My girlfriend and I attended a pottery beginner friendly class early in the afternoon with our…read moreinstructor (Mang). She was outstanding especially when giving us patience and guidance through throwing clay for our very first time. The environment felt lived in and cozy which really allowed us to breathe and continue to learn which made the class very rewarding throughout. I highly recommend her and this business to those wanting to try pottery without worrying about the necessary mess. We will come back in the future.

After being a member of Fire Gallery for approximately 1 year, I decided to leave and feel it is…read moreimportant to share my personal experience. During my time there, the owner, Leroy, regularly made sexually inappropriate comments during classes and open studio hours. Statements such as "lubrication is essential" and "saddle up and ride it like you'd ride your wife" were said openly, including during classes where minors were present. These remarks occurred repeatedly and made me increasingly uncomfortable. On one occasion, Leroy patted me on the butt. That incident is what ultimately prompted me to speak with him, as I felt a clear boundary had been crossed. Prior to that, I began coming to the studio very early in the morning around 6:00 a.m. Specifically to avoid interactions with him, since he typically did not arrive until late morning. During this time, a younger member confided in me that she felt uncomfortable due to repeated sexual comments made toward her. She told me that after she raised her concerns directly, she was removed from the studio shortly afterward. Hearing this further confirmed my decision to speak up. When I raised my concerns about the repeated sexual comments and the physical contact, Leroy accused me of taking an apron from the studio and told me to pack up my things and leave. "Can you say deflection" LOL!!! About a week prior, I had told him I planned to have an apron copied by a seamstress, and he suggested making ten. I did take the apron to explore this, but ultimately decided not to proceed after being advised that it would not be practical or cost-effective. The apron was in my car and was immediately returned. I also developed concerns about cleanliness and health. The studio was consistently dusty, including in glazing areas. Cleanliness is critical in a ceramics studio, as many glaze materials and fine dust particles can be hazardous when inhaled over time. I later learned that prolonged exposure to silica dust can be dangerous and that proper safety practices, ventilation, and education are important. These were not explained to me during my time there. If you are considering spending your money here, I strongly recommend looking at other studios as well. While they may be more expensive, they may also offer a cleaner, healthier, and more professional environment. I am sharing this review based solely on my own experience and what I personally witnessed so others can decide whether this studio is right for them. I am much happier at my new studio, which is clean, professional, and an environment where I feel comfortable and respected.

I decided to do a painting Groupon deal for my Mom's Birthday. I was a little skeptical of it being…read moreat a bar, but it was perfect! Since it was on a Tuesday (haha.. can't help but to say it like the song) the bar was practically empty. Parking was easy. Music was just right! We did arrive early to grab a drink special, take some pre-painting pics and find a seat before starting. I do have to say, our instructor Candice was amazing - loud, patient and happy. I asked her if they did anything for Birthdays and she said the class could sing 'Happy Birthday' to my mom half way through class. Welp! They did and my mom was happily surprised. I highly recommend searching Groupon or Zulily for Paint Nite deals and enjoy a night of creative fun at a reasonable price. Great for dates, birthdays, Girls night, Mother/Daughter dates... etc.

Me and a few of my girlfriends chose to do the groupon deal for Paint Nite! I definitely enjoyed…read morethe experience...the only downside was that the bar - underdogs was too loud to host a paint nite party. I couldn't hear the instructions very well and the drinks were okay. I'd rather have spent the $10 bringing my own bottle of wine! But overall I did enjoy the experience and would do it again!

Love this alternative to a traditional sip and paint. There's beautiful art work throughout the…read moreentire studio. Good music and byob. They did provide cups but we were not aware we needed to bring ice. There were about 20-25 Mat options to choose from with a variety of cute, funny, to more bold sayings. Once selected we were sent back to our stations (5 to a section) for further instruction. The employee on our side was a little rude to some of the other guests. He was in his phone more than assisting. We were only allowed one paint color per person at a time. I'm sure this is probably to avoid waste, and accidents since space was very limited at the stations. I do think it's a bit pricey for what you get. The Mat is very rough and pieces of it are all over my car just from the drive home. I'm not sure how long it will last but it's rather small for $50. Overall I loved the experience and we had a great time!

Kiky Mats Valentine's Experience - 5 Stars!…read more We had an amazing time at Kiky Mats celebrating Valentine's Day in style! From the moment we walked in, the vibes were for the culture--warm, welcoming, and full of great energy. The hosts were attentive, engaging, and straight-up lit, making sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. They set the tone right by greeting us with champagne, and from there, it was nothing but good music, good people, and creativity flowing. Designing our own custom doormats was such a unique and fun experience, and the team at Kiky Mats made the process easy and enjoyable. Whether you're looking for a date night idea or just something different to do, I highly recommend checking them out. 10/10 experience!

