I brought Heather a large oil painting I needed stretched. She did a wonderful job on my art. It…read morecame out better than I expected and she was extremely helpful. I feel the cost and time it took were both appropriate given it's large size. I would not hesitate to use her again.

This modest studio and school specializes in watercolor classes and workshops. The atmosphere is…read morefriendly, relaxed and noncompetitive. The workshops are for all levels and conducted by some of the best artists around: Bridget Austin, Tom Francesconi, Karen Knutson, Ratindra Das, Joe Fattingis, to name a few. Groups are 12 students or less and there is lots of personal attention. Prices are modest, usually $70-90 a day and workshops run from 2 to 4 days. Janesville has a number of very good restaurants and lots and lots of parks including the wonderful Rotary Gardens. The Baymont Inn gives a corporate discount to students at L'Atelier.

One of my favorite little hidden gems in Rockford! This place is an art studio and gallery. They do…read moreopen studio where you can pick a painting size and a picture. They give you printed step by step instructions to follow and all of the supplies. Someone is always there if you need help. They do loaded brush night where you can bring food and alcohol and paint a predetermined painting all led by an instructor. They have mixed media projects which are really fun. There is a gallery upstairs of local artist work and is great to browse during class breaks. The owners, Tabatha and Therese, are amazing and very passionate. My moms group does private parties frequently and have taken classes with both instructors. Both are awesome, patient and wonderful at teaching people like me with no experience at all. I have done loaded brush night and mixed media. Can't wait to try open studio. One huge tip- Public calendars come out every month on the 8th for the following month. Most sell out fast as space is limited. I have an alarm set every 8th to remind me to look at the studio calendar! Can't wait for my class next week!

Agree with a previous poster. This place is a gem in Rockford!…read more Just took a mixed media class last night at this studio. What a great experience. The class was small so there was more individual attention to our art, along with personal and great conversation with the owner/artist/instructor. She offers a variety of classes in different mediums so there is something for everyone. And if you have had limited art classes as I have, coming here with personalized instruction is perfect. Check out the website and see what is being offered the rest of the month, and June's schedule is soon to be posted. And don't forget to check the art gallery on the main floor and upstairs by local artists. Definitely some good stuff in there. Most assuredly, I will be coming back.

Raven's Wish is a must see in downtown Janesville. Wonderful art and handmade goods. Excellent…read morecustomer service and professional framing.

Cute shop with some nice artwork and gifts. The stained glass is reasonably priced as are the…read moreprints. There is a custom framing shop in the back corner. Wide variety of art styles.

This is, hands down, my favorite art gallery in Madison. They have an incredible selection of…read morejewelry, glass, ceramics, and wall art. The owner, Brian Farrell, is not only extremely kind and attentive, he also has one of the best eyes for quality art that I have ever seen. I might not like every artist he brings in, but there is not a boring one in the bunch. The selection is eclectic, and truly unique. There is also enough of a range in price points that almost anyone will be able to find something here that can fit into their budget. It is always a pleasure to come in to this gallery.

We drive past this place daily and stopped in on a whim last weekend. There is a ton of variety and…read moreeven more that isn't on display. We ended up really liking a piece but it was a bit out of our price range. This was our first experience buying art and Brian was so kind, patient, and helpful. After we thought about it for a few days and we returned to purchase, he remembered us and our taste. He even brought the piece to our house to be certain we liked and hung it for us! We are really glad we stopped in and I am sure we will be back in the future.

Never been there, but I ordered a piece off of their website and it is just as beautiful as it…read morelooked. Great packing and excellent communication from the gallery.

Lovely gallery. Well positioned art work and lots of space to move around. That's a good thing…read morebecause of the "if your break it, you bought it." cards displayed in the shelves Lots of work from many artists - wood, glass, ceramic, plaster, cloth, paper, metal (outdoors), you name it. Recommend you visit the Paoli Schoolhouae Shops & Cafe after strolling through the gallery.

What a charming setting for a gallery which represents a wide range of artists and medias. The…read moregallery is bungalow that is packed with treasures and high-quality art. The owner, Pattie Strenger, is a mosaic artist and has created some of the most outstanding work I have ever seen. She teaches hands-on classes in the evenings where you will enjoy a creative experience you will not forget. I highly recommend Revive on your next visit to Lake Geneva.

