I searched almost all of Pittsburgh to find availability for a private lesson on wheel throwing…read moreand everywhere was basically booked up until next year. Then I found this studio that had plenty of availability with very seasoned instructors. I took a private class with Leslie and it was amazing. She really took the time to teach and guide me through wheel throwing, and was VERY patient with me. I knew nothing about this art and when I came out, I felt so accomplished. Also, she's an amazing artist and has been doing this for a very long time. I will definitely be back for more classes!! The price of a 1.5hr private lesson was actually pretty affordable compared to all the other studios I researched too.

I adore this place! I re-learned how to throw on the pottery wheel since my last practice was in…read morehighschool, and my teacher was so kind and made an effort to make sure I was satisfied with my work. The overall ambience is magical and dreamlike. Every worker there has been kind, attentive, and relaxing to be around. Not to mention extremely affordable and accessible. Definitely a safe space. I highly recommend coming here for any creative venture, relaxing outlet, or just wanting to meet new people.

A remarkable pottery shop and clay studio. I was impressed by the quality and creativity of the…read morepieces. There is a wide range of pottery available in every price range. The variety of different styles of pottery is another plus. Everyone will enjoy shopping here.

I took my 2 granddaughters to Ton Pottery for a pottery class. It was such a fantastic experience…read morefor us. The owner explained the process in detail and was very helpful thru the class. We made plates, cups and had fun. He kept the class small and provided the materials. We can't wait to go again. Mothers-he has "Baby and Me Classes. This is an added bonus to Pittsburgh's culture.

This was such an amazingly fun girls night. We did the DIY Friday night workshop where you can make…read moreany project you want. There are so many options. You can make a mosaic lamp, hats, candles, perfumes, jewelry, sea glass trees, signs and so much more. I went with the hat bar and had a great time picking all the items and designing my hat. The owner and staff were all very kind, friendly and helpful. It was fun meeting the other people as well and seeing what we all created. 5/5 or 10/10 will be doing another workshop soon!

Meg was great! she was so helpful and made the whole experience so much fun! We did a wood…read moreproject, but I am amazing on how many other classes she has from Hats, Jewelry, candles, bread, cheese, I feel like she even said she does butter candles too! I don't think there is nothing she doesn't teach or has a workshop on! She is one of Robinson best kept secrets so I highly recommend checking out her shop and taking a workshop! - Thanks again!

My girlfriend has attended 3 different painting classes here and has had a blast each time. She…read moreenjoys the painting portion of it but you don't have to be artistic to go. There is a BYOB option and if you plan to drink you are required to sign a form that says they didn't give you the alcohol. Most people bring wine, however you can bring beer, mixed drinks, or non-alcoholic beverages. They provide cork screws and plastic cups in addition to everything that you need to paint. Food is also allowed, however space is limited and there is not a lot of table space after canvases, paint brushes, and paint are all laid out. The reason that they received a 4 out of 5 rather than a 5 is because the instructors are really a hit or miss. While all of them do display artistic abilities, some are just better teachers than others are. If you find an instructor that you like, try to stick with them when you sign up for classes online.

I want to first note that Corks and Canvases has two locations, one in Murrysville and one on Main…read moreStreet in Irwin. This review is of the Irwin location....and is long past due! My sister-in-law has been wanting to try one of these painting classes and I saw that they had just opened a new place in Irwin. So, we decided to check it out. The class was on a Friday night in June and was supposed to be from 7-9pm. The class was nearly full....since there were several small groups of ladies, as well as a bridal party of about 10. Luckily, we got there before most people and were able to get seats up front. This is a BYOB event, and it appeared mostly everyone (including us) brought a bottle of wine (or several) and snacks. The instructor was very nice. At the beginning, she gave us her credentials so we knew she was an actual painter with experience and not just someone they pulled off the street. She reviewed what we were going to paint and went at a nice pace. Actually, probably a little slow for me but it's better than her rushing through. She also gave us free reign and "artistic liberties", so the paintings didn't all have to look exactly alike. It was a fun event and I would love to go again. Biggest pro...the class was only $20! And I've seen other places as high as $35 or $40. The only reason I didn't give this event 5 stars is the following: It was waaayyy too long. Supposed to be over at 9pm; we didn't leave until well after 10:30. The biggest cause for this was when we got there at around ten minutes til seven, the instructor was just starting to set up. She did state that she had everything set up, but then a last-minute birthday party booked, so they had torn all of her things down, and she had to get them all back out. Not very professional of the company. We didn't really get started until about 7:35-ish. Plus, with a big class and people asking her questions, I think it just took longer than anticipated. Also, it was a bit unorganized, which I do give leniency to since it's a new gig. I signed the two of us up online and also paid online. But, really, how was the instructor to know? We could have just strolled in from the street and said we paid. The site offered no receipt or confirmation number to take with you to the event. I asked the instructor if she received our payment, and she stated that she gets paid from the company, and frankly has no idea who paid and who didn't. Overall, a fun night out. Would go again!

