Such a fun day! We picked out some bowls to paint and had a great time. We were able to go pick…read morethem up a week later and they turned out so fun. Will definitely go back and paint more

First timer! It was so fun to get creative and paint my own fruit bowl and cookie jar. Went and…read morepicked it up the next week after they fired it and it turned out sooooo cute! Can't wait to go back

I came here for a friend's birthday and it was a blast! You don't have to be an experienced artist…read morebecause the instructors guide you through how to create the painting. It's cool to see everyone's unique twist on the original design. We even decided to add some glow in the dark fireflies to our paintings. I thought it was really nice that they let our friend pick a painting off the wall to take home since she was celebrating her birthday. You are allowed to bring food and beverages into the building, and there is some alcohol available for purchase. This was a fantastic experience and I'll definitely be back!

I've been to this studio twice now for the 'Paint Your Pet' class, and I have absolutely loved…read moreevery experience! The instructors, Erica and Ben (I believe, please correct me if I have the names wrong), were fun, encouraging, and incredibly helpful. Unlike a typical "paint and sip" class, the instructors demonstrate a few techniques and then it's basically just a free paint time while they come around offering help if needed. They offer helpful tips for tackling some of the trickier details, like eyes, fur texture, shading, and color mixing. I also love that you can choose your canvas size, with pricing based on the size you select. They even offer a wood canvas option if you're looking for something a little different. You're welcome to bring one sealed bottle of wine per person, and many people also brought snacks. If you prefer, beverages are available for purchase at the studio as well. A few days before class, you'll email them a photo of your pet. I had so many favorites that I sent three different pictures! They chose the one that would translate best into a painting and be the easiest to sketch. When you arrive, your canvas is already prepared with a hand drawn outline of your pet, along with the printed reference photo you submitted. After a brief introduction and some painting tips, you're given your paint colors and get to work. Throughout the class, the instructors walk around offering one-on-one guidance, and they were amazing. I struggled with areas like the eyes and mouth and felt my painting looked a little flat at first. After the instructors spent a few minutes helping me, everything started to come together, and by the end of class it truly looked like my sweet little boy. I was amazed by the transformation. One of my favorite memories was bringing my mom to a class. She had lost her beloved dog, Bailey, just a few months earlier. At one point she became discouraged and almost gave up on her painting, but the instructors were so kind and patient. They took the time to help her, and by the end of class she was overwhelmed with emotion. The finished painting brought tears to her eyes, and it became such a healing, cathartic experience for her. To this day, she tells me that every time she walks past Bailey's portrait, she blows her a kiss. I later returned with a couple of friends, and the following year one of them lost her sweet boy. She told me how grateful she was to have shared this experience and to have that beautiful painting to remember him by. I truly cherish the paintings of my boys and am so thankful for the wonderful experiences I've had here. This class creates so much more than a painting, it creates a lasting memory of the pets we love so deeply. I can't recommend it enough, and I sincerely hope they continue offering it for years to come. If you've been thinking about taking this class, do it. It's absolutely worth it I promise!

Dropped in as a walk in with a friend and was greeted right away with a rundown of how it works…read more You pick a pottery piece, the price is on the bottom and then it's $7 for studio time. Great value compared to other places in the area that charge studio time by the hour. Your piece will be ready for pickup usually between 7-10 days. The owner was super nice and helpful giving tips and tricks along the way. Lots of colors of paint and different pieces to choose from. Brought my own drink and had a great time. Highly recommend for a girls day, date or with kids. They also have glass fusing, glass resin, wood painting and classes available. There is a large parking lot with spaces reserved in front of the business as well. Highly recommend stopping in, can't wait to go back!

I took a glass fusion class from here through Clinton Township Recreation. Great class. Staff are…read moreall very helpful. I really enjoyed it. I will be going back to create something else soon. They have a wide variety of crafting options like wooden signs, wood "sun" catchers, canvas and ceramics. Go check this place out. You will not be disappointed.

My husband and I came in to do the July corn hole yard game special. Turned into such a great…read moreunplanned date night. Dillon was our instructor and he receives an A plus in my book on teaching. This class was 6:30-9:30. We managed to complete our boards by 9:00 and they look awesome, good enough to pass down from generation to generation (my opinion).

