I took both the short, one day, class and the 5 day class here and both were really great. Bending…read moreglass tubes is way harder than I expected but it's super fun! In the one day class I was making a sleeping cat and I did some of the bigger curves (which are easier) and the professionals did the smaller bits after the class was over. I could not be any happier with the results. I learned a bunch and I love the results. Definitely worth the money because it will make you way cooler than all your friends who don't even have any neon signs in their house.

It is time to update my review after so many years. AR Workshop is still located in the same spot…read morein Wakefield. What has changed is that they now offer even more variety in workshops. They still have all the original workshops but have expanded the options to add candles, blankets, sourdough bread, cookie decorating, canvas to cornhole boards. Some of the classes are for adults and others are for children. It is easy to register on the website. The hard part is selecting your project and design. The staff is friendly and will offer as much help as you need. There is even a gift shop in the front with décor, kits to do projects at home or finished projects if you prefer they make it for you.

I just loved this place! I was here for a hotel event and it was amazing! My project turned out…read morebeautifully and even thought it's a hike, I would definitely go back again. And just a huge note, Abby's customer service and art skills were unmatched! She's an excellent employee and a wonderful person!

Remarkable drawing class with the incredibly talented Traci Fracasso. She is the real deal both as…read morean artist and a teacher. She is rigorous but kind, informative and motivating. I learned a lot in the class and want to keep learning. The Pullen Arts Center is also an amazing work space and gallery. Just a great experience all around.

No reviews yet for the Pullen Arts Center? Unthinkable! PAC is an absolute gem in Raleigh's crown,…read moreand a blessing to the creative-minded. The center may look unassuming from the outside, but inside you'll find classes in everything from knitting to weaving, printmaking to pottery, basic beading techniques to advanced metalsmithing for jewelry, and so much more! Classes are affordable, geared toward a wide range of skills and ages, and very enjoyable. The summer program features a great kids' camp that fills up very quickly and provides kids of all ages and backgrounds a chance to have fun and develop their creative and artistic skills at the same time. The staff both running the center and teaching the classes are kind, helpful, and very knowledgeable, which makes for an easy time in both signing up and taking the classes. Most of the instructors are themselves local artists and craftspeople who enrich our city with diverse and unique talents, and generously share their skills with the community at large. Raleigh is very fortunate to have a place like this, offering such varied and interesting public classes - find your creative calling there today!

The building is beautiful. When you walk in you're surrounded by art of all types: ceramic, fibers,…read morewood, painting, etc. Parking is easy if you have an NCSU parking pass or it's after 5pm. Here's the reason why the Crafts Center earned this one star review. I enrolled in the beginning sewing class taught by Roberta. Roberta wasn't able to effectively teach all 8 students at once in my experience. For some students she was incredibly attentive and they (first time sewist) finished fabulous projects such as a jacket with set in sleeves. My experience was very different. Roberta could not help me read a beginner pattern (pull on Pietra shorts from Closet Core Patterns), shamed me for not using a Big 4 pattern (which I don't fit into for bust and hips so that wasn't an option) and making a muslin (which is super necessary for my body proportions to check fit), couldn't pivot to tell me how to adjust for high (15") waist/hip difference, or help me learn (in the last class) to sew a basic zigzag stitch. There were constant issues with the equipment in the room and basic supplies such as seam rippers were not provided (Roberta never told us to purchase them, so when I needed a seam ripper during class and there was none, I had to leave to go purchase one). Roberta chose not to wear a mask during the first session of the class (~January 2022) during an Omicron surge. I asked over email several times to talk to someone about this class so that no one else would have to have the atrocious experiences I did. They said that they reminded Roberta about the mask policy and suggested that I talk to someone at the front desk but for the two subsequent classes, there wasn't anyone at the front desk when I arrived to the building. Roberta apologized at the end of the class for not being able to teach me but the bigger question is why would the Crafts Center hire a teacher that can only teach some, but not all, students? The Crafts Center charged me $95 for class where I learned absolutely nothing. I could say you get what you pay for but in this case I paid for getting nothing. Future students should know that the Crafts Center has a zero refund policy once the class starts. Save yourself time and hassle by taking a beginning sewing class somewhere else that actually is invested in teaching *all* students with folks who are good teachers, not just good artisans.

Very impressive crafts center! I go here for night drawing…read moreclasses, and it's teeming with life. Every studio has some kind of class going on: clay, jewelry, photo, painting, woodwork, you name it. The classes have reasonable schedules that accommodate full-time working adults. The prices are quite low. I'm always excited to come here and learn some neat techniques despite it being Monday night. If you are considering anew hobby and looking for classes, check out this place first.

My daughter has been to several birthday parties and camps here and she loves it. Tamara is an…read moreamazing art teacher that is very warm and kind to the kids. She makes everyone feel welcome and makes sure the kids have tons of fun! Camp here is always a sure bet!

