The Art Academy of Cincinnati one of the oldest art schools in the country founded in 1869 and…read moreoriginally up on the hill in Mt. Adams as part of the Cincinnati Art Museum until they moved to Over The Rhine in 2005. Now being in the heart of OTR the campus, students and community fill the academy and OTR neighborhood with art. Try your hand at a variety of art, graphic design and photography classes through their community art classes all very affordable. Check out a student exhibition, one of the coolest annual exhibitions is the the minumental show where each piece is no larger than 2x2x2. The opening of this annual show is packed & each piece sells very quickly - come check out in late February and come home with a great little piece of art from a rising artist. Plus during MidPoint the Art Academy is right in the middle of the action and usually has a corresponding art show around music. Come check out one of the oldest & best institutions in town on Jackson street.

My whirlwind trip to Cincy for NCECA pottery convention also included me hitting up some local…read moregalleries and participating in show receptions. I was enthralled walking into this space and the gallery displays were phenomenal! One of my favorite artists was actually there talking about her pieces- and it is always wonderful to meet the artist behind exhibited pieces! She made wonderful sculptures of busts and heads with what I would call brain chaos sprouting out of the tops of the heads. For me- I love art that sparks an emotional response, is something relatable, or something that just sparks my curiosity and imagination. There were plenty of other artists work there too and I loved several different pieces. On this particular evening I was sprinting through town hitting up several galleries- but this was my first stop and made a huge impression on me. The space itself is also wonderful. We were only allowed access to the downstairs gallery, I assume classrooms were upstairs or downstairs (or both) and I could see there were other exhibits, but those were closed. Cincinnati really embraced the NCECA pottery crowd and made sure to have as many exhibits across town as possible!

I would wholeheartedly recommend this for adult or child art classes. I drive 40 minutes to take…read moreSharon's classes. I'm continually impressed by the growth of all her students (with widely varying levels of experience) in a variety of mediums (acrylic, watercolor, pastels, pencil...) and techniques. I had absolutely no art experience and am amazed at the art I've created with her. She knows her stuff - she has taught at the college level, and her awesome paintings hang around. And you can't beat the price for her 2-hour classes with individual attention. One caveat: if you need structure, this probably isn't for you. Everyone is working on their own project and their is no strict "syllabus" to work through. I've come to really enjoy that

From the owner: Looking for art classes in Cincinnati? We now offer art classes for preschool, elementary, high…read moreschool, and older students. Our Cincinnati art classes are offered after school, evenings, and weekends with ongoing registration. We specialize in art lessons, drawing lessons, painting classes, painting lessons, perspective training, and mastery of color in our Anderson Township studio near Mt. Washington on the East side of Cincinnati, Ohio. Using a step-by-step method, students of all ages are taught basic drawing and painting skills which result in art work that is both realistic, attractive, and worth of showing. Our art students experience the excitement and fulfillment of creating art as they are taught on an individualized basis according to their personal skills and abilities. Each student moves ahead at his or her own pace. This enables our students to attain the artistic "tools" they need to create art for the rest of their lives. Our goal is to make art lessons accessible and affordable and we believe that a strong foundation of real hands-on skills will enable students to eventually follow any artistic path they choose. The student explores drawing and painting mediums such as charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pencil, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, and oils in a creative and fun environment. These are real art lessons. We teach drawing and painting skills: perspective, composition, value, line, form, color, and style.

My daughter and I had a fantastic time at the open class on a Friday night. We each got to make two…read moresmall pots on the wheels. Absolutely okay for complete beginners! Pick up pots at a later date after they are fired.

Came here with a couple friends before the new year. I haven't painted pottery in several years and…read moreit was fun to find this place tucked away! I saw that beyond painting you can also use wheels and make your own stuff. There's a decent selection of things to paint (always the hardest choice) and then a wall filled with different paints and little pictures of what it'll actually look like once glazed. I appreciated the emphasis on how the color will differ based on how many layers you paint it. There's also soooo many stamps and lace and texture type stuff to help you in your design. You pay after finishing and then they'll call you once it's done (for me it was like two weeks later but it was also the holiday season). Very enjoyable time!

TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!! DO NOT COME HERE! We paid over $200 for a Valentine's Day painting class and the…read moreowner got Covid and shut the class down ( that's fine I understand). But we have left countless messages and emails and she refuses to call us to refund us or credit us for another class.

