I've been taking classes with Chaitanya for several months now and have learned *so* much. The…read moreclasses are fun and illuminating; you get a lot of individualized feedback because the teacher circles the class and checks in at each turn, so it's really tailored to you no matter your level. As a model, I've had the pleasure of seeing how other classes and groups work, and each time I'm floored by the professionalism, respect, and skill. I seriously can't recommend High Low enough, y'all! You'll be so dang glad you signed up.

5 stars! I have taken Ryan Chapman's beginning oil class and this past weekend I took his plein air…read moreclass. Both classes are excellent! I am a beginning oil painter and have learned so much in his classes. No need to be self-conscious about whatever level you may be in your painting. There have been beginners like me and people who have attended art school. His teaching style is relaxed, friendly and very supportive. He gives excellent examples, he demonstrates by painting and explaining clearly why he is applying paint in the way that he does. He really meets each student at whatever level they might be. The plein air class was fantastic. On Saturday we painted in Laurelhurst Park and on Sunday we painted at Mt Tabor. I highly recommend taking classes at High Low Art Space!

Where to start?! I have known Kris and Pete, co-owners of Arte Soleil, for several years. Both of…read morethem bring their passion and experience as artists to the table - Pete as a song writer, musician, and painter, and Kris as an art therapist and an assistant professor of art therapy. Together they are making their dream of bringing art into underserved communities a reality. I began my involvement with Arte Soleil about 6 months after their launch, due to a promise I made to myself - to MAKE time to create. I soon found that I had more talents than I had first thought, and I am encouraged by Kris and peers alike. That is one of the things that I truly appreciate about the community at Arte Soleil... they build each other up. No matter what you are needing: - A gift made by a local artist? - Creative-inspired encouragement? - A supportive studio environment that is laid back in which to create? - An open mic opportunity among friendly people? - Wanting to take a class? - Or do you just want to get involved in something fun? Come check them out! Arte Soleil is located in outer SE Portland and is open in the afternoons, Friday through Sunday.

This is a wonderful place to pick up a gift made locally, grab a cup of pour over coffee, or take a…read moreclass. They are also hosting there first open mic night soon! I'm so excited that something like this has come to outer SE!

I started with glass fusing at one of those places where you come in, you pick a pre-defined…read moreproject and then hand it over to the facilitator - you come back later to pick up the final piece. I enjoyed that and did it a couple of times. I wanted to do more however I didn't have all of the equipment you need to finish a piece of glass (kiln, grinder, sandblaster, diamond saw). The equipment is both massive and expensive. Some of it is very dusty (sandblaster) and other pieces require water supply (grinder, saw). Some requires special ventilation (kiln, sandblaster) and a lot of knowledge to use these pieces safely. My next step was to take a couple of classes with Bullseye, again, somewhat pre-defined projects with limited opportunity to go in your own direction. The good news is that they offer "studio time" which allows you to use their equipment, for a fee. Finally I met Nathan. While he didn't invent the vitrigraph kiln, he did a lot of original innovation in what can be done with it and has taught classes far and wide to others who want to learn his process. He is also very experienced and talented with kiln glass - creating your design in a piece of glass, perhaps dropping it through a mold to create a vase or a bowl and then all of the "cold work" that I alluded to above. Nathan is a great teacher and after taking a couple of on-line classes from him, I've taken a class from him in his studio. I've made a couple of projects there and I am continuing to go back to work on other projects, expanding on the knowledge I've accumulated. When I started my most recent class I was not very successful with cutting circles of glass. Nathan identified part of the problem was that I had a similar but not the right tool. The other part was to get out of my head and just do it until I was comfortable. Now I'm feeling very comfortable cutting circles, loading terracotta pots with glass, pulling cane (rods of glass) out of the bottom of the vitrigraph kiln and chopping those up into murrini and moving them on through other processes. Nathan is available to answer questions as I am assembling my work, his studio has all of the equipment I need to create my own projects and it's more affordable than Bullseye. I am eager to see what he still has to teach me as I keep moving forward in my own learning. He is also an artist that creates a variety of pieces that you can purchase for your home or a gift. Additionally, he makes very high quality molds that will likely outlast you unless you drop them. Finally, if the finished piece of glass or the molds he has on offer aren't exactly what you are looking for, he might consider taking on a commission to make exactly what you want. I highly recommend Nathan to people who want to get into kiln glass. He knows his stuff, has a well equipped studio that will take you as far as you like and his rates are very reasonable.

Glass artist extraordinaire. Go feast your eyes on beautiful glass. Buy yourself a gift that will…read morespend a lifetime making you happy.

