I had a date here and theme was northern lights. My date selected this specifically to go with vibe…read moreof my Iceland trip. As we got seated, our instructor greeted us and provided housekeeping rules. He gave all brushes and colors. He was very gentle and friendly. He shared his personal journey as well as got to know us. Overall our 2.5 hour was very well spent and being my first time, I really enjoyed the whole process.

We had a fantastic time! Ash was so energetic and so fun!! Both the kids and the adults had a blast…read more:)

This is the only wood burning location that I have heard of. I like that Tipsy Paint has this…read moreunique offering. They also have paint nights and other types of classes. I signed up for one design but they are very flexible on what designs you do when you are there, you just have to use the board you signed up for. They also have lazy Susan classes. I saw that they previously did a Chicago bears logo class so I asked to do that and they printed me the picture to trace. The class was 3 hours and it took us the whole time. You have to be patient when wood burning. I really liked my final art! We were provided with instructions on how to take care of it and washing instructions so we can use it with food. I like that it is BYOB! The owner, Krystina, led our class. She was so friendly, patient, and provided great instructions. I'm addicted to wood burning! I will definitely be back!

Our time and experience here was so fun!! A great way to brush up on your artistic skills. Our…read moreteacher was awesome and very easy to follow

Highly recommended for artists of all ages, all levels. I've been attending the Guided Open Studio…read moreclass for adults/late teens and it is wonderful. Beautiful, spacious rooms, well lit, peaceful and friendly atmosphere, and parking! Students in my adult class range from me (beginner) to really accomplished artists, all working on their own pieces. Not having been in an art class since age 13, I was a bit nervous, but Mary completely put me at ease. For example, she helped me through a first project step by step - a still life chalk pastel. I had no concept of the method to the magic of making something look on paper. Meanwhile, while Mary circulates, I overhear her giving calm and thoughtful guidance to others working in pencil, acrylic, oil, charcoal, etc. I'm very glad I found this spot!

We had my daughter's 10th birthday party at Insight Fine Art Studio and the girls all loved it!…read more Mary created a special painting for my daughter and her friends to make. It was completely customized to what my daughter wanted and the kids all did an amazing job creating it. Mary and her husband were so nice, they helped us set up and ensured every detail was just right. Thank you for making this such a special birthday for my daughter!

Highly recommend this!!!! My teenager celebrated his 15th birthday with some friends and the…read morefriends moms. We did a private party and was able to bring food, drinks and cake. Wilmer was so patient and gracious as we hung out longer than the allocated time and he was so accommodating. It exceeded all our expectations as we were already excited to attend. Loved our painting and all the great tips. Found a new teenager/parents activity that we all enjoyed together! Hopefully we will be back very soon.

Note: BYOB (glasses, ice, and bottle opener provided). Alcohol is not sold here, but there is a…read morepackie (liquor store) across the street. Warning: while aprons are provided, acrylic paint stains - wear clothes you don't mind becoming "painter chic" should your brain reach to scratch an itch forgetting what it's covered it. Let me take you back to elementary school art class. Every time I walked into that classroom, I hoped that I would be working with liquid paint, but alas, it was a rarity. I've heard about these paint and sip experiences, and wanted to give it a try for a bit. Recently, I finally had the opportunity to give it a go. It ended up being a fantastic experience! Furthermore, while I wasn't that impressed with my own work while comparing to some of the others in the studio, when I looked at it the next day, i couldn't help but feel at least a little proud of myself. I am still a little shocked that "I made this, and it looks great!" The staff at the studio were all around great! They helped us be as creative as we wanted to be, with some people (including myself) requesting supplemental colors). We were also welcome to add our own elements, or even paint something entirely different. Kudos also to the guide for being loud enough to be clearly heard (especially as someone with hearing loss), and on the instructions being easy to follow. While it would have been nice if the setup was such that her head wasn't in the way while she was painting, I appreciate that this can be hard to accomplish without a bunch of electronics. Finally, as we were all there as part of an organized experience through 222 (dinner with strangers and some kind of event to follow), the staff was also fantastic about incorporating blocks of time for us to take a break, socialize, and change seats, if we so fancied. Thus, I enjoyed myself so much that I am looking at returning at some point in the near future and trying my hand at a different painting. Soon, there will be more art on my walls, and when I have people over, I will be able to proudly tell them that these are things I painted myself (with just a little guidance).

Brickton Art Center is a wonderful place to take your children to give them an opportunity to…read moreexplore their natural creativity and be messy in the name of art (but not in your house). They also have wonderful adult and teen classes! There is nothing better than moms getting out of the house, drinking wine, and creating an artistic masterpiece (Quench Your Palette workshops). They also have one day workshops/summer art camp which is a welcome break for mom and kids during spring/summer break. Check them out!

