This was a charity event for the Meriden Humane Society. The studio itself is so bright and…read morecolorful you're instantly happy when you walk in! The owner is energetic and encouraging and just plain fun! BYOB and BYOF so you can have a little paint party. Some of the options looked like fun and I can't wait to hopefully try it out there again.

This is my second time going to this establishment for a class. The first time was the "Paint Your…read morePet". It was so much fun and my painting came out just like my pet looks. I went again Saturday night with my husband for her "Valentine Date Night"event. My husband was skeptical but had a good time. Our painting came out great. Kate is so helpful, and fun. She played great music and served sweet treats. Take a class if you have the opportunity. You will not regret it.

I've been to Art Buzz twice now, and I absolutely love it! It's so much fun, and I appreciate how…read moreit goes beyond the typical paint-and-sip class. At Art Buzz, you're encouraged to be creative with your paintings, which means you have the flexibility to choose your colors and add your own personal spin to your art. It's a unique experience and different from any other paint-and- sip classes I've been to.

Had a really fun time with my friends at the Galentine's / Outside The Lines class! As a novice…read morepainter, the instructor was easy to follow and super helpful. I loved the piece I created and it was really cool to see how everyone's painting had their own unique look. I liked mine so much, that I opted to buy the picture frame so it was ready to hang up when I got home. The price for the class was also super reasonable and it's great that you can BYOB. Can't wait to come back for another girls' night out!

The Creative Arts Workshop is the place to learn art, pick up a new technique, and meet other…read moreartists. My friend, who is an artist, introduced me to this place, and she says that CAW has a strong reputation in the art community. I have zero art background, but I have taken drawing and photography classes here. All the teachers were friendly, enthusiastic, and well-prepared. I felt like I learned a lot and that the teachers were encouraging of beginners. They have a huge variety of classes here including cool stuff I'd like to try like metal sculpture. There are both short workshops (good for artists who are already well-versed in a topic but want to pick up a new technique) and longer classes. The cost is a little pricey, but well-worth it in my opinion. They also have an exhibition space and show really nice artwork there. This past summer, my friend and I went to see a juried show there and it was very good. The Creative Arts Workshop is a fantastic place to learn art and join an artistic community. I can't recommend it highly enough.

My family has had excellent experiences with learning to make pottery and life drawing at the…read moreCreative Arts Workshop. Most recently my husband and I took a drawing workshop. In the Perspective Drawing of Buildings and Architecture workshop, Eric March introduced strategies, gave students a chance to experiment, and consulted individually to discuss what works for each person and how to expand skills. His presentation was clear, and his comments were gentle and specific. For me, as a non-professional with some drawing experience, the class was engaging and informative - a delightful way to spend two afternoons. Being able to see and draw things from different perspectives makes drawing more fun and satisfying. As someone who ordinarily is more interested in life than buildings, I also realized the advantage of starting with boxier shapes, knowing that I can apply the same techniques to the animate world now that I have seen how they work. I highly recommend the workshop and other opportunities to work with Eric March.

I came here for the latest Yelp CT Made event. I have to admit, I'm not sure I would have come…read moreacross this spot without Yelp, as I'm pretty home crafty, but Laurie was a great teacher and host for a clay pendant making class. Laurie really makes the back experience worthwhile. She was great at helping the group and teaching us what to do. The clay pendant class was nice. I have a bit of experience with polymer clay, and Laurie broke down the techniques very well. Many of the classes feature wine, which is definitely an added plus for adulting crafts.

I first had the opportunity to visit and "get my craft on" at a Yelp CT Made event in August. The…read moreowner was a great hostess and made us all feel welcome - helping us get our creative juices flowing while we created a wonderful necklace. When I got home I quickly "liked" her Facebook page and was amazed at not only the number but the variety of classes that Laurie offers. For only having a brick and mortar location since May 2016 - she has tapped into a market for those of us whom want to be creative but don't want to just sit and paint. From creating your own laundry detergent to designing your own jewelry, Laurie has created a variety of class for every age imaginable. I also recently attending a Sunday Yoga and Craft class (which I believe is going to be a monthly event). An hour of relaxing and gentle yoga followed by crafting (that day we made glass magnets) is the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The class was intimate and I loved Laurie's energy and positivity. Can't wait to sign up for another class soon!

