I attended 2 events at the Perkowitz Art studio in Grayslake with my husband. The first one was…read morerock painting that I have been doing for several years as I am a member of Grayslake Rocks. My husband surprised me when he said he wanted to attend & we both enjoyed the event immensely. The second event was in October to paint the Scary House. I had registered to attend with my good friend but due to unforseen circumstances she had to cancel at the last minute. My husband offered to accompany me as I had already registered & paid. We both were amazed this was not just painting a picture of a house, it was an art class taught by Tom Perkowitz. It was truly a memorable experience & who knew ? A Saturday afternoon date for this married couple who are polar opposites in many ways, accidentally discovering they had found a hobby that appealed to both of them & should pursue future events of this type. I bought paint by number sets for us & am hoping that more of this classes will be offered at the studio or may just create a paint party of my own with friends if there are no events coming up. I rate this a 5 & highly recommend this place to one & all.

My sons and daughter have come for the paint and sip events. They Love it!!!! It's their favorite…read moremom time the classes are great and well priced. We always get great instruction, supplies and time to complete our project. Myself and children have always been thrilled with the product we come home with and are anxious to go back to paint more. This last year has made us cautious but with the world reopening we will sure to return again and again.

Love the art we picked out from Kapheim Studio. Beautiful space with amazing art. Thanks Thomread more

From the owner: Kapheim Studio is featuring the Political Drawings by Thomas Kapheim, all original art works in…read moredrawings, sculptures , paintings and prints. We also have weaving and looms for sale. Several books are also available. for sale.

Pottery Classes: I have been a student at Neil Estrick Gallery for 2 years, and have worked with…read moreseveral other pottery instructors in the past. Neil is by far, the best instructor of the bunch. His expertise stems from a combination of formal ceramics education, over 20 years of experience, and a passion for his art. His teaching style is casual and funny, and the class atmosphere is relaxed, allowing one to work at their own pace. Ceramic Pieces: Neil's designs are beautiful pieces of functional pottery, and he really listens to the wishes his clients when they order custom pieces & sets. I just ordered my first pot from him and can't wait to get it!! :D

I have been a student of Neil's for many years and his depth and breadth of knowledge never ceases…read moreto amaze me. The studio has a very friendly, relaxed atmosphere. It is noteworthy that many of us continue year after year because of this atmosphere of fun, laughter and learning. Throwing pots takes a great deal of practice and we learn from our mistakes. For that reason, it is so nice that Neil does not hover over us. We are able to make those mistakes without feeling nervous or under the spotlight, yet he is there to help when needed. Neil's skills as a potter are a pleasure to observe...and learn from. I highly recommend this studio for anyone who would enjoy this atmosphere.

Fantastic framing work! Posterworks does an excellent job of putting awesome projects together…read more Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful, and will ensure that your work is not only displayed to last but to look presentable as well. In particular I was very happy with Lena's work and expertise when it came to putting my art work together. Thank you so much Posterworks I will be back in the future!

When you need something framed but have no idea how to go about it, talk to Lena at Posterworks!…read more She goes the extra mile to recommend frame, glass and mat options that will best complement both the artwork and the room in a way that also suits your budget. I have used Posterworks for several projects over the last few years and highly recommend them for your commercial and residential needs! They do it all!

We had a great time at Patterson glassworks. The staff was super kind and helpful throughout the…read moreentire process. We thought it was going to take a little bit longer, but actually it moved at a pretty quick pace and it was done before we knew it. It was really cool to see all the different options of items you can make at the studio. We actually looked into the other classes that they had and are interested in coming back to make different things such as pumpkins or glasses. After seeing the final product of what we created, we fell in love with the art pieces we made. Everything is so unique, the color selections and the process of making them went really well. We decided to opt for the extra option of adding the glow to our our pieces and it was totally worth it. This was a totally fun date idea for the price. Like I said, we'll most likely be back to do this again because we love the art pieces we made and would like to make other ones too.

Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate my partner's birthday, I came across Patterson…read moreGlassworks on Groupon - and it turned out to be such a great experience! We took a class where we learned how to create a glass pyramid from a mold, and it was fascinating from start to finish. The demonstration was easy to follow and really fun to watch, and then we got to make our own with hands-on guidance throughout the process. The class lasted about an hour and a half, which felt like the perfect amount of time, and we were able to pick up our finished piece within three days. Seeing the final result made it even more special.

Before someone comes on here to provide the poor review she promised as she walked out I'd like to…read morestate that Mark is highly professional and has curated a wonderful amount of high value Disney art for connoisseurs of unique and limited addition art. The professionalism he displayed when a woman, who was insistent on interrupting the conversation he and I were having about appraisals was impressive albeit his firm tone, which was likely necessary to grab the women's attention. Her abrupt attempt at getting his attention over the top of me, blatant disregard to follow store policy of 'no food or drink' as the toddler in her stroller ate snacks and drank from a sippy cup, and immediate eruption of distain the second he assured a need to finish our conversation was appalling. If she comes through with her promise to taint his name please note Mark only thanked her for coming into the store and wished her a good day as she all but cursed him on her way out. To Mark: Your store is beautiful, your professionalism is second to none, and your stand for common courtesy is refreshing. Thank you. I will return!

I ended up accidentally breaking (my Christmas garland knocked them onto the floor) my first Donald…read moreand Daisy Duck from my Department 56 Possible Dreams Disney "Santa and His Helpers" box that I bought three years ago, during the Covid pandemic. When I started my search on the Internet in an attempt to replace the two characters, it turned out that most places were sold out of this item because it was retired. I'm so glad that I found this shop online and that they had it! It came within just a few days after ordering it and it was in perfect shape, exactly what I was looking for! I highly recommend this business!

A big shout out to Curtis Frame in Libertyville ! This is a…read moreterrific framer. Great quality frames, very good prices, and they are very helpful in selecting the perfect frame and glass. We have used them several times through the years and have been very pleased. This time they framed a puzzle that we did during Covid-19 and they did a fantastic job !

Service was great, the sales lady was so nice and helpful. Beautiful art!! The whole store is so…read morecute and in a great location!