I had the best time at a macaron class! We came here for a bachelorette party activity and it was…read moreso much fun! I've always wanted to learn how to make macarons but the process seemed intimidating and the cost for classes in my area is high. When my friends proposed this, I couldn't believe the value. We had a hands on class where Heather taught us the best tips and tricks to tackle macarons at home. I left armed with a box of tasty treats (that I made!), detailed recipes, and so many great pieces of general baking advice. My baking has improved already. I would have given Eat the Art 5 stars if my experience had ended with just the class. But now that I have lots of time and nowhere to go, I decided to put my skills to the test. I made macarons at home! Heather is obviously an artist and you will definitely want to do as she says and "eat the art." If you're looking for a girls' weekend activity or something fun for a bachelorette party, you will not regret taking a class at Eat the Art!

I can't give enough stars related to my experience with Heather at Eat the Art…read more I am a home baker looking to learn something new related to sugar art. I had the opportunity to spend three mornings in a row with Heather who customized my learning experience while I was in Nashville having traveled from Cleveland. Heather shared that she works with students of all levels and at no time did she make me feel that I didn't belong. Future Nashville trips will always include a visit to Heather's kitchen!

One of the most chaotic and jam-packed stores I've been in, which made it difficult to navigate…read more The layout felt disorganized, and the staff was not particularly friendly.

Imagine ordering a single item online because you think it will be an easier experience to have it…read morebrought curbside rather than entering the store. And imagine you discover that this was an utterly disastrous choice that threw off your entire hectic schedule. Unfortunately, we didn't realize that this Michaels isn't like others and is severely understaffed, but we learned that the hard way. Let me be clear that it isn't the employees who make this a lesser Michaels. It's the management and the inefficiency of their system here. After following the online check-in protocol and parking outside in an allocated spot, we waited for 20 minutes our singular item to arrive at the car. It never did. We entered the store only to find a long line. One unfortunate cashier worked mightily to handle the madness when at least two should have been present. But they struggled to keep up with the issues arising. This is the reality of some stores in a post-COVID era who have turned to self-scanners and fewer employees. But it was reaffirmed on this early evening that you simply cannot replace human problem solving. The line grew. The desperate cashier recommended using the self-scanning checkout options to diminish the line. Only one person obliged and none of the others budged. But they had good reasons, mostly. One customer in line needed to make a return which requires human interaction. Another customer had just one question about framing as it appeared that not a single other employee inhabited this enormous store, with nobody stationed in the popular framing department. Elderly customers in line were technologically afraid of the self-scanners. And I just needed to pick up that ONE ITEM! When it was finally my turn, the employee had to leave the growing line and walk to a shelving section of online orders. Shouldn't there be an employee who handles just that? And they found my name but no product. That caused another 10-minute delay. They eventually just pulled another one off the shelf. But a quick errand on the way to an important appointment that should have taken about five minutes in theory became a 40-minute fiasco. And none of it was the fault of the solo employee trying to run the operation. Shame on the manager(s) for putting them in that position. I've now discovered why this is the lowest rated Michaels in Middle Tennessee!

Holy cannoli do they have a LOT of fabric . It took me a minute to get acclimated to the different…read moresections but there is clear signage everywhere. Their prices are competitive, I'm not sure if they have coupons, they definitely had sales. I'd checked out the website prior to going and they have a good selection of classes too which is great for a newbie quilter like me. My mom and I went during the week so I can't speak to how busy they are on the weekends but we were there with maybe 10 other customers? There was plenty of staff around and they knew immediately if SG stocked the collection(s) I was after. When I brought my fabric to be cut the ladies were again helpful when I was trying to choose a neutral for my quilt. They helped me answer the age old question of gray or cream (gray won ) and then started cutting the yardage for me. They snip the fabric and then rip it, which seemed aggressive hahaha, but it prevents the fabric being cut wonky. I'm not sure I like that but it makes sense. As we checked out, the staff made some suggestions for tools that might help me and I was very happy with my mini-haul. The only thing I was surprised by was their lack of thread . They had one little stand but not many colors. They still get 5 stars because I'm guessing the serious quilters that come here probably have a thread stash, my MIL can piece a quilt top in a day and she could start her own Aurifil store. I'll definitely be back and hopefully take a class in 2025! Check them out!!

Amazing selection! We liked the William Morris selection and the civil war prints. Very fun, and…read morethe staff was great. Lots of their fabrics were on sale for only $5 per yard!

Tonight, my high school aged son, took his girlfriend here tonight. Driving 45 minutes through…read morerush hour/Spring Hill traffic, to make sure they were there BEFORE 5:30. Only to arrive, and find out they are closed/nobody there. Well done

This was such an easy and fun experience. The studio is a large, open, and inviting space with a…read morelarge selection of ceramics and paint colors. After painting for some time we took a lunch break and left our items with the stafff, then returned to finish painting. There were table sizes to accommodate groups of various sizes. There were several mutli-generational families there painting together. I came with my niece and my dad. A super fun way to spend a very hot July afternoon in Tennessee. Staff were well equipped and very responsive. A completely pleasant experience all around. We'll come back! Items have a boit a 2 week turn around for firing.

We loved every minute of it!…read more I bought two groupons for this place for a night my fiancé and I get bored and can't find anything to do. So on Monday, we finally decided to go. At first he wasn't thrilled about the idea but I forced him to come with me since I didn't want to waste our tickets. The class starts on time and 3 hours later, we were sad it was over! My fiancé actually got into it! They walk you through all the steps so there is really no way you could mess the painting up. It's not meant for artists. It's meant for people who've never painted before. Our instructor was really enthusiastic and was VERY patient. We had an older woman sitting across us who was over thinking and kept asking the instructor to fix her painting. I was annoyed but the assistant and the instructor were so patient and kind to her. You can bring alcohol so that obviously made it more fun for us too! this is such a good date night or a night with your friends. Check their calendar and the time allotted for each painting because the time it takes to finish one varies. It also gets really busy on that street so get there early! Eat somewhere at Lenox village instead. Traffic around that area is horrible! Great great experience! We loved it!