Every month or two from what I have noticed they have a new exhibition featuring mostly artists…read morethat are residents of Park Ridge.In my opinion the prices of the pieces that I have seen are overpriced. I was made aware thru the newspaper that they have classes there for children and adults. The exhibition that is currently there features the works of children. The block that gallery is on is charming and I have always enjoyed visiting Park Ridge.

Love this place! I threw a surprise birthday party for my boyfriend and invited 12 of his friends…read morewith the adult party reservation. There was a hidden area with two long tables and an area for food, drinks, and cake. They were super helpful with accepting the deliveries (since I needed things to arrive before the big reveal). They let us store the ice cream cake during painting and prep the candles behind closed doors. All of our friends had a blast and it was a very affordable group outing. 10/10. Will definitely be back!

We love PnP! I've been bringing my kids here for 18 years and it's so much fun. It's great for…read morelittle kids but it's just as much fun with teens and tweens because there's so many different items to choose from. Great family-owned business that truly cares.

Recently worked with Paint the Town for a networking event and had a wonderful experience. Our…read morepainter was Kaelin and she was amazing, she was prompt, brought a great energy with her, and was extremely helpful in instructing all of our guests with their paintings. Paint the Town has an amazing team of people behind-the-scenes as well, they were able to answer any and all questions we had during the entire process and booking was very easy. From booking to set-up to clean-up, everything was handled and we were able to focus on our event. Will definitely book with them again for future events.

The instruction was great! Kaelin was easy to follow and…read morefun! Would love to do it again!

We recently hosted my daughter's 7th birthday party here and had a fantastic experience. There…read morewere a number of options (ceramic painting, canvas painting, slime, and more!) - we chose canvas painting. The owner, Robin, and one of the other employees were fantastic at leading a group of 21 first grade girls through painting a mermaid tail (there were so many choices for the canvas painting - my daughter happened to choose this one). They can do them more or less complex based on the age group of the party. Robin was truly fantastic to work with. She took care of everything, including ordering pizzas from elsewhere in the mall. I brought the paper goods and cupcakes and everything else was handled. We were in a party room in the back that is utilitarian but also decorated. I definitely appreciated that there were separate tables for the art and the eating! I was perfectly happy to not be out in the front of the store with the general public. And the price was totally reasonable given everything that they did for us. Would definitely host another party here! We've also come on a random day just to do a walk in ceramic painting, which was also great. Lots of selections at all sorts of different price points. You can also do walk in canvas painting.

Haven't been in the store yet to experience, but was planning on holding my daughter's birthday…read moreparty here. We eventually ended up forgoing this year because she's still so young she wouldn't fully appreciate the experience, but plan on going for some Mommy and me time. The staff that I was in touch with while planning the event were all so helpful, responsive, and friendly. Even when we decided to pass on holding the party there, after we had filled out the form and not yet put in the deposit, they were so understanding. They get high ratings, they're located conveniently in a mall where if you have youngers you can go to the playgrounds in the mall, and if you have olders, they can walk around and do a little independent shopping. Looking forward to visiting soon!

My friends and I were very excited to see a new yarn shop opening in our area. We were very…read morepleasantly surprised and excited. The staff are very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The shop itself is so bright and open. Yarn and accessory selection is outstanding and staff are ready to help with yarn and pattern choice. There is a variety of classes offered and are very instructional. This is a valuable gem in the neighborhood.

The shop is bright and sunny. The staff are all friendly. I took the beginning Tunisian Crochet…read moreclass. My instructor broke down the technique into understandable bits and was very patient. I learned two basic stitches, how to recognize and correct errors, and even completed my first project! I look forward to visiting AriYARN Shop and Studio frequently!

We've been extremely impressed with Skokie Kids Art. Our two kids have been attending for nearly…read morethree years, and the impact on their creativity has been remarkable. The program strikes a rare balance between teaching art techniques and giving our kids freedom to experiment on their own. Mr. Leo and Mrs. Sonja are both deeply involved and truly understand how to structure sessions in a way that challenges our kids while keeping them engaged, inspired and confident. This isn't a commercial, one-size-fits-all art class--there's a level of personalization and care here that really sets it apart - which is what we appreciate the most. Over time, our kids haven't just "taken art classes"--they've become real 'creators'. They've had their own community exhibitions and are frequently praised by their school teachers for their creativity and skill (and even won a few prizes). Skokie Kids Art is not just an art class--it's a place where our kids learn how to think creatively and take pride in their work. We couldn't recommend it more highly.

My kids went to Sonya and Leonid Osseniy for 5 marvelous years - great teaching, attention to…read moredetails, personal involvement, inspiration with classical approach in its best. I highly recommended this school! Ella Epton