We stop here on a quick trip to MD. It has a very clean and…read morefree vibe. I used to teach art classes at my local AA to I have an appreciation for small local art establishments. I would visit here again when I am in town.

From the owner: The Alchemy of Art is a contemporary art gallery and boutique featuring monthly new exhibits of…read moreall mediums of art. Every first Thursday of the month we hold an open reception for the new exhibit where guests can meet and greet with the artist(s) and check out some live local music. Our boutique is a room filled with mostly local but not limited to hand crafted art and artisan crafts. Over the warmer months you will find we sometime show short films or have craft and flea markets in our gorgeous courtyard. We were awarded by The Cultural Trip Guide 10 Best Contemporary Art Galleries in Baltimore!

It was a decent experience! Wish we got to make more especially because it was so expensive. Expect…read moreto get your pieces back after a month. The teacher we worked with was so nice and accommodating. Loved her vibe.

My partner and I went to a class with Christa and it was such a great experience! We had so much…read morefun learning and making our pieces. We each got to make 2 pieces and brought in some inspiration ideas/photos and Christa helped make them come to life! It was a blast!

I came here for a creator event and everything about my experience was so well thought out and…read moreexecuted! Featuring cakes by Hiatus Cheesecake and Ice cream by Cajou Creamery (both DELICIOUS)! Nichole is such a sweet and lively person! Our wood sign class was well organized, with lots of materials and colors to choose from! We had glitter,a variety of paints and multiple wood sign options. Definitely a great class and good value! Outside of the class, the storefront is so nice and features beautiful woodwork, and custom tumblers, signs and local art/goods. This is such an intentionally designed spot and I would love to do another workshop here!

Love this place! I was so glad to see the owner pivot to online workshops due to the pandemic and…read morenot being able to be in her shop. When they open the physical space back up, you should quickly reserve a workshop to paint a wood sign. I had my bestie join me on my birthday and had such a great experience, wonderful instructors, quality materials, friendly staff and a beautiful store to craft in. Loved my finished product. I recently saw that they were offering a 1 hour online workshop with a guest speaker/ coach. The topic was about rest not being a luxury. With everything going on today, it was timely and on point. The coach dropped some gems during the first half, we were then able to ask questions via chat. After that, we started painting our signs with live follow the leader step by step instructions. The sign came in a nicely prepared box wrapped in lovely paper and was pre-stained. Also included were pots of paints of your chosen colors, a stencil transfer, paint brush, wooden flowers, small sponges for dabbing the paint on, and two recipes (face mask and a cocktail). The class was well moderated. The owner was streaming live from her home workshop with a really cool backdrop. This was well put together!!! My end product was amazing! Thank you for a wonderful experience! Looking forward to more workshops.

Came to a Pub and Paint at Brewers Hill on a Sunday. I've done a few of these classes so I was…read moreexcited to try Pub and Paint. Booking the class was pretty easy online and they even offer discounts at check out so don't let the sticker price scare you! The only thing that bothered me was that the paintings don't offer a level of difficulty, I chose a picture for my party who hadn't done a painting before and it was a doozy! The atmosphere was really nice, a tight fit but completely do-able and made it more interactive (juggling a drink, a pallet, and brush!) The instructor was fast and for good reason this picture is hard! He was projective and fun. I wish he has a microphone head set and maybe up higher for us all to see what he was doing better. He moved fast, there was a lot to do in two hours. Overall I enjoyed my experience. Things I wish the instructor reminder us: to paint the edges of our pictures, sign it, and its ok to do things out of he box. He was supportive but had a lot to cover, a rating on the website might help beginners not take a huge jump to try this piece.

Art. Alcohol. Food. Friends. Laughter. They all blend together perfectly and messily, like the best…read moredessert you've ever had in a while - as you stroke your paint brush, cause, ya know, we're all feeling like Picasso tonight. Different strokes for different folks..! Pub and Paint is absolutely amazingggg! My friends and I were feeling spontaneous and booked a paint night less than 12 hrs prior. There were available spots on a Monday at The Chesapeake Restaurant so we purchased tickets. The ticket included the canvas, the paint and all the subsequent supplies. This was our very first paint night - ever. I don't speak for others, but I am no Picasso or Van Gogh. Despite my lack of artistic talent, I was pretty excited. We arrived 30 minutes prior to the start time to take advantage of the Happy Hour deals (beer on a Monday, don't judge me!). Food was delicious, beer was even better. Brady, the instructor, was quite friendly and helpful. He was very instructive, encouraging and definitely created a fun and comfortable environment. The class was from 7 - 10 pm and time always flies when you're having fun and constantly having your beer refilled! I would definitely recommend Pub and Paint. This was an exceptional experience and I would do this again soon! Experiences like these remind me just how much I love living in Baltimore!