Took the kids to Paint + Canvas today and painted. They did great and I'm really proud of them…read more Painting is not in Owen's comfort zone and he rocked it! This is a great studio and we had a lot of fun! The studio is beautiful with lots of space. Thanks Amy, we had a great time!

We had such a good time at Brushfire! Loved how helpful the staff was and how many color options…read morethere were.

Fun date activity? Girls' day out? Or just a relaxed afternoon to take a break from the daily…read moregrind? This is the spot! Vibe: The studio is a cozy, creative space accessible to adults, kids, teens, or anyone looking for a break. The studio has plenty of seats for groups of two or more. They also offer a small refrigerator with water and Poppi for purchase. Selections: Each table is stocked with painting supplies, including a variety of brushes, paints, sponges, and water, while a large table provides additional supplies. The pottery is displayed prominently, ranging in size and style from mugs, bowls, coasters, figurines, to ornaments, with around 400 pieces to choose from, so there's something for everyone! I visited during the fall, so they had a great selection of fall and Halloween-themed figurines and ornaments. Service: First, the Brushfire team is incredibly polite and helpful, guiding first-timers through the process. While we're painting, they handle the glazing and firing of the pottery. The turnaround for finished pieces is about a week, but the studio holds onto them for up to a month in case you can't pick them up right away. Value: The basic studio fee is very reasonable; the cost mainly depends on which piece you choose to paint. Prices range from $5 to $80. I chose a figurine priced around $15, and I felt it was quite fair. Note: Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, since this place attracts a lot of couples and families. If someone is very particular about fine art, this studio might feel more like a hobby-level venue rather than a professional gallery, which I think is perfect for someone like me, who doesn't have fine art training. I loved my experience here, it's a fantastic place to create a handmade gift or a personalized piece for yourself. The studio offers tons of options, making it fun to craft something unique!

What a great spot to gather with local knitters! I have really enjoyed meeting so many people. The…read morestaff is super helpful choosing your project and selecting the perfectly dyed yarn. Deb was fantastic in my private lessons with her patience and expertise! Everyone was so encouraging and uplifting. So thankful to have Bliss Yarns nearby.

I went for my first time to Bliss Yarn because I needed some help on a project I was working on…read more Not only was I greeted with such kindness and hospitality but I received the help I needed and was welcomed back for their Thursday knitting club. I came back that following Thursday not knowing anyone and had a blast. Everyone is so sweet. They have an amazing selection of yarn, classes for different projects, and a warm cozy setting. I have recommended Bliss Yarns to many of my friends and can't wait to go back on a Thursday night.

This is such a cool spot to check out if ur into the arts! A supply store that's based on the…read morecommunity's donations and is supported by a name-your-price model. They have the basics (from paints and canvas) to very niche items (VHS, old pill containers, hardware). The staff, while busy sorting, were friendly. Would recommend to check out!

Stumbled upon this great donation based art store that allows people to "pay what you can" on…read morerandom creative and art supplies that they have. I was getting ready to move across the country and was able to donate old office supplies, post-its, paper and other items I had around my apartment - I was very happy to donate those items here rather than somewhere like Goodwill or them going into the trash. I didn't expect for them to ask me to stand there and go through every time I was donating. It was a bit judgey and uncomfortable as they handed back a can of spray paint that they thought could be less than half full. I was disappointed that the rest of it wouldn't be used be someone (even for free!) and that I had to throw it out instead.

I am not quite sure what I was expecting going in but the experience with Derek C and Italy from…read moreScratch was nothing short of amazing! Not only is Derek a great host, his house was perfect for the setting and the food was ridiculously great! Along the way you learn something about cooking and Italian culture. One of the best times I have had over a meal in a long time! I highly recommend the experience, you wont be disappointed!

Fun times at this cooking class. Beautiful home. Derek is a charismatic easy going host. Happy we…read morelearned how to make pasta. However, Missed out on how to make the panne cotta. Left full and satisfied.

Fun for Everyone! We…read morearrived after lunch and the parking garages were full. We found a church that was allowing people to park for $7 a vehicle. They were raising money for travel expenses to send kids and chaperones to places for charity work. This festival seems to get bigger every year. There were many more arts and crafts booths than the last time I attended. These included pottery, paintings, art, accessories, clothing, and much more. Plenty of fun things for kids. There were inflatable obstacle courses, a climbing wall, and an inflatable slide for kids of all ages. There was also a carnival with rides for everyone. Gourmet food trucks and food stands were present to satisfy your hunger. You could find gyros, asian cuisine, mexican cuisine, and american favorites such as hot dogs, kettle corn and glazed nuts. The best booth at the festival was of course the "Yelp" booth. They had a spinning wheel that you could spin for cool prizes.

I'm writing this from an artist's perspective. I participated in this show years ago, and at one…read moretime it was truly excellent. Local residents showed up in droves and genuinely valued -- and purchased -- handmade work. I made five to $7000 twenty years ago. Unfortunately, the show has changed significantly. It now draws large crowds, many of whom appear to be bused in from outside the area. While attendance is high, sales are not. The loyal local audience seems to have been pushed out by the increased congestion, and many no longer attend. Equally disappointing is the noticeable decline in handmade goods. Walking the show this year, I spoke with several talented artists who shared that they struggled to cover even their basic expenses and do not plan to return. It's a real shame that the show has declined like it has. It used to be a beautiful show and Franklin is a nice town.