This hidden little gem is just off of tanner row in historic downtown Buford. Just a stones throw…read morefrom the railroad tracks, the Gallery/Studio space truly is a Mecca for those in the polymer world. Take the time to view the 16 cases that make up the museum portion of the gallery, with pieces from the earlier 70's just as polymer art was beginning to come onto the art/craft scene. Additionally, there where quite literally artists from all over the world represented with a varying price points that will make sure anyone can go home with a one of a kind wearable piece of art.

Creative Journey Studios is a gem in Buford, GA. A beautiful gallery of unique art jewelry. If you…read morelike unusual and colorful jewelry handmade by artists from around the world, this is the place to shop. Add to that a wonderland of supplies for making art with polymer clay! Wow! The workshops with master level artists are excellent. Creative Journey Studios is my favorite destination in the southeast!

The Art Center is truly a hidden gem for creativity and learning in our community. Whether you're a…read morechild exploring art for the first time or an adult looking to refine your skills, there's something here for everyone. I originally stopped by in search of pottery classes--and was delighted to find not only that they offer them, but also that a new session begins on October 13th. In addition, there's a Fall Break Art Camp for grades 2-5, where children will experiment with a range of media including watercolor, acrylics, and collage. As I walked through the space, I was able to watch artists at work and enjoy the current gallery exhibits on display. The atmosphere was inspiring and welcoming. Adult fall classes--running October 6th through December 13th--are also available, covering both visual and ceramic arts. Each class is taught by individual instructors, making it approachable for students of all levels. Best of all, online registration makes it simple to sign up. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that such a wonderful resource has been right in my neighborhood all along. It was a great experience, and I've already registered for pottery classes--something I'm really excited about! If you're looking for a place to explore your creative side, I highly recommend checking out the Art Center. Great value for 8 weeks art class at $280

Excellent place with caring and talented instructors. This was the first time my 12 year old son…read moreattended camp. He chose the pottery wheel class and had so much fun all week long. Many of the students are planning to go back for the same week next summer. He learned how to make his own pieces and glaze them. I highly suggest checking this place out.

My son takes night classes here and loves it!…read more I found them by chance and immediately did some digging to discover more. Having taken many art classes myself I wanted to be sure that this was a good place to send my son for him to expand his love of art. I talked directly to the owner and felt good about it. I decided to try it and so far my son loves it! He does the extended class which is 1.5 hours long and not just the reg hour. At times I think he wishes it was longer... lol. The cost is reasonable but on the website they don't have a way to pay for the 6 months extended class and get the discount. I had to talk to the owners again and it was a bit messy getting that all taken care of. However it has been very worth it! I would sign my son up again in a heart beat. And will keep him going as long as he wants to go.

They have kids classes but we got the impression from my daughter that while they do introduce…read moretechnique, they just don't bring fun into the program. Her first piece of art that she brought home was a drawing of an old man and there was no story or pride from the work, she just shrugged. My 6-year-old LOVES art, I've never seen her be nonchalant about art so I pulled her out and she's in a different program now, thriving. She should be psyched about her work. This place might be great for older kids but I'd find something less prescriptive for the younger students.

THIS PLACE IS ADORABLE The minute I stepped in I got a…read morefriendly welcome and a tour of the cafe & studio! The atmosphere is very clean, with beautiful art displays, and all the tables and chairs are recycled out of the trees that were on the property when building the location. I was able to pick out my own mug made in the studio and had a yummy Carmel latte while I sat in the cafe using their FREE WiFi to get some work done! I'll defiantly be returning and going to schedule a ceramics class soon!

Such a seriously awesome spot! Not only is the atmosphere great but the food is incredible. I…read moreordered the fried green tomato salad and it had great flavor all around. I met a friend here and we both enjoyed it so much and plan to come back. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. So glad they have joined the Alpharetta community!

I love this place. The owner, Jayme, has such a passion for what she does. I am planning a mommy…read moreand me event to make ornaments. I personally cant wait to make some fused glass. I have also noticed how dedicated she is to raising money for great causes.. that impresses me.

Awesome! My three kids spent 4 hours a day there for a week and loved it. At the end they brought…read morehome a bunch of hand made pottery.

