This last Friday night my hubby was working late. I didn't want to go OUT out, but wanted to do…read moresomething other than become a couch potato ( which was very tempting after a long day of Real Estate! ) But I opted to head over to Brenham to attend a Sip and Paint class at the new studio on Alamo Street. I had THE BEST time. I really didn't have a clue how to paint a beach scene....but the engaging instructor helped me (and 7 of my new friends!) put brush to paint to palette to create an adorable scene the studio calls Corona Beach. When I got there and checked in I picked a spot at the tables where easels, paint brushes, water, and a painting aprons were just waiting for each of us who had made reservations - there was also room for walk ins. Right now the studio is set up as a BYOB so I brought a little bottle of my own favorite wine to enjoy. From the first brush stroke to the finished product with the step by step instruction there were lots of laughs and time flew. A couple of hours later we were all holding our own renditions of the painting and everyone was happy. This is a great place to bring friends and family for a fun night or possibly for a celebration ( anniversary, birthday, shower ), and I would think for team building functions for businesses. I had a great time and will go back. I guess I do have a little artistic side after all! Thanks Palettes and Pairings TEXAS!

We happened to be in Brenham on a road trip and looked up things to do in the evening, Palettes and…read morePairings popped up as an option and my mom and I have always wanted to paint at one of these types of places. It exceeded our expectations!! So challenging yet so much fun! The teacher was so encouraging and helpful! Love this place.

I'm still gushing after my private pottery lesson with Amanda. I heard about her classes from a…read moreflyer on a community board, I am so happy I followed-up. For $99, I got a 2-hour (well, 2.5 hour) private lesson with Amanda, where I learned how to throw on a wheel and even had the opportunity to create my own piece. Amanda herself is very warm, talented, and a great teacher. She was very encouraging during more challenging parts and stepped in to save the piece. She took the time to teach me certain concepts and terms. The experience felt like learning from an expert friend. A nice touch, too, was that she offered to take photos as I worked on the wheel. At first, I was not very interested, but there is now awesome documentation of my work, including some amusing videos. If video/photos are not your jam, you certainly don't have to do it. But I am grateful that she suggested it because I wouldn't have these awesome pictures as a nice souvenir. I ultimately made 2 pieces. For an extra $15, Amanda will glaze and fire your piece, which you can pick up about a month later. Such a unique, fun experience. I'd highly recommend checking out her studio and lessons.

My boyfriend and I visited in mid February for the date night class and it was delightful :) This…read morewas our first time doing pottery but Amanda was so patient and is such a great instructor. We paid extra to have our pieces glazed and fired, and the selection of glazes she provided were so pretty too. I can't wait to see the pieces we made!

best art gallery I've ever visited. LOVED THE ART!!! Daria is an amazing hostess with good sense of…read morehumor and knowledge!

I've never done any of the painting classes before, but Dary is amazing. I can hardly draw the…read morehangman guy in that game I played as a kid, but with her guidance, the painting that I left with that night is one of the most prized possessions. She says that "everyone is an artist" and if she can make MY work look good, then anyone can go in and have fun with her. PLUS, you can bring your own drinks and food with you, so actually...maybe it was partially due to the Maker's Mark helping my inner artist come out! :) They have classes all the time for kids and adults, and new painting options are constantly being added. Give DEGALLERY a shot, you won't be sorry.

My children (ages 9 and 7) have attended art camp here and they absolutely loved it!!! We also had…read moremy daughter's 7th birthday party at their Cypress location (the cute blue building off Kluge right by Kluge Tennis Ranch) and the kids had such a good time. They were well organized and everything went very smoothly! Each child left the party with a cute painting that was totally display worthy. I highly recommend this studio for birthday parties and their camps. They pay close attention to the Cy Fair calendar and have camps set up for every single holiday. It was a life saver when the kids were bored over thanksgiving break. Love this place!

The Artist Within is an excellent place to take your child for art instruction. Mr. Tom, the owner…read moreand main instructor, is very talented, not just at painting and drawing, but also at passing on tips and techniques to his students. Children and adults, whether they feel like they are artistically talented or not, will come away with quality, unique artwork that they created and a greater understanding of how to continue to draw and paint on their own. I have taken two of my children to The Artist Within over the years, both at the old location and new one for camps and their homeschool art class. My eldest, who has always been able to sit and draw on her own for hours, walked in when she was very young and without even knowing what the business was for said "Oh! I really like it here!" even though she usually did not like any place but home. My younger daughter who is constantly moving and very active loves it too, it helps her focus and learn. Even living an hour away, we came back for a course this last semester. Both girls came away with more confidence, technique, and several fantastic pieces of art. The new location is well suited to creative expression with a beautiful, fairy-land style garden in the back where, during longer classes or camps, the instructor allows the class to stretch their legs and minds on a short break. I highly recommend the Artist Within to anyone who wants more than the quick "paint what we're teaching" style place.

I tried Board and Brush for the first time and had a blast! You pick your own project so not…read moreeveryone does the same project! Everyone is very helpful. I'm not artistic, but I was able to create a great project that looks like I bought it from a store! They even have nights/days where you can create not just wood projects, but doormats and totes as well. This would be great for holiday, bachelorette, birthday, graduation, company parties... you name it! You can bring your own drinks and snacks, too. I highly recommend this! Everyone in my group loved it and were all first timers.

From the owner: Paint and sip workshop! Girls night out! Date night! Corporate parties! Private parties! Wood…read moreworkshop! Byob!

We came here for the class and made a Christmas ornament, it was so much fun!! I would definitely…read morecome back. The ornament does take 24 hours to finish, so they are going to ship it to us. Thank you Barbra and Debbie!

I have discovered new passions in fused art glass and mosaic creation! Barbara and Deborah are…read moreinspiring and gifted teachers. I'm so glad to have discovered their stained glass studio in my own backyard of Bryan, Texas. They have extensive glass art supplies so I can keep planning to create anything I desire.

It was a great watercolor class. I learned so much. Everyone was so nice and inviting. Definitely…read morerecommend to anyone and everyone who would like to learn a new hobby. I will be going back!

Actually the truth is "I Hate this Gallery" LOL every time I go in here I spend money that I do not…read morehave to spend. They carry amazing art, photography, clothing and jewelry. The artists that she brings in are mostly artists from Texas and can we talk about variety. I like what people would call abstract or "weird" art and she has a wonderful selection for me to pick from. My hubby like the more traditional landscape scenes and she has plenty of that too and all things in between. If I had a house, walls and money I would pretty much empty her store. My husband and I are full-time Rver's. I recommend this gallery for everyone!

There are always so many wonderful items to choose from every time we visit Art Connections! I love…read moreall the art, jewelry and other items that we've purchased there.