I traveled from Austin to Houston for a 3 day workshop at W-ASH. it was totally worth the trip…read morejust to discover how wonderful the space and people are. The people were very nice and welcoming and the event was well organized and communication was excellent! The venue was the best I've experienced any where. I've attended a lot of workshops and classes and gir in instructions and demos all students are usually tightly clustered around the presenter trying to get a view of what is happening. Even though I'm a taller person I'm usually unsuccessful and find myself craning my neck and bobbing around as those in front adjust their positions. Very frustrating! But not here!!! You have the option to do that or you can stay at your OWN 6 foot table and watch one of the 3 huge screens the demonstrator is projected upon. There's a W-ASH person managing the camera zooming in and out on the work or the pallet and sometime both. It works really well. And if there's a new tool involved sometimes the artist will demonstrate for fewer people again and again. The space is truly amazing. Parking was easily had on the street. Note: the elevator is out but is being worked in. The workshop is up one flight of stairs. oh.... and downstairs! there's a gallery showcasing watercolor works and there's a sales area too. Great place! so glad I took the effort to get there! And my work from the workshop didn't turn out too bad either! I hope to go back!

I love Watercolor Art Society-Houston! It's a great community where watermedia artists and…read moreenthusiasts can exhibit paintings in the gallery at the monthly judged shows, take art classes, buy art, and find mentorship from award winning artists. I am very excited about the International Watermedia Exhibition (IWE) coming up in March.

I took my daughter for a birthday party on September 13. It was at 3:30pm. The theme was fairy…read moregarden. All the girls made fairy gardens using materials provided, and Sara, the owner was so patient and kind. She guides all the girls and each one had a great time. Highly recommend !

I got to know about Art Cellar through Google and Yelp reviews. I had booked a Virtual Paint (…read morekids birthday) party with Art Cellar. After the payment was made, a zoom link was shared by the studio owner. There was no limit on the minimum number of guests required. The session was divided into two parts. In the introductory round Sarah introduced colors and various medium. After 45 minutes the participants were given a timed break. She used this break towards virtual cake cutting and other fun stuff. Though it is not easy to teach kids virtually. Sarah was able to engage them for two hours. She is a great instructor and very knowledgeable. As far as the pricing is concerned, I would say it is towards a higher end. She charges $50 / participant for the virtual session. This includes the material cost. The materials can be collected from her studio, or can be delivered at minimal price. In my opinion $50 / participant is total value for money. This session is not comparable to the regular art & craft theme birthday party. Sarah helped the kids in learning a new skill. She gave mini breaks when the kids were getting confused. She ensured that so no one gets behind and patiently answered all their questions. Each child was able to create something unique at the end of the session. I loved this experience. I am looking forward to host in person private event at her studio.

You fee the joy the minute you walk into this place! Beads cover every wall and you feel inspired…read moreby the exuberance sharing in the welcome by the Jewelry Instructor herself! Great place to take a class of schedule a special event. She offers bday parties and gatherings at great prices. Planning to have a girls night there soon!

Very helpful , Great atmosphere, I recommend the BeadBar for creating special creations and…read more memories . Sonia is a published artist .

Not only is John Palmer a talented artist, he also has a contagious charisma and is a lot of fun!…read moreEveryone always has a great time at their events. Ryan, John, and their sweet dogs are skilled entertainers with a knack for making guests feel special, and their home and studio has a relaxing vibe. It is always a fabulous experience!

If you are traveling to the Houston area or live there, take time to make an appointment to visit…read morethe John Palmer Gallery in the Heights. You will be amazed by the creations of this energetic, enthusiastic, entrepreneur . You will find canvases, wood panels, photography, and pottery. For your own home or business, this is a place you want to check out to bring vibrant beauty into your environment. Check out his website at: johnpalmerart.com

