5/5 experience. I attended a 4 course (5 if you include the wedge salad) Italian style menu/demo…read more This reminded me of a supper club I attended years ago in south Florida. This concept was slightly different as the pasta portion was hands on. I really enjoyed that because I learned a good bit about pasta & Ive made it in the past but it was so dense. Food was delicious throughout. They also have a bar & have some seasonable cocktails so that was a nice touch. I enjoyed that it was interactive & open. The space itself is designed well & the kitchen is what I dream of having in my own home one day! Haha. They offer so many different events all with different price points.

Beautiful venue. The staff are super friendly. Greeted the minute we entered the door. We…read moreattended a cooking demo and the place is set up perfectly for this. My only disappointment was I didn't read the offering properly and when I got there I was disappointed to find it was a demo not hands on. I really wanted to see if I could make them. French Macarons really intimidate me. So I thought there might have been a disconnect with the price and it not being hands on and only receiving 2 macarons. I know they are refining the experience so please give them a try. They offer many kinds of classes from savory to sweet! Give this super cool and hip joint a try!

Informative classes in expression through illustration, dance, and performance…read more Instructors are a published comic artist and an experienced troupe leader. Both received college education from ISU.

Chef Mary Jane and her husband Michael made us feel welcomed from the moment we entered her…read morekitchen. We learned how to make food from Greece from appetizers to dessert (Baklava! Yummm!!) The conversation was easy as if we were old friends and the food was delicious. She obviously has years of experience as a professional chef and has a passion to share it with those she welcomes into her space. 10/10 recommend for a fun date night activity!

From the owner: Cozymeal is an award-winning provider of cooking classes and team building activities with local…read morechefs in Des Moines. Consumers as well as small and large companies use us regularly for all their culinary needs, from couples cooking classes to team building activities to bachelorette parties to private dinners.

Had the best experience! Wanted to have some fun with clear instructions on how to throw some…read morepottery on a wheel. The entire family at Kunzler and their awesome shop/studio was just above and beyond my expectations. Well worth every penny of class. 12/10 stars

A friend and I decided to take a pottery class here without any experience whatsoever. We had a…read moreblast. There are only four people in the class because the instructor stays in the middle of four pottery wheels so she can assist. She did not take the project over she just verbally instructed with one or two instances of having hands on to shape or repair the clay. I was shocked at how wonderful our projects came out. It was one of the most therapeutic things I have ever experienced . My friend and I are both in the nursing field so this was greatly needed. We want to take another class so we can get even better but we are waiting till cooler weather since we are both outdoor girls. I would highly recommend taking this class at least once.

Very unprofessional. Des Moines got 1 ft snow. We couldn't make it due to weather…read more No consideration, no refund, no reschedule. Bad way to run a business. You could have very easily offered a reschedule.

We had a lovely evenin! Alessandra was passionate and very fun as a hostess. "But tomorrow!! You…read morecan make them how YOU like them!" Highly recommend for a fun date night or friends night out!

Such a fun first visit, as we attended a watercolor class and it was an enjoyable experience that…read moreended too soon. Easy parking, visited without lofty expectations, as it was a brutally cold day and we were happy to be out of the house and wanted to have fun. Joanie and Megan made the whole experience a great time! They are pleasant, knowledgeable, encouraging, and talented. We enjoyed interacting with our fellow total of ten attendees, and they made it a better event. I like how you all sit at a community table and experience it together. I learned how to do really fun watercolor strokes and designs, but also had a terrific time doing it. We will return, as it is a great place to get away and have some fun.

Loved coming in and making my project! This place is so fun and for all ages! Staff was so helpful…read moreand kind. Their boutique is full of gorgeous home decor and perfect for gifts.

The Octagon Center of the Arts has since moved down the block a few spots. I recently wandered into…read morethe shop and the adjacent gallery that was featuring a sign history of Ames. Great Stuff.

I really love this place! Cool art store/gallery/space to rent!…read more I have enjoyed concerts, classes, and art shows here! The rooms are beautiful and big enough for a nice crew to be in, but not huge enough to make things not feel intimate! The store is full of hand made, art stuff! Like Prints, one of a kind things, local art, jewelry, kitchen items, books, dvd's, cd's you name it! If it's art they probably have it! Perfect store for gift shopping for the unique someone who has everything...

This is a unique artesian homey/crafts store for and about Iowa, with local artists. As you can see…read morein my pic of their sidewalk sign, they offer a variety of classes. The classroom is in the rear of the store - all set to go. As you can see from my inside pics, there are tons of Iowa items - locally made and sourced. The store has been around for several years, but has recently moved to this location. It's a great local addition for browsing.

Calyn is SO sweet and accommodating....she goes above and beyond to help and she made the…read moreexperience special for me!!

They have the students constantly beg you to buy their insanely priced products so that the…read morestudents can "level" up. Extremely deceptive "school" if you ask me....

I take Arabic classes here (currently on hiatus). Since I moved back home (I was visiting Ames…read morebriefly), they also offer virtual classes. They use a book from the UAE that is meant to teach speakers of other languages and really push them to learn through immersion. It helped me improve my language skills in Arabic very quickly within two months. I was totally shocked as I had been at a standstill for years (three to be exact)! They offer classes but also one on one tutoring. I highly recommend this center!