I highly recommend J. Boebinger Studio. We had an absolutely fantastic experience and would do this…read moreagain in a heartbeat! We were looking for a nice family outing to do with our two adult sons over the holidays. After a few internet searches, we called Jason at J. Boebinger to discuss making some glass artwork. He was very patient on the phone and did a good job explaining our options. He was also very accommodating regarding the scheduling. The price was very reasonable so we decided to give it a go. We were certainly not disappointed! The outing turned out to be a highlight of our trip to Chicago. We had an absolutely great time designing and then making our glass pieces of "art". Jason, the studio owner, was not only a great guide for our artistic adventure but also a very nice host. We ended up spending around 3 hours making up our pieces. We were able to pick them up a few days later, after they had been fired in the oven. Besides the great experience on that day, we now also have nice mementos of our Christmas vacation.

11 of us each picked a project and did our own DIY class. Jason was very patient with all of us…read moreand spent 3hrs coaching and helping us create our masterpieces. Fun night!

This window has been in my family for 50 years now. It was in my house when I was growing up and…read morehas moved with me twice. I had installed it into my present house and my wife and I enjoyed looking at it every time we walked into our bedroom. Last year I noticed the glass was coming out of the leading holding it together. Upon further investigation I realized that the wood frame was rotted on the outside causing the issue. The glass was literally sinking out of the frame. After searching the internet I stumbled across Art Glass and Studio. I'm sure glad I did. Lawrence (Law) was a pleasure to work with! He was honest and realistic about his timeframe for assessing the situation and actually getting the work started and finished. I really appreciated that he let us know that he is a busy guy handling a number of projects at the same time but would give our window his utmost attention when our time came. He gave us plenty of options for the repairs working with our budget and suggesting different methods for reinstallation of the window. The option we chose was to make the window a decorative piece instead of an actual permanent window. That way if we move again or our children want the window to stay in the family after we're gone it will be easier to move it to the next place. When it came time for our window to be worked on, I removed it from our house (my choice to save money) and took it over to his shop. Law started on it and kept us informed as to how it was going. Once started, he finished it quickly and it looks great! In this day and age of "bait and switch" it was such a pleasure to work with someone who actually does what he says and does great work. This window was built around 1870 and thanks to Art Glass and Studio (Law) it should have another 150 years of in it. I highly recommend them

Law helped fix a broken antique door for me and did a fantastic job! Not only did he impeccably fix…read morethe glass but he fixed the door frame too! He offered to pick it up and return it for an additional cost and was very communicative throughout the entire process. I couldn't be happier with the final result.

I've taken a couple of classes here, some before the pandemic and one since (as well as a class at…read moreher Berwyn location as the day worked better). When I had trouble figuring out her website, the owner worked with me, and when I took a class wanting to do something very specific (make a traditional wired-brim hat that duplicated the look of one from a film), she helped me with that too even though it was slightly different from what the class was about (making an artistic felt hat). This is the only place in the suburbs that I know of which does any kind of millinery classes (felt hats from wool roving), and I'm grateful it's available. The owner's primary focus is the fabric arts (felting; weaving; dyeing) but also offer some bead and jewelry classes; the class I just took was a jewelry-making class in silver, copper, brass and even bronze taught by another artist. We all walked out with a generous handful of pieces we'd made and it was a lot of fun. I feel lucky to have access to such a variety of classes without having to drive in to Chicago, and the Berwyn studio is also fairly convenient. You might be taking a class all by yourself or with some other people; she has huge quantities of supplies, is patient guiding students, and you'll leave with something cool you made yourself. (She also sells tools and some of her / others' art. Some open studio available.) Limited parking in the back; some street parking. Studio might be a bit cold in the winter; consider a sweater or hoodie.

Clearly the place to come for art/craft supply in this area, but the staff is a little…read moreintimidating. A lot of classes are offered too. Navigating the sloppy web site is a little rough but you can find out what's going on there. You will never want to go to a Joann Fabrics again! :)

After 5:00 summer series Wednesday wine down:I recently visited this Little Black Pearl, and I have…read moreto say the energy when I walked in was great. I was surrounded by such positive, welcoming people of all ages. Throughout the night, we sang karaoke, played cards, shot pool and listened to good music. What really stood out to me was how safe, inclusive, and comfortable the environment felt. Everyone was so kind and genuine. But what truly touched my heart was how the community embraced my brother, who is special needs. There was no judgment only acceptance, laughter, and open arms. For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel like I had to be on guard, watching to make sure he was being treated with respect because everyone just welcomed. It was a relaxing night filled with connection and joy. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, warm, and safe space. Thank you for such an unforgettable expeience.

