Got to experience the Teal Canary today with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Super fun project and Amy…read morewas great. I'm no Picasso but she makes it easy!

Amy is amazing and patient and such an incredible teacher. She took a non-artist and taught me how…read moreto paint with step by step instructions. Love her studio, classes, and the kindness and patience she exudes.

The Art of Kira studios is right in downtown Franklin. It's a great place to take a class, or to…read morestop on by and create your own masterpiece. Very cute inside and the owner is very nice and helpful.

This was the first time I have been here to do a painting class. My husband and I did a couples…read morepainting class and loved it! Kira is so nice and friendly. We will be coming back here from now on. The prices are much cheaper vs Wine & Canvas plus the artwork is beautiful and not so generic looking compared to other studios. I highly recommend coming to check Kira's studio out.

A little small town gem. The owner Amanda provides classes and sits with you to guide and help…read morewhen needed. This place does a lot of work for the community also. They design shirts and much more. It's a must to check out. Reasonable prices not crazy high. Great gifts for any occasion. I can't wait to go back for another lesson

What a great find! This place has some great pottery and the artist is onsite. Some of the best…read moreprices I have found. Husband and wife run business that also does custom gifts and T-shirt's. I recently needed a pottery piece for a plant my children gave me and Amanda found the perfect piece and it was under $10. Beats the high pricing in Nashville and a shorter drive. Love shopping local and supporting small family run businesses.

There are two sides to Artisan Alley, one is great art on sale, and lots of artists and…read morecraftspeople making everything from glass to murals. Photography, sculpture, ink drawings, let your imagination run wild. The other side to the artisans are the renting of art spaces and tiny business areas. They're often quite cost-effective, and a community of artisans has resulted in their various locations (and availability to enter during the pandemic is mixed and limited-- see their website). If art is beauty to you, you'll find something-- maybe many things-- you'll like. Be sure to check the website for pandemic restrictions before you go.

In 2017, a series of public art murals were added around the exterior of the building at 222 W 2nd…read moreStreet along the B-Line Trail. Five artists and titles have been identified in the project and additional art can be seen including Friendly Beasts' door which is painted, but not identified on the plaque mounted on the street side of the building. The first piece on the west side of the building is a brightly colored piece called "Unity is Community" by C D Culper. There are multiple human figures each only having one eye open. The faces also seem to have a second profile face obscuring half of the face directly looking at the viewer. The next piece is the "Entrance to Paradise" by Haider Ali. The small mural covers a doorway and has a beautiful mountain scenic painted. On the north end of the wall is the huge mural called "Wooden Wall of Life" by Adam Long. This piece stretches over several openings in the wall and is done in mostly blues and greens with images of twisted trees and roots that take on human form. Around to the north side of the building is another large mural with a rainbow of colors forming swirls for a background while additional objects seem to float in front. This is called "Sacred Journey" by Sacred Matthews. On the east side of the building by the parking lot is "Hive Mind" by Laura Brikmanis. It depicts a honeycomb with oversized bees crawling around. The art work is so precise that I am guessing she used a template/stencil to create the perfect geometry of the honeycomb grid and possibly on the bees too. It's a great collection of local talent and a way to check out multiple pieces all in one location. Note: To the north of the building is the Bluetip Billiards building that has a colorful mural of pool balls on the side and front. The owner of the business was unable to identify the artist when contacted. Review #2221

If you want a proper art experience and a patient art teacher, Maren's Art Lab is your best choice…read more I booked a kids birthday party at her art studio and she was so patient and understanding with all my questions, comments and such. We had a 2 hour party for about 14 kids. She had a helper in as well. The studio at the Main squeeze was so spacious and well lit, Kids were placed at a safe distance on each table. She had them start out with decorating goody bags and then introduced tracing the outline, tracing each parts and then gently guiding them towards the painting the colors in. She and her helper did their best to help kids out with the tracing and outlining. She kept the kids very engaged and as the canvas dried she made an air dry clay unicorn horn with them. Of course every 6 year old wants to put various colored crystals on their unicorn horns! As everything was drying she did a small song/dance party for the kids. The goody bags were filled with candies and cute stuff. My daughter loved her birthday party and her friends enjoyed it as well. Highly recommend this place for any kind of art parties and seeing how patient of a teacher she is, if you are inclined towards art classes, she would be a great choice.

