I took the Intro to Blockprinting class this past weekend and overall, it was fun. I have been…read morelooking into picking up a new hobby or get into more craftin' to get in touch with my creative side. The class was $42 from 10:30a to noon. It is an open space with all sorts of art supplies, tools, and just about anything your imagination can muster up. Lots of inspiration. I was hoping to make more than just one small block and have different supplies like fabric for printing. It was very therapeutic to carve my small block. The class felt a little scattered - but it was a very easy going environment, super relaxed. Our instructor was friendly and encouraged us to tap into originality without overthinking it instead of looking up patterns or inspo on our phone. I really liked that. And she offered us all coffee, freshly made. You can basically come in to do all the arts and craft your heart desires, on a donation basis. Affordable and unique way to release your artistic side without investing too much in all the supplies and then an abandoning a hobby. I'd come back with a friend and check out a different class.

I went here as part of a work event to make lanterns for Lunar New Year . Stepping inside, I was…read moreimmediately greeted by an organized haven of craft supplies. They had construction paper, ribbons, highlighters, stamps, hot glue guns, and anything you might find at Michael's. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and showed us how she made her lanterns. She walked us step-by-step through the process. Now, I'm not a crafty person, but I was inspired enough by the ambiance and overflow of art supplies to get some creative juices flowing. At the end, I was able to create my own lanterns with some creative twists. I had a fun time and will recommend my crafty friends to check this place out!

I recently had the pleasure of enrolling in a series of Kim Patty's Intro to Hooping classes. This…read moreseries was taught outside in the early evening at Elizabeth Milburn Park in Cedar Park. Kim is also a certified personal fitness trainer and that really shows in her instruction. She takes the time to break down each move and explain the physics and offers lots of tips and encouragement to help you master them. You'll definitely feel comfortable taking a class from her no matter if you are 20 or 50. She brings many hoops to class each week for you to try out. You'll want to buy one the first night if you don't already have one! It's just THAT addictive. I often find myself shoulder hooping without a hoop. It's like when you step off a cruise ship and you can still feel the boat move for a week after you get home. The hoop becomes a part of you. Not a bad gig. ;)

Wait for food was about 30mins. Had the hamachi , sake toro, and Hama toro…read more Parking gets full on the weekends. Location is in a small food hall. Great for people who want to eat different things.

Not necessarily a spot to come to if you're trying to have a whole sushi meal, (unless you do…read moreomakase, but that's on weekends only and requires a reservation), but definitely the place to go when you just want small bites or a few handrolls. The takoyaki was really delicious. It was hot and slightly crispy on the outside, while the inside was still creamy. I really appreciated that you could taste and identify the octopus chunks within, which isn't always the case for other places. The hand rolls were really good too. The flavors for each combine really well together and the fish tastes pretty fresh. I especially loved the wasabi butter that came with the hama toro.

Stay away. We spent around $3000 on paint when this team recommended that their paint was GREAT for…read morecabinets. Only after we purchased all the paint did we realize that they recommend a 17 day cure time. This makes it almost impossible to use the paint on cabinets or paint cabinet doors on both sides. We ended up having to let the cabinets dry over a month with a fan on it as they instructed and the paint is still sticky almost 3 months later. Every time we take something out of our pantry, the paint peels off and there are indentation marks from anything remotely heavy. Photo has one small example. And no, I'm not a DIY-er who doesn't know what they're doing. We had a very professional painter do the work. He even called them multiple times to make sure he was doing everything right. We ended up having to get the paint color matched at Benjamin Moore to complete the job because we couldn't jeopardize the custom cabinets we just spent tens of thousands on. Highly recommend just doing that. And silk and sage refuses to return our unused gallons. Don't believe them. Maybe their paint is better for the art in their store and maybe walls but not for actual use in real home projects.

I purchased some Annie Sloan paint from S & S. I have limited paint knowledge and was dealing with…read morea tricky piece of furniture. I just called and spoke to Brian. He was SUCH a big help in problem solving. I love this cute store and the friendliness and eagerness to help! They also have such a great selection of paint and materials. Go visit them!