The organization for which I work recently held an event at Little Black Pearl (LBP). The support…read moreand service we received was beyond stellar! LBP provided the space, catered the food (via their onsite cafe, Carver 47), connected us to amazing balloon and floral vendors, and provided other accoutrements (e.g., tables and chairs, table coverings, a stage, sound and tech support, package management). LBP's one-stop shop especially helpful given that our planning team resided outside of Chicago. There is so much to applaud from the experience: the warm and inviting space exuded elegance; the feast was as beautiful as it was delicious; and the LBP team's interactions with us (from planning to completion) was the epitome of grace and hospitality. They accommodated every request and did so with an exceptional level of excellence. When we asked that the menu include a vegetarian and Halal dish, they ensured guests had multiple options. When we requested assistance erecting our banner, they took on the task of assembling the entire structure, even machine washing and drying it when they noticed a stain. Compared to other spaces we considered (and have used in the past) across the city, LBP's offerings and support stood head and shoulders above and their love was palpable in their attention to details.That they have a heart-centered mission and work in support of youth and community was tasty icing on an already amazing cake. Thank you, Little Black Pearl team, for making our event a world-class experience!

The bottom glass bowl of my Waterford chandelier cracked in half. As Waterford no longer makes…read morelights, there is no such thing as 'buying a replacement'. John mended the break perfectly, saving a treasured gift from my now deceased mom. Highly recommended

Riordan Artistry, Inc. did an excellent job. They were quick, professional, and very reasonably…read morepriced. The work was handled carefully and efficiently, and the whole process was easy from start to finish. I really appreciated John's responsiveness and attention to detail. Highly recommended for quality work at a fair price.

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I love Marcel's I have taken around 5 classes and have signed up for another in December. The…read moreteachers are great, the food is great and I've cooked at least one recipe from each class at home. They give you free wine beer or cocktails at most classes and it is a lovely relaxing night.

Linda and I took the intro to fusing class with Donna . She is very good. I believe that some pre…read moresession video instructions would be helpful for first timers. We listened intently and then Donna said ok go and create???? It wasn't til most people were 1/2 way through that we found a thread to follow and on the 45.minute ride home ideas came calling. So next time!!!

My friend introduced me to this place. We had signed up for the holiday ornament class, which you…read morebook and pay online. I never had and didn't know it was working with Glass pieces. Very new and different activity in the suburbs. They have the tools and supplies needed for decorating your ornament. An instructor is there to help go over some instructions and assist. The instructor helped cut glass pieces, if you don't know how. There were many precut pieces; triangles, square, rectangles, circles, sweater, stocking, gingerbread figure, etc to choose from. Many different color beads, rods, etc. The instructor and staff are very friendly. Already signed up for another class next year with some friends.

Tiffany Stained Glass recently restored an antique slag lamp and a wonderful old stained glass…read morechurch window of King David for me. At all times, communication was prompt, professional, and courteous. The workmanship on both pieces was exceptional. A custom frame for the large stained glass window which complemented the piece perfectly was also made. The window had to be shipped to Southern California and Tiffany Stained Glass built a superb crate in which to ship it. I highly recommend this company for any of your stained glass needs. I found their pricing to be quite reasonable considering the quality of the work done.

We had 2 stained glass windows made for us by Tiffany Glass. The windows are a beautiful addition…read moreto our living room. The workmanship is good. Our house was build in the 1920's and the windows look like original fixtures. Tiffany was responsive to our questions and ideas. We would recommend them to anyone who is considering stained glass windows in their home.

This is such a nice shop to go in to find different items from area artists. There are all sorts of…read moreartistic styles to choose from and priced to sell. The people working there are attentive without being too involved with the shopping experience. It looks like they also offer classes in the space if that is what you are looking for.

They have amazing art on display, classes for all ages, and a great gift shop filled with…read moreone-of-a-kind gifts!