went for the lawn spike class. I loved it. such nice…read morepeople. I've done a pumpkin, a wine glass, and now the lawn thing. I think it will be a great addition to my flower bed.

On July 31st, my boyfriend and I booked a glass blowing session for 2 people on September 30th at…read more3:30 pm. It was something we have always wanted to do, but it always sold out before we had the chance to. As the glass blowing experience approached, I took the day off work and we coordinated an entire day around the session. We were very excited to go. On September 27th, we received our confirmation email reminding us of our upcoming session. On September 29th at 3:07 pm, we received an automatic cancellation email that our appointment had been cancelled and we needed to reschedule. The email provided no explanation for the cancellation. There was no additional email sent and no contact attempted by phone. Confused, my boyfriend tried the number provided and left a message. He also sent a Facebook message. Concerned, I called the company as well and after 2 calls, reached Janine (spelling?). She explained that they didn't receive the glass supplies needed for the session and that they were cancelling all sessions on Saturday and all sessions on Sunday. I asked if they were going to reschedule or offer an additional session for those who have already signed up. I was informed that I could reschedule after January 1st, 2018 because the rest of the pumpkin workshops were booked. I mentioned that a glass pumpkin wouldn't really do me much good in January and she agreed. I asked if we could come another time instead. She told me that she would speak with the guys who run the workshops and call me back. She didn't seem concerned and it was like she was caught off guard by my questions. On October 4th, I still hadn't heard back. I called the company again and left a voicemail for Janine asking for a return call. Today is October 10th. I just attempted to reach Janine again and it went to her voicemail. I left another message, but it's been 11 days since our first conversation. I don't have high hopes that she will call me back. I understand that things happen. I'm not sure why supplies weren't ordered ahead of time (since we booked 2+ months prior and they had already had a weekend of workshops), but even then I can understand that it might have been out of their control. I'm not an expert in glass supplies, but I would imagine that there has to be more than 1 supplier. All of that aside, there is absolutely no excuse for how it has been handled. I would expect a phone call or email explanation for the cancellation. As a customer, I shouldn't have to make numerous attempts to find out if it was cancelled intentionally or in error. When called, I would expect that a business do everything it can to accommodate those that were cancelled. An additional session could have been opened for those who were still interested in attending a workshop. Ironically, Vessel Studio Glass has a 48 hour cancellation policy in which you will forfeit 100% of your session fee if you cancel within 48 hours of your appointment. They provided only 24 hour cancellation notice to us and were not apologetic in any way. They also did absolutely nothing to try and make it right. I am extremely disappointed with my experience and wish that we would have had the opportunity to attend the workshop that we signed up for.

Such an awesome gem in Lawrenceville! Perfect for kids, date nights (they are BYOB!), or roommate…read morebonding time which is why I went! There is so many pottery to choose from but I'd recommend having a rough idea of what you want to paint beforehand so you take less time selecting. I originally wanted to paint a matcha chawan bowl but they were sold out. I opted for a small bowl from the cheap pottery section (this is a section of slightly messed up pottery for a heavily discounted price). Prices in this section could range from $3-$20ish? Either way, it's on the low end and very affordable. You can choose 5 colors and you pay for the pottery piece you + the price of painting it (I believe we paid about $16-17 per person). So fun and we had a blast looking up painting inspiration from Pinterest and chatting while we finished our bowls! It takes about 2 weeks to get your item back so still waiting on mine but super excited to see how it came out!

I went here for a girls night and we loved it. We each painted something different and just shot…read morethe breeze and got artsy. They called us up when it was dry and couple of days later and now we have fun keepsakes.

Oh my goodness! The most fun event with so many cool gifting options for self and others! Attended…read morewith my sister and her 2 kiddos and it was a great place to see the kids find joy in the many little treasures. I enjoyed items from Bread Winners, Broken Egg Clay, and Playfully Bizarre! All the vendors were so friendly, and with varying price points you can really find something special for whoever you may be getting gifts for!

