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!

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.

Highly recommend Flourish for your corporate team-building event! There are a number of different…read moreoptions to choose from that will suit your team's needs. Brandi was great to work with throughout the process and ran an excellent event. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and kept asking about when the next event would be! 5 stars for Brandi and Flourish.

My company recently hosted a happy hour event and we wanted a fun activity for our guests to…read moreparticipate in and have swag to bring back home, so we found Brandi at Flourish Workshops! Brandi was very responsive to my team when getting this organized. On the day of the event, she was prompt with set up and worked with the space and tables we had. During the event, everyone had positive feedback about the terrariums and looked like they had fun building them. We were also able to 3D print little tags with our company's logo, so the guests could have a nice company touch to the terrarium. Brandi was knowledgable about the succulents and care. It was so nice to have Brandi at the event organ I highly recommend Flourish Workshops if you are looking for a fun activity to incorporate in your events!

Our team offsite activity of doing water color with Lucinda was so much fun. In the two or so hours…read morewe had with her she gave us enough instruction to put together a nice landscape scene. Her explanation for how to mix warm colors with warm colors and cool colors with cool colors to get vibrant instead of muddied hues was a great tip for us beginners. She has a personable, humorous demeanor that puts you at ease and ready to paint. Location at cavallo point is great, convenient to have lunch at Farley and to run in during the session for drink and bathroom breaks. She has everything set up and ready to go while being flexible with our times. Worth bringing your team for a chill outdoor activity. As with all bay adjacent activities, Wear layers! Can get windy

Lucinda was awesome. My wife booked a lesson for our…read morefamily. It was all of our first times using water color or even drawing. She explained the process so my 6 year old understood, she gave everyone space but was always circulated among the students and gave appropriate feedback. It was a ver fun, relaxing, and light hearted time. In the end we got an art piece we created, and some cool bookmarks she gifted us. I highly recommend this class. W

Wanted to thank you, Elna, for another good story class through Writing Pad. Though i was expecting…read moreto write, not stand and deliver, it was such a treat (in the end) to jump hurdles I never thought i would or could. Your feedback is precise, actionable and supportive. What a gift to the many who work with you. Thanks. Marilyn

So I went to a community pop-up dinner with my coworker a few months ago and we were chatting with…read morethis cool artsy couple sitting next to us at the table. Marilyn and Jeff turned out to be both writers, and I told them that when I'm not at my day job, I've written a few pieces that were published on digital lifestyle sites. We bonded over the trolling/haterade we all received in the comments sections. I mentioned that I'd been feeling too lazy and uninspired to write recently and they told me they actually founded a writing school called the Writing Pad, where different well-known writers come in and teach the field they specialize in. I looked it up online later and browsed through their current curriculum to find what interests me. I picked the 5-week personal essay workshop. I'm currently halfway through it, but so far the workshop has exceeded my expectations. Not only does it teach you about the common structure and do's and don'ts of that particular genre, the group keeps you motivated to continue and finishing your writing by holding you accountable to a certain schedule. It is a very safe environment to share your personal stories, where everyone is supportive but isn't afraid of offering constructive criticism because they all want to help you. The person running this particular workshop is Mark Luckach who has been published in the NY Times and is currently working on a book with an agent. I find him incredibly helpful, probably because his regular job is a school teacher :) Lastly personally I had only worked on writing in my own home or at a cafe before, and sometimes I would get distracted, but I really like the environment of the Writing Pad: it feels like a nice clean living room, and the tall ceiling makes the space feel really big and free. The comfortable chairs and couches, various snacks and refreshments also really help the creative juices when you're sitting in the same spot for hours at a time. I look forward to checking out more of the classes here!

I've taken academic drawing, and now learning oil painting as a beginner. Hannah is super talented…read moreas an artist (the hyperrealism of her grape painting!) but also can break down a complex concept into easier steps for beginners really well. She helps you to develop the "eyes" as an artist -- how you interpret color, composition, lines, etc. I highly recommend starting with the academic drawing 1 if you are a beginner debating between courses. Classes are small enough that she can pay attention to each person. A big bonus is that her dog Cooper is the chillest lab who lounges around while we draw/paint.

I've taken a few classes with Hannah and I've loved every class…read more I'm a total beginner and Hannah is the best-she's a really fun and encouraging teacher. I look forward to class every week and I'm excited to take many more!

I have been painting at this studio for many years from Asheville, NC using Zoom (computer app). It…read moreis so easy to paint from home this way. This painting process has changed my life. Also, Claudia's wisdom and guidance at times in my process when I feel stuck have been so invaluable. Painting opens my heart to delight and play. This process has freed me from the critical voice and allowed me to just love the process of exploring and creating. I feel like it brings me back to a child-like innocence where I get to play and not take myself or life so seriously. It awakens such a gentle peace and passion for living in me and I really notice the difference when I don't get to paint in a given week. It helps me meet and integrate my inner experience (including fears for myself and our world) for a greater sense of peace and acceptance. Painting with Claudia is a weekly refuge where I tap into my deepest truth and expression. It helps me feel deeply connected and held by the mystery of life. I highly recommend Zooming from home as a wonderful way to commit to your creative process and gain the gifts that creativity has to offer.

Claudia is an amazing teacher. She has helped my to find my inner artist. I had never painted…read morebefore and her process has gotten me comfortable with experimenting with new ways of expressing myself. I have taken two eight week classes with her so far and plan to continue. Very enjoyable!

Tiphaine was a great watercolor instructor. She taught us different techniques and brush strokes…read moreas well as some color theory. The paintings were challenging but Tiphaine guided us with the initial sketching through to the final stroke of the brush. I highly recommend Tiphaine if you are interested in learning how to paint with watercolors or if you want to take your skills to the next level.

J'adore! Such a fun night! The space was so peaceful and welcoming. I was so impressed by how much…read morewe learned about color theory and technique. It was a wonderful experience and I can't wait to book another lesson soon!

Such a fun, thorough, accessible, and fulfilling workshop! I love that Chris and his brother are…read moreholding down the space. I wish it was closer to my house and if it was I would come use the shop all the time. Makes me want have my birthday here and make some awesome wooden project with all my friends! I brought home my art deco shelf and my six-year-old son promptly knew what to do with it. See photo!

The wedge table class was worth every single second of our time and every dollar. Our instructor…read morewas Chris who was kind, knowledgeable, and patient. The studio and the class environment were lovely. I cannot recommend Wood Thumb enough!