This was my first time at the Raleigh Dance Theatre. I went to this place because Girl Scout Was…read morehosting an event with them called Dance Around the World and we signed our Troop up! When I first arrived the parking wasn't that great due to it being an event but I can see on non event days it being a place to park I ended up parking closer to neomonde and I had to walk just a little bit and it wasn't that bad. I was greeted by the staff members of GS who were really nice and we walked in. The studio isn't big at all. So we were all crammed in there but it was great. They have 3 dance studio areas. All of them are a decent size. They building was very clean and the bathroom was clean too. The teachers from the school were all very nice and patient with the children. They took their time and taught them as much as they could in 30 mins. They also gave us brochures for their upcoming events and we got a chance to see their dance students perform a little of Cinderella! Overall this place is really nice! The girls really enjoy ed the African Dance Class.

Decided to check this place out since I saw the review for Strange City by Edgar Allan Poe on…read moreIndyweek. If you parked in the back, there is a handy stairway that leads you right to the entrance of the Theatre. Before the show started, one of the employees gave us some ground rules like no talking and no taking pictures or videos. After that, our group wandered into the strange, immersive experience. If you like plays, I definitely recommend checking this place out. It was all of the good things from plays like great performers with an added sense of interactivity. Sure, you can't talk with the performers but you can walk through the sets so it feels like you're in that world that the team worked so hard to create. That sense of being immersed in the scene is what really sets this place apart from other plays that I've been to. As recommended, feel free to explore and wander by yourself. Stay as long as you want to make sure you get all of the interactions with the main character. The main dialogs are all set to repeat after a certain time so if you missed one, you can always come back later to see and hear it. Overall, the performers were excellent and I definitely recommend checking this place out for future performances!

This Gallery features local artists. You will find paintings , jewelry, clothing, pottery, and more…read morehere. They rotate the Gallery completely every few months. Stunning art work from such talented local artists. The artists themselves are present in the Gallery when their art is featured. This area seems to be very cumulative with artists in every area. If you are in Pittsboro, this Gallery should be on your list to visit.

Nice lady that was working the place and she was very knowledgeable. Comfortable setting.read more

My family - including a 12 & 14 yr old - LOVED our experience with Christal. The review from the…read morewoman that took a class in Colorado was judgmental of Christal's home. You will park in a cul-de-sac. So? She has projects ongoing in her yard. So? The other reviewer maybe expected Martha Stewart. Anyway, the four of us have taken Christal's class twice. She lets you use Groupon for her classes (not limited to one Groupon). She gives instructions for about 15 minutes. You cannot use the colored glass that the other reviewer was crying about because it is specially purchased by Christal for her stained-glass business. Makes sense. There are buckets upon buckets of glass pieces in various colors. Any color you could want! She supplies other interesting shapes and sizes of adornments for your project. You have the choice of many items to make - a set of 4 small squares, a large rectangular piece, 2 small rectangles, and some others. These can be shaped into bowls, soap dishes, and other curved/waved designs after the glass cures in the kiln. You need to bring your creativity and your big girl panties though. Christal allows you to use the time as YOU want. And she's brutally honest about "don't park on the grass" and "don't touch the glass for my business." If you are easily offended then her dry humor and quick wit might offend you. We thought she was hilarious, helpful, and creative. The fact that she opens her home so strangers can take time away from television, computers, etc and let their creativity flow is wonderful. Getting our two kiddos out of the house and truly focused on something they could create with their hands....it was invaluable. Both could have spent many more hours there. The time went too quickly. So, if you are open-minded about trying something new and fun, my biggest tip is to take a design with you that you want to create. Using class time to think of your creation eats through time you need for designing your glass. And if you run out of time then book another session! We loved it. I hope you will too.

