Went here with my fiance on a Thursday afternoon/evening. I thought it would be something fun for…read moreboth of us. I didn't know how right I would be. Maria greeted us warmly as soon as we entered the door. We explained we were first-timers at their event but both of us had "dabbled" with ceramics YEARS ago. Short enough time to remember enjoying it, long enough to forget everything else. She did a great job of explaining how all the pieces had prices on the bottom and how many coats were suggested. She even walked my fiance through placing an emblem on his mug. The music from the 70's/80's in the background was quite calming and allowed us to get in our painting mode quickly. I had to apologize every now and then to the other customers for singing along. I can't help myself. Every now and then we'd be "interrupted" to replace our dirty water (from cleaning our brushes) and check on how we were doing. Another gentleman started working but his name tag was broken (they're ceramic tiles!!!) so I can't recall his name but I do recall he was very nice and informative as well. I called to see if my pieces were ready the day before we were due to pick them up since I was going to be in the area. I would have been ok if they weren't since I was just trying to save an extra trip. Lucky for me, they were done and ready for me to pick up. I love how both pieces turned out. I wasn't sure what to expect given my "mostly a beginner" status but it's not a piece I'll have to hide from others. :) My only "complaint" is that it doesn't stay open later. I work outside of town and would love to stop in after work but two hours doesn't seem long enough for me to work on a piece. It probably is. I just like to know I have enough time. If you're thinking about going, go. It's a fun stop, you'll be able to relax, and have a souvenir from your trip there. Will be trying to attend one of their events in the future. :)

Recently I ordered a party kit to go for my daughters birthday party. The staff at Alpaca Art made…read morethe process so easy! I was able to pick out the pieces for painting and in the kit they gave directions and samples to show the kids. Once we brought it back it only took a week to get the fired pieces back! They even separated them and packaged them per child so I didn't have to look through and try to do that myself! They did all of the work for me! It was also a lot of fun for the kids, I will definitely be giving business to them in the future!

Similarly to other reviews, my friends and I had a negative experience with an employee who stated…read moretheir name was Joanne. Joanne spoke to us in a condescending tone and was passive aggressive with her instructions, particularly after seeing we were using the wrong sponges. If that sounds stupid, it is. We were talked to like toddlers, and even though one of the members of our group frequents this studio, she will not be returning due to this ridiculous attitude. The employee Joanne also assumed we didn't know how to use or clean the paint brushes that were set in front of us, had a tone the entire time, hardly checked in on us even though the front room was practically empty. And lastly, another member of our party waited over ten minutes for Joanne to spray her piece, to the point that we asked not to spray our last piece in fear of it taking even more time. I also got an attitude for attempting to help by putting the paint away, a seemingly kind gesture in spite of our negative experience, we were not informed we weren't supposed to do that. I'm sure she's a joy to have around as she had nothing positive or kind to contribute, everyone else was very nice and helpful. This is a clay painting studio, not CIA. Joanne you do not work at the met, this isn't a D1 establishment. Your bathroom is moldy with wet towels and it's gross, I watched a kid sneeze all over his project, it's not that deep. Joanne needs to unclench.

Love this place and it's so much fun! We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty crowded and I…read morethink there was a party in the back. We walked in and we waited around for maybe 10 minutes before we were helped. Staff was friendly and it's a great activity for when it's raining out or if you're feeling crafty. They have tons of options to choose from and you pick up your piece a few days later.

i love coming here with my friends :) it's always a great experience. everyone is so nice and…read morehelpful, too.

Very clean, great selections! The staff are very helpful too!! They have a great location too!read more

Lemon Street Gallery is a great spot In Kenosha if not for the variety of art for sale but the…read moreclasses they offer. They have a small art studio but it's perfect size for what they use it for. I took a stained glass class here and would highly recommend anyone to take it. It's a 4 hour class where you'll get to take home your stain glass masterpiece. They provide all of the materials and every station is prepped. Melanie was a great teacher. She has over 30 years of experience and she's a great teacher because even with all of her experience she does not act like a know it all. I made a stained glass fish and my mom made a chicken. We had a blast and would definitely take more classes.

What a neat little place to highlight the area's artists!! I went here because my brother in law…read morehad an exhibit and he was there to help promote. I posted a few pics. Stop in and check this place out. Super friendly and you may find a special art piece that inspires decor in your personal space!