From the owner: TC ARTWORKS is a happening art studio in Raleigh. We offer unique art classes to kid's and adults…read moreno matter what their talent level. Tamara Clary Clark is the owner and head Art Honcho, bringing 3 decades of experience to the art easel. * Kid's Track Out classes - Ages K - 15. Tuesday - Friday 8 am drop off & 4 pm pick up. Each class is a different theme focusing on a famous artist & period in art. * Vino & Vintage classes - Adults and Girls Night Out. A two hour class learning how to create a home accessory project and DIY at home. * Small Furniture Workshop: A 3 hour workshop. Bring in a small piece of furniture to refinish in class. * Advanced Furniture Refinishing Workshop: A day workshop learning several techniques of furniture finishes. * Beginning & Advanced Drawing Classes. 5 class session lasting 2 hours each class. *Beginning & Advanced Painting Classes. 5 class sessions lasting 2 hours each session. * Private Parties for Kids -Host your child's Birthday Party with us! Reserve TC ARTWORK'S Studio for 2 1/2 hours. The Host/Hostess will choose what Art activity from our themes. *Corporate Team Building: Class participants take home a finished project as well as the knowledge and confidence to 'DIY' at home. *Vino & Vintage Private Parties: 2 hour class. Choose your project and date. Bring your favorite beverage, wine and snacks. We provide aprons, cups, napkins, plates and all supplies.

I am always on the hunt for alternative sources to art supplies found in big box concrete buildings…read morethat offer up half of their space to kitchey already made dumpster filling junk. So when I am in a new area of a town, I google "art supplies" and pray for some relief from the tyranny of plastic and cake decorating, scrapbook paper and seasonal driftwood. So I found ArtPost in an unexpected place. A small dwelling type storefront with funky painted blue building and two doors... take the left. Inside you will find traditional and some on trend art supplies packed inside the small space like a european counterpart. If you are an artist or craftsperson, I don't believe you will be able to leave without something. p.s. they have some of the coolest japanese brush tip pens.

I did not realize this until I came here, but Art Post is one of the only few local art supply…read morestores (and I believe the only one downtown). I have used them twice now for private classes/team building projects and both time they were phenomenal. For far less money than what other chain art-creation-team-building-events asked, Art Post created a custom activity for our group and created a laid-back atmosphere that encouraged creativity but also socializing. I also observed a class with younger children and the teacher was patient and also encouraging of creativity with the kids. Overall, I was very impressed with their community outreach and artistic philosophy. They also host some really great outdoor markets on the weekend where you can find lots of great local art and music!

We had a painting session arranged by our manager (therefore I have no information on cost). We…read morewere able to bring in our own food to enjoy before the painting fun began. Our instructor was Reagan. She was positive, kind, patient, professional, and very talented. We did a very simple painting as we were limited on time and none of us are artists. It was a great teambuilding activity. They did have a bar with beer and wine. The rest of the staff was also very friendly and helpful They are in a plaza so there is plenty of parking

Went to a large group party and had a wonderful time. I didn't realize they had a bar inside so you…read morecould order drinks. Nice! I had a great time and the art instructor was really supportive. We laughed a lot and I will definitely go back with friends! I have no skills but I had a lot of fun.

I want one of every stamp pad. I have had this place on my…read moreradar, unfortunately, while the concept rocks, the availability for events of my interest have not quite lured me in beyond a quick peek when wondering how the refurb of the derelict strip center was going. And if Union was gonna live up to the vibe set in their frequent Videri pop-ups. So I'm keeping an eye on Craft Habit, hoping they thrive now there are more things to do as more shops of supreme interest open up. I used to love the maker space concept that Jerry's artarama used to sponsor, near the now defunct SRI. So I am really fiending for a art/craft maker hookup now and then to learn a new craft and make friends. I'm gonna keep them on my bookmark list so I don't forget.

What a great concept- there's a craft for everyone here and the staff is so friendly!…read more You can take classes or shop - there's make and take projects interspersed throughout the store as well as scheduled classes. I'll be back to get my craft on next time I'm in town.

I am so happy we have a place like this in our community! I…read morehave been tremendously impressed with the owner, who goes the extra mile for her clientele. It has a totally relaxed feel and offers all kinds of different art classes. Small kids, high school kids and senior citizen kids all. If you are an art lover or want to try out your skills on the pottery wheel or painting canvas, try it out.

Great atmosphere, nice artwork and gifts. Saw an art show here and it went well for the artistread more

This art gallery is truly a hidden gem right in the heart of downtown. I've walked passed the front…read moredoor over two dozen times and didn't look twice, which I'm now kicking myself over. It's all thanks to Rod O. for his stellar review that I made my way to Adam Cave Fine Art and I can assure you I will return. The gallery itself is in an old building directly on Hargett Street (next door to Landmark Tavern). Walk up the old, creaky, wooden steps to a beautiful, open room with hardwood floors, bright natural lighting and paintings hung all around. The gallery consists of three separate rooms and has rotating exhibits every 1.5 months or so. The current exhibit, David Dunlop, is an incredible treat to view with beautiful nature and city scenes painted on aluminum with oils (exhibit on display until April 19th!) Although there were only a handful of people upon our visit, Adam Cave, the owner, was greeting everyone and interacting with them on a personal level. There was also complimentary cheese and wine being offered which was a very classy touch on a Sunday afternoon. I checked the website to see if there was a calendar of events so you'd know when they'd be offering these type of perks in the future, but didn't see any information. I did sign up for the e-mail per Adam's request, so hopefully I'll be updated on future events and exhibits through that. Adam Cave Fine Art Gallery is definitely a must visit during First Friday, and will now certainly be on my list (and it's so convenient to anyone already downtown!) I highly recommend giving the gallery a try, I guarantee anyone that appreciates art will appreciate the gallery and you can't help but feel you've stepped back in time as you walk up the flight of steps into a world of beauty in a beautifully restored building.

From the owner: Adam Cave Fine Art is a Raleigh, NC art gallery offering paintings, prints, and sculpture by over…read more25 regional and nationally known artists.