The Cartel is located inside the OneOhOne Gallery. The Cartel holds art classes of all types of…read moremedia. You can also visit The Cartel to use their space as an art studio. You can take your own materials. If you forgot something, no doubt the studio will have the supplies you needed. There is a small fee for studio usage. Free street and lot parking.

Everything you could possibly need to create beautiful art. And when you're done it's a beautiful…read moregallery to display it. Owner and management are not afraid to give you great insight and knowledge in all aspects of art.

I've had my kids do 2 summer camps here and they loved it. My husband and I did a painting date…read morenight and it was awesome. We thought it was a super value and will be back to do another!

This is one of the original guided painting studio experiences. I've been going since 2013. It…read morenever ceases to amaze me what we can do in two hours! Last Friday night, my daughter and I painted a desert scene and the teacher was great. The only thing I encourage them to do is provide the same canvas size to the audience as the original work was done on otherwise things need to be squeezed in or left off altogether. I asked for one and they happily provided it.

I just returned from a one-week oil painting workshop. The instructor and school experience were…read moreboth fantastic. The instructor did a demo each morning, and then we'd paint in the afternoon. My one recommendation is that the school create an online chat group so that potential students know more about what to expect if attending for the first time. Here are my tips: The school has a store that has some basic art materials in case you forget something such as solvents, canvases, brushes, etc. They also have items you can borrow such as brushes and glass jars for solvents. Food is limited. They have a service where you can order lunch from a local restaurant if you get your order in before 10, but it's just sandwiches and salads, and the only drink available is ice tea. There's a cafe across the street that has very pricey coffee drinks and pastries. There's also a Starbucks and Walgreens within walking distance. You can certainly bring your own food and drinks, they have a refrigerator and microwave. There's also usually basic coffee available. The closest art store is Blick in Tempe. Next to Blick is Trader Joe's which is a good place to stock up on food and drinks. In the same strip mall there are also several restaurants. Do not hesitate to rent a car, parking is ample and free almost everywhere. The heat is oppressive in October and I don't recommend walking as I did. There's a bus that runs up and down N. Scottsdale Rd. and it just costs $2 cash. It came in handy one day when I needed to go to Blick and didn't want to pay $20 for Uber each way. The closest places to stay are Hilton Canopy and Bespoke, make sure to ask for student discounts. I ended up at the less expensive Hyatt House which was one mile away but it had a living room and kitchen, daily breakfast, and was quiet in the back. The models were great, I was a little surprised that they wanted us to tip on top of already paying a model fee. They suggested $5-$10, so bring cash. They did print color copies of the models for us for free. There were two dogs in the classroom. If you don't like dogs or are allergic I would ask about dogs before attending. The air conditioning is very cold, so bring a jacket or sweater. They will ship your oil paintings back home to you once they're dry and charge your credit card the shipping fee. As a student you get free admission to the Western Spirit museum across the street, and discounted admission to the Contemporary Museum which is near the Civic Center and Saturday farmers market. There are tons of galleries just a few blocks from the school on E. Main St.

My daughter is having an amazing experience at the Scottsdale Artist school. They have classes for…read moreteens that are short 6 week courses. The space is absolutely gorgeous! It's a truly peaceful place for teens to be creative. The prices are very reasonable and the teachers are knowledgeable and kind.

First time at this local art studio and what an amazing space. I did a loofah soap making and card…read moredesign class which bought out my inner child. We were able to select our fragrances and colors for our soap and I loved that we had a little pumpkin mold tray for the upcoming Halloween season. While our soap was settling, we designed a card using all sorts of paper and other items to adorn it. Such a fun and welcoming environment. I can't wait to attend some other workshops here.

Great job when you wake up w back and shoulders having pain was able to walk in and get theory…read moreneeded I got the guy who was upfront he did an excellent job I'll be back wish I could afford to go in 3-4 times a week .. I'll be back for-sure

I walked in here for the first time about a month ago, when I was just getting back into stained…read moreglass. And if I had a local store like this, I never would have stopped making glass pieces in the first place. The owners and their employees are so welcoming and helpful! They took the time to introduce me to everyone that worked there, showed me where everything was and explained their pricing. They even let me take a picture of their amazing carousel piece at the front desk so I could show my 5yo niece, who is all about carousels right now. I didn't even buy anything my first time there, but their amazing customer service made sure I didn't go shopping around. Even if I can get glass for $1 less at a place like Hobby Lobby, the casual advise and experience of their employees far outweigh any savings I can get from a big box craft store. I'm so glad I found this place!

I wish every store were like this. All the employees were helpful, so so kind, and a pleasure to…read moretalk to. As a novice, they provided excellent advice and I walked out with a few tools to begin my journey. I'd recommend this store to anyone. Support local!

I visited a few months ago for my first-ever paint-and-sip experience, and it was amazing! The…read moreinstructor was informative, patient, and made the class easy to follow. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and I had a great time from start to finish. I highly recommend it for a fun night out or anyone looking to try something new!

Amazing experience here at The Brush Bar. We booked in advance for our Galentines day with the…read moregirls, the cute cherries seemed appropriate for the day :) The instructor was really nice, patient and super talented. I really enjoyed their music playlist while sipping mimosas! This is not a walk in establishment, not BYOB but they do have a limited bar (beer, wine, and mimosas)

I have been taking classes through Scottsdale Parks and Rec since 1996! :-) Some of the classes…read moreI've taken over the years are: belly dance, roller blading, vegetarian cooking, Conversational Spanish, Tai Chi, horseback riding, Bollywood dance, and yoga. They used to offer hikes and camping trips, as well, which were fantastic. The classes are very inexpensive for Scottsdale residents and slightly more expensive (but not over the top!) for non-Scottsdale residents. You can go online and sign up for Winter 2022 classes now, which start in January.

Good locations. High season the classes fill quickly with long wait lists. Friendly environment.read more

Greg is amazing. I know NOTHING about glassblowing but I made a gorgeous hand-blown decorative bowl…read morein his class. A really, really rewarding experience.

From the owner: All our glassblowing experiences are private one-on-one sessions designed for you and/or your group…read moreto get the most attention from our instructors.

Fantastic art teacher! My daughter has been taking classes her since last December and her art…read moreskills have improved immensely! My daughter painted the picture below and you can see the skills that Miss Lena teaches are way above par!

I was looking for an art class for my daughter that was more advanced than the park district. She…read morewas 11. She's 16 and still going. Lena let's them work independently at all different levels and mediums. Lena is very accomplished artist herself, and very easy to deal with. I highly recommend.

So talented and inspiring. Absolutely a pleasure to take a class and work in the studio…read more Highly recommended.

Went with a friend to take a fused glass class. It was great. We started out picking a shape and…read morethen created a personal design. Great instructions and feedback when putting the final touches on the piece before it went into the Kiln. The finished piece turned out beautifully.