We did a pottery class for 4 during our spring break, and I'm happy we did! It was hard to make a…read morebowl which made a few people in my party of 4 a little frustrated, but the experience was truly one to remember! Our teacher was so patient, knowledgeable, and helpful! We had the opportunity to make 3 bowls each and ke the best two. I really enjoyed our class. The only thing I didn't like is that we were responsible for all the cleanup at the end, and it was a LOT of cleaning. This made the experience as little less fun for sure. I'm happy we went, and i would have paid a bit more if i didn't have to clean up so much after.

I just discovered this place and took my daughters this past holiday. I absolutely love this place…read more There are so many wonderful choices so many selections so many tools. My daughters had such a great time. Staff was amazingly helpful and super friendly. We will actually be going back More than just for the holidays. I was so impressed.

I would 100 times over recommended this place!…read more We had our daughter's 8th Birthday Party here on 2/6/21. I can't say enough great things about this studio. They were so wonderful and on top of things. This was by far the least stressful party I've ever planned. Alycia the owner was in communication about everything. Miss Megann was in charge the day of the party and she was so wonderful with all the kiddos. They all made slime and had a blast! Megann was so WONDERFUL. The party was absolutely effortless. We showed up with Cupcakes, drinks, and goodie bags. Everything else was handled by A Joyful Mess from plates, napkins, plastic wear, supplies, decorations, cleanup, etc. Thank you so much for a perfect party. We will definitely be back!

We took Wendolin's pottery class and it was so much fun! I definitely recommend signing up for a…read morethrowing class, she was very patient and helpful while we were learning. Thank you!!

Emily was AMAZING! She took the time to not only explain but help correct through demonstration…read more This was an awesome date night experience. Had such a fun time in this class and can't wait to do it again.

I must say that I am impressed with this art school. My son wanted to take an art class and I…read morehappened upon this place while dropping off dry cleaning at the place next door. When I walked in I was warmly greeted by the teacher who explained how everything worked. She was very energetic and enthusiastic which were two qualities that I thought would make a great teacher for my son. She invited me to bring him in for a tour in which I did and they immediately hit it off! My son really looks forward to going to class each week. He is making great progress and I couldn't be happier with the results!

My 12 year old daughter has attended the mixed media and the ceramics classes. I will re-enroll her…read morein the fall. The teachers are knowledgeable and patient. The classes are structured but fun. I love the fact that you can only commit for a month at a time.

Kelly's Art Shack is a trendy art studio in the middle of Historic Downtown McKinney…read more This kid-friendly space has activities like video games, board games and even cornhole out on the beautiful courtyard (decorated completely by the owner, Kelly, herself) that is attached to the gallery. I loved relaxing here with co-workers in the evening, not to mention that view of the McKinney water tower from the patio at night cannot be beat. I highly recommend coming to see the unique artwork. My favorite piece was a large, canvas painting of "Woodstock '69," so as soon as I saw it, I had to take home the original before there were only prints available. The art is so affordable and better yet, when you purchase one you become an "artster," which comes with membership benefits. I can't wait for the next live music show and I am hoping to attend a paint party soon. I may even try to book this event space for my toddler's birthday party!

Great place with awesome events! A must visit on McKinney square.read more

I have a 2nd and 3rd grader. They're enrolled for lego robotic class and they seem to enjoy it a…read morelot. It's often hard to get my kids to go to tutoring center but learning how to code while building legos seem to engage them. Thank you Shine!

From the owner: Shine Learning Center offers a variety of specialized classes in art, English language arts and…read morewriting, mathematics, and programming/robotics. Our goal is to improve our students' academic understanding and knowledge base, which, in turn, will contribute to students' overall academic achievement. Apart from fostering academic success, Shine's programs provide students with a strong foundation in English reading, writing, and speaking. Shine further supports students to develop their creative and analytical abilities, which will enable students to achieve their academic and professional goals. Through using an inquiry-driven educational program, students become both critical thinkers and independent learners. Shine is especially passionate about cultivating global talent. Our art curriculum helps our students to develop essential artistic fundamental skills and a creative voice. Through our unique practices, students will have the ability to incorporate their insightful ideas into brilliant art work, which students can use to apply to the most prestigious art schools in the United States.

Hands down one of the most fun family experiences we've had in a long time. From the moment we…read morewalked into Pipe & Palette, it felt like we had discovered something truly special. We actually had the space to ourselves, which made the experience feel even more personal and unforgettable. The staff made us feel welcomed, celebrated, and completely at ease. My kids were able to laugh, create, get messy, and just be themselves, and as a mom, that meant everything. Watching each of them create their own masterpiece was worth every penny. The value for what you get is incredible. I honestly would have been happy either way, but I truly appreciated that they also offered a military discount. That extra gesture meant a lot to our family. This isn't just an activity. It's a memory. It's the kind of experience that makes you want to come back month after month and make a new canvas each time, creating a family tradition one masterpiece at a time. We will absolutely be back.

This place is amazing such a fun experience for the kids. I highly recommend…read more My son had his birthday party here and we went into the splash room and the kids had a blast. We even took home canvases for memories. The staff was so nice and accommodating to the wild kiddos.

I look forward to sip and spin with Emily on Friday and Saturday nights. It is my decompress from…read moremy stressful work week. It is also a fun date night with my adult, autistic son. Emily is very patient and encouraging. I have learned so much and have beautiful art pieces to take home. 3 per class. Great supervised teen date night too! Zoe and Carlo had a blast. I enjoyed participating with them

This was great. I can't wait for the next class. It's quite a ways from my home but worth it. Madhu…read moreis wonderful.

My wife and had a lot of fun on Saturday doing some fluid art. This place is a lot of fun and I…read moreplan on going back and bringing some friends. I highly recommend.

My Mom and I signed up for an art session last Friday and absolutly loved it! The colors and style…read moreof art was super fun to create. We also adored the owner. She was so nice, explained the process and helped show us different techniques we could apply to get the desired outcome. Such a fun afternoon!