Had a terrific time attending the beginner's watercolor class with Andrea. I've painted before and…read morethe class offered some fun techniques I hadn't heard of. The group was engaged and kind, with other artists in attendance who shared their interesting styles as well. A fun, relaxing evening of supportive and enjoyable folks!

Wow, this gallery has such a diverse collection of the most beautiful art from all local artists…read more There is something for everyone and in every price point. The owners are very helpful and super friendly. So happy I stopped in today.

As one of the Gallery Boom artists I can say, I have found my happy place. I am also the artist…read morethat runs the watercolor class Thursday and Friday Check my social media for times. RayTen Creative Design. Hope to see ya soon.

Wow! What a discovery this place was! I didn't even have Gallery Boom on my list of bookmarks in…read moreOlympia. We just happened to park by it as we were going to explore and grab a bite to eat in downtown Olympia. I asked the cashier how long the place has been around and I was told it's been around for about two years. I'm a bit shocked that no Yelp entry has been made yet. Gallery Boom is a gallery that features over 100 local artists and virtually all of the work here is for sale. The prices on a great deal of the art pieces asked by the artists seem very reasonable. Since this gallery features so many artists the variety on what type of art there is here is quite vast. I bought several things here... a dried mushroom under glass, a purple crystal, a Christmas ornament with moss in it, a UFO rear view mirror hanging ornament and the bigger purchase a small lamp. Pictures of most of those things to follow. I was very excited to get this lamp as the artist makes all kinds of sizes of lamps that are inspired by sci-fi, UFO's, the Space Needle and other similar building structures like it. I first came across these lamps at another Olympia art gallery, Matter Art Gallery. That gallery has since gone defunct and I was very sad to no longer see these lamps but now I know a great physical location to go to for these lamps (the same artist like many of the other artist either have their own website, a point of contact or an Etsy account as well). It was great reconnecting with those artistic lamps again! The cashier said that reaching out to nearly all of the artists is easy and they are very receptive to communicating with the public. This also reflects onto the gallery itself as it doesn't come across stuffy or pretentious in the slightest. The cashier also mentioned that the art for sale can rotate out relatively quickly and that their is almost always something new to examine in a relatively short amount of time. Not only that but one pass down the aisles here just doesn't seem to do it justice. It seems like each time you walk where you already were you see something that didn't catch your eye the first time. So you can spend a lot of time here just doing that. I'm totally addicted to this place! I am SO coming back here but I'm going to wait maybe several weeks to a month for new art pieces to get brought in. If nothing else I'm most likely going to buy another one of those lovely lamps!

We are so stoked for this place!! This is excellent for families to spend a wonderful quality time…read moretogether. Especially w little ones to explore their creativity while enjoying some delicious beverages. Exceptional service and perfect ambiance. This will be a regular for us.

Eva was wonderful and we really enjoyed making Tofu with her. It was super interesting learning…read moreabout the process and being able to press our own tofu! It tasted great, and she even made homemade miso soup to share with the group!!

Maggie is amazing! Each person's finished painting is unique, yet totally successful!read more

I just came back from my first class. This was so much fun. I defiantly will be back for more. It…read morewas truly a wonderful experience

Jason is a kind and patient teacher with a great sense of humor and flexible teaching style. He is…read moreexperienced and knowledgeable with many different types of art and breaks down challenging peices into manageable steps. I have been going to his classes for several years and have attended summer camps as well. I would highly reccomend this studio to anyone wanting to grow their art skills.

Nice atmosphere. Teacher is very knowledgeable. Learned a lot. Place could be a tad bit more…read morecleaner.

I am so glad my husband was able to locate this place while we were visiting. My daughter was able…read moreto get a one on one with her (went on a weekday) using acrylic paint. Susan was really nice and very patient with my daughter. My daughter is a very shy girl however she was very open with Susan (instantly!) and enjoyed every bit of time with her. Wish we were living here so that she is able to attend her program.

What a great experience! Susan is an enthusiastic teacher who spreads her love for art to her…read morestudents! My 2 kiddos had a great time and can't wait to go back! A lot of classes available every day, all types of art- she has something for everyone! Beautiful art displayed and in a great space, too! What a wonderful addition to downtown Kent!

LovingLocal Lets hear it for another #tacoma #hiddengem and…read more#smallbussiness. So tucked behind the Human Society is a great little studio for those who want to go & try their hand at something new, those who want to create & those that want to explore. This is not the usual #sip&paint experience, it is more. Now, I suggest that you go in the daylight to find it the 1st time, wear something comfortable & be prepared to be inspired. I participated in the Love Letters to Self class and met some really nice ladies. This is a safe place to be yourself, to compliment & encourage others. Big shout out to Nadine for extending hospitality and ginger snaps! No doubt, I'll be back for more classes.

I love taking classes at Artful Dreamers Studio. The owner, Nadine seems to attract a wonderful…read moregroup of women. I've taken many classes and I always feel nurtured and safe. Never any judgement. Nadine is a wonderful teacher that helps me get the best results. Always a fun time.

Fantastic shop I love this shop ever since I started stained glass in January! I love the people…read morehere as they are very helpful about finding glass, tools, tips and whatever else needed for stained glass projects! I recommend this store for anyone who loves stained glass and wants to pickup a new hobby! Here's some pieces I have made thanks to the excellent glass choices and variety's they sell!

Stopped by to check out some glass my daughter needed for a class project. Staff was super nice and…read morevery helpful. They have tons and tons of beautiful glass. I will be coming back.

Downtown Port Orchard favorite! Great art from local artists…read more Fun art classes

paid $80 to learn how to knit a chunky blanket and another $20 to make a candle. honestly would…read morehave been a good time, but the instructor was so absent during the class period. was told to come 0930 or 9:30AM as per the order e-mail confirmation, which is 30 minutes before the 1000 or 10:00AM knitting class so that you clhave enough time to do both activities until 1300 or 1:00PM. the instructor did not open the door until 0951 or 9:51 AM even though I had signed up weeks ago. lack of communication from the shop about how the timeline will play out, and so instead, the instructor had to interrupt the knitting time to then squeeze the candle-making time. extremely disappointed by lack of communication and coordination this location. I had high hopes, truly, but maybe it was just the instructor that did it for me. the instructor would dipout and multitask elsewhere away from the class-goers who had to standby for a bit so that they can get her help on instruction clarification. Ended up needing to help our peers out because our instructor lacked the initiative to check in on all the guests. Nonetheless, very pretty and happily bright shop. Makes you want to-do a studio tour to truly appreciate the beauty of the art that covers the walls.

My friend and I came in on a Wednesday evening to do the paint and sip, and it was super fun!!!…read moreSarah led the class and she was super sweet. She described the steps in great detail, and helped us when we were struggling. Thank you so much for a great time! We will be back.