Last night I discovered my new, favorite beer garden. You know it's a hidden gem when you have to…read moreuse your GPS to guide you through quiet neighborhood streets to find it. Not only is it tucked away from the noise of the busy street, but it's set in a lush Japanese garden with stone pogodas and a red, wooden bridge over a small pond of water. Add beer, fingerpainting and Yelpers to the mix, and you've got an ideal retreat to wind down after a hectic day. We sat on picnic benches and painted to our heart's content. Heidi, the owner of the mobile Fingerpainting company instructed us on how to make our masterpieces. Spritz your paper with water and spread it across the page. Add acrylic paints to your page by spraying, squirting, plopping, pressing and spreading from the small, bright containers provided. Some chose to spin their paper around to let the colors drip and form their own patterns. Others rolled up their sleeves and litterally got their hands dirty. Heidi gave us aprons and gloves so we wouldn't ruin our clothes. We could set our works of art onto a tablecloth on the ground to dry and then plop them onto a cardboad platform in order to transport them home without messing up our vehicles. Yelp Community Ambassador Jennifer J. did a fine job of organizing this creative endeavor. Thanks for the sausage and cheese appetizer and the free drink ticket. Oh, and the Yelp sunglasses were a hit too, especially since the sun didn't set until 8:30 PM. What a fantastic way to enjoy a summer evening in the Pacific Northwest. I didn't want to leave, so I stayed and ordered Pineapple Cider and a Mason Jar cheesecake from the outside bar (a converted CONEX container). I would love to come back with friends for a game night. There was a mini putt putt golf course and cornhole outside. The converted house provides shelter from the elements and would make a nice retreat during the winter months. Indoors, you'll find a foosball table, darts and several dozen board games. There's a pokestop here too. Not like you need another "lure" to convince you to come. Did I mention that this is my new favorite hideaway? Check it out, I'm certain it will make your list too.

I have to admit, when my wife invited me to the Fingerpainting Yelp Event I was not too excited. I…read moredon't consider myself much of an artist, and didn't think this was going to be a lot of fun. However, I pride myself on the fact that my opinions are not cast in stone, and I ended up surprised at how much fun I had! Heidi, the owner of Fingerpainting for Grownups, was incredibly gracious and put me at ease immediately when she said it's impossible to mess up. I tried my best to prove her wrong, but ended up with a pair of unique creations that I was proud to bring home. Even if you're like me, and a bit skeptical of your artistic abilities, I would urge you to swing out and try a fingerpainting event with your friends. And for our event, the beautiful outdoor gardens at Hops 'n Headz were the perfect location for all the fun.

Beautiful store with lots of fun products, people, and a terrific Americano. They should always…read morehave a pot of drip coffee available, but alas, no place is perfect. Frannie is a sensational artist who happens to be a great conversationalist and barista. Go and pick up a paintbrush (not required, of course, but fun as well).

This is an amazing space. So much creativity and inspiration and yet not at all intimidating. Great…read morecoffee and a great vibe. I did my first Stone Painting this past weekend and really can't wait to come back to do more things The Hub has to offer. Great job with this community GEM.

Island Artflow is new on Orcas Island. I took my visiting cousin to this class and we had so much…read morefun. Cuz said she could now paint outside the box. Rachel is a very skilled artist and teaches an informative class with easy to follow technique. There was several there who had taken past class offerings and were back for more. Look Island ArtFlow up next visit to Orcas. If you are lucky enough to live here (like I am) come to a class soon.

I love attending the Island Artflow paint and wine nights! Rachel, the instructor makes everyone…read morefeel welcome and relaxed and everyone just goes with the flow!! A great activity for date night, with friends or even solo! There's always a bunch of friendly people around!!

Chloe is a fantastic Art teacher, she works with my 11 year old son, she is a very talented artist,…read more highly recommend.

From the owner: We offer art workshops, painting parties, creativity workshops, corporate team building art…read moreparties, kids art parties, palette knife painting workshops, abstract painting workshops & more!