I checked out Ghostpepper Glass during the Austin Art Studio Tour and really loved it. They have a…read morebeautiful gallery space with so many unique glass pieces for sale. It's the kind of place where you can slowly wander around and keep noticing new details in each piece. I never made it to their original location, but this new space is big and spacious, which makes it easy to take everything in. It feels open, welcoming, and thoughtfully laid out. After seeing everything, I'm definitely interested in coming back to try one of their workshops at some point. It seems like such a cool, hands-on experience.

I checked this spot out on the Austin Art Studio Tour and loved it. They have some beautiful pieces…read morefor sale in their gallery. All pretty expensive, but very enticing. They also have a big kennel with turf outside so you can bring your dogs. Whole place seems like a fun community. The show stopper was the glass blowing studio though! The instructor was so friendly and told us all about their classes and some about the glass blowing process. We got to watch some advanced students make some pieces which just made me want to start classes immediately. I'll update my review when I do.

Picked something up today that makes desk life a little more beautiful. Beautiful options and nice…read morefolk. Just wish they were open a little later during the week.

My parents were in town not too long ago, and they wanted to buy handmade ceramics while here. We…read morewent to several different places before finally checking out Austin Pottery Studio. The storefront is very inviting and small, but honestly the perfect size. They have everything organized per artist. We took some time checking everything out before deciding on some cute coffee mugs that had a small cowboy boot stamped on the side and "yeehaw" on the bottom. Seriously so cute, and so Austin! We also bought a beautiful oil crock. I can't wait to go back and check out more pieces! Definitely a must when you have visitors in town.

The best feedback I have ever received! Here's the thing: Prof. Alex DOES NOT cuddle you in his…read moresessions by telling you, "Oh, you did a great job." Many accent coaches do that, and I feel it's a lie because I didn't feel like I succeeded. Prof. Alex DOES NOT pretend that I did well. If I have pronunciation mistakes, he will always stop me, explain in detail why I made the mistake, and then he will pronounce it for me so I can hear the difference, showing me how I sounded and how I should sound. Trust me, this is such an EXCITING process of transformation. I feel like I'm moving fast because I have Prof. Alex! Then, he will show me in a 2D model what I should do with my mouth to CHANGE! To me personally, this is priceless. Prof. Alex has a talent for not being afraid to communicate and present mistakes in the most comfortable way for me. I feel well-trained all the time I am in session and feel like I've REALLY learned a lot to start speaking English fluently! He is the best at teaching the American accent and American flow. I am starting to speak English fluently! I got it what I need for the fluency and it is not GRAMMAR or VOCABULARY as I thought! Trust him, and you will succeed in speaking English fluently! Alex, you are the hero! Thank you so much!

As a non-native English speaker, I was looking for affordable speech classes to improve my English…read morespeaking and American Accent! I was unsure about using an app to improve my pronunciation, but after my first consultation with Professor Alex, I'm excited to join his community. Professor Alex explained that the app is designed for self-study and uses AI to provide real-time feedback on my speech development and American pronunciation. I love the app features as 2D videos that clearly show how to position my mouth and tongue to pronounce English sounds correctly. Those video are very effective, trust me, I tried in the consultation and it made it much easier for me to understand tricky sounds I'am struggling with. I am very impressed with practice mode in the app, it has everything i need to polish my speech, a lot of phonetic exercises , sentences to practice American intonation, correct American sounds , long stories after all to check how good I am art speaking a story. it helps me practice my presentations. Moist important in the practice mode you have a guided instructions on what I have to pay attention before I start my practice - this feature is well planned I love it! The AI-powered feedback is especially helpful, correcting mistakes immediately and helping me track my progress after practice mode is done. Awesome! I love that this app solves all my problems!!! VERY UNIQUE is Professor Alex is available for private chats on the app, so I can ask questions and get personalized advice whenever I need it. That means a lot to me as I wanted to have something personalized, but not expensive. Guys, I highly recommend the InPronunci app for anyone looking to improve their pronunciation independently. It's intuitive, effective, and the AI, along with Professor Alex's support, makes the learning process even better and SPECIAL ! I am already using it and it is a game changer for those who cant afford a good accent coach. definitely enroll to test yourself! It is super opportunity!

