Attended this studio for a corporate outing, and they were great! Super flexible and easy to work…read morewith. Such a great location and a helpful group of staff - especially Melanie! Great price and a wide variety of activities for varying skill sets. I appreciate their communication and enthusiasm. I would definitely come back to this studio and would recommend to anyone looking for a fun group or even solo activity!

Such a cute place! Came here on a whim when plans fell through for a friend's birthday weekend…read more Maddie was incredibly kind and great at explaining the whole process of picking out a pottery and all the colors of paint. There are so many pieces of pottery to choose from. Everything from kitchenware to holiday items, to potted plants. The choices of colors are endless. Its BYOB, so we enjoyed a few sips of wine and painted, and it was very relaxing! Once you are done painting your piece, you will get it back within 2-3 weeks after it has been cured. Will definitely come back here!

Jim Bolash of Woodcrafters did an absolutely fantastic job of framing and finishing our direct vent…read morefireplace purchased from Hearth and Home. He provided us with several ideas and we appreciate his craftsmanship and attention to detail. We were referred to Jim last year by a friend and had him build cubbies for our mudroom. Also absolutely beautiful!!

Our company held an event here. This is definitely served best as a group activity. Handled our…read moregroup of 13 with ease Pros: - Plenty of variety and colors to work with regarding your project. A great deal of customization available -Incredibly helpful staff for the wood-shop and artistically challenged. My skill is probably a D+ and I still left with an A project -Great space and room to have a small outing catered -Website for advanced booking incredibly useful Cons: -Tad pricey. Or at least not cheap -People like me with no color coordination may have a hard time picking colors they feel comfortable with -Not a fan of the parking lot, but that's a small gripe Bottom Line: -Worth the experience and willing to come back with friends. 5 Star because.... Can I think of place that does this kind of entertainment better in an hour radius? Nope, so 5 star it is

Booked a class on a Sunday for Valentines Day and loved it!…read more We had Urszula as our instructor and she did not disappoint. She has a great sense of pacing and gives participants autonomy to express their own touches to pieces. She gave me really helpful pointers as it was my first time doing a class and I loved how she demonstrated on her own plate to show me how to blend colors if I wanted to and did not simply do it for me. If you are 21+, they are very accommodating with BYOB providing ice, glasses, and OJ for mimosas! Whether it's a group of friends, galentines, or date night, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

My son had his birthday party here. It's a great space, and our experience was good overall. The…read moreart instructors could have been more attentive during the party, but otherwise our son and his guests had a wonderful time.

Brickton Art Center is a wonderful place to take your children to give them an opportunity to…read moreexplore their natural creativity and be messy in the name of art (but not in your house). They also have wonderful adult and teen classes! There is nothing better than moms getting out of the house, drinking wine, and creating an artistic masterpiece (Quench Your Palette workshops). They also have one day workshops/summer art camp which is a welcome break for mom and kids during spring/summer break. Check them out!

Every month or two from what I have noticed they have a new exhibition featuring mostly artists…read morethat are residents of Park Ridge.In my opinion the prices of the pieces that I have seen are overpriced. I was made aware thru the newspaper that they have classes there for children and adults. The exhibition that is currently there features the works of children. The block that gallery is on is charming and I have always enjoyed visiting Park Ridge.

I sent my daughter here for a 4 day drawing camp this summer August 2019. Matilda was 8 years old…read moreand the drawings she did were so nice to see/keep! She also loved the materials and the "studio" (though it seems very cramped to me) The downside for us was instructors style of teaching. She was harsh and not really welcoming or kind. When I tried to speak with her and share my concerns on the second day she made a big speech to me about how important it is making sure the children aren't comparing themselves to one another so they need to be isolated to their own work with no talking to one another. I think in a 4 day summer camp my expectation was more about light-hearted fun than something serious like that. We won't go back for this reason so I can't give it 5 stars. I wish it had gone differently because Matilda's work is really great!

From the owner: Monart Drawing Studio teaches a step-by-step realistic drawing method to students ages 5 through…read moreadults. The students are surrounded with the philosophy that there are no mistakes in art and everyone can learn to draw. Our teachers support a healthy, positive sense of self-esteem in students through a relaxed, nurturing, and educational environment. Just as musicians learn notes and scales in order to play instruments, Monart students learn skills necessary to translate their perceptions onto paper. The Monart approach offers the right balance; enough structure to be successful and enough freedom to be creative. This method removes the mystery and fear that keep people from drawing. Anyone can tap into "the artist within" through this method. We offer Getting Ready, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Painting classes.

My friend organized her birthday party at this place. A dozen adult women came with snacks and…read morewine. I'm always enthusiastic about having a good time, but I would not have guessed it was going to be so much fun. We all have to do the same painting and got a lot of instruction, and yet each painting was unique. And it was so much fun to do this together. After painting we went to dinner at Chatterbox which is steps from the studio and that rounded the evening so well.

I attended a 10- person art & wine party. My friends and I provided the wine and appetizers, Roshel…read moreRivellino provided the art class. There is nowhere else where a wine and art class is this affordable and this much fun. Rivellino taught us technique and style. She took the fear out of art. She made us all artists. The class was fun and engaging. Rivellino was patient, funny, and helpful.

I've taken 2 drawing classes and 2 painting classes with Marybeth. She's an excellent teacher. She…read morewas always concerned about my progress in class, taking care not just to teach proper techniques but explained the reasons why. My painting and drawing are much improved after taking classes with her. I have the highest recommendation for her classes.

Marybeth is a great artist and also an amazing instructor. She is passionate about art and…read morepassionate about teaching art! I have taken painting lessons with some wonderful artists in the past few years but my learning experience with Marybeth has been the greatest! Even though in a group setting, the still-life set up, the instructions and feedbacks that each student receives make each class feel like a private lesson!

Friendly shop with a great yarn selection. We spent well over an hour looking through everything.read more

My friends and I were very excited to see a new yarn shop opening in our area. We were very…read morepleasantly surprised and excited. The staff are very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The shop itself is so bright and open. Yarn and accessory selection is outstanding and staff are ready to help with yarn and pattern choice. There is a variety of classes offered and are very instructional. This is a valuable gem in the neighborhood.

My kids have enjoyed individual classes with Claire over the last couple years. Then recently we…read morehosted my daughter's birthday party with Claire. She had a lovely space set up outside to take advantage of the beautiful weather, all the materials ready to go, and a couple projects planned. From age 5 to 40+, all our guests had a great time creating bowls, platters, figurines and projects of their own imagination. We printed designs in the clay, rolled and shaped and stamped, then painted with underglaze. Everyone got to make multiple creations. Can't wait to see the finished projects after they're fired and glazed. As we left, several kids asked me to pass on info about Claire's classes to their parents so they can come back - a sure sign they had a great time.

A great place for any age to learn about pottery. Artistic creativity, lasting mementoes,…read morepractical and useful dishware. Win-win!