This is one of the best kept secrets in Louisville if you love to create. I've been taking the…read morejewelry/silversmithing class with Lauri and she is fantastic. She's very knowledgeable and so enthusiastic about teaching. In addition, they also offer pottery, painting and mosaics. I'm sure they have others I didn't mention. The price for the classes is also very reasonable. There are classes for kids and adults.

I Attended Loopy Dough Studio's open house on 1/17/26. I had already followed the studio's…read moreInstagram page but when I saw they were having an open house with free pottery painting, giveaways and food, I knew I had to go! We were warmly welcomed at the door and given instruction on everything happening in the little studio space. The first thing I noticed was the plethora of glaze colors. I painted a small vase in one of the speckled colors. We entered the giveaways, snacked on an impressive charcuterie board and sipped a tasty margarita. The owner checked us out after painting, she was friendly and so grateful we stopped in. We chose a mystery pottery item for $10 before leaving, it was a small colorful vase. If you've been thinking about taking a pottery class, I suggest checking this place out! (They also have take home pottery kits).

I recently took the six week class with Alex, and it was fantastic! I loved coming to class each…read moreweek and learning how to create my pieces from scratch. This is definitely a unique experience that everyone must take at least once! I highly recommend if anyone is looking to get into a new hobby

My husband and I recently participated in a stained glass art class at Preston Arts Center. From…read morethe moment we entered I was impressed! The store was full of natural light that highlighted the rooms, and the steps to the upper classrooms were painted in colorful hues. The staff were super friendly as we strolled through the center prior to our class. The selection of art supplies was quite impressive and seemed to include most anything a person could need for art projects (colored pencils, paints, brushes, pens, markers, canvas, children's art kits, and so much more). The prices appeared to be fair and in line with box stores and chain craft supply stores. They offer an array of workshops and classes for all ages that include both one-day and weekly offerings.The class that we participated in was phenomenal. The instructor was very patient and quite knowledgeable. The price of the class included all materials. There is plenty of parking in a dedicated lot.

Updating my review for the new location! Everyone there is…read morealways friendly, I love how all the little details in the shop are drawn by hand, and of course they have plenty of art supplies. I'm always able to find something I need!

Took back to back to back classes here! Everyone is friendly and accommodating, I learned a lot and…read moreit's affordable! This place is 100% approachable and welcoming, New Albany Clay Collective is a great place to try your first class or third!

Scott led our large family group through the process of throwing a pot. With Scott's help we all…read moremanaged to make a small bowl/pot. We had a group that varied in age from 5-70. He was patient and helpful guiding us through. Will go again!

I could not recommend Payne Street Pottery and its "try it" classes more. I was a little hesitant…read moreto take a class on my own however, found that I was one of a handful of people in the class that attended outside of a couple. The instructor was so friendly and helpful in teaching the basics of the pottery wheel, how to form the clay, etc. The class flew by and I absolutely love the bowl I ended up making. I am definitely planning on taking more classes in the future!

SERENDIPITY From…read morebeginners to well experienced potters, you will find yourself happy you are in front of a wheel with clay seeing what will materialize. The most wonderful Miss Tanya is simply a gem of a human being, her staff reflects the good aspects of patience and fun times. They offer "Try it" classes. And solo appointments that you can work alone. I highly recommend you book a class early as they fill up quickly. Well knowledgeable to recognize when they should offer help or let you learn as you go. Life experiences. Feel free to ask for help. They care to help. Your pottery will make great gifts for yourself as well as loved ones. You made it with love

First, I didn't go in with the expectation of producing quality art to hang on my wall. I'm an…read moreartist, but painting isn't my first medium. I believe these type of events are more about the experience. They can be fun for a group event with family, friends or co-workers. CONS: It is in the basement, so there are no windows (if that is something that bothers you). The instructor talked too much (personal, not conversational), and would disappear unexpectedly at different times. She only came around a couple of times to offer tips and assistance, and seemed a bit impatient. The setup was a bit awkward from some viewpoints, as there are pillars in the middle of the room. They have monitors to assist, but it can still be hard to see what they're doing, and the "color chart" was impossible to see for most of us. It felt like we spent a lot of time mixing colors, and then quickly dabbing the paint on canvas to catch up with the instructor. We felt rushed. I believe the sessions are supposed to be 2.5 to 3 hours, but we were there about 2 hours at most. PROS: It's in the heart of downtown Jeff, near great restaurants and the Big 4 walking bridge, all in walking distance. There is a lot of free parking nearby as well. There were bright paintings all down the hallways, and in the large basement studio, which cheered up the space. It was neat and clean, and everything was easily accessible. The instructor was friendly and joked around with us some. She put on a playlist of music, which was her own choice of hits but she offered to put on something we would like if we wanted. We had a good time joking off and on while we tried to follow along. We all ended up with different results, and had fun being together and laughing at our mistakes. Overall, we had fun, but because that is what we brought into it. A big part of these experiences does lie with the instructor (or host you could say) and their skill at hospitality as well as art. I admit I wouldn't return if I knew the same instructor or someone similar was leading it. (She mentioned several times that she was the owner's daughter.) Opinions and experiences are subjective, so you should check it out for yourself.