Went to McCheeks for Clay and Cabernet and really enjoyed it. Here is why:…read more 1. A very cute, grumpy, talkative, one-eyed kitty. 2. Drinking with friends! 3. A laid-back comfortable environment. 4. Carole's tips on how to make all sorts of things. 5. Lots of supplies to get creative with. 6. The freedom to make whatever I wanted. 7. Help when I needed it. 8. A really cool result even though I do not consider myself good at this sort of thing. 9. It was affordable. I haven't picked up my finished pieces yet, but I think they are going to turn out great! Carole fires/glazes them and you pick them up later. I recommend the workshop. You can even shop while you are there. Carole had so really cool stuff to buy. Bring a few friends. You will have fun!

I've known Sean and Carole for a while now, before they opened this space. I'm glad I finally made…read moreit, for a craft my 3-year old could do (heavily assisted by momma). Carole demo'ed the whole thing, and was ready to assist at any time. She also had a bunch of materials where we could go hog-wild on the clay craft. She was prompt with correspondence on when to pick up, etc. And the space itself and bathroom is clean and not hard to find-- a touch eclectic and still clean and efficient, very much like Carole! I hope this is the first of many outings here. We plan on coming back, maybe even making it an annual tradition! Thank you, McCheeks!

You fee the joy the minute you walk into this place! Beads cover every wall and you feel inspired…read moreby the exuberance sharing in the welcome by the Jewelry Instructor herself! Great place to take a class of schedule a special event. She offers bday parties and gatherings at great prices. Planning to have a girls night there soon!

Very helpful , Great atmosphere, I recommend the BeadBar for creating special creations and…read more memories . Sonia is a published artist .

I really enjoyed our time at Habibi Bazaar. We decided to do the large carpet of my dog. They had a…read moresketched out when we arrived. The studio is inside a large art building. Go through the main entrance doors and it's on the second floor. The carpet can be anything. I'm glad we did the bigger one. You fabric gun this entire project and it does have a sharp edge to it. They are all great teachers and will do complex parts for you if you are worried about messing it up. People came to pick up their finished carpets during our class. It was pretty cool to see all the finish products. You are also allowed to borrow a tripod and film your experience (great idea). It says you can BYOB but I watched other people struggle with the rules of where you could keep your glass. A spill in the small studio with all the electrical equipment is a disaster. I'd opt to bring a well sealed water bottle and go for a night cap after. I'd definitely recommend this as a cute date night or team building event.

One of my favorite experiences in HTX! Freedom to pick your favorite art and really took there time…read moreto teach you how to use the rug machine properly. The owners value each customer and needs and make it happen ! Will be back !!

Had nothing but positive experiences here especially with all the team members…read more I enjoyed working with Brandi!

Loved this painting experience! You choose your own pottery item and choose your colors and paint…read more Several seats, walk ins accepted, and several options of pottery and colors. I chose a mug and after painting you leave item there for it to be glazed. Once ready you will get a text once item is ready for pick up.

It was very easy to make a reservation with Hawaii Fluid Art by calling/texting the phone number on…read morethe website. We made a reservation for five people, but two canceled the night before and only three total showed up. Hawaii Fluid Art welcomed the three of us without any pushback for the two that didn't show up. I appreciated the great customer service and flexibility/understanding. The colors, energy, and vibe inside of the studio is amazing! You walk in and you just feel so elevated! There were various different shapes and sizes of charcuterie boards to select from which was fun! I wasn't expecting there to be a butterfly and I totally chose it! Victor was EXTREMELY patient with us as we selected our colors and art style. He made recommendations based on which pieces of the hanging art we liked to assist us with the color selection process and made recommendations of what colors might work well together and which colors to select in matte versus metallic. The one thing that I didn't realize about the charcuterie board class, is that the only part you get to participate in as a customer, is the paint part. The store staff do all the resin on your behalf two days later, after the paint dries. We were interested in a resin class, so when we found this out, we were disappointed that we didn't get to use the resin ourselves. I think it would also be helpful to have a tutorial on how to pour the paint into the cup layer by layer to achieve the design that you want on your item. For example, I was going for more of a sunset vibe, so I probably could've poured more paint into my cup for each layer. And because my board surface area was a little bit smaller, I did not end up using all the paint in my cup. I originally poured the paint into my cup in layers in color order of a sunset but was instructed to pour the paint layers more randomly so the second half of my layers in the cup, we're not in sunset color order. So, because I didn't end up using all the paint, I got only the random colors on my board instead of the sunset colors at the beginning/in the bottom of the cup :( Overall, I love the idea of this class and the classroom setting and Victor! Communication and structure in the form of instructional guidance at the beginning of the class would be greatly beneficial to ensure that everybody understands what they're doing and leaves loving their design!

From the owner: We are an art studio center in Houston Heights, TX dedicated to providing artists of all ability…read morelevels the opportunity to learn and experience new art techniques in a semi-private, safe, professional setting through our varied classes and experiences.