I searched almost all of Pittsburgh to find availability for a private lesson on wheel throwing…read moreand everywhere was basically booked up until next year. Then I found this studio that had plenty of availability with very seasoned instructors. I took a private class with Leslie and it was amazing. She really took the time to teach and guide me through wheel throwing, and was VERY patient with me. I knew nothing about this art and when I came out, I felt so accomplished. Also, she's an amazing artist and has been doing this for a very long time. I will definitely be back for more classes!! The price of a 1.5hr private lesson was actually pretty affordable compared to all the other studios I researched too.

I adore this place! I re-learned how to throw on the pottery wheel since my last practice was in…read morehighschool, and my teacher was so kind and made an effort to make sure I was satisfied with my work. The overall ambience is magical and dreamlike. Every worker there has been kind, attentive, and relaxing to be around. Not to mention extremely affordable and accessible. Definitely a safe space. I highly recommend coming here for any creative venture, relaxing outlet, or just wanting to meet new people.

My girlfriend has attended 3 different painting classes here and has had a blast each time. She…read moreenjoys the painting portion of it but you don't have to be artistic to go. There is a BYOB option and if you plan to drink you are required to sign a form that says they didn't give you the alcohol. Most people bring wine, however you can bring beer, mixed drinks, or non-alcoholic beverages. They provide cork screws and plastic cups in addition to everything that you need to paint. Food is also allowed, however space is limited and there is not a lot of table space after canvases, paint brushes, and paint are all laid out. The reason that they received a 4 out of 5 rather than a 5 is because the instructors are really a hit or miss. While all of them do display artistic abilities, some are just better teachers than others are. If you find an instructor that you like, try to stick with them when you sign up for classes online.

I want to first note that Corks and Canvases has two locations, one in Murrysville and one on Main…read moreStreet in Irwin. This review is of the Irwin location....and is long past due! My sister-in-law has been wanting to try one of these painting classes and I saw that they had just opened a new place in Irwin. So, we decided to check it out. The class was on a Friday night in June and was supposed to be from 7-9pm. The class was nearly full....since there were several small groups of ladies, as well as a bridal party of about 10. Luckily, we got there before most people and were able to get seats up front. This is a BYOB event, and it appeared mostly everyone (including us) brought a bottle of wine (or several) and snacks. The instructor was very nice. At the beginning, she gave us her credentials so we knew she was an actual painter with experience and not just someone they pulled off the street. She reviewed what we were going to paint and went at a nice pace. Actually, probably a little slow for me but it's better than her rushing through. She also gave us free reign and "artistic liberties", so the paintings didn't all have to look exactly alike. It was a fun event and I would love to go again. Biggest pro...the class was only $20! And I've seen other places as high as $35 or $40. The only reason I didn't give this event 5 stars is the following: It was waaayyy too long. Supposed to be over at 9pm; we didn't leave until well after 10:30. The biggest cause for this was when we got there at around ten minutes til seven, the instructor was just starting to set up. She did state that she had everything set up, but then a last-minute birthday party booked, so they had torn all of her things down, and she had to get them all back out. Not very professional of the company. We didn't really get started until about 7:35-ish. Plus, with a big class and people asking her questions, I think it just took longer than anticipated. Also, it was a bit unorganized, which I do give leniency to since it's a new gig. I signed the two of us up online and also paid online. But, really, how was the instructor to know? We could have just strolled in from the street and said we paid. The site offered no receipt or confirmation number to take with you to the event. I asked the instructor if she received our payment, and she stated that she gets paid from the company, and frankly has no idea who paid and who didn't. Overall, a fun night out. Would go again!

A remarkable pottery shop and clay studio. I was impressed by the quality and creativity of the…read morepieces. There is a wide range of pottery available in every price range. The variety of different styles of pottery is another plus. Everyone will enjoy shopping here.

I took my 2 granddaughters to Ton Pottery for a pottery class. It was such a fantastic experience…read morefor us. The owner explained the process in detail and was very helpful thru the class. We made plates, cups and had fun. He kept the class small and provided the materials. We can't wait to go again. Mothers-he has "Baby and Me Classes. This is an added bonus to Pittsburgh's culture.