Went to the new location in downtown Jeffersonville at 300 Spring Street for a 6 PM session on a…read moreSaturday for $36. This is my first time doing a "sip and paint" and I really enjoyed it and would repeat in the future. They have discounted session prices on Tuesdays. The new location has only been open for a week and would be a great idea for the holidays as a place to gather for a fun time or also as a gift idea for even the non-artist in your life. Plenty of free public parking located across the street as well as behind the building. Enter through the glass doors and travel down the stairs to a welcoming art space in the basement. The instructor greeted us and directed us to pick out our paints, protective aprons, and brushes and we chose our easel stations. They also sell wine and beer and snacks and frequent take breaks as needed during the evening to accommodate refreshment and stretching your legs after sitting for an hour. I chose a $6 glass of Cabernet and the entire paint session is typically 2-1/2 to 3 hours long. I also purchased a really cute t-shirt for $15, which supposedly can be custom ordered in various colors, sizes, and multiple designs. An inspiration picture is displayed at the front of the classroom and the instructor provides step-by-step instructions to replicate the image. Our instructor was Moira for this particular project, and she was very helpful in providing individual assistance as needed or requested. Her expertise was very helpful! As you can see from my impressionistic version of the original piece, art is in the eye of the beholder! I had fun, which was my main objective here.

I got my hair dyed and it was awesome and I will be back! Manda was great to me and I love my…read morehair!! The price was perfect and I love that I don't have to sacrifice quality for great service to get what I want.

Great barber shop for a walk-in haircut that is cheap. As many other reviews mention, your quality…read moreof haircut will be a hit or miss depending on the students ability, but the instructor verifies your haircut before you leave. I would absolutely come here again, can't beat $7 unless you're out there measuring your hair to the millimeter.

My company used Leadership Louisville for a speaker series during our women's leadership meeting…read more Engaging with the team to describe our needs and ideas for thought leadership was easy to schedule and I enjoyed the discussion. Their team highlighted an existing program at Leadership Louisville and narrowed it down to our available time on the agenda. Cynthia Knapek was our speaker. She arrived at our meeting site and came prepared with the right balance of energy, storytelling, and data. She was the kick off speaker for our 2-day event and it set the right tone. Programs at Leadership Louisville will vary in length, commitment, and pricing. Besides Cynthia, other speakers offer their services. Check out their website for more details and reach out to schedule an initial meeting.

A couple of months after my Focus Louisville experience with Leadership Louisville, and I find…read moremyself still thinking about and referring back to it. I was impressed not only with the amount of information presented over the 2.5-day program but also the community that Leadership Louisville creates as well as how it seeks and succeeds at being a catalyst for positive change in Louisville. Louisville is so lucky have a nonprofit like Leadership Louisville. But let me back up: Leadership Louisville focuses on leadership development, civic engagement and professional development. And it does this through a handful fo key programs, as well as speaker and training events. I participated in Focus Louisville, which is Leadership Louisville's entry program. It offers "a more complete view and understanding of Louisville, along with a better sense of how to put leadership into action." And through this experience we heard from a plethora of community leaders on issues facing Louisville, including from leaders in the arts, education, economic development, local government, police, education, nonprofits and more. My favorite parts included the walking tour of downtown and the West End by former Councilman Tom Owen (a Louisville treasure), a field trip to a local elementary school and hearing directly from the Louisville Metro Council president and police chief. I thought I knew Louisville, but hearing from so many community leaders, who are clearly passionate about this city and open about its strengths and shortcomings, definitely opened my eyes. And the entire experience left me wanting to be a part of the solutions and work to make Louisville event better -- which I suppose was the whole point. I also think about the fact that my Leadership Louisville experience was only 2.5 days long; I expect that if I took part in one of their longer programs, which go for months to upward of a year, I would be even more motivated. Leadership Louisville's programs do cost a pretty penny. Focus Louisville cost $600, for example. But I was able to get some scholarship funds for part of this. Not sure if this is the case with all of the programs through this nonprofit, but it was fast and easy to apply for a scholarship. Leadership Louisville's recently renovated HQ downtown is also beautiful. It has several great meeting areas that foster communication. I'm looking forward to becoming a Leadership Louisville member and using this facility more, either for co-working or attending events. So like I said, Louisville is lucky to have Leadership Louisville. I'm looking forward to taking part in even more opportunities in the future.