Sue made a piece for my grandma and my mother with my uncles cremation remains inside of them. They…read moreare beautiful heart shaped necklaces in their favorite colors and are an incredible remembrance. Since then, I have had her make a remembrance piece for my husband when his mother passed and it too is beautiful. Sue's work is truly art and working with her is easy. I am grateful for her talents and the amazing creations she has made for my family.

This place provides the Perfect night out...They provide everything you need to create your custom…read moreartwork. They provide expert instruction, so everyone can create their own masterpieces, all while sipping wine, they even provide snacks.. Cynthia is so creative, she has lots of artwork to choose from if you want to book your own event or come in on a open paint day. We came in and had such a great time, I'm already planning my own event.. I can't wait to come back..

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Went to Alpine to have a specialty piece made as a wedding gift, I have done this before with the…read moreprevious owners and have been satisfied, the new owner Dawn is exceptional in taking care of her clients. I went in with a basic idea of what I wanted, Dawn found me the perfect pattern and was extremely patient with me in picking out my glass to make the piece perfect, I had planned on doing some etching on the piecemyself but made a bad choice of glass to etch, ruined a one time use pattern and Dawn helped me figure it all out, I am delighted with the results! The craftsmanship is outstanding, and Dawn is very personable, I would highly recommend Alpine stained glass, I am looking forward to getting another piece made in the future

I recently took their beginning stain glass course. I learned the basics and have gotten a lot of…read moreenjoyment practicing what I learned. The owner was great putting together all the materials and tools needed to start. Thanks a lot!

We went for a birthday party at the new studio in Wilmington and my daughter had a blast!…read more I thought it was so cool and there's so many options to paint for different seasons and events. I told friends and family that we should book a couple events because I wanted to join them the whole time. She did great with the group of 6-7 year olds being patient and giving direction step by step. The new studio in Wilmington is upstairs of a local small business which was also very cute, big, and had really nice things. Def recommend shopping before or after painting. I can't wait to book a class!

I love this studio!! She is such a great teacher and her prices are reasonable. To the people who…read moreleft bad reviews due to her medical issues... shame on you! I know for a fact she can't control her good days and bad days. If she cancels from illness she always honors your tickets and allows you to reschedule or put the money towards something else. This is a small business, with a real person as the owner. I think she's awesome! I've now made two amazing paintings I love!

After 5:00 summer series Wednesday wine down:I recently visited this Little Black Pearl, and I have…read moreto say the energy when I walked in was great. I was surrounded by such positive, welcoming people of all ages. Throughout the night, we sang karaoke, played cards, shot pool and listened to good music. What really stood out to me was how safe, inclusive, and comfortable the environment felt. Everyone was so kind and genuine. But what truly touched my heart was how the community embraced my brother, who is special needs. There was no judgment only acceptance, laughter, and open arms. For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel like I had to be on guard, watching to make sure he was being treated with respect because everyone just welcomed. It was a relaxing night filled with connection and joy. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, warm, and safe space. Thank you for such an unforgettable expeience.

The organization for which I work recently held an event at Little Black Pearl (LBP). The support…read moreand service we received was beyond stellar! LBP provided the space, catered the food (via their onsite cafe, Carver 47), connected us to amazing balloon and floral vendors, and provided other accoutrements (e.g., tables and chairs, table coverings, a stage, sound and tech support, package management). LBP's one-stop shop especially helpful given that our planning team resided outside of Chicago. There is so much to applaud from the experience: the warm and inviting space exuded elegance; the feast was as beautiful as it was delicious; and the LBP team's interactions with us (from planning to completion) was the epitome of grace and hospitality. They accommodated every request and did so with an exceptional level of excellence. When we asked that the menu include a vegetarian and Halal dish, they ensured guests had multiple options. When we requested assistance erecting our banner, they took on the task of assembling the entire structure, even machine washing and drying it when they noticed a stain. Compared to other spaces we considered (and have used in the past) across the city, LBP's offerings and support stood head and shoulders above and their love was palpable in their attention to details.That they have a heart-centered mission and work in support of youth and community was tasty icing on an already amazing cake. Thank you, Little Black Pearl team, for making our event a world-class experience!

Recently worked with Paint the Town for a networking event and had a wonderful experience. Our…read morepainter was Kaelin and she was amazing, she was prompt, brought a great energy with her, and was extremely helpful in instructing all of our guests with their paintings. Paint the Town has an amazing team of people behind-the-scenes as well, they were able to answer any and all questions we had during the entire process and booking was very easy. From booking to set-up to clean-up, everything was handled and we were able to focus on our event. Will definitely book with them again for future events.

The instruction was great! Kaelin was easy to follow and…read morefun! Would love to do it again!

Linda was at my daughter's Birthday party last Sunday and I'm happy how she performed, she was…read moreprofessional and good with all the kids at the party. The face painting came out awesome and I'm glad she was able to make it to my daughter's birthday party with such a short notice. I will book linda in the future again

Joy fest at the Village of Bolingbrook was nice. The face painting girl was amazing, I don't think…read moreher name was Lynda maybe kaitlyn. I want to book her for my sons birthday party. She did free hand, super quick, looked amazing.