What an incredible experience. I booked a Christmas ornament glass blowing experience with Jason…read morevia Airbnb for my mom's birthday. For $150/person we got over 2+ hours of instruction plus creating our ornament. Our experience began with learning about the basics of glass blowing. We watched him perform each skill and then we each got a chance to do it ourselves. Next, we picked out which Christmas ornament we would like to create. There is so much customization possible! He had great suggestions to help our visions come to life. Lastly, we created our ornaments one by one. We had to leave our ornaments in the kiln for about an hour, so Jason recommended Paddle Stick pub for us to grab lunch. When we came back, they were beautifully wrapped. It was a wonderful holiday activity, and we have handmade ornaments to treasure forever.

Outstanding art work and compassionate It has been a year…read moresince I lost my biggest love and companionship, it is hard to understand for some people when we are taking about a pet but after I had the chance to spoke with Jason about what I wanted with Precious my cat ashes and his personal experience. I knew he was the artist I wanted for making a unique memorial piece. He designed the orb to look like as I used to call her "my little universe" She had a very pink nose and the small dot where the light comes from in the orb is pink glass , that way I can still kiss her in the nose, I have spent the year traveling and I take her with me everywhere I go. Jason and his wife were truly kind and in my case working in the funeral field I know how important it is to know the ashes of our love ones are safe and treated with respect so I absolutely recommend StarryNightGlassArt and Jason as I do when ever a family or friend ask me for. Thanks A. Rolland

Poorly run, mistakes when getting your completed items. Young staff who don't know what they are…read moredoing.

Walked in randomly and was able to sit and paint, and make something for my adult kids. The lady…read more(assuming the owner) was friendly and helpful. She even shipped my pieces to me as I'm not from the area. They arrived sooner than expected. She estimated a few weeks. I had them within a week. The items arrived damaged-free and more pretty than I expected (I'm far from an artist), so I am very happy with the outcome and afternoon spent at Bella Ceramica.

If you haven't done this yet, make sure you do! We had an amazing paint night! You do not need…read moreprevious painting experience. The teacher was excellent in making us feel comfortable with our new painting experience and he was also excellent in helping us feel good about our painting pieces that we are now able to proudly hang up in our home and work. This company includes a drink with your painting experience. They gave us the option to bring in food to eat during the paint night. This company is highly recommended and there is a groupon being offered right now, so don't miss it.

As part of its summer series with the West End BIA, Art From The Heart has been hosting "Paint At…read moreThe Plaza" - a 2-hour painting workshop (6-8pm) at the outdoor Jim Deva Plaza. Registration is free, but act fast once it opens since there are only 16 spots available! For our workshop, we painted a nightscape, starting off with a gradient sky, followed by mountains, the moon, and additions of our choice. Art From The Heart provided step-by-step instructions, in addition to a canvas, paint, easel, brushes, and palettes. Note that smocks are not provided, so dress accordingly as it could get messy. Our instructors were very encouraging and helpful, coming around to provide advice, paper towels, and more paint as needed. With a few simple brush strokes, the owner, Maria, even transformed my trees to make them look more realistic! Our instructors also kindly handled cleanup, though the nearby Circle K was available for anyone to wash their hands. All in all, it made for a very fun and relaxing night! I appreciated that the workshop was in the shade (especially with this heatwave!) with every pair having their own table. I also love that this event provides everyone, beginner or not, to explore their creativity while being outdoors.

A blank canvas for me is intimidating. I have minimal brush experience. Mainly my teeth twice a day…read morefor 28 years. It's a stretch to relate the two. The same way we all exaggerate our professional experience on LinkedIn. Who actually knows how to use Excel? There's a 1 out of 4 chance if you're reading this you have lied to an employer about being comfortable using Microsoft Office. However, Maria's instructions allowed me to find my stroke naturally. Her words calmed every nervy movement allowing me to disconnect from reality completely as her voice softly faded. Entering a wormhole of serenity while my subconscious transcended through the brush. After a night of laughs and learning. I face what is now a colourful canvas. A work of art, that came from my heart. Reflection, pride and a new painting for my grandma to hang in her living room.