I took my niece to their Kid+Me Disney Princess Meet & Greet: Painting with Belle event. My niece…read moreloves princesses and this is one thing we do together so I loved having this experience with her. She got to color and paint the enchanted rose from beauty and the beast. There were also cookies and tea (apple juice) and then Belle arrived to read a story and we had a photo opportunity with her! If your little one loves art this is a must!

What a great art studio for the kids! We have been here several times for art themed birthdays with…read moreour kids, and decided to look into art classes for our budding Warhol. They offer several different classes throughout the year, so there's something for every age and every interest. Art supplies come with the tuition, and we have been very pleased with the courteous staff, knowledgeable teachers, and overall experience for our kids, who just love this place! It's great to see the kids learn new techniques as they attend the weekly after school sessions, and will most definitely continue having them enjoy this experience for years to come. Honestly, the only downside to this place is its popularity, which leads to occasional difficulties with leaving the parking lot, but it's a small price to pay for a very happy child who is encouraged to learn and create.

What a quaint cool place with amazing everything. Eva is amazing and helpful. So many options from…read morelocal artists.

While browsing the Carnegie farmer's market I came across a vendor who had this store's goods out…read morefront on a table for sale. There was a nice assortment of things to choose from including fingerless gloves and beautiful pottery mugs. They told me if I want to see more then head into the store. I did just that and got to meet up with the owner Eva and learn more about the business. Various artists from all over the country contribute their wares to this shop and some are even local. You can find most anything here from crafted "aliens" to wooden Nativity sets to various types of jewelry, glass, pottery and of course beautiful paintings that adorn the walls. Even Eva herself has some of her own works for sale here. There is so much to look at. She also told me some of the artists do charitable work and you can purchase things such as "cuff" bracelets that will signify the artist who created the piece. The drink mugs were beautiful and some of them had Bible verses on them. I was admiring a green one with a flower on the handle and then I learned that she hoped to get more selection in from this seller within the next week or so. I decided to hold off on my purchase until I saw what was coming in. Some of the merchandise can be pricey but it all depends up the work that is put into them. For example an artist, she was selling had hand drawn images of a few of Pittsburgh's landmarks as a cuff bracelet. It's a bit pricey but she told me all the labor that goes into making the design can be time consuming. They offer workshops and events from time to time. Most of the art is contemporary style with at least 20 different artists in emerging to mid career levels. Check out their on line shop if you want to learn more or make a purchase directly from your home. This shop is currently open Thurs-Sun only and of course you can walk in when the farmer's market is going on. Am definitely planning to return here so I can browse more of the collection. Situated on Main St near the Carnegie Coffee company, metered street parking is available across the street.

A very quirky and very cool art exhibit/shop in Lawrenceville. Some of the coolest and most unique…read moreart I've seen. If you want to support some local artists then this is your spot to check out.

Righteous little upstairs venue in downtown Pittsburg! We were here as part of a local contest; the…read moreestablishment hosted part of the festivities. They have a solid footprint of space available, some of which houses art that you can peruse and purchase, some of which serves as communal space for events and such. Really cool! They had a "kink and draw" event going on simultaneously while we were there. It was nice of them to give us the space to vibe and do our thing. I noticed there was even a kitchen area in the back. Bathrooms were kind of down-on-their-luck but serviceable. Parking around here is atrocious though, especially during peak hours like a Friday night, fair warning if you intend to drive here.

Met with Gingerly Press this past weekend at American Craft Made Baltimore show on Feb 21st. I…read morelearned a lot about their process and loved several prints. I'm still considering buying several for new wall space in kitchen. The earth-valued themes are depicted so simply but their design and colors are very appealing.

Lindsay provided my partner and me with an exceptional tour during an open house, showcasing her…read moreremarkable artistic process and sharing a wonderful story. I absolutely love her work and have decided to frame it on my wall.

My 9-year-old loved her summer camp at Twig & Berry. Shannon is great and really encourages…read moreeveryone to be creative. We would love to be back!

