I have never heard of "I'm An Artist Community Studio" before but think I stumpled upon a Facebook…read moreevent for "Art Journaling". I've always had a creative side and enjoyed the idea of learning more artistic outlets, so when I found out that they do classes, I had to join in! My friends have always talked about doing a watercolor class so when I went on to their site, I saw quite a few for the day but none in the evenings. I messaged them on Instagram and they immediately shared with me the upcoming watercolor evening classes to sign up. They do a lot of day time classes for kids but also have a variety of classes that you can sign up for throughout the month. Facebook seems to be the most up to date spot for events. This class was the "Watercolor Rainbow" where the owner provided each station with practice paper, a larger watercolor paper for our "creation" and our own paint palettes. We walked through different techniques of wet on wet, wet on dry, how to add more texture and even remove some of the paint if it was too wet. It was a great experience to dabble back into watercolors and I will definitely be looking into other classes here in the future!

A group of us went to a class with Jen at Pursuit in Ada. We had so much fun with Jen. She was a…read morepatient, caring teacher to us. By the end of it, we all walked away with something to be proud of, and a new hobby to bring home. Thanks for the fun class!

I've been here multiple times and have usually had an enjoyable experience, though accessibility…read morehas always limited my options. (High tables, cramped seating, low movement space) My partner and I stopped in as walk-ins on Saturday around 2pm, fully understanding it would be busy and that there could be a wait. When we entered, there was no signage and no employees directing guests. Like others who walked in, we selected our pottery and sat at an open table. The table was completely clear -- no signage, no tiles, nothing indicating it was reserved. At no point were we informed that the table was reserved or that there was a waitlist. After choosing our colors, we asked an employee to quickly review the instructions. During that interaction, another employee approached and stated the table was reserved. I asked if we needed to move and was told, "No, it's fine, we'll figure it out," and the instructions continued. A few minutes later, after staff were visibly discussing the situation and staring at us, we were told we would need to move because the table was reserved and there was a waitlist. An alternative was offered, but it was not accessible for us, so we declined and left. We were later told that walk-ins are required to check in at the "front desk," which is actually located at the back of the store. This is not stated on the website, and there is no signage in the store explaining this process. We were also told reserved tables are typically marked with tiles -- however, the table we sat at was completely empty and unmarked. By their own stated policy, the process was not followed in this situation. The handling of the situation was disappointing, poorly communicated, and made for an unnecessarily uncomfortable experience

I went here for the first time recently with a group of friends and was pleasantly surprised with…read morehow much fun I had! I do not consider myself an artistic person at all so I was not expecting my piece to turn out good but I actually ended up loving it! We had a group of 5 for a "girls night" activity and made a reservation online ahead of time. I would definitely recommend to do it this way if you have a bigger group as their walk in area was super busy! We went at 630 on a Thursday around the holidays. They have multiple different things you can do here but my group was doing the ceramic painting. You get to choose which piece to paint from their selection in the front. Everything is labeled with prices which is great because you can choose to spend as much or as little as you want. I felt like everything was very fairly priced. My balloon dog was around $25 meanwhile they had large serving plates/bowls that some of my friends did that were closer to $50. Once you all pick your pieces and sit down at the table, an employee comes by to explain the process and answer any questions. She was thorough in her explanation and it was much appreciated! You can pick as many paint colors as you want and then get to work. It was a super chill activity and we hung out there for around an hour and a half. Once we were all done, you head up with your piece to the counter to pay and give them your information! Since it was busy around the holidays they told us it would be about 1.5-2 weeks till our pieces would be ready for pickup but mine was ready in exactly 1 week! I received a text when it was ready. I would love to do this again sometime :)

We enjoyed our time at Painting with a Twist in Grand Rapids. Our instructor was very talkative and…read morefriendly, Vinny. It was a class of 4 including us, so we wish there were more people in the class, but that's okay. That just means we have to spread the word about this location! The space was upbeat and there was music playing while we painted which was nice. There was also a photo op station. We would go here again for sure. I also love that it is woman owned AND a veteran! Thank you for your service

Painting with a Twist in Grand Rapids is such a fun, welcoming, and creative space! Whether you're…read morean experienced artist or just looking to try something new, the instructors make the experience easy, enjoyable, and encouraging. They create a relaxed environment where everyone can unwind, get creative, and leave with something they're proud of -- no pressure, just fun!

This place is AWESOME!! I have been to classes here a few times - made a paper weight, flowers &…read morean ornament. The owners are super friendly and great at what they do! I very highly recommend this place. Not just for classes - you can buy glass products they make too!!

Great painting classes and really cute items for sale! Tia is a fantastic, talented teacher!read more

I'm not an artistic person, but this is super fun!! Chelsea is a wonderful artist and an even…read morebetter teacher. Her casual, patient, and mildly irreverent personality makes this event something that you don't want to miss. I've done a few of these and I will definitely do more, they are great for client appreciation, group fun, or even just a date night.

A group of us went to Pursuit for a Linocut class with Jen from I'm an Artist. It was so much fun!…read moreEach of us had our own designs that we turned into prints. By the end of it, we all had something to be proud of... and picked up a new hobby. They gave us wine and snacks during our time, and really let us use the space to our needs. The photo is a picture of the process. The gifts shop is so cute and cheeky! I liked hearing how involved they are with the vendors they order from - very cool spot to check out. Great place to buy a little gift for a friend or coworker.

Super cute little local shop!!! Really makes an effort to support local artists while still being…read moreaffordable! Very cute little boutique. Hand sanitizer and masks provided. 10/10 will shop again.

This shop is the cutest honey hole for all the gifts and home accessories that you could ever want!…read moreThe store is beautifully merchandised and clean. The owner and staff are extremely helpful and friendly. It's very hard to go in for a gift for someone else and not walk out with an item or two for yourself! :)