This was one of the coolest places to hangout and talk with friends. There is a parking look steps…read moreaway. When you walk in, it's really a nice break from reality with all of the whimsical, antique, speakeasy feel. You can sip on tea and coffee and walk around the shop. Nice size biscotti went well with their tea. I had the blueberry muffin also. My friend and I had two cups of tea that were great! Staff is super nice and we could have spent more than 2 hrs in there just relaxing and catching up. I look forward to going back there. It's a nice intimate space to sit alone or a couple of friends.

Tea shop during the day and an underground speakeasy by night…read more A group of friends and I came here for the first time and we were very impressed with a short wait time, and the very cool ambience and set up of the different areas to sit at Our server told us they specialized in mythological crafted cocktails, which came with an added ritual. I got Aset, the Egyptian goddess of healing, magic, funereal rites, and motherhood. ASET (EGYPTIAN) color-changing twist on a corpse reviver butterfly pea flower infused prairie gin, luxardo triple sec, elderflower liqueur, lemon, glitter MICTLANTECUTLI (AZTEC) blood orange margarita, rocks blood orange tequila, blood orange liqueur, lime, orange bitters, smoked salt We also Mediterranean: Hummus, Olives Herb, Chips Everything was very good and I would definitely come back during the day to check out their tea shop

This is a gallery where you can buy art made by local artists. The art is really great. You will…read moresee artists working inside, which is nice. They have classes and workshops, check them out online. They had stained glass classes then but there are also so many other art classes, too!

What a beautiful niche little store full of truly one of a kind gifts and unique items. They also…read morerun classes and take in repairs. I will keep it on my list for beautiful one of a kind gifts for sure!

I brought my family for drop-in ceramic painting on Mother's Day. I did call ahead to confirm…read morespace. They had one large table that I was able to reserve for eight of us. They have lots of tables for four or five people. You just drop in and they have a large amount of different ceramics that you can pick to paint. The price is on it. It's a flat rate whatever the price is that's all you pay. You take home your work the same day as the glaze is a no fire glaze. We were able to bring food and snacks and drinks and enjoyed our time together. They also have adult and child painting classes. I would definitely recommend coming by. They also do parties with a large room in the back as well..

This place is so fun! The owners actually work there and they are so nice and funny helping to make…read morethe experience even better! You can pick from a bunch of different things to paint and there is an area to pick whatever colors you want. There are a lot of colors. They clean the brushes and give a you a bunch to choose from. They have different things for different holidays. It seems like it would be such a cute date idea maybe Valentine's Day or even just a girl's night out. It was my first time doing something like this and I lobed it!

I think I've discovered the inner-artist in me. Attended my first ever paint night with a small…read moregroup and absolutely loved the entire experience! Studio is warm and inviting. There are a few small classrooms which are decorated with artwork...very motivating! It's BYOB and you can also bring food items (apps/snacks) to enjoy while creating your masterpiece. The instructor was great, very helpful and clearly explained each step of the process. I was frustrated at the beginning, having not painted since middle school, but began to develop confidence as my painting was near finished. I was also able to go back and touch up some areas that I thought needed it. A great way to spend an evening with friends. I definitely plan to return. They constantly offer promos and discounts (on their website and via groupon/living social), which I plan to keep an eye on, for my next visit.

Chloe was a supberb teacher! I haven't painted a painting since highschool and she made my friend…read moreBruce and I very comfortable and welcome. She encouraged us 100 percent and we had so much fun taking her class! She was very patient and answered all our questions the whole time. Bruce had a little difficulty with the website, there was ALOT of repeat questions that where ultimately irrelevant (just fyi )but we finally managed to figure it out, but fair warning the website/ online sign up is a head ache but overall the class was worth it! Thank you Chloe for making our night!!!

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Love this place. The instructors are wonderful. They are great teachers, helpful and patient…read more There's absolutely no pressure at the studio! They want you to do you. Fun and relaxing. I make pottery and go there to throw or hand build using clay. Jim and Mark are very knowledgeable and help with all of my questions. There's another instructor who runs painting classes. I've been going for a few years and recommend ALNB to beginners and experienced people. If you're a beginner interested in learning about pottery I highly recommend ALNB. There's zero judgment. You will only get positive support from everyone!!!!