It was very easy to make a reservation with Hawaii Fluid Art by calling/texting the phone number on…read morethe website. We made a reservation for five people, but two canceled the night before and only three total showed up. Hawaii Fluid Art welcomed the three of us without any pushback for the two that didn't show up. I appreciated the great customer service and flexibility/understanding. The colors, energy, and vibe inside of the studio is amazing! You walk in and you just feel so elevated! There were various different shapes and sizes of charcuterie boards to select from which was fun! I wasn't expecting there to be a butterfly and I totally chose it! Victor was EXTREMELY patient with us as we selected our colors and art style. He made recommendations based on which pieces of the hanging art we liked to assist us with the color selection process and made recommendations of what colors might work well together and which colors to select in matte versus metallic. The one thing that I didn't realize about the charcuterie board class, is that the only part you get to participate in as a customer, is the paint part. The store staff do all the resin on your behalf two days later, after the paint dries. We were interested in a resin class, so when we found this out, we were disappointed that we didn't get to use the resin ourselves. I think it would also be helpful to have a tutorial on how to pour the paint into the cup layer by layer to achieve the design that you want on your item. For example, I was going for more of a sunset vibe, so I probably could've poured more paint into my cup for each layer. And because my board surface area was a little bit smaller, I did not end up using all the paint in my cup. I originally poured the paint into my cup in layers in color order of a sunset but was instructed to pour the paint layers more randomly so the second half of my layers in the cup, we're not in sunset color order. So, because I didn't end up using all the paint, I got only the random colors on my board instead of the sunset colors at the beginning/in the bottom of the cup :( Overall, I love the idea of this class and the classroom setting and Victor! Communication and structure in the form of instructional guidance at the beginning of the class would be greatly beneficial to ensure that everybody understands what they're doing and leaves loving their design!

I did a rug tufting workshop here with some friends and enjoyed a really unique and fun experience!…read moreOur experience was about 4 hours in total. Price varies based on how big you want your rug to be (20"x20" or 30x30") and if you make a rug on your own or share one with a buddy. Overall I found the price very fair for the experience that I had. I'm pretty clumsy but was able to tuft my rug with ease because of how beginner friendly the class is and how awesome our teacher, Ashley, was. I love the fact that you can create your own design even as a beginner. Upon registering for the class, you have to submit three different designs, and from there, the instructors will pick the design they think is most appropriate for your level. If there are any issues with the design, they'll call you to work something out, which shows great customer service. After you finish your rug, the studio keeps it for 2 weeks to shave it down and fix it up into a proper rug, and you'll need to pick it up afterwards. It's kind of confusing to find the studio, but your confirmation email explains the instructions. The workshop allowed you to BYOB, which was a fun cherry on top to a good experience. I would totally do this again and recommend this to anyone looking for a unique event for a date night or special occasion.

Totally didn't read the confirmation email. They gave instructions where to find the studio! Habibi…read moreBazaar is on the 2nd floor inside Spring Street Studios. Our instructor, Ashley, was amazing! Super patient and it was easy to follow along. You submit 3 designs, and 1 gets approved for the custom rug (already drawn and set up at your station). Rug tufting took a few hours. Felt like a mini workout; be sure to stretch your hands/wrists/arms LOL. Rug pick-up usually takes a couple of weeks. Highly recommend booking a workshop with a group of friends! The experience was so much fun.

I'm still riding an intellectual high after tonight's conversation on Sinners, hosted by The…read moreReading Room HTX and its incredible founder, Amarie, and her collaborator, Zharah. The way they bring community together through our shared love and curiosity for art, music, film, and literature is truly something to be studied. Sanman Studios (See a Need, Meet a Need), where the event was held, continues to be a hub of creativity. It takes pride in supporting an ecosystem of artists and folks who are genuinely enthusiastic about the arts; and that's exactly what it delivered tonight. The open, spacious studio was filled with unique art pieces and held space for thoughtful dialogue. It's also home to The Reading Room HTX, which houses an amazing selection of Black literature. I absolutely love coming here, time and time again. The programming is always fresh and intentional, the people are warm and welcoming, and you're guaranteed to walk away having learned something, been inspired by something you saw or heard, or even surprised yourself with something you said.

A friend of mine rented this space out for an art related fund raiser. There are restroom for…read morepeople to use inside and a kitchen for food prepping. The space is big and can accommodate lots of people and good amount of parking space here. There is a ramp further down from the door so it is handicap accessible. It is a good central location as it is close to downtown.

Loved this gallery. It's both very high-end (just to give an idea, they have a few Botero pieces)…read moreand very friendly and inviting. These two ideas are usually mutually exclusive (or at least you'd think they'd be). I doubt we gave off a "serious collector willing to drop a few thousand on a piece of art" vibe however we received a very warm welcome and lots of information on the gallery and the featured artists. I don't recall the name of the gentleman we spoke with but he was very friendly and engaging. I really enjoyed the art and felt it was really well-curated. A lot of different pieces in various styles. There are no prices listed so I think you'd have to inquire. I believe we were told that they start at a few thousand. Parking available outside. No photography allowed.

I left inspired! The amount of art work they had in this small yet spacious building kept you…read moreoccupied for at least an hour. I decided to come here not only for the art but to kill time while waiting on a friend to meet me for lunch. A few of my favorite artist from their selection was Chun Kwang Young, Sophia Vari, Bahk Seon Ghi, and Javier Marin. I will be back for a cute date :)