I booked a one-time pottery class at Speckles + Splatter with my friend for her birthday - she…read morelives within walking distance of this awesome shop and this shop is in such a prime area of Dearborn - just a block down and over from downtown Dearborn and very easily accessible! I found this shop through the recommendation of another friend who had done their 6-week course here where they learned how to throw clay and then got to spend the remainder of the time just making any and all pieces to their hearts desire! For our pottery class, it was definitely very beginner and with a few more guidelines/boundaries. We were all given a certain amount of clay and led through the basics of how to shape clay on a pottery wheel. From there, we were able to shape it up into general "pot" shapes. Unfortunately, this clay/glaze/method is not food-safe, so my dreams of making a little matcha bowl for myself were dashed! But I still had a super fun time getting reacquainted with pottery after my few weeks of pottery class in my senior year of college before I realized it was going to be a bit too much for me and dropped the course LOL! NOTE: I would highly recommend not doing this class if you've got long acrylics/longer nails! My nails were at their longest length (had been growing them out for about 2 months I believe?) and it made it extremely difficult to shape the clay! The instructor is super helpful no matter what and gives you tips and workarounds for people with long nails, but I'd just recommend cutting them short (if possible) before this class as I think I would've done a way better job if I had done that with mine! All in all though, the instructor is so knowledgeable about all the potential and actual pitfalls people might make during this class and is super helpful in general in calling these out before they happen or helping you fix your clay after you do! I really enjoyed this class and I think my friend did too! Her and her husband are interested, especially given how close they live to the studio, in doing the 6-week course/membership where you can throw to your heart's content and I really hope they do that! I would easily do it too if it weren't located this far from me, but I'm over here considering it regardless of the distance because I had that great of a time!

My husband brought my daughter & I here to paint pottery. It was a cool experience. You pick your…read morepiece, pay, receive instruction, find a seat & paint. The space is clean. They had a decent amount of options to choose from. It is not a quick project, so expect to spend some time here. Prices start around $25. We were told 1-2 weeks to pick up the final project. I can't wait to see it. I would go back & paint again. It would be cool for groups as well.

Hidden away near Michigan Ave and Telegraph area in Dearborn. There is a cool or may I say very hot…read morewarehouse. Half the warehouse is for glass blowing, the other half has glassware and glass art for sale. In back there is a small bar with beer and cocktails. Enjoying a rum daquiri and listening to some classic rock. Right now it's a little quiet since they just opened, but I hear there should be some glass blowing action soon ahead of Mother's Day. Overall, pretty relaxing place to have a cocktail and enjoy a conversation. They just opened. Be nice to see a few bottles and mixers on the shelf. Big fan of bitter/herbal mixers like Averna Amaro.

From the owner: The Michigan Room at the Glass Academy is a unique private event space inside a working glass…read moreblowing studio in Metro Detroit. Perfect for corporate events, team building, birthday parties, client appreciation gatherings, and group celebrations, our venue offers an unforgettable creative experience. Guests enjoy a relaxed lounge atmosphere while watching live glass blowing demonstrations just steps away. Groups of 10–100 can customize their event with live demos, hands-on glass blowing experiences, drinks served in handmade glassware, and access to our gallery of Detroit-made glass art. If you're searching for unique things to do near Detroit or a creative venue for your next private event, the Michigan Room offers an experience your guests will never forget.

They had an open house to view actively making their specialty pumpkins. They also offered seasonal…read morecocktails and beverages which were fabulous didn't try on this visit. The glass blowers were very skilled and personable. They made it an entertaining experience. Their pumpkins and other items were simply beautiful! Taking a class her is definitely on my to-do list. It's a great location with free street parking. I would highly recommend checking them out.

Great experience taking a Meditation Globe glass blowing class at the Glass Academy! Beautiful…read morespace, and fun to browse all the goods. The class itself was really fun, and was a great balance between being very hands on in crafting your own art piece while also being comfortably guided for safety and to make sure you make something that actually looks good so you'll enjoy what you take home. I would recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience or wanting to try a new art form! Only thing is that it's a fairly pricey experience, so might not plan on being a recurring activity.

