My sister-in-law brought three friends from the Chicago area to visit the week before Valentine's…read moreDay. We decided to book a painting class with Alex at Alex Cole Studios. What an incredibly fun and inspiring event.! Just a great opportunity to play! I think as adults we forget that aspect of ourselves. Alex brought that out in all of us. Alex has a way, of bringing out the creator in all of us. Her studio has a wonderful feel and full of natural light. I highly recommend her for any event. You should also take a moment to view her beautiful paintings.

From the owner: Creative Painting Workshops * Private Group Workshops…read more * Corporate Group Workshops Put away technology for a couple of hours, get out of your head and into the fun of playing with your hands again. Using acrylic paint we will collage, paint, scribble, and splatter your way to beautiful paintings. Whether you have never painted before or are a skilled artist, Alex Cole's workshops are designed for all levels. Location: Private Home Studio or I can travel to your location Minimum to book: 9 on-site or 10 offsite alexcolestudio.com

Diana Belenky is the Bee's Knees. There, I said it…read more If there's one thing Diana knows how to do, it's to teach. I have had a great many teachers who know how to draw and paint--even the legendary Henry Yan--but very few who know how to teach it. With a great sense of humor, a veritable wealth of information, and a heaping dose of patience, Diana excels at sharing her knowledge and demonstrating its application effectively. If ever you were uncertain of how to, say, capture a specific kind of fold in your gesture drawing, then you need not look further than Diana for just how to do it.

Diana is not only an extremely talented artist but she is also a stellar instructor. My daughter…read morehas been taking classes with her for a short time but I have already seen her blossom under Diana's guidance. I would highly recommend Diana to any parent seeking a private teacher for their art focused child. She is patient, easy going and highly knowledgeable of traditional/classic art techniques.

Marion is truly a gifted healer. She is companionate about helping people feel better. Her approach…read moreis gentle and kind, without judgement. She is very easy to work with, and will be with you every step of the way. I feel blessed to be able to work with her and receive her many years of wisdom and experience. She is an inspiration in my life, and her health coaching program is worth every penny! I highly recommend Marion to anyone who truly wants to feel better and develop healthy habits for life!

From the owner: As an artist and health coach I understand the impact of stress on our health. It is of most…read moreimportance for our well-being to find a momentum where we can get back to our breath and creative being without worries. We need to relearn how it feels not to worry - but just be and enjoy the momentum. Working creative transfers us into an environment where we can quiet our mind. In this state we are able to view and review our thoughts. We can recognize what it is that really matters in our life. Through changing our perspectives we can rejuvenate, heal our relationships and transform our life. During the process of creating your own Mandala you can let go of stress, forget the daily hustle-bustle and playfully engage in revealing your inner beauty. I offer one on one and small group private Mandala Journeys. ​

I took a six hour stained glass class from Suzannah and it was wonderful. There were five of us in…read morethe class and we all ended up with a beautiful piece of stained glass art to take home and hang up in the window. Suzannah is a wonderful teacher, kind and thoughtful and able to give good feedback, and really straight instructions on how to do the things you need to do to create a stained glass piece. I highly recommend these classes to anyone. It was a wonderful experience, and I would do it again.

Suzanne is an excellent teacher. I have worked with her for over two years and have enjoyed every…read moremoment--even when the glass frustrates me. She is patient and understands how to teach rather than just telling someone to "just do it." And this praise come from a teacher of many decades! Everyone in the studio is kind and interesting. I always come away refreshed from every class.

A creative, fun, interactive bachelorette event I'm grateful we were able to experience…read more Communication with the staff was quick and friendly when answering our questions, finding a venue and finalizing the event. The hosts, Tiffany and Sage, were a joy to have! No drawing skills needed, just focused on having fun! It was a comfortable, fun environment they created that allowed our group to have the best time! I'd highly recommend adding this to your bachelorette itinerary if you're looking for something other than the usual club/stripper scene that's more mellow though just as fun!

Thank you so much to teacher Eve and model Efrain! We loved it so much and they are amazing! My…read moregroup was raving the whole night, such a highlight!

I took Rona's fall florals workshop. I had no experience with florals and she made the experience…read morereally approachable and fun. It was a friendly and positive vibe in the room and she and her team were fully available to troubleshoot and give suggestions. I came away with a gorgeous centerpiece to take home and some memorable tips on creating arrangements. She also followed up with an email recapping the main pointers we learned which was helpful. I definitely recommend a Kiss My Bud workshop and taking some time to get creative and work with your hands!

From the owner: We offer one of a kind experiences with floral workshops, floral design parties, and more.read more

Marilyn is a master sculpture and an incredible teacher. I have taken many classes with her and no…read moreone else I have ever met understands the body inside and out as it relates how to sculpt it in real life. Her classes are intimate and fun with a great sense of community. You will be amazed at to what you can make under her tutelage.

Having never sculpted before, my experience with Marilyn was simply amazing!! She is very patient,…read moreand knows how to communicate all her years of knowledge to a newbie like me. The class is relaxed, yet very informative. The day after every class we receive a detail email with pictures & so much information. So not only did I feel like I learned, I created 2 masterpieces!