This was such an amazingly fun girls night. We did the DIY Friday night workshop where you can make…read moreany project you want. There are so many options. You can make a mosaic lamp, hats, candles, perfumes, jewelry, sea glass trees, signs and so much more. I went with the hat bar and had a great time picking all the items and designing my hat. The owner and staff were all very kind, friendly and helpful. It was fun meeting the other people as well and seeing what we all created. 5/5 or 10/10 will be doing another workshop soon!

Meg was great! she was so helpful and made the whole experience so much fun! We did a wood…read moreproject, but I am amazing on how many other classes she has from Hats, Jewelry, candles, bread, cheese, I feel like she even said she does butter candles too! I don't think there is nothing she doesn't teach or has a workshop on! She is one of Robinson best kept secrets so I highly recommend checking out her shop and taking a workshop! - Thanks again!

I traveled to this location to see a local artist (Bob Fryer)…read more I loved the location. It was in downtown Sharpsburg (never been). The streets were busy with people. I am not sure what was going on. The venue was cool. an open area with art. What more can you ask? The art was fun. The venue provided an opportunity to talk with other viewers and the artist. It was just a big social. A great thing to do if you want to meet some new people and have a new experience.

I met Nanci at one of my solo art shows, and her and Christian approached me about having a show at…read moretheir place. This was back in 2018. Since then I have shown at KCC numerous times, and worked with Nanci on social media workshops. It's always a great time being there. The professionalism that she has is great. She's very easy to work with for setting up a show. Having creative freedom on how the artist wants to show their work is great. Out of all the galleries and creative spaces in Pittsburgh KCC goes above and beyond for local artists new, emerging, and seasoned. We're treated with respect, care and appreciation. I really believe they should write about on the importance of supporting local artists.

Since Monica Yope has opened up her own store on Mt. Washington I will be limiting this review to…read morethe work she does with Pop Craft. I have seen her at almost every Yelp event I've attended. She has innovating ways of promoting the city of Pittsburgh. She normally reduces the complexity of her crafts during an event so that we are not overwhelmed with the process. She is very friendly and helpful. Among the crafts we have done were make a city in a bottle, create a plant, screen and block printing of cards. The last project we did was make a simple bracelet. Not too long ago we rolled a candle which you can actually burn. I'm not very good when it comes to crafts to she's always willing to lend a helping hand. That came in handy when we made a plant since it involved simple sewing and I just couldn't get to work right with all the yarn. It really promotes our city and makes you proud to be from PIttsburgh.

Pop Craft had a table at the Brunch for Hope today at Vallozzi's benefitting Lending Hearts. It was…read morefun doing a watercolor card with an inspirational message! This was my first introduction to Pop Craft and I thought it was a wonderful concept! So much fun and a great ice breaker!

This.is.so.awesome! Do you need a lounge set-up? A giant 007 sign? A large giraffe? Go to the…read moreProp Shop. They have just about anything you can think of available to rent AND you can also rent the space. The owner was telling us that a couple had a rehearsal dinner (or possibly reception) here and each area had a different theme. Sushi amongst geisha props, antipasto platters in the Italy area, etc. That's just one of the things that has been done with the space. While they do have exclusive caterers, they have many for you to pick from. There are also valet services available (the parking is....so-so), so holding an event for up to 150 will go off without a hitch. I'm not sure when I'll need that giant giraffe, but if I do, I know exactly where to go.

This place is thee coolest! Looking to rent a tiki stand? Done! Need a 50's style diner set. They…read morehave it! Want a life-size Broadway sign? You're in the money here! Anything and everything you can think of to rent is right at your disposal here. I was in love the moment I stepped into the place. And guess what? You can even rent it out for an event! So that unique wedding venue... it is here! Who wouldn't want to party among Bourbon Street in the comfort of East Liberty? Holds up to 150 and around 90 seated. Only drawbacks are you must use valet, as there's really no parking around the area. You aren't able to bring in your own catering, but you can use one of five companies they suggest. Which is honestly better than only having one to choose from. So if you find yourself in need of a unique venue in Pittsburgh, look no further!

This was our first time at Las Hachas and we had a really fun time! We met the manager, and he took…read morethe time to explain to us the rules of WATL rules as we're used to the IATF rules. We played with the projected games, which is fun compared to the usual boards sometimes! We signed up for the fall league and look forward to meeting new people and going back!

Great time at Las Hachas!!!!! Our coach Zoe was awesome. Definitely worth the $ here. Fun…read moreatmosphere and good music.