We had our daughter's birthday party here and it was fantastic! All of the kids made beads and then…read morea bracelet for themselves and one for the birthday girl! Aja was beyond wonderful with everything- organizing the party, keeping the group entertained, and fun! I can't recommend Yours for the Making more, it was a great day!

It is really fun and the owner leads you through it carefully, even for people like me who have…read morelittle art skill. I think it would make for a great girls night out party. The options you have for the signs is enormous.

If you want a proper art experience and a patient art teacher, Maren's Art Lab is your best choice…read more I booked a kids birthday party at her art studio and she was so patient and understanding with all my questions, comments and such. We had a 2 hour party for about 14 kids. She had a helper in as well. The studio at the Main squeeze was so spacious and well lit, Kids were placed at a safe distance on each table. She had them start out with decorating goody bags and then introduced tracing the outline, tracing each parts and then gently guiding them towards the painting the colors in. She and her helper did their best to help kids out with the tracing and outlining. She kept the kids very engaged and as the canvas dried she made an air dry clay unicorn horn with them. Of course every 6 year old wants to put various colored crystals on their unicorn horns! As everything was drying she did a small song/dance party for the kids. The goody bags were filled with candies and cute stuff. My daughter loved her birthday party and her friends enjoyed it as well. Highly recommend this place for any kind of art parties and seeing how patient of a teacher she is, if you are inclined towards art classes, she would be a great choice.

My kids took a Harry Potter camp here and loved it. They produced some really fun art pieces and…read morehad a blast doing it. I enjoyed the fact that the kids had a gallery exhibit on the last day so that parents could see what they had done over the course of the week long camp. The instructor was great with my kids. I think we will be back.

Irina is a fantastic teacher! Wonderful classes for adults and teenagers. This is a good…read moreenvironment for anyone who wants to learn in a fun environment- and I love how no matter your skill level there is support and acceptance. Highly recommend if you want to dip your toe into drawing, watercolor, or pastels.

The owner/teacher Irina Smulevitch is a great teacher for adults and children. She encourages each…read moreperson's creativity while teaching the techniques of watercolor and pastel.

Amazing customer service, great selection of yarn and tools, and a very welcoming environment. Plus…read morea recommend recommendation to a great coffee shop around the corner. Thank you for an amazing experience!

I had such a lovely first visit to the shop! The owner was incredibly sweet, and to top it off,…read morethere were adorable BUNNIES hopping around too. The selection was fantastic--I even picked up the city's special, Roundabout Way, which has gorgeous blues, vibrant yellows, and little specks of asphalt or black! It's such a beautiful shop, and I can't wait to go back for more yarn!

This is an adorable spot that I had no idea existed until a friend asked me to attend a wine and…read morecardology class here. Such a sweet space with several designated parking spaces right in front. I arrived a few minutes early to our class and was able to look around at the great selection of gift and home products at the front of the space. For our class, snacks and drinks were included in the price and we had a lovely time laughing and learning more. I look at their schedule of upcoming events and they host so many fun events! Perfect for girls night out.

Create Art Studio is an amazing place for any art enthusiasts or people that just want to explore…read moretheir creativity! I've been to 2 workshops and both have been incredible. The founders Chrissy and Alissa are so nice and welcoming every time! The instructors are also so warm and the vibe of the place is just perfect, of course I have to mention the refreshments are on point too :) 100% recommend taking a class and they have parking!

Dropped in for the Ash + Elm Autumn fest, what a cool place! Parking was fun but did find street…read morespots not too far away, there's clean bathrooms, a nice green sprawl for all the wondering around tents. Neat place.

Went to the Broad Ripple Arts Fair this past weekend and had a great time! The festival is so…read morewell-organized and easy to navigate. It was so nice to talk to so many local artists and, of course, I bought a few pieces, as well. I also love coming to check out their galleries and love that they offer such a wide variety of classes.

I booked a 2 hour session to spend a winter weekend with my friends. Painting with a twist is in a…read morevery popular location at Carmel. You will find options to eat right before or after and also shop so it's a good plan to spend a few hours there. Neeha our instructor was great and we enjoyed trying our hand at making a bunch of flowers in a vase. They also have a small bar where you can get some drinks, soda and water. A birthday party was happening simultaneously in a room within which was pretty cool. I love places that offer something for everyone. Do check it out!

