My mom and I had a great experience here! It was only our second time doing a painting class. We…read morereally enjoyed it. The instructor was amazing and so sweet, patient, and willing to help. They offer a variety of painting classes at different levels of difficulty. You also have the option to "upgrade" your painting by purchasing a bigger canvas or opting for a wooden version. Another thing I LOVE about this place is that they sell the paintings that the instructors do during every class! They are affordable and beautiful! My mother and I bought several. I would suggest stopping by Walmart (or ordering off Amazon) and getting a cheap variety pack of paintbrushes (I posted a photo of the pack I purchased). I found that the brushes they supplied were a little worn out and often I couldn't get my lines as thin as I wanted them (I have a heavy hand).

I have mixed feelings. For it to be my first time going I enjoyed myself after the confusion had…read moredeescalated. We went to celebrate a friend's birthday and the initial part of paying went well. It kind of hit rock bottom when we were told that everyone must paint. Well we had two individuals who weren't painting. Now I get you have rules and policies and sometimes when you are trying to jump on to a picture you would like to paint you seem to skip the fine print. We saw that was a mistake on our part and know next time. One big positive I have is the instructor. Becky was the bomb and great to work with you. I would definitely love to go back when she is there for sure.

I'll first off say I'm *not* a painter. I haven't painted anything since fourth grade. But Svetlana…read moreBelotserkovskaya was able to help even an absolute beginner like me create a cute painting in just a few hours. Fun activity for groups or couples -- my boyfriend and I painted pictures of each other!

I love this place and the teacher. She is very knowledgeable, kind and funny. My art has improved…read morea lot since I have taken classes here. I highly recommend this place and it instructor, Svetlana. Give it a try! You will enjoy it.

Had a great time painting with my mom. They hosted a butterfly mommy and me painting session and we…read morealso made a candle together. Selma was very kind and easy to follow with instructions on painting. I love activities like this and would definitely return.

If you're looking for a relaxing time with family, friends or a date, you cannot go wrong with…read morePainting with a Twist. My son and I love it. It's a tradition, and we always meet interesting people (tonight we just happened to have painted with Shelby County's Delta Sigma Theta chapter). Bring your own food and beverage (we did lemonade) and there's music to bop to. Not too noisy, so you can enjoy conversation and share a laugh. Cool art teacher with a fun personality and a healthy love for cats. No right or wrong or pressure to be perfect. Just let your creativity shine and have fun.

I finally had the opportunity to try this business out on yesterday and I loved it! I went with a…read morecommittee I'm on at my job for our holiday get together so our workshop was private. However, they offer multiple public workshops. Being prompt is important to ensure you are able to complete your project during the allotted time frame. The ladies at Hammer and Stain gave clear instructions and were helpful with any questions or hiccups that came up. I had a great time doing my project. I loved this outcome and I'm already trying to convince some people to come back with me soon.

Really cool place where you can make your own stuff! The website provides the list of classes that…read moreare available. There are new ones every month. This would be great to do with a group of friends. The classes fill up pretty quick so if you see something you want to do, don't wait to sign up. Prices for each class can vary depending on what you want to do. I chose the barn quilt which had varying prices depending on size you chose and whether you wanted it framed or unframed. This was a great way to spend an afternoon. You can bring your own drinks if you would like to enjoy some wine while you work. My class took between 3 to 4 hours depending on how fast you worked. Some experienced people were able to get done quicker than me! Ok I was the last one done and that was with some help from a friend. Lol. But who's judging. There was only one instructor for our class which was probably too few for as many people as there were. However, she was very nice and everyone in the class seemed to be helping everyone else so we made do. I highly recommend this place. I will be signing up for other ones. Really fun and you get something to take home and enjoy!

We had an incredible time at the MAKEbhm event Saturday benefitting HICA! They had a great group of…read morelocal artists screen printing designs onto whatever you could imagine. It was such a cool thing to see! They seem to offer lots of classes and spaces for exploring anything artistic I could imagine. I'd love to come back for a class some time! It's located right by Big Spoon and Punch Love Coffee! Art, coffee, and ice cream?? Couldn't ask for more!

I love the multi-space concept. Not yet familiar with Winslett&Rhys, but Big Spoon Creamery, Bici…read moreCoop and Make are all welcome in this neighborhood. Not sure if there is space left for other tenants...would be cool if there was. If you enjoy wearing cool clothes while perusing rough/unique/reclaimed wood while consuming delicious ice cream while your bike is being tuned, MakeBHM is your place to make it all happen.

I've been here a handful of times now and it's so fun! As a not so good at arts person, it was easy…read moreto create some cute pieces here! My friend reserved a table for a group of us, which gives you a time slot to work on your craft. When you are done, they fire it for you, then contact you when it is ready to be picked up. They have such a wide variety of pottery pieces to choose from as well as many paint options and tools. Each paint option was labeled with a number and had a tile showing how the color would end up looking after the firing process, because the wet paint itself is a lighter/different color. Every employee I encountered was a delight, and so helpful. They walked you through the process and helped me with any paint questions I had. I also discovered they have stencils and things like that! There's a big parking lot in the back, or a few spots out front, easy for pick ups. Great experience for any type of outing, and it is family friendly. It's not the biggest space, so I do recommend booking a table. All of the pieces are labeled with a price that comes off in the kiln, and there's a wide range of price ranges for any budget. Some really cute items to choose from. Will be coming back :)

Super fun and easy from the parking to the product pickup. Julia has been in business 25 + years…read moreand has so many items to choose from to paint at a reasonable price. She is also so kind and very patient! The place is very clean. Alot of fun for old and young. Birthday parties and camps as well!

Darliene Backporch is the place to enjoy the world of painting. There is paints, books, ,classes…read morefor all ages, perfect for newbies to advance. Some open class hours to just hangout and paint what ever. Party times, regular classes, galore of ideals. Decoupage, deco. Tissues, stencils, patterns, paint packets, paints colored pencils, This is the place to set you up for a World of Painting To Make Memories

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Linda and I met back in the late 90's and I heard she was a fantastic artist. Especially with…read moreSouthwest art. So I asked if I gave her my black pallet, would she hand paint my '95 Harley Badboy. She nervously accepted! And I've driven this bike all over the US...I ha e to say: when I pull up, it's always been an attraction. Even Willie G Davidson himself sat on my bike at the HD 100th! Thanks so much Linda!! Miss you and my drive it back up to show you how I have kept this bike looking great! Just had your masterpiece touched up and re clear coated! Mike Velotas

Best Teacher & Artist in the Southeast Truly a wonderful…read moreartist and teacher. Ms. Vance is talented and an inspiration to anyone who aspires to be an artist.

This was a really cool spot great for date night. I took my lady here for the Birmingham sushi…read moreclass, this was our first time at this location but the second time taking the class. Go see Rachel and make some crafts