I stopped by yesterday as I was walking around the neighborhood checking out the Farmers Market. I…read morenoticed this shop that sold all things lavender! I had to make a stop. I bought one of their lavender orange jam which I plan to use when I make scones. I absolutely love seeing the collection of arts, skincare, and culinary lavender base products. I am certainly going to visit this place again. It was great speaking with the owners. They offer great advice on baking scones and were super friendly.

Thanks to Amazon, I got to Gallery's Choice for a necklace making class. While I have worked in…read moreglass before this was my first opportunity for this kind of work. I had fun! Bill, Rose and their daughter were so easy to work with and patient! I was indecisive to be sure...so many sparkly choices! :) But I've gotten my final projects back and I am tickled pink! I'll be back for another class for sure...who wants to go with me?!

Francis Penavic, the owner of Ogden Art Studio, and previous graduate of the Chicago Art Institute…read moreis an amazing painting instructor. His ability to help others see components of a painting, the techniques used, brush strokes, color make up and styles are lessons that will stay with me. My fear of oil painting is finally over thanks to this remarkable teacher. Stephanie Girvin

Both of my children have been attending the art studio for two years now, and they absolutely love…read moreit! The teacher is fantastic, very patient and encouraging. He has a great way of bringing out the creativity in children and making art fun for them. My kids always look forward to their art classes and come home with big smiles on their faces, excited to show me their latest creations.

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.

I had the MOST horrible phone experience with this place. Unfortunately, I called the get…read moreinformation on the jewelry classes and received unacceptable phone etiquette from Tammy ( one of the instructors ). I was hoping to find a reasonable adult on the other end and instead I spoke with a child. The price for a private class was double the amount ( 2 people ) plus materials for certain classes. This being "ok" because there may not be at least 2 people signing up for the same class. While having a 30 minute conversation after being interrupted numerous of times when I'm trying to get information. I was finally told that I wouldn't be a good fit for her and that we shouldn't work together LOL. I was shocked and amazed at the level of disrespect and combative behavior I received speaking with this lady on the phone. Don't waste your time or money dealing with this kind of attitude and low level customer service. If you're looking to take a jewelry making classes for a reasonable price without the attitude, try Circle of Stones in LaGrange. They offer private one on one classes and all are classes are $35 for an hour and a half. Not $76 the price for 2 people at TLD for a private class. Circle of Stones also provide custom classes for the same price!! Perfect for me!! I'm looking forward to my first class next month!! Oh please, there was no miscommunication at all. This was definitely bigger than $3 and 3 hours oppose to 1.5 hours lol that's hilarious! Your attempt to save face is so horrible.

Marilyn was such a gracious host. We listened to music from the 50s while painting our ceramic…read morepieces. It's great that she allows outside food and drinks and she provided glassware and plates. Great for Funday Sunday!

Wonderful place to take a class. I'm learning so much and having a great time. It doesn't matter…read moreif you are new to art or have previous experience, Michael meets you where you're at and helps you reach your potential

From the owner: We take pride in removing the stress or intimidation of making art. There is no perfection. There…read moreis only the process and the journey of learning! Owner and instructor Michael is a graduate of The School Art Institute of Chicago and a working artist with expertise in many areas of art, And Jodi is a Learning Specialist and Special Education teacher, which makes the studio able to accommodate needs of many students.

We had my 4-year-old daughter's birthday party at ArtSpace with a glow-in-the-dark princess theme,…read moreand it was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, everything was so well organized and stress-free. The glow setup was magical -- the colors, decorations, and lighting. The kids were completely engaged the entire time and had so much fun painting. The staff was friendly, patient, and great with the kids, which made a huge difference. As a parent, I really appreciated how smooth everything ran. Highly recommend ArtSpace for a fun, unique, and memorable birthday party. My daughter is still talking about her glow princess party!

Awesome place for people of all ages!! Everyone was so nice and our group had a great time.read more

This is a unique gem in the heart of Lagrange that provides artists with a way to showcase their…read morecreative talents. They also offer workshops and exhibitions to connect with bather community and encourage appreciation for the visual arts. I'm amazed at the quality of the pieces on display and grateful for the accomplished instructors who share their talents and experience with the students.

Amazing instructors. Great classes. Classes of up to 12. Very helpful and fun.read more

A wonderful place to learn pottery! Robert has many different classes to offer and he is a…read morewonderful teacher. I highly recommend this place

I took a pottery class it was fun. Very informative and got my creative juices going. The…read moreinstructor was very nice and patient as well as helpful and instructive. There are some beautiful pottery pieces that are for sale. The pieces are unique. I bought several pieces for gifts and they were a hit with my relatives and friends. It's worth checking the place out even if you don't want to take a class .

If you've ever wanted to learn pottery, this is the place for you! I took an 8-week class this…read morefall, and learned so much along the way. I'm leaving with a newfound respect for pottery, and so absolutely impressed with the management of this studio. Since ClaySpace is a nonprofit, you aren't nickel and dimed for every service, and the people here truly love their craft. Even in simple things like the management of kiln firings, there is such care taken in each step in the process and everyone here, students, instructors and resident artists alike, are just so friendly and helpful as you learn pottery. Fees for courses and supplies are super reasonable, and I am so glad to have found ClaySpace to continue my exploration of pottery.

I had an unusual experience during open lab on Saturday morning. The space was quite crowded, and I…read moreapproached a table to ask if I could join. A woman seated there indicated that it would not be a problem. However, when I stepped away briefly to retrieve a tool, I was approached by a lab aide and instructed to move, as the table was apparently reserved for RAs. There was no visible signage or indication that the table was designated for that purpose. Additionally, to my understanding, RAs have access to a separate workspace, but they'll use of shared student space--especially during a busy open lab-- is somewhat confusing. Then another RA was complaining how students should know better, which is odd since the other RA said I could sit with her. Overall, the situation felt unclear, unwelcoming and rude.

The owners were very sweet people, we had a great time. It was our first time doing mosaics and…read morethey were so helpful :) the entire experience was so much fun!

I had the unique pleasure of taking a mosaic class taught by artisan and glass artists Urii…read more Guchenia and Nathalie. All supplies were furnished and setup for us. Nathalie and Urii gave a us brief history of glass mosaics and were so helpful while we created our pieces. They are experts with over 25 years of education, teaching, and passing it on to everyone. They really enjoy what they do as they are patient, provide encouragement and help you even if you're not art inclined! They had a vast array of glass tiles in every color under the rainbow imaginable! It was so much fun and gave us all a whole new appreciation of mosaic artisanry! This is a great place to take any class they offer as I truly believe these are the best in the area. Thank you both for a beautiful afternoon of creating mosaics!