I am new to this area. When I found this Absolutely adorable art studio I felt so lucky. The…read moreexpertise from the owner/teacher/advisor has inspired my creativity and she is one of the best artists around. It's such a quaint little studio full of joy.... I really enjoy it.

This is a fantastic new art education and entertainment studio! I went recently with some friends…read moreto a paint & sip class and we had a blast. It is located in the Montgomery area in a cute shopping square with parking right outside. I.C.I. stands for Imagine Create Inspire. The studio has a cool and fun vibe. The owner, Jackie, is a great artist and instructor. The music while we painted was great and the painting we did was awesome. I have been to other studios, but at this studio we actually used a palette and I learned some things about painting. We're already talking about going back to I.C.I. to have a birthday party! I also know someone whose daughter took a kids class there and loved it.

From the owner: Offerings include Adult Paint & Sip Classes, Birthday & Private Parties, Open Studio Hours…read morefeaturing Ceramic/Canvas/Glass/Craft Painting, I.C.I. Kids Program, Girl Scout Badge Workshops, Private Painting/Drawing/Ceramics Lessons, Custom Art, face painting, custom art, and more!!

A friend told me about Fitton Center in Hamilton when I shared with her the fact that I was…read moreinterested in doing block-printing. I called that day and got into their next class. The teacher is great and they have two printing presses. I've made prints - one of them hangs in my sons home proudly. Also, used the prints to put onto tote bags. They were exploring screen printing recently. Other classes include photography, mosaics, music, pottery, yoga and jewelry making. There are different exhibits going on as well as musical shows now and then. It is definitely a jewel in Hamilton.

Would definitely go here and watch their performances and have a great time. Likewise, you will…read morehave a blast looking at their performances.

Pottery classes. I took my first pottery class here 3 years ago. Since then, I've taken opportunity…read moreto take from the variety of instructors. Classes are reasonable, and when I'm not taking classes I purchase an open studio pass. As a result, my pottery has vastly improved. The studio has a gas reduction kiln in addition the electric kilns. Firings are done frequently, never have to wait long. Great place to take pottery classes! If you're not interested in pottery, lots of other art classes to look into.

As a local wedding photographer, I get to see many types of venues. I was pleasantly surprised by…read morethe Wyoming Fine Arts Center! It has an AMAZING staircase - so perfect for photos. The ceremony was held upstairs - another cool room with the two pianos, theater-style seats and dark wood. I think the venue has a lot of cool details to offer - and my bride said they were SUPER flexible and very affordable. They were able to bring in their own caterer - a big plus, since some venues force you to use one of their preferred caterers. I have added some photos from the wedding. If you are thinking of having your wedding and/or reception here and are working within a smaller budget, then I definitely think you'll be happy with the location and what they offer.

My husband and I had our wedding reception here in 2010. We loved it!!!!…read more The staff was very flexible and accommodating. We decided to rent some bar height tables and use some of the rounds supplied by the center. This allowed us to have more of a cocktail party vibe and gave more space for dancing. Our ceremony was held at the city gazebo just across the street (on other side of new Distassi venue). The upstairs sanctuary at Wyoming Arts was our backup location for the ceremony. I uploaded one picture of our ceremony at the gazebo. The photo uploaded by Alex S. is from our reception. The shot is of the guests coming through the front entrance. My husband and I stood on the front porch for our processional to welcome the guests. We were very pleased and everyone enjoyed themselves at our event!

My husband and I recently participated in a stained glass art class at Preston Arts Center. From…read morethe moment we entered I was impressed! The store was full of natural light that highlighted the rooms, and the steps to the upper classrooms were painted in colorful hues. The staff were super friendly as we strolled through the center prior to our class. The selection of art supplies was quite impressive and seemed to include most anything a person could need for art projects (colored pencils, paints, brushes, pens, markers, canvas, children's art kits, and so much more). The prices appeared to be fair and in line with box stores and chain craft supply stores. They offer an array of workshops and classes for all ages that include both one-day and weekly offerings.The class that we participated in was phenomenal. The instructor was very patient and quite knowledgeable. The price of the class included all materials. There is plenty of parking in a dedicated lot.

Updating my review for the new location! Everyone there is…read morealways friendly, I love how all the little details in the shop are drawn by hand, and of course they have plenty of art supplies. I'm always able to find something I need!

Instructor was great. Easy and timely when scheduling. Instructor followed up with my son and I…read moreafter his driving test to make sure he passed.