I made an appointment for us to do some crafting at Freestyle Ceramics & Tufting, which recently…read moreopened in Highland Park. They have ceramics painting, cream craft items, and rug tufting. We opted for the ceramics painting (there were 3 generations in our party), and the selection of ceramic ware they have to choose from is very nice. No old looking, 70s-style outdated stuff -- it was hard to choose -- from bowls, plates, vases, figurines, candle holders, mugs. Also, the selection of paint is very current as well (no primary red-yellow-blue) and the chart was very helpful in imagining what the finished fired piece would look like. We came on a Saturday morning, and there was plenty of bustling activity. Several young people were doing the cream crafts which were all these super cute charms that they were gluing with colored icing (adhesive?) to frames, or mirrors, or jewelry boxes. I might want to do that myself another time. Ruby helped to set us up and explained the paints, how many coats to do, as well as the process to complete and pick up the items (takes a few weeks). We spent a very relaxing morning painting and conversing. You could probably just walk in, but I would suggest making a reservation on a weekend morning. The prices seemed reasonable and we are all looking forward to getting our finished pieces!

We went for pottery paiting during Valentine's Day, and we're so happy with how the experience…read morewent! The staff was really really sweet, the music was the perfect volume, ambiance was simply amazing, and every detail, from customer service to the quality of the materials (paint, ceramics, brushes) exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend for a soft, fun date, or a plan for a random Tuesday!

AWESOME!!! Welcomed us very nicely and guided us right away. She came in for us without us making…read morean appointment. she accommodated us and made us feel welcomed. Lots of things to chose from and create! i recommend this place for all ages and for special occasions! We love Sherri!

Great experience, so much fun hosting my event. Lots of creative ideas to choose from. Very hands…read moreon and friendly atmosphere.

What a great place to relax during a blizzard! A friend and I decided to check it out on a snowy…read moreafternoon and they have a great selection of pottery to paint, from small ornaments or figurines to large plates and bowls. The owner and her staff were incredibly patient and helpful, walking us through the step by step process to ensure we felt confident with the projects we chose. I painted a large coffee mug for $28 (painting supplies, instruction, clear glaze, and firing included) and we were there for a couple hours, just chatting and painting. It was so fun and relaxing! (It actually cured my hangover.) You can also create your own clay pieces, have a painting party in their Party Room, take a class to learn to throw clay on the wheel (I think that's how you say it), or make glass art -and there are many beautiful examples to inspire you. As we drove home we chatted about how excited we are to see our fired pieces in a week as well as how much we look forward to doing it again!

Cute indoor activity! I loved the glazes and the pottery options, but the service needed a little…read morework. Went here on a Saturday afternoon, and I was told it was an hour to hour and a half wait. That was fine with me. I spent an hour in the area and then I called to ask how much more time is left (not to be impatient, but to see what things I could do while waiting) and I was told it would be another 45 minutes. I started doing something else, and 10 minutes later, I was told it was my turn... that was really unfortunate. When I got there, the staff was super nice and helpful! However, I noticed that I wasn't given all the info other customers were getting. They were told about things like the tools to make textures and what not, but I didn't hear about it until halfway through I was done glazing. I wish there better communication. A great spot though for a calming indoor activity.

I wanted to paint a ceramic Christmas tree to give as a gift, and did a lot of research to find one…read morethat was the size I was looking for made from a vintage mold. I'm so happy with how the tree turned out. It took more hours of painting than I expected, but the team there was good about giving me instructions. They play music and I saw people of all ages painting different projects. You have to plan ahead a few weeks for when you need your items to be ready, as it takes time for them to pour the molds, dry them, for you to paint, and then wait for kiln firing and cooling especially during the busy holiday season. I love the tree's vintage charm and they've got a lot of other things you can paint at all price ranges.

I love this place! This, to me, is like what a coffee shop is back where I'm from. Small town feel,…read morecomfortable, friendly! The events are always fun! At some point I won't know what to do with the stuff I paint, so a part of me wants to ask about purchasing an entire table setting for 8 so I can work on it over 2yrs. lol Fabulous employees/owner/hosts. Definitely recommend! (And always a solid play list on!)

We absolutely love Color Me Mine Schaumburg! Ali is always amazing and goes above and beyond to…read morehelp us every time we visit. He is friendly, welcoming, and always makes sure we have everything we need. My 10-year-old daughter and I have been coming here for many years, and it has become one of our favorite places to spend quality time together. It's a fun, relaxing, and quiet environment where we can talk, laugh, and make memories while creating something special to take home

Color Me Mine is such a cute date idea! The prices are super reasonable, and I loved all the tools…read morethey had available. There were so many colors to choose from! I was a little nervous because the glaze looked so light at first, but when I picked up my piece a week later (which was super fast!), the colors were so vibrant and looked just like the sample. I made the Hungry Caterpillar, and it turned out so cute! The staff was also incredibly sweet and welcoming. I'd definitely come back!