Wonderful studio for my toddler. Very accommodating & helpful for my slow to warm up toddler…read more Creative and engaging project that was age appropriate. Would definitely recommend!

A must visit for crafters! Super cute shop! Tons of community events and DIY classes available.read more

Apparently this place got a complete makeover recently and I wish I took more photos! My friends…read moreand I were going to Fungus Books and Records next door and noticed the plants in this shop. Little did we know the amount of money we would spend in the shop (lol). There were a bunch of plants but also a bunch more such as some Italian food/cookware, candles, mugs, crafts, clothes, trinkets, jewelry, tea, tea pots, soaps, etc! If you need a gift for someone, this is the place to go! Don't forget to check out the back room! It's easy to miss.

I look forward to my weekly painting class! Becky is a fabulous teacher. She is so encouraging. She…read moreis able to meet her students at the level they need, from the beginner to the more experienced. Her technical knowledge and creativity compliment each other nicely.

From the owner: Art classes for ages 7 through adults in drawing, painting, cartoons & calligraphy…read more Art sales of original paintings & prints. Custom art available in watercolors & oils. See our website for details.

I can't believe I hadn't been here in years. Totally taking for granted some of the amazing…read moregalleries we have in Pittsburgh. Attended a student art show last night with a friend who teaches a class at PCA. There were so fantastic pieces created by the adult students. In addition of course there were other exhibits that we were able to tour. When I was in art school this was a place we visited often. Time to get back in the swing of things. The gift shop is still fantastic and filled with lots of unique items.

Beautiful gardens and green house off of Mellon park. We stopped here on a sunny day to check out…read morethe printmaking facilities and buy some house plants. After brunch at Square cafe we needed to take a little walk and absorb some rays. It is a very serene setting and once they get the fountain running I may just come to sit and ponder. The building is so big and they offer many summer art classes so check out the website to see what they have. Events are held here all summer, mostly weddings. I went in to see the printmaking lab, I mostly do screenprinting but they don't have the light tables or screens here. The receptionist was so helpful and said that there would be printmaking classes over the summer and to call one of the directors to see what they might be able to do for me in regards to the type of medium I want to work with. If you need a place to do intaglio or relief printing they have a great space to print!

Absolutely amazing experience from beginning to end. Craig and Andy were such wonderful teachers…read more This class really showed how much fun forging metal can be. I learned more about anvils than I would have ever dreamed. I also learned more about railroad spikes and Craig's medical history than I could have ever dreamed. It was easy, it was entertaining, it was a blast. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a family outing or a date night or even just acquiring a new hobby. The bottle opener class was a home run. Remember, whatever you do... DONT DROP ANYTHING ON CRAIG's TOES!!!

Super fun experience, perfect for a date-night. Craig the instructor is very funny and…read moreunderstanding. I made a bottle-opener out of a railroad spike and I learned about 19th century child labor laws. 5/5 would blacksmith here again.

What a fun experience! You or someone you've known has done…read morethe "paint night" thing...well, this is way better and my new favorite crafting place! I signed up a friend and I for a class at Board & Brush. There is a calendar of events and for open project nights you can pick from any of the selections on their website to craft. Each project is priced differently depending on what you choose to do, and after seeing the quality of the pieces I think well worth the cost. Upon arrival, we had aprons and supplies waiting for us. You're encouraged to bring your own snacks and drinks. The staff was super helpful explaining the process for each piece you worked on and came around to help and keep things moving. The stencil part was a little hard but they were there to help and make sure your project came out as expected. There was a wide variety of stains you could choose from for your project and on the walls examples of every color. It was a really fun night and activity. Can't wait to come back and get started on the next one!

I can't say enough about how great of an experience our group had painting our projects!…read more The space is beautiful, clean, and well organized. The staff is super trained...everything moves like clockwork. Mistakes are easily corrected. Advice is constructively given. And all of our projects came out so cute!! I can't wait to go back! I especially appreciated the staff...they were so positive and helpful. I wish I could single each of them out because nearly every one of them helped us in some way! This is perfect for a ladies night or a birthday celebration. While the pace is fast - there is still time for snacks and drinks!! So fun!!