I traveled to this location to see a local artist (Bob Fryer)…read more I loved the location. It was in downtown Sharpsburg (never been). The streets were busy with people. I am not sure what was going on. The venue was cool. an open area with art. What more can you ask? The art was fun. The venue provided an opportunity to talk with other viewers and the artist. It was just a big social. A great thing to do if you want to meet some new people and have a new experience.

I met Nanci at one of my solo art shows, and her and Christian approached me about having a show at…read moretheir place. This was back in 2018. Since then I have shown at KCC numerous times, and worked with Nanci on social media workshops. It's always a great time being there. The professionalism that she has is great. She's very easy to work with for setting up a show. Having creative freedom on how the artist wants to show their work is great. Out of all the galleries and creative spaces in Pittsburgh KCC goes above and beyond for local artists new, emerging, and seasoned. We're treated with respect, care and appreciation. I really believe they should write about on the importance of supporting local artists.

Ryan Arts Center is a gem in the heart of McKees Rocks, and every community could only be as…read morefortunate as this one to have such a wonderful place to learn, grow, and explore their creativity! Jennifer was extremely helpful in providing information to my boyfriend and I since last night was our first time being here. I can say with confidence that it certainly won't be our last. Kevin Mosely was a speaker featured at Ryan Arts last night and he was speaking on Black history and his experiences as an activist. We started out socializing in the art gallery, which at the time was featuring art for the African American Celebration of the Arts. You could even vote for your favorite to be in the running to win a prize, but all the art was so incredible it's been tough to pick a favorite! The gallery had such a cozy feel to it that it almost felt like I was somewhere I'd been many times before. They had small bites of fruit, veggies, cheese and meat for guests to snack on, and even a few desserts. There was a table with some wine on it if you preferred something to sip on before Kevin took the stage for the night. Soon enough we headed into the auditorium, which was nice and spacious. After Kevin finished answering questions from the crowd, we were welcomed back into the gallery to take pictures and speak with him before we left. Jennifer gave us 2 packets of information on upcoming programs such as yoga, cooking classes, etc. She gave us 2 so I could share with a friend of mine that just moved to the McKees Rocks area which was super nice of her! From the outside it's hard to tell how big this place is, but it has the gallery, auditorium, ceramics studio, kitchen, area for painting, reading, and more. There is something for everyone here regardless of your age and artistic ability, and I can't begin to explain how welcomed we felt during our first visit. Can't wait to see what's in store for the rest of the year!

This is far more than a typical venue to see live performances or art exhibits. It's a place that…read moreallows a community to come together through art and music. Several programs and classes are available. There's a coffee shop where proceeds go back into centre. Part of FOR, also known as For Our Renewal which is a community initiative that has been a part of the McKeesRocks landscape for years. In addition to Ryan's they have a senior center, health center and more. Ryan's allows children to cultivate talents through dance, painting and more. A vital part of life in the Rocks.

My 5 & 7 year old boys came here for a birthday party and had a lot of fun. The space isn't huge,…read morebut there's a nice sized party room and still plenty of interactive toys and things to build-perfect for my boys. The staff here are very friendly and helpful. If it's your first time here, you'll need to sign a waiver, but it's a quick process. Then your child will receive a name tag, and you'll receive a pick up tag with your child's name on it. There's a small waiting room near the front desk, or you may drop and go. If you'd like to enter with your child, there's an additional $5 fee. I will definitely come back for their camps and free play.

We had a virtual birthday party through Snapology. The instructor showed a picture of LEGO vehicles…read moreand then told the kids to build. She then sat silent for the next half hour. My 5 year old birthday boy asked his friends some questions (what are you building?)--he did more facilitation than the instructor did. Kids lost interest halfway through and the instructor did nothing to pull them in. Eventually she asked my son a few questions about what he built but didn't interact with the other kids. It's unclear why this cost $100. All they provided was a zoom link and a photo of a LEGO vehicle. I could have done that for free.

We took the family here for The Wizard of Oz. It was super cute and my kids were really into it…read more It was nice that the kids got to participate in the show. The theater was cute and there was ample parking. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We appreciate the brief intermission to run to the restroom and grab a snack. We will keep an eye on future shows as this was a fun family time.

My two grandchildren, ages 3 and 4 recently went to see "Alice in Wonderland." I was so happy that…read moreI took them to this theater. The story was wonderful, the actors were outstanding, the audience participation was more that I could have hoped for. What a wonderful experience for these two children. We will not miss any of the future shows. This theater is a hidden gem and I intend to put it on Neighbor Next Door as a "must do." The Rabbit character(outstanding) had so many important ideas for young people to hear about. The Queen(outstanding) learned a good lesson during the show. Every character was a delight in their own way!! If you have children add this to your list to do, you will not regret this theater experience.