open our bottle of wine. When everyone was seated, Rachel explained that she was an art teacher outside of her business and had majored in art at the University of Akron. She then began to explain how the night was going to go and how she teaches. She had us put painting smocks on, and put acrylic paints on our pallettes. She explained how the brushes worked and how to properly clean out the brushes between colors. Then we got to work on the paintings! Rachel has a calendar on her website showing what the painting of the night is so you can choose the painting you like and go that night. Everyone in the class does the same painting and follows along according to her very thorough instructions. She is excellent at explaining what to do and how to get the effects of what is going on the sample photo of the painting we are working on. She was also very helpful with replacing our brush water and making sure we had all the supplies we needed to complete our painting and have fun. She gave us plenty of free time to work on our paintings and didn't rush us at all. Also, I forgot to mention that she supplies the canvas, brushes, paints, easel, etc. The prices vary but the majority are currently $35/person. I suspect that price could fluctuate based on art supply prices. Overall, we had an excellent time and were very relaxed by the end of the night. It took approximately 3 hours from start to finish. I really enjoyed how encouraging the instructor was. Everyone in our class ended up with a different interpretation of the painting but they all turned out just beautiful! That's the fun part about it. Regardless of instruction, each painting is comepletely unique to the person who created it. Although I have prior painting experience, this place is definitely a great start for beginning painters! Do not be deterred if you aren't comfortable with a paint brush! She will teach you and help you succeed!

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