I went to my very first Painting with a Twist class on Bandera, and it was such a wonderful…read moreexperience! I'm not an expert (nor did I expect to walk out as Picasso), but thanks to our amazing instructor Gizelle, I was able to create a pretty close version of the sugar skull in honor of El Día de los Muertos. Gizelle's friendly and professional approach made the class so enjoyable. Her step-by-step guidance was clear and easy to follow, and she gave us plenty of time between steps to relax, laugh, and sip . She offered helpful tips--like how to get just the right shade of each color--and walked around giving everyone a little boost of confidence and encouragement. She even played great music to keep the energy up, and it was so fun and easy to listen! I had an amazing time with a great group of ladies and can't wait to go back for another class. I highly recommend this location and the instructor for a fun, creative, and social activity to enjoy with family and friends. Mrz_B https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/sanantonio-nw/

We had such a fantastic experience at Painting with a Twist! We hosted a VIP party, which allowed…read moreus to choose our painting and there wasn't a minimum amount of sign ups required. The event was open to the public. Email them to schedule this! The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and the entire process was stress-free from start to finish. Our instructor was incredible--so kind, patient, and great at explaining every step of the painting process. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, they made sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. Can't wait to come back for another class!

What an amazing experience! They are real life Bob Ross instructors who guide you through the…read moreentire process to help make your painting as great as possible. One of the best date nights we have had!

A lovely place. Instructor was extremely helpful and taught very well. This was lots of fun and…read moredefinitely a core memory for our date nights. We definitely loved everything about the experience. Tons of fun!

Such a fun experience! My friends and I came here for a group beginners lesson. The teacher was…read morevery knowledgeable and passionate. For beginners the instructor explained everything in thorough detail and was willing to help if you struggled. The studio had many instruments to help with personalizing and designing you mug. The most upsetting part of this experience is wishing you had more time here! You end the session choosing you glaze of choice. Also, did I mention it's also BYOB?!?!

Been coming for potter's wheel class, class is awesome. Having so much fun creating and learning,…read morevery hands on and walking away with multiple pieces. I will be heading back for more classes and studio time for sure!

Art in more recent years has become more than a manner of aesthetics, but can be therapeutic…read more Coloring book parties and themed painting events, with adults in mind are in vogue and are quite popular at the moment. Their popularity is a result of people searching for peaceful outlets to indulge their creative endeavors. Corazones on Fire, "Painting with a Cultural Edge" is an amazing art space in the Deco District that recognizes our need for us to connect artistically. It is located right across the street from Pancake Joe's on Donaldson Street. The space itself is quite charming with a colorful lighting that makes you feel welcome. Deborah Kuetzpal Vasquez, a visual arts professor at Our Lady of the Lake and Bianca Sapet both owners welcome you also and lead you through the process. A painting area is designated for you with all the necessary items that you will use for the night: easel, an apron, paints, brushes, cleaning glass and of course a canvas with a stenciled graphic of the evenings theme. I must confess my painting skills are to a minimal. Rembrandt, Picasso I certainly am not. However Deborah noticing my initial nervousness came up to my table and said, "You'll do just fine." As you are taken through the painting project all your senses are being engaged. One thing that I really appreciated was the excellent playlist playing throughout the night. Music by Malo, Juan Gabriel, Julieta Venegas, The Cardigans and even an impromptu song by Bianca made the experience even more memorable. Another detail I liked were the historical art lessons you are given while painting. For example it was interesting to learn that Pre-Columbian Civilization used natural occurrences to explain human behaviors. Thus the evenings themed piece of the Huitzil Hummingbird and the Xochitl Flower wasn't really about a bird nor a flower but was a metaphor for "mating." I would be remiss if I didn't include that it is BYOB. Other patrons brought wine, some sort of liquor and snacks. But after a few of my trusty beers the paint brush was feeling mighty limber and loose. All and all I had a memorable experience. Professor Vasquez is an amazing instructor who walks you through every step, from start to finish. She is very patient but encourages you to find your own artistic voice. This place is perfect for novice painters like me, would be awesome for a date night or for the person who just wants to reconnect creatively in a relaxed atmosphere. ps. At the end of night you take a group picture with your painting. Lucky for me I hid in the back to cover up my artistic shortcomings.

Love love love this place !! Went last night with my husband and had a fantastic experience -…read moretherapeutic, educational and Debora and Bianca were amazing. The atmosphere was very welcoming and low pressure. You can paint at your own pace and I never felt judged for using different colors or whatever. I will definitely be visiting again!!!!

My son and I have been taking classes at Fine Art Studio for a few months. We loved the energy in…read morethe studio from the moment we walked in. Eli takes the time to answer any questions we might have. Eli and her staff are very professional, courteous and kind. Fine Art Studio helped us find a new hobby that we love and a place where we can come to learn, get inspired and develop new skills. I love that my son and I can now share conversations about what we learned at our classes and look forward to our next class! Eli being bilingual is a plus! I highly recommend Fine Art Studio!

This studio is tucked away in a shopping center and I was lucky enough to stumble upon it. If you…read morepossess a glimmer of creativity or overall interest in art, you need to take lessons here with Andrew. The classes are paced based on each participants level of experience and what they're learning. The owner and instructor, Andrew, is considerate, kind and fun. He fosters a welcoming and comfortable environment to create in and is accompanied by his dog Charlie, the greeter/entertainer/muse. I would encourage anyone to just stop by and meet Andrew and Charlie. You'll love it there!

My daughter & I did a scrunchie and bow class with Jen this morning.. she is an amazing, patient…read moreand fun teacher! We were able to make a bow and 2 scrunchies. Definitely worth it to take classes there. Very nice and professional staff and worth the class fee. I am very happy with it and will be letting my daughter (and sometimes myself) continue classes there!

Scheduled sewing 101 and as an adult absolutely loved it! The class was walked through and the…read moreinstructors were patient with each one of us.

I had an amazing experience at Belle Aura. The owner was awesome, he was down to earth and…read moreknowledgeable about candle making. This place had good vibes. He offers group classes and you can make a variety of different candles. We got to choose our vessel, scent and color schemes. You have the option to add flowers or different objects to your candle to add flair. I would highly recommend you patronize this business. From a couples night, to hanging with your girls or even a bachelorette, this would be a good place to hang.

My coworker, Donna, had proposed to have part of end of year event at The Rustic Brush. Our fun…read morecommittee all liked the idea so we went ahead and planned it. It was great working with Christine on planning the event, submitting everyone's choices, and her hands-on help during the team event. Cal was also helpful during the team event with getting paint colors for each of us and helping throughout the process. Most of us took the full 3 hours to make our boards. There were 2 coworkers who customized doormats and that took less time than the rest of the team. Everyone really enjoyed the creative process and getting to take home the finished work. Highly recommend this location!