I've always heard wonderful things about this show and was really looking forward to attending…read more Although the artisans had some beautiful things, none of them seemed to have many items (or items at all) under $250-300 a piece. We (myself, my child and my sister) headed downtown, paid for parking, paid $20 each as a donation to enter (we genuinely like to support the arts!) only to see very sparse crowds and very high prices. We ended up not being able to purchase anything. (My budget ahead of time was about $100 after admission)

Family came in for the weekend and had never made candles before! After bringing friends here…read morecountless times, I had no doubt they would love their experience. After washing your hands, smell their fragrance wall to find about 10 of your favorite scents! After, select the candle jar (different sizes are different prices), and since there were 3 of us, we got to take advantage of the buy 3 get 1 free deal! The scent expert will help you decide which scents would go best in your candle (up to 3), you will decide how much of each essential oil gets put into your wax so you truly decide on how heavy/light each scent is! Candles take about 2hrs to set or you can pick up the next day. Every aspect of this experience is customizable, down to the label! Great for large parties, kids, and as an activity to explore Lawrenceville as well.

I have been coming here for years since it was the Candle Lab and celebrated several special…read moreoccasions here. The most recent time I had a reservation for 10 people at 11am. As the organizer of the event for my birthday, I arrived ten minutes early (with 3 others) to be respectful of our reservation (not realizing they didn't open yet). Staff was inside and the door was open. It was pouring rain so we came inside. A staff member told us we had to wait outside. I said "I am Alaina and have the reservation for 11am. Do we have to wait in the rain?" And they said yes. I was flabbergasted. This is Lawrenceville so you can't simply walk back to your car in the parking lot and wait. A much better response from a business who specialize in customer experience is "welcome! We're happy to have you celebrate your birthday with us. We open in 10 minutes so we're not quite ready for you yet, however, you're more than welcome to wait over *whatever place most appropriate* or if you want to brave the rain there is a coffee shop a few stores down if you want to grab a coffee first" That would have been the appropriate response. Not. We're not open. Wait outside. (Do I have to wait in the rain?) Yes. That being said, Alexis was very friendly, and she assisted our group. I'd suggest the business not scheduling reservations before 11:15am.

I was looking for an activity to do on Friday, observed Veteran's Day. School was closed, and the…read moreveteran in our home was off of work. I randomly thought of Brushes & Beans. We called around noon, and they made us a 2:30pm reservation. We arrived a bit early so my husband and I could order coffees, and we bought a baked good for my children (ages 4 and 6). I think some might be caught off guard by the macchiato at this cafe, but they are true to Italian size and style (says the prior northern Italy resident). My husband ordered a double and had them add the bourbon caramel flavoring to it (not true to Italian style - ha!). He said he really liked it, and I enjoyed teasing him with a little "pinkies up!" call out when taking his photo. I ordered a decaf Americano (boring, I know) and also enjoyed it. Our children split a chocolate chip scone. There were a variety of muffins to choose from, croissants, and gluten-free items as well. Soon, it was time for our painting reservation. I have to say, everyone we interacted with was patient, helpful, and kind. They each seem to enjoy their job. They came around the tables often to ask if we need anything, and would bring additional paint or offer help and advice when needed. There is a nice variety of ceramics to choose from for painting as well. All in all, we very much enjoyed our visit and would certainly go back again! I was thinking it could be a fun outing for a Girl Scout troop or any kind of club or organization. You could go and paint ornaments, which are affordable and easy to do. I may have to pass that idea past our Girl Scout troop's leader. :)

I love Brushes and Beans! Usually paint your own pottery places are BYO for food and drinks, but…read morethey are half coffee shop, half pottery pain. They have a huge selection of items to paint and prices and pieces range from around $8 to up to $80. You pick your piece and paint colors and then go to work. To get the true color you need three coats, so it can tale awhile. But it is a really fun experience and the staff is really helpful. They fire your piece and you come back to pick it up in a week or two. Great for something to do with the kids, a date, time with friends or even a fun solo activity.

