Great place to spend the day with friends. So much variety of pottery to choose from. Great holiday…read moreselection. Affordable prices. Can't wait to go back!

Love this place! There are so many options of things to paint (of different sizes and price) and…read moreBev is really helpful. I had an after work event here and everyone was able to hangout and paint whatever they wanted. Another group from work came in and painted things for a fundraiser. Many, many options.

A welcoming studio with many pottery pieces to choose from. The owner is a delightful person!read more

To start my twins' 7th birthday weekend, we went hands-on at Creative Adventure Lab -- part art…read morestudio, part science lab, part playground for the imagination. Think oversized Lite-Brite wall, LEGO heaven, magnetic walls, pottery painting, colorful straw building, and even an indoor rock climbing wall. My 3 autistic boys were in sensory heaven: Benjamin dove into LEGO builds, all of them loved the giant foam blocks and magnetic wall, and the Lite-Brite lit up their creativity (literally). The climbing wall? Not their fave -- but that's the beauty of this place: so many choices, you just follow what sparks joy. We only had 2 hours (after school, before closing) but it was the perfect amount of time. Just $10 per kid and free for me . Small crowd = basically our own private creative wonderland. We left with happy hearts, and a few more problem-solving skills under our belts. Checked this spot off my bucket list -- and now it's on my "must-return" list too.

I was looking for a class in pottery for my 17 year old granddaughter that would teach her to throw…read morepots. I was interested in taking the class also. We contact Tonya Hardy and she had a class coming up so we jumped right in. My granddaughter had thrown a few pots in a high school art class but the instructions were just a you tube video. Tonya was a great teacher and worked with both of us, encouraging us to push the envelope. Lots of fun and experience gained. when the class was over we bought studio time and we are still throwing pots at Happily Handmade.

Have had a great experience at Taag Studios and Gallery. Wonderful, pleasant and knowledgable one…read moreto one attention when needed but ample opportunity to view the wide variety of art styles and mediums at your leisure also. We'll curated art and artists. Many local artists are featured which is such a refreshing experience after visiting local galleries that one might expect to find local artists but find the majority to be from out of state and less than unique works. Taag, in addition to featuring artists that are well known and with many years of experience, has been a starting point for a number of artists that are now very successful, as current -very talented emerging artists. The classes offered have been patiently and knowledgably taught (as told to me by parents and students involved) and a very generous number of scholarships for students are offered. My daughter received mentorship from the director of Taag when an unexpected delay in her college plans occurred (shoulder surgery delayed her attendance at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design for a year). She is now not only attending MIAD full time, on the Deans list and a member of the National Art Honor Society but an exhibiting Artist at Taag. My daughter looked for other opportunities within the area (we are not from iowa city) and found nothing inclusive for new artists with limited funds and chose to contact Bella Vine- Taag's director, after seeing a news report about other artists that had challenges who were mentored by Bella and who had great success following their involvement with Taag. I speak now, both objectively and subjectively in saying that for both artists (which I am not, but have associations with) and art lovers (which I am) Taag is a very great gallery- inclusive, well curated and comfortable, and an awesome mentoring and educational experience. It is unique to find this, especially this combination, anywhere in this area. Taag is a gallery well worth your time to visit....as well as support if you are so inclined!

From the owner: Private artists studios. Art classes. Art Gallery.read more

I love this place. They offered a community garden tour in the morning and a outdoor theater…read moreproduction in the evening. I went to both and enjoyed both immensely. They have a lot of classroom activities for the community including a very cool looking blacksmith. Make sure to check out the outdoor garden area. A must see spot in Mineral Point!

From the owner: From late winter through November, we offer scores of workshops for adults ranging from…read moreintroductory half-day classes to multi-day in-depth classes and retreats. Our instructors are drawn from a wealth of creative talents and include nationally known artists from around the world and across the street. Class sizes are small and afford plenty of personal attention. All skill levels are welcome. In addition to workshops, we offer lodging as well! Our five guest spaces - in the Coach House on our main campus and The Sardeson building downtown - are charming and unique. Your stay with us supports our arts and crafts educational programming and the historic preservation of our buildings and grounds. And don't forget: Students that choose to stay with us while taking Shake Rag Alley workshops are eligible for a 10% discount.