Olivia was terrific! My wife and I (and two friends) took the small-group one-session class with…read moreher. Olivia is a kind teacher, a great explainer, and an all-around nice person who made me and my friends feel very welcomed and supported--especially important when you're trying something you've never done before. Having taken several of these sorts of intro classes elsewhere, I'm always a bit disappointed: most classes have you make an object that feels pretty unimpressive or uninteresting. Not so here: the really cute stained-glass star ornament is now a permanent fixture on my window. Amazingly, after one session I also genuinely think that I could make some rudimentary pieces on my own (again, very rare for this sort of class), and that's a testament to how good an explainer Olivia is. I would strongly recommend the one-session class as a fun date-night or small-group activity.

My afternoon working with Olivia on a painting was fantastic. She taught me about color mixing and…read moreprovided wonderful support and feedback on my painting project. The studio is clean, organized and accessible - wonderful experience! I can't recommend her studio enough! Dana Buttler

I bought a Groupon for 4 when seeking out wine and painting. It was a gift for my dad for father's…read moreday. My family ended up using our Groupon on Saturday, Aug 24th at the hopcity tavern and market. Pros: -So many options! Groupon doesn't expire for a while, and there are tons of painting events in the Portland area, especially on weekends. Painting events are commonly in downtown Portland, up north by Vancouver at the Red Lion Hotel, in Hillsboro, and there seems to be a few in Happy Valley and Gresham. Yaymaker seems to be good about catering to people from all around town. -You know what to expect beforehand. They show photos of what you're going to be painting, so you can book the class with the painting that appeals to you. -Our painting expert was knowledgeable, fun, and extremely friendly. She provided a very positive, easy going atmosphere. She played music in between instructions and gave us plenty of time to catch up. She was happy to take photos for us. -The class length is generous: about 2 hours. Everyone at my class seemed to be able to finish. A couple cons: -No complimentary wine. The advertising is misleading. They give a note that "This event requires all attendees must be of legal drinking age". My family and came in expecting to enjoy a glass of wine too, and we thought that we had paid for it (even with the Groupon discount, this class was expensive). I would've booked a class under a different business if I had known there wouldn't be any wine. -Groupon isn't actually cheaper. They have $10 coupons all the time on their website. I wanted to have a bigger group but assumed the best price is when buying for 4 people. I wish I had known, then I possibly would've considered adding more people to my party. Overall, it was a positive experience. I'm just glad I know what to expect now!

I purchased a Groupon for a PaintNite class. I registered for the class (and had to pay a $10…read moreuncharge for the class that the Groupon didn't cover). We showed up for the class and waited 30 minutes after the start time and the teacher never showed up. This was the Portland, Oregon class at the Broadway Grill location. When I emailed PaintNight for a refund, they never apologized and even told me that fees are normally not refundable but they "made an exception" and refunded only my upcharge amount. They also said I had to go through Groupon to get a refund for my voucher (which is another nightmare, but doesn't reflect on PaintNite). I cannot recommend anyone ever register for the Portland, OR class. You might not actually get a class.

I've been taking lessons from Andrew for about 6 weeks now. I have absolutely no music experience,…read morebut decided to take up guitar because I want to prove you CAN teach and old dog new tricks. So far he has been great. His style is fairly laid back and his instruction is very clear. I feel like I can immediately take his feedback and improve. I also have some friends who have been going to him and they are all much better than me, so I know he will keep me on track and I have something to look forward to. Definitely give him a shot!

Andy is great! Patient with students and a master in his craft. If you really want a teacher that…read morecares about his students then he the teacher for you.

Had a 4 hour class with Rif and it was really awesome experience! He was really patient and…read moreinformative on the basics of Lampworking and standard technique. Enjoyed my time and made a really nice pendant to take home too! Will be coming again

Iv always loved glass art and decided to try my luck at it. So after doing some research I…read morecontacted kifglass and from the start he was very helpful and professional about his lessons. We set one up and I ended up having an amazing first class with Keith. He was extremely patient and helpful. I very much look forward to working with you again really soon !!!!

Just finished a 3 day workshop with Margaret Terrall at OSA. It was great! If you're an acrylic…read morepainter who wants to loosen up, learn how to make your own stencils and stamps, and have fun, strongly consider a workshop with Margaret. She also sponsors workshops and private parties and one on one at her home.

Just spent a most enjoyable day learning some new brush techniques, a unique color palette, and…read morebeing inspired by a wonderful artist, Margaret Terrell. I have taken several classes from Margaret and always walk away ready to be more creative. Margaret certainly knows about art and shows great teaching skills. I highly recommend her as a teacher and her studio is the best!!!!