What an amazing and unique arts and crafts to do alone, a small group, or in our case, a group of 8…read moregirls! All of us had a great time from the moment we walked in. The ambiance is super cute, with colorful, warm vibes. The music always soothing, and you even get hot tea and Turkish delights in bites. 1) booking has never been easier. We selected the pick you piece on site. So go earlier so you can browse and really find the piece and size you want. 2) go early, so you can start planning what kind of mosaic you plan to design in your platter. 3) be mindful of the time. You get 3 hrs, but the hours go really fast when you're having fun, and you're also new to this. Set some time aside, more than 1 hr, so do the filler beading at the end. My friends and I really pushed the boundaries of time limit and was rushing to finish our beading filler. Still super fun, but super intense thinking we wouldn't finish on time. Definitely would go back and do this again. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The establishment was clean and chic. Please note that this isn't wheel chair friendly and that you will have to go down a bunch of stairs to reach the studio. Price was right! For unlimited glass and beads. And for just the whole experience. Really recommend it! Parking was easy to find outside. Paid meter, bust its only 2 hrs max? So had to go up again to refill.. send a friend up with your receipts so one person can refill all the cars. Or carpool!

Hands down, the best art workshop around!…read more At the Mosaic Art Studio you can make your own traditional Turkish lamp using hand cut mosaic glass and beads. I've never been to a more satisfying art workshop. You start with a specific project in mind (think Candle Holders, or different shapes of lamps... Table, Aladdin, Swan, and Moon lamps). They are all the same difficulty and range in prices from $79-139. In their studio, you spend 3 hours making your lamp, and what may seem like a lot of time, those precious hours will fly by. Their studio, which is just across from Columbia station, is gorgeous! It's decorated with rugs and lamps and intricate Turkish pieces all set to get inspiration from. Each workshop table has an assortment of colorful beads and hand-cut glass pieces. You also get a handy sheet that has examples of designs that you can use for your creation. It's fun getting to design your own lamp. You have the creative freedom to choose the color, shapes and styles, or you can even wing it. Whatever you choose, it will come out perfectly following their instruction on what to do. Once you're finished making your glass bowl insert, the studio takes two weeks to seal it to preserve your design. You'll receive an email when it's ready to collect. And at home, you can marvel in awe of what you created. I've also booked the team here for an in-office team-building group workshop, and they were fantastic. They set up everything similar to their studio and even played the traditional Turkish music. The instruction was clear and they had plenty of their friends to help on a one-on-one basis if anyone needed help or advice. The team here make it a really seamless process and I couldn't recommend them enough! Come to their beautiful studio or book them for an event, either way, it's a fun time creating your own Turkish mosaic lamp!

I was made aware of the Dimensions Gallery thanks to an advertisement on my Facebook feed, and the…read morefiance finally surprised me with tickets. Reservations are needed; my guess is that they want to space out the visitors, so we aren't tripping over each other or accidentally ending up in each other's photos. Based on square footage, the gallery is smaller than I had expected, but it does have some neat exhibits. There are floor markers to serve as suggestions on where the photographer can stand, and the staff gave us a brief intro and even offered to step in as a photographer if we needed it. We were told to budget for an hour at the gallery, but I felt that was at the top end of the time allotment. Honestly, it could have gone much faster depending on how much time you want to play around with the camera angles and how many different pictures you wish to take. My advice: if you are tickled by different angles producing camera magic, make a reservation and really take your time playing around with each exhibit and exploring different angles and the results they produce.

Believe it or not, I found this place by looking around our hotel on Google Maps. It turned out to…read morebe a bit more fun than I had expected, but TBH I did not have high expectations. We had some time to kill during our trip, so I booked a time for my group to come in. It is a pretty small spot, but it is well thought out "gallery" to take fun or silly photos with your group (or date). It's like different backdrops for you to take your own photos. Plan to spend at least 30-45 minutes, so that you are not in a rush. You'll want to try different poses and angles for each space/scene/exhibit. My fave was probably the anti-gravity room, the optical illusion space (the one where each side makes a person look super big/tall and the other side shrinks the person, like Alice in Wonderland). Don't miss the mirrored room towards the back. Reservations are a must, at least currently, they don't take walk ins.

Located on Granville Street, Atelier Gallery was first established in 1974. While the focus is on…read moreemerging Canadian artists, they also exhibit a diverse range of talent. They consistently show work done in a broad spectrum of media and subject matter. From the playful and whimsical to the more urban and abstract, two-dimensional work is generally given priority. Like all galleries, season after season, the nature of the gallery changes depending on what is available in the current artscape. In addition to showcasing the artwork of emerging artists, Atelier has a wide range of services to the budding collector. They offer a payment plan for those who love art but can't afford to pay $7000 in one go. In addition, private consultations are available to individuals or corporations who may wish to develop their art collection or need assistance with appraisals for tax purposes. For emerging artists, they have an ongoing submission process for those eager to find representation.

Jennifer has excellent taste and represents a well curated group of artists. The prices are…read moreapproachable for the caliber of work, and the gallery is incredibly professional when it comes to renderings and shipping. I am not accustomed to buying from galleries and this experience was so good, I came back multiple times. Highly recommend!

Jennifer Kostuik Gallery is wihtout a doubt my favourite space to curate art in Vancouver…read more With a beautiful roster of talented artists from across the globe, there is always something for me and my clients to fall in love with. From large scale paintings and fine art photography to exquisite sculptures, the diversity of her gallery offerings are such a breath of fresh air. The customer service is just as exceptional as the artwork and it's always such a joy to walk in with a cappuccino to explore what's new. Whether you're a serious art collector or just diping you toes in the art world, I highly recomend a vist to Jennifers gallery. It's a rare gem in city otherwise full of cliche art. As an interior designer, there is no better way to breath life into a space than with fabulous artwork. Nothing will kill a space faster than mass produced HomeSense style prints.

Wonderful experience at this studio! I have been to many studios as I am an avid painter and this…read morestudio was by far the best. Evelia is a lovely lady who is very professional and knowledgable. She was very warm and welcoming and made everyone in her class feel like they were at home. Her expertise in her craft is clear and will really help me to improve as an artist and painter. I highly recommend this studio and will definitely be coming back

Great little boutique supporting a variety local artist's work and offering art classes for kids…read moreafter school.

A fabulous gallery filled with art and artists. Monika holds ongoing classes for all levels of…read moreartists. A wonderfully positive environment perfect for nurturing your inner artist!

I went to a painting workshop @ 4cats in Kits. It was a Monet workshop so everyone paints the same…read moreMonet painting. I was worried about it being too structured and not enjoying it, but it was great! I had so much fun. They didn't direct you at all just a few basic tips, style techniques, advice on brushes etc. and then you could do the painting however you wanted. Even though my friend and I both painted the bridge our paintings were completely different while being the same- I loved that! The only negative was that the workshop was an hour and a half long. It felt too short. I think two hours would be better, because my friend and I both felt rushed at the end. An hour and a half might work well for kids workshops, but I think most adults tend to be more critical of their work and slower paced. (Also, to clarify, I didn't at all feel rushed by the staff. I felt rushed because I knew the time was running out. The staff were lovely and very accommodating!)

I've been a member at fiingo since the very beginning and it's basically my second home. It's been…read morea while since I've found a place outside of school where I could get hands-on experience learning newer technology and equipment. The facility is filled with top tier tools and equipments. (Also great members!!) Andrew, Melissa, and Tony never run out of patience when answering my endless questions. Thank you for creating this wonderful space