Located in Downtown Clarkston. Nice size place, with lots of space for big groups. Came here for…read morea private birthday party. Our instructor, Dylon, was great. Was very patient with us and our lack of skill. Walked us through stroke by stroke. I have done painting like this in the past, but I would say that the staff here is very friendly.

I found this hidden gem tucked away on an industrial drive by Googling "art galleries near me" when…read moreI was eating Thai food in Royal Oak. My expectations weren't much; I've lived in the Detroit metro area my entire life and had never even heard of this curiously spelled Habatat. These galleries, both stories of them far exceeded them. Let me say up front the exquisite glass works contained within these walls are far out of my price range. Base price for anything seems to be 10 grand with certain pieces going for as much as 8 or 9 times that. The few things I saw in a 4 figure price range stuck out like a sore thumb in how unimpressive they were. Something going for $6500 looked to me like it should be $650 while anything up in 5 figures had the intricacy and craftsmanship for me to see why it commanded a price of more than twice my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So I'm essentially reviewing HG as a free museum cause that's how I looked at it. If there was a donation box that I spotted I probably would have put a fiver in it but none presented itself to me. The employee or proprietor who walked in shortly after me seemed to sense I was simply a sightseer, too, and showed no irritation with it. I think she was coming back from lunch break. I saw her out in the parking lot. So maybe she was just happy with a full belly of good food. Or had sold hundreds of thousands of dollars of glass work that morning. Most of the walls are black or very dark gray with multiple lights focused on each individual glass piece and they pop out beautifully. So many different artists represented as well. I usually try to keep track, at least somewhat, but I'm not too familiar with this medium and with the creators constantly in flux I didn't even bother trying. So go look yourself if you want to know who is behind all these shimmering delicate whats. I'd be cautious about bringing any young kids here though. I shudder to think of the damage some rugrat running around could do in the Habatat habitat. The second floor isn't as extensive as the first but I wasn't expecting it to exist in the first place and there is one spot where it provides a good overview of one of the ground floor galleries. At least a couple of rooms have white walls as the blonde lady who checked back in with me explained some of the pieces just look better with a white background. Some rooms have cubicles stacked layer upon layer with fascinating and fun multi colored glass art. Not an all day affair, unless perhaps you're an aficionado looking to drop serious ducats on multiple pieces for display and investment, but for a curiosity seeker like me you can easily while away an hour or perhaps more here. I walked out thinking that if I hit the Mega Millions I'd definitely buy a piece or three from Habatat Galleries.

The most breath taking experience. The talent is unsurpassed .feels more like a museum than a…read moregallery

The wide range of media and styles in the gallery from area artists is terrific! Friendly artists…read morerun the gallery and hold exhibits for more area artists . Works are also very reasonably priced!

A lovely artist-run gallery on Woodward in Ferndale. The art is wonderful and affordable, and the…read moreexhibits change monthly so there's always something new to see. It's fun to browse the art without any pressure. The member-artists who staff the gallery are always welcoming and always happy to talk about their work. One of the metro Detroit area's real gems.

Happened to be in Ferndale, so we popped in to this cool indoor market to shop. There is a nice…read morevariety of vendors from plants to coffee to Detroit merch. We love Bon Bon Bon and they have a small stall here! One of my favorite discoveries though was The Workplace Program - selling cards made by people with disabilities - they were so unique and awesome! I ended up buying one for my brother's birthday and it was the same price you'd see at Hallmark for a nice card. Overall, the space was clean and easy to navigate - only took us about 45 minutes to browse through all the vendors. Definitely check out if you're in the area and want to support local!

Was at Rust Belt Market this weekend and genuinely couldn't believe how hot it was inside. The kind…read moreof heat where you stop browsing and start thinking about finding the nearest exit. Love a lot of the vendors there, but the overall experience was so uncomfortable that I ended up leaving early. Just completely killed the atmosphere for me.

Enjoyable family themed event. Nice craft items. Had a great pulled pork sandwich too at a local…read moreestablishment. Super day.

Wonderful little art fair on 12 Mile in Berkley. It seems to get a little bit bigger and better…read moreevery year. Organized by the owners of Catching Fireflies & Yellow Door - you will see many artists that are familiar to you if you are familiar with these shops. One of my favorite Berkley events every June! This year's event promises 100+ artists, live music, kids activities & food trucks - yay! Can't wait!