My husband got us a class as a date activity. We had done a day in a glass studio in Durango,…read moreColorado last year and it was really fun. This one was a bit odd. It was really far away (granted we live in Knightdale) and in a residential neighborhood. You park in the cul-de-sac (I am sure the neighbors love that) and there is a barrel blocking the driveway. The outside of the house has all sorts of junk and tarps and stuff all over (again- lucky neighbors). I get being eccentric and I appreciate the artsy type, but it just seemed like there was junk all in the yard, in the studio and even in the bathroom. It did not feel clean or organized. It is clear this is her work space but I think she needs to have an organized, less clutter space for the classes. We got about 10 minutes of basic instruction and then were off on our own. We did not learn anything cool and were not allowed to play with color and different glass types or do anything other than just cut and grind glass. Our experience in Colorado was SO much better and more creative. It was a 2 hour class so some bottled water or something would have been nice to have been offered. My hubby got a Amazon deal and I have to tell you even at that price it was overpriced for what you get and the teaching you got. To avoid going all of the way back out there we opted to pay $12 to have it shipped to the house and she said over and over how she is really bad at remembering to ship things and to text her in a couple of weeks if we have not gotten it to bug her about it. I got this is not like a professional business because of the nature of it, but it really did not seen to run or feel like something worth paying for.

If I could give them more than 5 star, I totally would! Okayyyy so, when it comes to art, I am a…read morehot mess: I have no patience, I can't really draw or paint and I am not that creative like a lot of people. But wait, if you agree with me about your painting/art skills, you are in luck! Wine and Design provides you a pre-traced canvas and you know, everything else is ready when you get there too! I love the fact that everything is all organized and prepared, ready to go. Again, having a pre-traced canvas? Ah man, what a lifesaver! Just having that canvas makes me feel so confident and you know, I feel like I can paint anything! I took Apex Wine and Design's paint your pet class few weeks ago and I definitely fell in love. I got a lot of compliments from my friends and I came back to paint my other dog this time. Bethany(the best art instructor I've ever seen) and Craig, the owner of Cary studio, were there for this class and they both were so amazing. Bethany walked us thru and taught us how to paint step by step. It was easy to follow and I just loved her energy, her class was so fun! They always want to make sure you leave the class with your happy face & awesome painting. They tell us to come back if you think you need more touch up later! They just want us to have fun and enjoy the class and just knowing that they are not rushing me, that's so great and I can focus on my painting. I ended up staying a little bit late but Bethany and Craig didn't mind at all and they were being so understanding. I absolutely loved my second class just like my first one. I left the class with my happy face on and yes, my painting was so freaking awesome. I can't wait to come back and thank you Craig and Bethany again for being so awesome and patient with me!

The low down: I mean drinks and painting, what could go wrong? super easy, fun and a great way to…read morebe more creative than you actually are! Just make sure that if you purchase a ticket in advance for others that they show up, they don't refund your money! This is the only reason I gave them a 4.

A Downtown Raleigh Gem!…read more U B Paintin N Sip'n is such a unique and delightful spot! Ms. Juanita was an absolute joy to work with--her warm and welcoming attitude made our private birthday event a blast. She let us choose our own music, creating the perfect "go with the flow" vibe for the evening. Our group had so much fun that we're already planning our next visit! The bear painting activity was super creative and a hit with everyone. Being located downtown was another major plus--after our event, it was so convenient to head to the next spot and keep the night going. This is definitely one of Downtown Raleigh's hidden treasures, and I can't wait to support it again!

My experience with Back to One studio and particularly with Bronwen Carson was whimsical…read more I took Level 1 For The Camera class followed by The Advanced On Camera with Bronwen. Even though it was once a week class I could undoubtedly feel the progression I am making, the great inspiration I was influenced by and the support to try and dare. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to spend the summer and stretch my skills as an actor in this hidden gem. Thank you Back to One Studio and thank you Bronwen. See on set one day.

While at the Arts on the Hill event I viewed a short film "Interview with Ian" directed by, Janice…read moreLauren Baker who is an Instructor for Back-To-One. I enjoyed the film. The "Interview with Ian" had my attention, as a True Crime lover this short film delivered. I appreciated the feedback Janice provided on how to get started on a short film and what it takes.

Awesome!!! Such a fun girls night. Laurie is really flexible. Works with you to create a fun…read moreexperience. Great communication, either by text or email. Was able to schedule and then stop by the studio to "tour" and scope out what we wanted to do for our party when we couldn't decide on a design at first. Was so much fun and easy with her instructions. Great for any girl outing, bachelorette party, team building or family get together. Will definitely be coming back for another event!!