Took the "Sip and Spin" introductory pottery class. I really looked forward to it but was pretty…read moredisappointed. As the class progressed, it was pretty obvious that I needed some help but either the kind of hands-on help I needed wasn't part of the program or the instructor didn't "get it." After trying 4 different balls of clay over the course of an hour or so, I was very frustrated at not being able to get very far in the process with any of them. I tried to get help from the instructor but he seemed more interested in other people and seemed to think that saying how to work with the clay was all that was necessary. On top of the frustration on the creative side, the class was instructed on how dismantle and wash/clean the wheel and other equipment we had been using (and that had, I think, been used for an earlier class). Not a good experience for which the cost was $100.

I recently attended a workshop with Brooke on Slip Transfers. She is a great instructor & opened my…read moreceramics world options with her creativity & instruction. The only recommendation is to make the class 2 hours vs 1 hour, as there is so much to learn.

Got a Intro to Wheel session as a birthday gift. Sara, our instructor was great. Very helpful…read more Class was scheduled for 7-9 pm- ended at about 8:30 pm.

I like to come here for the free wheel throwing on Friday nights from 6-9 pm. Being able to throw…read morefor free (you don't keep the pieces or guarantee that you finish them) is great if you're just looking for a place to practice. They sell various pieces made for donation, and donate to a different cause each month (or week?). However, during this time on Friday, the wheels are all usually full so I would recommend going right at 6. If you're new and you ask for assistance you'll get a great tour and they will work with you to get a wheel. Otherwise, the rest of the times I have gone have been a fail in securing a wheel:( My favorite part about this place is that the neighborhood cat likes to hang around. He's just the cutest little guy and is always working so hard at the front desk!

I have been a student of Ruthie's for 3 years and she taught me to paint. I have been a student at…read moreSeattle Artist League since it opened and it is teaching me to be an artist. Ruthie meets the student where they are at whether a beginner or an experienced artist. She will provide tools, resources, information, and historical context to help the artist find a solution among options. Nothing is spoon fed, nothing is formulaic. (Unless of course you want that, and ask her directly, but this is not where the value in her teaching lies). Ruthie's goal is to help her students paint like themselves. If you want a class to learn how to paint just like the teacher, her classes are not for you. If you want a class that helps you navigate the struggle of seeing, rendering, and communicating so that each time you approach the canvas your intentions can be realized, her classes are for you. Seattle Artist League fosters a supportive, collaborative environment where students are encouraged to experiment in a group setting. Even when the lesson is hard, it is approached with a creatively playful attitude that does not detract from the learning but prevents anyone from taking themselves too seriously. Ruthie and Seattle Artist League deserve, and have earned, every positive review. They have created an inclusive and welcoming community of artists who have a shared goal of improving their work, making creative discoveries, and enjoying the process. The only rules are respect your fellow students, respect the model, respect the facilities.

I just completed an 8-week, on-line, drawing class there. The instructor was great and so were the…read moreother students. Classes were well organized, and all the instruction was posted 24/7 on the web, including class videos. I have taken a few of their on-line courses in the past couple of years, and since I live at the other end of town this is an easy solution. If you try it, be sure to familiarize yourself with the links they will send you ahead of the class. One for Padlet, and one for Zoom.

Tuft Ruft was so amazing! Me and my partner came the other day and we were a little late because of…read moreparking, but they were so accommodating! Because my boyfriend and I had a big piece, we were a little behind and they let us stay for a little longer! Despite that, they never made us feel guilty about it and were super nice! I definitely would come back and probably will to make another rug! And our cats loved it! They also have a really cute dog named Chocolate and he was so sweet!

Great session, the instructor was really encouraging throughout the workshop…read more Learned a lot about tufting and the entire process behind it.

We held my daughter's sixth birthday celebration in the Pottery Studio at Fayezart this afternoon…read moreand it was a home run with the birthday girl and all her friends. Faye has been working in clay for a quarter of a century and has a great faculty for getting even junior amateurs excited about pottery projects. Over the course of their two hour party the kids did three different projects -including one on the potter's wheel- and still had time to break for cake. The Pottery Studio at Fayezart is a great big well-lit space located in a funky house three doors up from Salmon Bay Park in Ballard. There's a little space with a table inside a sun porch for parties on rainy or chilly days, plus a patio with a profusion of furniture for beautiful sunny days like today. The park was the perfect location for my daughter and her friends to meet before class and decompress (and burn off some cake calories) afterwards. FYI, for those parents looking to get their kids (or themselves) into something out of the ordinary the studio offers after-school classes for kids as well as sessions for adults. For parents looking for an original kids birthday party idea, I highly recommend Fayezart.

A homey playground for all ages, this Ballard neighborhood sanctuary is just a stone's throw from…read moreSalmon Bay Park. A lively, oh-so-liveable enclave conveniently located 2 blocks from easy bus route on 15th Ave NW. Myself and some other eco-conscious ladies came to Faye's studio to enjoy an afternoon of pottery making bliss. Consensus all around was that we'd found one of Seattle's best kept secrets! A feeling of accomplishment and conviviality prevailed. The vibe is cool, the atmosphere creative, the hostess the mostess!

I'm can't recommend Blooming Candle Studio enough! I actually booked our experience through the Air…read moreBnB platform. Para is the sweetest, most kind hostess! All materials were included, she explained every step well. There are so many personalized touches she adds to your experience, from the cute premade sundae toppings, the one on one assistance, the small class size, the packaging for take home, and the adorable tags to put on your candle with the name of the scent and who made it. The ice cream sundaes we made were so cute and they SMELLED AMAZING! Blooming Candle uses soy based candles, which burn clean! They have a good variety of scents to choose from. You also get to take your candle home same day!! This experience is so worth every penny! Thank you Para for making my daughter's birthday so special!!

Must visit! This is a great for friend's and family activity! You can make 2 macaroons and 1 flower…read moredesign candle!

This is a new learning space in Poulsbo. I took a Color Pencil Class with Eileen Sorg and learned…read moreso much. The space is a wonderful property with water feature gardens outside and inside is like an art gallery with working spaces for classes. Supplies for the class were available through Artist's Edge with discounts and special supply packages for beginners like me. Saved me a ton of money!!!!!!

Great classes for kids by an amazing artist, in a creative space with goats! Goats in the city!read more

City Art Farm is a hidden gem. When we visited yesterday, Joan was shearing her two adorable…read moregoats. She had a cluster of children around her, and the kids were helping her sort the goat wool into two boxes; one for felting and one for knitting. It was amazing! All children will benefit from taking classes at City Art Farm, and also by just hanging out with Joan, Steve, Audrey and Lily. Thanks for bringing a farm to the city!!