My husband and I booked the candle making workshop on a Saturday afternoon around 11. It was…read moreabsolutely fantastic! The owner, Bri, was so incredibly friendly and helpful. We really appreciated that she thoroughly explained the process, but made it relaxing and let us work at our own pace! When you are making your candles you can choose from a variety of scents. You are then instructed to make 3 different scent options. Your nose will tell you which one you like best! She was then so helpful to get the wax melted for us and we poured our own candles. It takes about an hour for them to set once poured. However, Bri, was more than ok with us continuing to walk around Main st while the candles set. One tip we thought was awesome was, she held onto our "scent recipes" and once our creations burn out we can always reach back out to have more of our scent creations created. This would be the perfect activity for a weekend with friends, a bachelorette party, or just a cute activity with your someone special!

This was my second time doing the candle workshop (I did candle and perfume last time)! I met a…read morecouple of my friends, from Kentucky, here so we could have a bit of fun and still be able to chat it up. It was only us so that made it even more fun. Eric was so knowledgeable, helpful and patient in helping us create the perfect candle scent, the French way. Be aware that candies need some setting up time before taking them home. I recommend starting your Galena trip here and then go have lunch and/or a stroll in the city before returning to pick up the lovely packaged candle and/or perfume! I really enjoyed hearing the French music in the background as it helped create the perfect atmosphere. This is a great place to gather, have some fun together and create wonderful memories with a souvenir to take home! I highly recommend this place!

I did my birthday party here with maybe a dozen ladies. I sent a photo of spring tulips I wanted to…read morepaint and the two teachers did an outstanding job of making it so easy for all of us (only 1 is an artist!) We would love to go to another event at Big Picture. They are so caring and allow food/drink and fun for all ages.

Big Picture is such a great place! My two daughters have taken several different art classes here…read moreand have loved all of them! They've done once per week classes for a month at a time and also special theme days. We've also done a painting birthday party here which was a great time. I've also done an adult ceramic class. Ms. Becky has been fabulous to work with and I highly recommend Big Picture for art classes and birthday parties!

This place is so much fun. I've gone to two painting classes now, once alone and once with a date…read moreand I had a blast both times and came home with a beautiful painting. The teachers are great and show you exactly how to make your painting look like a professional painted it. An evening well spent!

I hadn't been to this new location of Brush & Barrel before (they moved to this location from the…read more1st Ave location in 2021), so this was a great chance to check it out. My husband and I had such a great time testing out our creative brains as we painted Picasso-inspired faces. Thankfully, the staff were generous with the paint! I think I asked for more paint 3-4 times... maybe I just like to glob in on, though. :) The space we painted in fit approximately 20-25 people. There was another room where splatter painting occurs. I think every one of us in our group said, "OooooOOOOooooo," as we passed that room on our way out. I will be curious to check it out sometime.

This gallery is amazing! The Dubuque location provides an optimal venue to display and showcase…read morethe talented artists and their creations in a fun, well lit, engaging space. I enjoyed browsing the unique pieces of art. The gallery has a bit of everything. Original paintings, glass, ceramics, jewelry as well as cards and gifts - add in friendly and knowledgeable staff, and you get a perfect fine art experience. Elegant Excellence.

Thanks and kudos to dedicated gallery owners Connie and Stormy for their continued support for the…read morearts and local artists in Dubuque. Their gallery is gorgeous, housed in a lovely Victorian manor, and they show a wonderful variety of paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry and art cards. Bi-monthly Friday night openings are the place to be for camaraderie among culturally minded residents and visitors. Programming is creative and fun, with "Art on the Porch" demos from local artists every Saturday during summer and "Great Draw" sidewalk art competition for charity in early autumn. I am proud to support Outside the Lines - and wish them many more years of success.