I don't think I have the words to describe how happy I am right now. But I'm going to give it a…read moreshot... I contacted GG because we were replacing an original single pane window on our Queen Anne Victorian and I was looking for something with a little...color. Boy did they deliver! Not only did they help us with finding some traditional styles, they also spent a ridiculous amount of time picking out glass with us that matches the other original stained glass in our home. They even worked with me when I wanted to combine a few different ideas into my "vision". It took awhile for them to finish the window, but it was worth the wait. We just had it installed and I am amazed at how majestic it looks. It's such high quality and the craftsmanship, dear lord. Mind you, it wasn't cheap, but God was it worth every penny!

Went to take a class here. It was a great class, and I had a lot of fun. It was the beginning…read morestained glass class. There is a $150 fee for the class, and an optional kit for $30. I got the kit thinking that I can use it for the class and all would be good. However, every class we went to we were required to buy more things in order to continue with our project. Each class, I would leaving having spent more money. I was upset about these hidden fees, and it should be mentioned when signing up for the class. For people who are not planning on continuing doing stained glass, you might want to reconsider this glass. That being said, I really enjoyed the class and have now been doing stained glass at home. She was a good teacher.

I've never woken up and thought, "Gee, I'm feeling good, I might go buy some art today." But that's…read morebasically how my day ended up unfolding this past Saturday. While doing the Groundhog Day walking tour, we decided to check out the Old Courthouse/current Arts Center just for the hell of it. I'm not really into art unless it involves renderings of cute animals or my favorite celebrities (I wouldn't mind a nice over-the-fireplace portrait of Bill Murray or Bernie Mac or David Letterman), but for the most part, when I hear people talk about art I just have to drift off to another place to keep myself from rolling my eyes at the pretension, but here, I didn't get that... at all. We walked around and were shocked with the collection of works here as well as the quality and lessn't we forget price. They had handmade unique pottery that was unlike any pottery I'd ever seen before and pretty much priced for a limited budget person such as myself. There were many rooms to roam though, leading in a circle around the main room with register and beautiful older ladies with long, stringy grey hair - exactly the way you'd picture older, artsy, free-spirited women. In the second to last room in the round-about gallery, I found something that basically stopped me in my tracks. It was titled 'Fortune Teler' and it was a relatively giant framed canvas, full of color, it had hanging beads, mini-lightbulbs, little sequins set into the partial gold-filigree'd frame with a the work itself being completely covered in bright but shadowy colors that had an orange/yellow-haired boy flipping over two unreadable tarot cards for a big, green cat and a magenta rhino (that at first I admittedly though was an aardvark - my favorite animal next to manatees). I couldn't be torn away from it. And it was only (and normally I would've shit my pants over this price) $150. I took a pics of it, spent another 4-hours with it on my mind while we walked the town and went back 15 minutes before close to seal the sale. The woman said she was sad to see that painting go but could tell from looking at me that we were a right match, which may have all been pillow-talk, but it really does feel like it was made for me. I do wish they'd had a bit more information on the artist and painting but, it was right on the dot when they were closing and they were able to take down my info so hoping I'll hear back, and if not, I'm fine with just having the painting, too.

I'm not really an art gallery person, but this was one of only a couple places open on a Sunday…read moreafternoon, so my husband and I walked around. The historic building holds several rooms with assorted paintings and sculptures from local and national artists. Some are landscape paintings while others are strange mobiles made of wood. One display was a large photo of a naked obese woman laying on a pile of books, along with an actual pile of books below the photo! It was kind of cool walking around and seeing some of the local talent, plus some part of the building itself (we found a heavy metal door that said "McHenry County Records" from the 19th century. If you're around, drop in for a few moments. You'll be entertained.

Ice cream is so delicious!! I would choose this place over anything! Price for ice cream is top…read morenotch, so worth it!!!!

On our way home from Madison we were looking for a local ice cream stand. The great reviews brought…read moreus to Cone Zone. On a Sunday afternoon the place was packed including the drive up line extending into High Street. No biggie, we parked next door at the auto shop. The cones here are HUGE and the ice cream is very good. I really should've gotten a smaller one. Cone Zone was a great stop and we'll definitely be back.