I've had seven prints framed here from medium to very large over the past 9 months and have been…read moreextremely pleased with the quality, price and professionalism of the employees. Frame World has been in business for over a decade and has many loyal customers. I just came from a painting class taught by the owner who is also a gifted artist and talented teacher who holds painting classes for beginners in her shop. The atmosphere has always been casual, fun and relaxed which is a real treat after a long work week. Everyone with whom I interacted whether staff, the owner or other 'painters' since I started coming here over 3 yrs ago has been pleasant, courteous and they have made me feel like one of the family.

I've never purchased a frame from here before, but I have to tell you I attended their "Paint n…read moreParty" classes and it was a blast! You pay a fee (around $35 per person, snacks and beverages included, all supplies included RSVP 313-561-4500) and they set up an easel and a space for you on a long table along with other painters. It would be perfect for a fun gathering of friends. The instructor is awesome and you will be amazed at how the most uncreative, untalented, person can actually paint a fine quality painting! If you go to Facebook you can get all the details on how to get in on the action. Super fun!

Great coffee.Beautiful art and baristas. It's worth a stop.I…read morehate being told how much to write.

Awful sewage smell that caused me to grimace when I first walked into the shop. I normally can hide…read moremy emotions well, but the smell was so bad I could not help it. When I pointed it out to the barista, I was quickly dismissed and told "I don't smell anything". Lack of concern for a potential health hazard was concerning to say the least. Also, no public restroom available despite it being a coffee shop.

Do you need to weld something but don't have a welder or know how to use it? Ditto for woodworking,…read moremetal working, sewing, laser cutting, and the list goes on and on. If you need to build something and don't want to invest thousands of dollars for one too, check out TechShop. They will teach you how to use the tool and you are on the road for building a giant fire-breathing monster for a holiday parade. Also, the handicapped bathroom is huge. It's like a mini office.

Closed as of November 2017 the makerspace just outside of…read moreDetroit in Allen Park, MI, informing me of upcoming events and membership deals. Just two weeks later, an email from TechShop CEO Dan Woods hit my inbox announcing that all 10 wholly owned locations in the US are closed

A couple weeks after I turned 17, I decided to forgo my senior year at Trenton High School, and…read moreinstead I spent my senior year in the US Navy avionics program learning how to become an electronics technician in the naval aviation field. After my four years up, I went straight to Henry Ford College and began studying Physics, Psychology, Philosophy and Music, eventually earning a degree in Liberal Arts. Because all of the teachers there are top notch and highly recruited by many other prestigious schools, HFC administrators do a fantastic job of curating these world-class level professors whom share a passion for their subject matter and for teaching that subject matter to everyone willing to learn. My all-time favorite teacher, from all of my years in public school, and my time in Naval schools and even my time at UofM AA included, was the incomparable Peter Putnam at HFC. Mr. Putnam normally taught any and every English class that he could, and likewise I took every single class that I could with Mr. Putnam, who had a massive impact on my life and I owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude. Had it not been for my phenomenal education at HFC, I would not have earned an academic scholarship to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, which would further my education and expanded my sense of who I was and more importantly, who I could become. The common latin phrase: "Scientia potentia est" which means "Knowledge Is Power" is a maxim that I have witnessed proven in my life, myriad times, and HFC helped send me on that path and I will be forever indebted to institution and my specific teachers. Dr. Azar was a treasure as well, and he also altered the direction of my life, again, for tremendous benefit to me, and eventually for my children as well. There are many different teachers & professors there that I could espouse, yet HFC is the organization that recruits these special teachers and deserves credit for creating a phenomenal center for learning. I cannot overstate what a superlative institution HFC is. They were the driving factor that helped me earn an Academic scholarship at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and not only will I be forever grateful, but there were many classes at HFC that were superior to UofM. I bleed Maize & Blue, through & through, but HFC made that dream possible. While I was at HFC, I felt that I should give back somehow, and they quickly set me up with their Special Needs department and began giving me as many struggling students that they could and I learned that I love tutoring and that I am exceptional at doing it. Again, I have to thank HFC, for revealing my character. I simply cannot recommend HFC highly enough, anyone who is even remotely considering it, just sign up and begin your world class education. Knowledge is power