The staff is super friendly and helpful and the selection is unbelievable!…read moreThey offer classes in different styles of beading, too.

This is a charming shop if you are into crafting beads. They carry all types including Swarovski…read morecrystals and nuts from the far east if you are into wooden beads. Upon entry there is a small section of jewelry you can purchase but most of the items are the supplies and tools you need to make your own designs. They are a small business and I noticed the BBB recommendation sign there so you know you are getting quality. I had the opportunity to meet the owner Joanne and she told me when the next beading class would be. For anyone interested it would be on March 21 from 6-8. Cost is $27.00. Staff is there to answer any questions yo may have. I was especially interested in the pearl strands. They carry everything including high quality if you are willing to indulge. They also sell books for beading. One of the things that caught my eye was cute glass animals. I learned they were gifts and not for sale but owner may change her mind in the summer. They have a wonderful selection to choose from as well as the needed strings, wiring, and snippers to do your work. The creativity is up to you! Worth a look regardless!

What a sweet store in Robinson Mall! The artwork produced and laid throughout the store really…read morebrings an ambiance to it but what's even better is actually doing the artwork there. The owners - who are the sweetest - provide you direction and all the materials you need to make your glassware perfect! There are all the colors and types of products to make. I attended with a group and it was worth the cost!

We just hosted my daughter's 10 year old birthday party at Kolor-N-Kiln. It was an easy process and…read moreeveryone at the studio was so friendly and amazing!! The selection of pictures to paint was extensive. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

What a fun experience! You or someone you've known has done…read morethe "paint night" thing...well, this is way better and my new favorite crafting place! I signed up a friend and I for a class at Board & Brush. There is a calendar of events and for open project nights you can pick from any of the selections on their website to craft. Each project is priced differently depending on what you choose to do, and after seeing the quality of the pieces I think well worth the cost. Upon arrival, we had aprons and supplies waiting for us. You're encouraged to bring your own snacks and drinks. The staff was super helpful explaining the process for each piece you worked on and came around to help and keep things moving. The stencil part was a little hard but they were there to help and make sure your project came out as expected. There was a wide variety of stains you could choose from for your project and on the walls examples of every color. It was a really fun night and activity. Can't wait to come back and get started on the next one!

I can't say enough about how great of an experience our group had painting our projects!…read more The space is beautiful, clean, and well organized. The staff is super trained...everything moves like clockwork. Mistakes are easily corrected. Advice is constructively given. And all of our projects came out so cute!! I can't wait to go back! I especially appreciated the staff...they were so positive and helpful. I wish I could single each of them out because nearly every one of them helped us in some way! This is perfect for a ladies night or a birthday celebration. While the pace is fast - there is still time for snacks and drinks!! So fun!!

I love this place, it is great to have a place to physically go to nearby that stocks professional…read morequality art and craft supplies. The staff seem to all be experienced craftspeople and are so helpful because they share their knowledge and experience. I will say, it would be awesome of they stocked weaving supplies since that doesn't seem to be a thing in Pittsburgh.

They have a wonderful selection, and the staff are super helpful! I love being able to shop…read morelocally, and get good advice.

I love this place. A group of us went for a girls day and had a blast and I enjoyed it so much I…read morewent back a couple weeks later. The staff is so nice and welcoming. Prices are reasonable too. Honestly it's a very relaxing experience!!!!

We had such a wonderful time here. My mom and I wanted some girl time together and I've heard all…read moresorts of great things about this place. I've been wanting to get into pottery for a while and I jumped on the opportunity. We took a private lesson where it was my mom and I and the instructor. They have a room towards the back with some pottery wheels where we sat and got started. It's a very messy process! But we worked our clay until we got something half decent looking. They baked it and we came back to paint our creations once they ready. This was a really worthwhile way to spend an afternoon, and a really accessible wat to dip my toes into the pottery space. I wish I still lived in Pittsburgh in the South Hills, I would definitely be a regular at this place. Highly recommend!