My kids took a Harry Potter camp here and loved it. They produced some really fun art pieces and…read morehad a blast doing it. I enjoyed the fact that the kids had a gallery exhibit on the last day so that parents could see what they had done over the course of the week long camp. The instructor was great with my kids. I think we will be back.

This church building really is beautiful and its new role as a gallery and home for artists renting…read morestudio space is really a fantastic idea. There is a decent-sized multi-purpose room in the basement with a stage. I saw many online reviews where people rented the facility for weddings and receptions, and I could definitely see why. The space really is warm and beautiful. Nicely done!

We decided to go see a play at the John Waldron Arts Center. We have stayed away from the center…read morebecause the center is downtown, and I am an amputee. We were pleasantly surprised to find a parking garage across the street with handicapped accessible parking spots on the lower level across the street. The cross walk is well marked and easy to cross. You will find a handicapped accessible entrance on the side of the building. Near this entrance you will find an elevator. We went to the second floor to see a play. Once there the staff removed a chair for me to wheel my chair in. The acoustics and lighting were very good. We will not hesitate to attend functions there in the future.

Came here for a play and found it to be very accommodating. I would see more art at this location.read more

Cute place with a good selection of projects. Owners are very attentive and helpful and their dog,…read moreRussel, is always there if you need a "paws" from your project. Many projects require an upcharge if they are more involved, but the upcharge itself is only $5 more. Drinks are available for purchase if you're wanting to get lit; non-alcoholic drinks are also available.

From the owner: Board & Brush Bloomington is here for your Creative Social Entertainment! Instructor Led Wood Sign…read moreWorkshops will help you create a beautiful piece of Home Decor while making memories with your friends! Our Studio is located just blocks from the downtown square on Morton Street. Walking distance from notable Bloomington Restaurants & Hotels. Nearby daytime street meter parking and plenty of after 5pm lot space available across the street.

If you are in the Columbus area Wed - Sat with some time on your hands (recommended) be sure to…read morestop in the local shop on Washington. Not only will you enjoy browsing the multiple rooms of original handmade items, but you can also sign up for classes, or even just watch a video and make something on your own! They have the supplies for a lot of art/craft projects and you simply let them know whether you want to try it then or sign up for something. And if you aren't artistic on your own, there is no pressure to sign up...just browse through the wide range of items. There are paintings, photos, soaps, candles, wood items, jewelry, ceramics, glass items, etc. All items were made by artists in the region and seem to be affordably priced (especially compared to many of the galleries I've been to.) What the shop is interested is in giving the customer an experience, not just selling you an item. They can't out "Amazon" Amazon. But they can provide you a creative experience that Amazon can't. If we had more time, I think my wife and I might have taken a shot at making something. If you are interested, you might contact them ahead of time to get an idea of how to dress and get an idea of how long you should plan for making something or when the classes are. I did include a photo of a price list for some of the DIY projects with my review. If you are looking for a unique gift and/or want the option of making something yourself, plan on stopping by this shop. Review #2230

Great locally owned and operated small town store located downtown in the heart of all the other…read morebusinesses and activities. All types of artwork inside such as paintings, clay crafted items, wood work items, children's handcrafted clothing, home made soap and great smelling candles. If you seek a unique gift or item be sure to stop in here and take a look around. The place is a very long and deep building with several rooms of all types of cool items.

A delightful and welcoming group of people who will help you make a delightful personal something-…read morethey have lots of things ready to glaze(paint). But even better, come to learn how to throw your very own But really, the nicest group of makers you could hope to find.

Nice owner and very good with helping people out who are in a rough spot would definitely recommend…read moreto others