I went to this school in the early 80's. My experience was not good. I had a few very bad…read moreexperiences with the professors here. In one case I was taking an art class and apparently the teacher did not like the direction of my drawing, so instead of telling me what I should do, he took my paper and pencil away from me and started doing it himself. After another bad experience in another art class I basically quit and never really did art again after that, which is sad because I really enjoyed it. Then in psychology class that I took, I had a teacher who decided that instead of teaching us about psychology, he was going to teach us about the anatomy of the brain. We spent the entire class learning about the anatomy of the brain and then towards the end of the semester, he announced that instead of a final exam, there would be a class and if we showed up we passed and we didn't I guess we did not pass. Well on the last day of class the teacher did not show up. So I guess the school just did some kind of average of our previous test scores for that class. Then in a sociology class I had a teacher who kept insisting that he was going to politicize us. We also had an older senior classmate in this class which I personally found refreshing, but the teacher treated this classmate terribly and I felt really bad for him. Thankfully I think that schools have progressed beyond this and now treat older students much better than that. I'm sure this school has improved over the years, so I wouldn't necessarily consider my review to be very relevant for today, however, I'm adding it as a cautionary tale for people who may accept improper teaching methods and not question it or decide to find a better teacher or class. Also, I've been holding this in a long time and I still think about it from time to time and how my future could have been different if my experience had been better or if I found a better way to handle it. Sadly, the school counselors during this time period were not very helpful either.

Excellent service. Amazing selection and inventory. Reasonable prices. Highly recommend!read more

Needed some art supplies and was recommended to come here by a friend. They seem to have everything…read moreyou could possibly need for drawing, painting, clay etc. There was always someone available for questions and everyone working there was incredibly friendly. We will be back again for their great selection and fair prices. Students get 10% off too!

Amazing hands on experience learning the blacksmithing trade. Donnie is a great guy and a…read morephenomenal teacher. I'm not aware of any other place where, for a reasonable price, one can take a class like this. And frankly, I can't imagine why anyone would want to go anywhere else.

What a great guy! Got back to me very quickly and was very gracious. Opened his shop and gave great…read morefree advice and I will always appreciate it. While I was in his shop, I was amazed at all the cool things they do there. If any of you have any special project that you need worked out, this is the place. Thanks

I attended an amazing class on Mother's Day at the Detroit location with instructor Skylar. She was…read moreprofessional, pleasant and had the room well prepared for an enjoyable experience. Her approach allowed everyone an opportunity to work together and the creations were beautiful because she encouraged individual creativity. It was my first class but certainly not the last. I will definitely register for another session with Skylar.

PWAT has come to Detroit! I have painted at other Paint With A Twist locations, so I am not new to…read morethe concept. However, it is so great to have a location in Detroit. The Downtown Location is owned by the franchisees that own Ferndale and Farmington. Two women who have found a niche. I painted during the Grand Opening event this week. The set up is BYOB wine and they provide the paint and canvas. You would be surprised how great you will back with a little bit of wine. The golden rule is never drink the paint water and no paint brushes in the wine. If you've ever painted there then you will get the joke. The area is spacious and they have a TV monitor for you to follow along in case you need to see close up. At least 40 people can fit into a class. The class offerings are changed monthly and a sneak peek is given via Facebook on the 15th of the month. The instructors walk you through creating your on painting that is preselected. The cool thing is that many are artists themselves, so you are learning from a real painter. Parking is on the street, which is metered parking. Classes are $35-$45 for public and private classes. You can book a private party with your friends/family. I enjoy painting and you also get points when registering online.