When it comes to tarot card readings or understanding your astrology charts, I am someone who…read morebelieves that it is always important to share your energy with someone who has the best intentions for your readings. The last few times I've been able to have a reading it has been very enlightening and genuine. What has always resonated with me is how Monica and her team breakdown everything and help you analyze and understand. Your readings are never vague and actually are specific in the type of events that are occurring or what you may/may not be going through. Coming into a reading (or a class, I haven't done that though) requires you yourself to come in with an open mind as it takes two to tango to say. Every reading, intentions, and call to actions have been on the nose and I can't rave enough about booking a session. Take this as your sign to book a session.

I met Monica at an event and saw her list of upcoming classes and events and thought I'd give it a…read moreshot. I'm Spiritually curious and she was so genuine and open to chatting so it felt like it was a good vibe. I initially signed up for one the vision board workshops and an intro to tarot class. I'm so beyond happy that I did. The vision board class started with a tarot reading and then we all worked on our board together. I felt so connected to mine that I'm actually planning on framing it. We did the intro to tarot next which was a standalone class that can then be continued into the course. I loved how she explained the history of tarot and helped us analyze the cards. Intuition and interpretation sometimes need some guidance. I loved the class so much that I signed up for the full intro course (4 classes) and just completed it. I'm no expert, very much a novice but I feel confident in what I've learned so far. Monica is an amazing guide and teacher, she's open to hearing your interpretations and she has such a warm and welcoming presence. Whether you're receiving a reading or taking a class, you won't be steered wrong reaching out to Monica. I'm already signed up for some more craft workshops and another class.

Laguna Gloria is one of the most beautiful and inspiring locations in Austin. The combination of…read morehistoric architecture, waterfront views, sculpture gardens, and Mediterranean-style details makes it feel truly unique. As a brand and lifestyle photographer in Austin, I've photographed several sessions here and it consistently offers stunning, versatile backdrops. The natural light is especially soft and flattering, and there's so much variety throughout the property that clients can get multiple looks in one session. Beyond photography, it's also just a peaceful place to explore art, walk the grounds, or bring visitors. The atmosphere feels calm, creative, and timeless every time I visit. https://www.camilleadrianephotography.com

So my plan was to originally visit for free because I heard they had an event on the weekend but…read moreThe Contemporary has TWO locations and it was free for the downtown museum only that day. This is Laguna Gloria, and it features sculptures all outdoors. We ended up paying since we were already there. BUT Laguna Gloria is FREE on Thursdays. Other days is $10 pp and if you didn't pay in advance online, they can take payment at the gift shop. Though, I'm not sure how they enforce it because it looks like you can just pass by the gift shop and enter the park. As a former art student, I just wasn't that impressed or intrigued by the art. You have to walk a ways away to visit the next sculpture. They provide a map at the gift shop, but since I'm not good at geographic directions, I just allowed my husband to plan the walking route for us. We got to see all the sculptures (there aren't a lot...15?) In total, we were probably there for less than an hour. I didn't understand some sculptures. I saw a lonely, abandoned light pole covered with spiderwebs and joked to my husband, "look at this artwork!" It turns out, it was actually art because there's a sign next to it introducing the art piece and everything. Awkward. Anyway...appreciated walking around the grounds. My favorite is the crying Miffy fountain, which is one of the first things you see when you enter the grounds. Street parking only (unless you are an art student or staff there).

We arranged Chef Danushka in Austin, TX through Cozymeal. We had a great cooking class and really…read moreenjoyed our time with the chef. Chef Danushka is a character and really made the experience fun. Her classes are offered at her house which has a great kitchen and entertaining space. We did a southwestern grill menu. We all got to participate in the making of the meal with different tasks - cutting up veggies, making guacamole and elote corn, grilling the meat, cutting the meat, etc. You can bring your own wine and beer to her classes which we did. We was very accommodating with glasses. Overall the class was fun, the food was delicious and we had a good time. Definitely recommend Chef Danushka.

I tried using the website to find a private chef for a cooking class locally. We were excited to…read morebook our experience and looking forward to the class. Then, 24 hours before the class, the chef updated the posting to notify attendees that the class would be run by Sur La Table. We have been to a class by Sur La Table and it was so bad we left 30 minutes into the class. I contacted CozyMeal to let them know about the bait & switch, and talked to them on chat. They refused to help. I have tried calling them, and they have not answered. This company is an absolute sham and only wants to take your money and run.