Instructors are not trained very well in accommodating their beginner students. 0 stars.read more

My husband was there on May 8 and posed for the students and for Frankie Johnson Frankie's is the…read moreowner so hers was amazing but all of the students got him spot on! Frankie is obviously a wonderful teacher! Very, very happy! Good job with your students they captured him perfectly!!!

I have been trying to redeam a GROUPON gift coupon since 2017. I have called many times since 2017…read moreto set up a time to redeam the coupon. I have also emailed many times since 2017 and no one has ever got back to me. Seriously there have been 15 to 20 phone calls with messages and not the "mail-box voicemail has not been set up". All emails (about 15 or so) have not been responded to. It's too bad that this Christmas gift of "Two - Hour BYOB Painting Class for Two" has not been able to be redeamed since 2017.

My fiance and I took a BYOB painting class this past Friday evening. We actually painted a…read morepicture of a wine glass - lol! Dawn, the instructor, gave us really good directions on how to paint the picture so that it looked halfway decent. And what a surprise - we went home with two nice paintings. Adding to the fun is that everyone is encouraged to bring a bottle of wine. Some people even brought food - note for the next time we go. Definitely fun for groups.

I sent my daughter here for a 4 day drawing camp this summer August 2019. Matilda was 8 years old…read moreand the drawings she did were so nice to see/keep! She also loved the materials and the "studio" (though it seems very cramped to me) The downside for us was instructors style of teaching. She was harsh and not really welcoming or kind. When I tried to speak with her and share my concerns on the second day she made a big speech to me about how important it is making sure the children aren't comparing themselves to one another so they need to be isolated to their own work with no talking to one another. I think in a 4 day summer camp my expectation was more about light-hearted fun than something serious like that. We won't go back for this reason so I can't give it 5 stars. I wish it had gone differently because Matilda's work is really great!

From the owner: Monart Drawing Studio teaches a step-by-step realistic drawing method to students ages 5 through…read moreadults. The students are surrounded with the philosophy that there are no mistakes in art and everyone can learn to draw. Our teachers support a healthy, positive sense of self-esteem in students through a relaxed, nurturing, and educational environment. Just as musicians learn notes and scales in order to play instruments, Monart students learn skills necessary to translate their perceptions onto paper. The Monart approach offers the right balance; enough structure to be successful and enough freedom to be creative. This method removes the mystery and fear that keep people from drawing. Anyone can tap into "the artist within" through this method. We offer Getting Ready, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Painting classes.

My husband and I went to The Art Center Highland Park looking to see some art by local artists…read more Inside there are several galleries with art in it. There was a exhibit that was being put up while we were there. There is a small gift shop where you can buy work by local artists. The receptionist on duty never welcomed us, spoke to us, or even looked up while we were there. This did not create an inviting atmosphere.

I was here on a Saturday for an event and it is a beautiful space. The exhibits are nice and it…read moretotally works as an event space!

I enrolled my child based on the camp schedule presented on the website, which described a variety…read moreof art classes and mediums that campers would learn throughout the week. It sounded like a structured program where children would be introduced to new techniques and build artistic skills. That was not the experience we had. Instead, much of the week consisted of coloring pages and free drawing with very little instruction. To make matters worse, my child came home upset after being told by one of the teachers that they weren't doing their art the "right" way, which seemed completely at odds with the camp's stated philosophy of encouraging creativity. I agree with another review that described this as feeling more like basic childcare than an instructional art camp. If that's the type of environment you're looking for, it may be a good fit. But if you're expecting the variety of classes and hands-on art instruction advertised on the website, our experience did not match those expectations.

BEWARE! I enrolled our daughter in 2 weeks of camp after reviewing their website and seeing the…read morevarious mediums they were going to "teach" her how to use. $1000 later and there is nothing to show for it. Now I don't care about her coming home everyday with a project completed or even every week. I have a BFA myself so well understand art as a process. And less than finished projects I thought she would be provided with guidance on certain skills that need to be learned and which can cause many kids to give up on creating art at her age because they just don't know how to do something. Their website makes it seem like they have distinct classes throughout the day. Instead my daughter worked on drawings of pokemon throughout the day with little to no instruction or guidance. She did mention day 2 someone helping her learn how to layer colors on a preprinted coloring page. I am so disappointed and angry and feel like this place misrepresents what they offer. If they were up front about creating an environment for kids to be self directed with art without a published schedule at least I'd know what I was signing up for. When I spoke with the person in charge (manager? owner? She never introduced herself) I was told that my daughter had selected to sit by herself and that they provide a stress free environment for creating art. I would have liked to be informed that this was happening so I could check in with my daughter but instead I was only told this when I expressed anger at wasting my money. Feel free to give them your money if you'd like to spend it on glorified babysitting.

I have been going to the Mosaic School since January 2025 and have taken 3 classes. The teachers…read moreare great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and I tell all of my friends and family about this place! Nowhere else in the U.S. is there an art school that has such a focus on mosaics. I've learned so much -- they provide the materials and the expertise. I've met some really wonderful people and friends and am already signed up for their stained glass class in September!

Just spent the most amazing weekend at the Chicago Mosaic School. I traveled over 500 miles to get…read morethere and it was well worth my time and effort. I felt the atmosphere to be warm and accepting, accommodating those with little experience and those who spend their lives being creative. It was a perfect balance of informational, historical and hands on Glass work. All my questions were thoroughly answered and I left feeling inspired and eager to utilize what I learned. I would recommend this school to any and all. An added bonus is the eclectic neighborhood, warm and charming teacher, Lydia, inclusive atmosphere and creative vibe that persisted throughout the class.

Love the classes I have taken. Super nice staff, too. Very relaxed atmosphere. The instructors are…read morevery knowledgeable about their craft.

This place used to be a fun summer activity for the kids, but now not so much. They are not…read moreflexible and don't seem to care if my children enjoy their experience. The prices are getting out of hand too. I heard there are similar newer options in Palatine. I think I will look at those before returning here.

Law helped fix a broken antique door for me and did a fantastic job! Not only did he impeccably fix…read morethe glass but he fixed the door frame too! He offered to pick it up and return it for an additional cost and was very communicative throughout the entire process. I couldn't be happier with the final result.

This window has been in my family for 50 years now. It was in my house when I was growing up and…read morehas moved with me twice. I had installed it into my present house and my wife and I enjoyed looking at it every time we walked into our bedroom. Last year I noticed the glass was coming out of the leading holding it together. Upon further investigation I realized that the wood frame was rotted on the outside causing the issue. The glass was literally sinking out of the frame. After searching the internet I stumbled across Art Glass and Studio. I'm sure glad I did. Lawrence (Law) was a pleasure to work with! He was honest and realistic about his timeframe for assessing the situation and actually getting the work started and finished. I really appreciated that he let us know that he is a busy guy handling a number of projects at the same time but would give our window his utmost attention when our time came. He gave us plenty of options for the repairs working with our budget and suggesting different methods for reinstallation of the window. The option we chose was to make the window a decorative piece instead of an actual permanent window. That way if we move again or our children want the window to stay in the family after we're gone it will be easier to move it to the next place. When it came time for our window to be worked on, I removed it from our house (my choice to save money) and took it over to his shop. Law started on it and kept us informed as to how it was going. Once started, he finished it quickly and it looks great! In this day and age of "bait and switch" it was such a pleasure to work with someone who actually does what he says and does great work. This window was built around 1870 and thanks to Art Glass and Studio (Law) it should have another 150 years of in it. I highly recommend them