We came in for a Valentine's Date date night. The class was sold out if that helps to set the tone…read more The staff was super nice and friendly. They seemed to be running around like they were understaffed, but I am not sure. Our class was scheduled to start at 7:30, but it didn't get started until right after 8pm. I'm all for giving people a few extra minutes to come in and get settled, but 30 plus minutes is a bit much for a scheduled class. We were rushed the entire time and had 30 minutes less to complete our paintings. Overall I enjoyed myself because I like painting, but I'm not sure I would go back if the experience would end up being similar. I sat next to a drunk couple and did not get to finish my painting fully. The drunk couple sucked, but I understand we can't control how others act when drinking, but we can definitely control when the class starts and being set up better.

This has been the most calming, therapeutic 1.5 hours in a long time! Erin O'Rear owns and runs the…read morebusiness and she is so passionate and creative with making everyone feel comfortable with clay pottery even as first timers. She offers a wide variety of classes to suit your needs so check her out on Facebook or email at erorear@gmail.com. Erin usually advises booking 2-3 weeks ahead to figure a timing and day of your choice. Erin was super flexible with letting us understand, learn and create our clay pieces. It was a wonderful learning experience and I highly recommend it for solo, couples, families or even as a group at work or friends,

Great addition to community. Art gallery for beginners to experts to throw clay, glaze, and paint…read more Erin is always helpful and instructive while educating. If you have younger artists you should definitely check out the art classes and camps.

My friend and I had the best time designing our own custom sneakers. The vibe was relaxed,…read moreinspiring, and perfect for getting creative without feeling rushed. There were tons of paint colors and supplies to choose from, and the staff was super encouraging and helpful if you needed ideas or guidance. I went with a cartoon-style design on mine, with a sketch outline, bold details, and a hand-drawn look. I LOVE how they turned out. They look like wearable art! My friend went in a totally different direction, which made it even more fun seeing how unique each pair became. It's such a cool concept for a girls' night, date night, birthday, or just something different to do. You walk out with something you actually get to wear and show off. Highly recommend if you're looking for a creative experience that's both fun and memorable!

This was a top favorite birthday gift/experience! While I ran out of time and will have to finish…read morepainting my shoes at home, I learned a lot and was able to get the largest part of the process finished. We all really enjoyed the experience and were so pleased with the help and advice we received from their instructors. I was really appreciative of the way they really stepped in to help my 2 children as they needed, allowing me to keep on working away in my own art project. They have some examples to help give you ideas and believe them when they tell you that they can help you draw items onto your shoes for you to paint. It felt like they are dedicated to helping people carry out the vision they have for their project.

I love that you can have craft time without the cleanup! I had just discovered Hammer and Stain on…read moreFacebook after some girlfriends were discussing making craft events part of our get together this year. The best part is there is no clean up after or even before having a girls night! We had all gone to another place and while we had fun Hammer and Stain is a lot more affordable and they have a lot of craft variety. I love they have different projects from door mats to all sizes of signs. And they are priced accordingly. While I love my larger projects it is also nice to have some smaller things to do. I won this class on Facebook, but we had just been talking about picking a night to come. Before leaving we checked out the future projects room and there was some fun stuff! I know I want to do some smaller items for my 3 tier tray and my friend saw a cool football she wants to do. The location is perfect! They have their own parking lot. There were 3 large tables and our projects were there waiting for us. You sign up online and pick a project that they will have for the different classes. I have such a hard time deciding, but love the sign I chose! I went with paint instead of stain and love that I can get help even though I have done it before. It's nice to have someone there to help with color choices. I am bad about using too much paint so it was good Mansa was there to guide us! I am always the one who ends up with paint on me. Of course it washed off, or I would have teal fingers today. I love seeing the other projects and really like the paint wall so you can choose colors and stains. They have a website and a Facebook you can follow! I always recommend connecting on FB so you can keep up with all their classes and events. They have a fun Valentines day class where you make a tray and decorate cookies! Our plan is to do a St. Patrick's day class with friends. I can't wait to see all the upcoming classes. It's fun to actually make decor for your house or give as gifts and I am really glad we found Hammer & Stain!

From the owner: Hammer & Stain Central Indiana is a DIY wood studio where guests transform unfinished wood into…read morepersonalized works of art in fun instructor-guided classes. Our guided classes, private parties, fundraisers, birthday parties, ladies night, date night and events make it fun & easy to create a piece you, your friends & your loved ones will love!