As members of The Walters, we were invited to the "State of the Art" event at The Walters Art…read moreMuseum for an evening of conversation and connection at the museum especially to hear Kate Burgin's vision for the next chapter of the museum. The evening started with light refreshment in the Level 1 lobby. Then, we went into the Graham Auditorium to hear Kate's vision for the future. It was really interesting. We were then encouraged to visit three floors of the museums that were open. There we could experience hands on explorations, conversations with curators, behind-the-scenes stories from conservators, sneak peak at new and returning exhibitions, and learn about volunteers programs. Being a member of The Walters really has so many benefits. On each floor, they also were serving more refreshments. We were excited to be able to see the Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture. It will be on exhibit until August 9, 2026. What an exhibition this is! We were so excited that we were able to view this without any crowds. What an incredible artist Dourien Fletcher is! Her work is just stunning. It was interesting to see the breath of her work in jewelry, costumes, film, etc. You will see simple to elaborate pieces of jewelry and so much more. Don't miss what she made for the movies Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).

The Walters Art Museum is free admission all the time, yet it was the least populated attraction…read morethat we visited in Baltimore on this trip, which made it easier to pace ourselves at whatever our personal museum speed. Me, I like reading up on whatever catches my attention. It was fun to read that a certain lady's head did not belong to the body it originally arrived at the museum with. Regarding another collection, I read that the artists would inscribe their names and certain references, which weren't necessarily correct! And a piece of aged donated gold was discovered to have been crafted more recently due to its popularity amidst its lack of supply, as the wire had evidence of having been extruded, and the holes were cut with scissors. Yup, don't just go around believing everything! We spent perhaps 2 1/2 hours meandering the halls. If you get peckish, they do have a snack counter where their sandwiches and wraps top out at $13.

Starting my first class here, clay work So far, so good!…read moreWill return to write a follow up review

This place was SUPER DOPE! I am so upset that I did not know about this place before. I life less…read morethan five minutes away. I first discovered this place because my son goes to the Upton Boxing Center less than a mile away. I was invited to come by one of my friends. Her Sister Megan Lewis had her artwork featured for a month. Upon arrival the Customer Service was amazing. They had snacks and stuff. I got a chance to meet the artist and view the artwork. One of the hosts encouraged me to go upstairs where they were making plates in honor of Sibby Grant. So I received a quick history lesson while I was there. Libby Grant wrote a letter to her slave owner Confederate POW John Hanson Thomas. They had the actual letter which was really impressive considering she was a slave and she could really write. So we made plates, which was going on a display at the Walters Art Museum Gallery. They also have classes daily at night from 5-8. I am so excited about this hidden gem. They will see be back really soon.

The adult painting classes are masterfully lead by Trevor with his vast pool of art knowledge and…read moreskills, as well as his enthusiasm for the craft. It is empowering to break down more complex pieces into doable steps, tackling subjects I thought were too complicated. The classes are always wonderful!

I literally think-- what have you done with my child?? Normally, my 9 year old is grumpy and I walk…read moreon egg shells whenever I pick him up from something just waiting for an explosion of emotions. When I pick him up from your camps, he is downright GIDDY! Laughing, smiling and so jubilant! I don't know what you've done with my child but I am grateful!!!!!

Background: Sip and paints boost my self esteem. Lol. I am horrible with anything artistic. In…read moregrade school, I barely passed art with a "C." This was only because you can not fail a child in art. Lol. I was excited about the paint party with the Loaded Canvas because it was at my friend's house and... we were drawing wine. When I arrived, this mobile business transformed her space wonderfully. Our canvas, easel, paint palettes, brushes, etc. were nicely arranged. We were given aprons and ready to start our masterpiece. Natasha Fray, the owner and artist was effortless in navigating between various levels of skill. Her introduction and directions throughout the experience were clear. I felt at ease because when people had "oops" moments, she never panicked with us. As a matter of fact, she really didn't see mistakes because its art. She had a way of listening to the buy-in of the painter to help the painting reflect their vision. She could fix anything. I loved and stuck with the colors of our painting. However there were others who desired to use colors that matched their home decor. Natasha helped them mix the right colors to get the background they wanted. I was very pleased with my painting. It was Natasha who made it an experience. I highly recommend selecting the Loaded Canvas as your paint party host. *Side Note: This is a black owned business.

I had such an amazing timemlm when The Loaded Canvas came to do an event at our church! I can…read morebarely draw a stick figure and yet when our session was done I left with a MASTERPIECE! Natasha made her instructions super easy to follow along with especially since we had a mixed age group. I would definitely recommend planning your next event with her! The best part about it is every time you participate you leave with a new and captivating piece of art! I'd give The Loaded Canvas 10 stars if I could!