It's time you had an amazing night out at Painting With A Twist!!' Our teachers / Artist are on the…read morestage waiting for you to come by and join the party!!! We are under new management with a clean and well organized studio. Our wine bar is stocked and ready to pour you a delicious glass of wine. So come one come all it's time to revisit the Alpharetta location and party with a little paint and wine. Oh!!!!, P.S we now offer candle making too. You can make a beautifully scented candle before you paint and take it home the same night. Check out the details per class. Come on by- I am not just a fan I am one of the teachers!!!!!!

I've had some good experiences here. Always fun to paint with my work friends, and we've done…read moreseveral paintings. Some instructions are better than others. Some can't paint the painting to look like the 'model' painting and aren't helpful with technique. It's a crap shoot based on who you get. They are all nice. I was there 2 days ago, and the experience was fun with my group. Today I am so disappointed. My niece and I were so excited to do the Eiffel Tower painting because we've just been to Paris together, and the silhouettes in the painting look like us. We've been telling everyone we were doing it and have been planning for 3 weeks. At 2:00 today they let me know not enough people signed up and they canceled the class. We are so bummed. Maybe they wouldn't have made a lot of money tonight, but they lost all of our future business. I'm sadly looking for new places to paint.

Chris is devoted to learning about art and passing his knowledge on to his students. I have been…read moreattending the class for two years. I have watched new students with no art background join the class and produce beautiful paintings. This is a serious class where you will learn how to both draw and paint. You will learn to hold each stroke accountable. You will learn to make choices that enable you to express your personal message as art. Along the way, you will learn to appreciate artists that you may have never discovered. This class is not easy but if you have a strong desire to make art, I highly recommend that you join. You will make art at a high level.

Chris is truly a great art teacher and person. He has so much knowledge about art and is eager and…read morewilling to share it with his students. You will learn so much more from him than anyone else and he will save you a lot of time and money experimenting with different things cause he has tried it all already. Trust the process and you will become a skilled artist!

I usually am really late reviewing places but I can't keep this place to myself! Coming to AR…read moreWorkshop Milton was far from a stroll from my home in Doraville but oh my! When I arrived at Crabapple Market, I marveled at the beauty of the new mixed-use development made to look like an industrial redesign with rustic and cozy touches. AR Workshop is on the second floor and as I went in last night, I thought the interior aesthetic was in unison with its outside appearance. Check out some of my photos to see. There's a sense of wonder and tactility as you move about the workshop and I got excited about what the evening held in store. I was there for a floral arranging workshop with Bloom Crabapple, the floral design business of my dear friend, Anita Jupin, of over 10 years. I've loved her since I met her, but for those unfamiliar with her, her discerning eye for design and gentle, patient instruction captivate from the first instance. My sister and I sipped on bubble tea that I grabbed from around my way as we painted our planter's boxes and built up our beautiful and wildly different floral arrangements. I went to the workshop mostly to support Bloom Crabapple but I left asking metaphysical and existential questions about life and myself. Yeah, some deep thoughts and feelings. Maybe you don't need all that but you'll still have tons of fun playing. Working with your hands and your imagination simultaneously. I'm not sure when the last time was that I really did that, as I've been raised to color between the lines, but man, I seriously can't wait to participate in another workshop soon.

An amazing experience!! Went to AR Workshop for a private event - very professional - everything…read morewas laid out in an easy to understand manner. We received excellent instructions on how to complete our wood project! Highly recommend!!

My teenager enjoyed it. That should say A LOT. Fun painting experience in an intimate setting.read more

This is a hidden gem within the Mill on Etowah. Located near Fermented Wine and Appalachian Leather…read moreCompany, this store is absolutely adorable with a sweet owner, Monica. Offering an unique retail selection of handmade products, one of a kind artwork, paint supplies and painting classes to fill your calendar. Monica teaches several of the painting classes and has guest artists conduct classes also. Register now before the classes fill up. Monica can help you with all of your painting needs, including furniture. We had such a fine time in our paint class. During our class, Monica offered a discount for our next class if we signed up that night so we signed up for two more classes. We can't wait to attend our next class. This store is absolutely adorable!

We have been going here for many years, since my girls were 4 and 0, to 12 and 8. There are many…read morepieces we have glazed, but as a parent, my favorite are these simple plates that they use for breakfast. Time is a thief, but at least we have some good memories!

My partner and I came here and had a great time (good pricing and environment)…read more I wish I could give the experience 5 stars, but one of the associates was unfortunately very rude to us in a very uncalled for manner and it tainted the experience a bit, as well as the shop allowing a customer to paint very visibly phallic and lewd images on their piece while children were present in the shop. This was a bit disappointing and should be prevented in the future.