* UPDATE: After also posting this review on Facebook the franchise owner personally followed up…read morewith me to get specific and detailed feedback. Because they truly seem to care about your experience and want all relevant information to improve, I'm giving this business 4 stars. Very rare to reach out in such a sincere manner! * I really wanted to give this a higher rating, as I've been part of a similar art event in the past. The Studio itself is nice but the instruction was limited with not much guidance, and the staff seemed bored and anxious to go home. They did not replenish supplies or provide enough napkins unless you hunted them down, and seemed more interested in socializing with each other than engaging with the attendees. This would probably be a much better experience in a restaurant venue with less people (busy Saturday with a full studio) and more interaction with the guests. The staff was just doing the bare minimum required.

This is So much fun! The place is Nice and roomy. It has good drinks and good food, and the people…read moreare great

We did a Paint the Town party for our team's holiday party at work. It was so much fun! Everyone…read moreloved it. It's a great activity to do if you want to be able to enjoy casual conversation and fun while you create something cool! It was also so organized and easy. I loved that they came to us and brought all the materials. I would definitely book again!

From the owner: From large corporate retreats to casual social nights, we thrive in serving occasions and guests of…read moreall backgrounds. As the only truly full-service paint party company, we handle all the hard work for our clients - booking, scheduling, venues, instruction, supplies, support, and more. Our paint parties are perfect for any occasion. Gather your group in-person to paint and sip at home, at the office, or a venue of your choosing. All you need is the date for your event!

My husband and I went to the wine and canvas event Jan 8 hosted at Bar Louie. It started at 3 so we…read morearrived about 10 minutes early. The event was sold out and we were eager to try something new. Image our disappointment when no one from the company showed up. The manager and workers attempted to contact the person hosting the event, but no one ever answered. I tried calling and tried to get in contact with them for a refund but none as reached out and no refund has been given.

I have always wanted to try out the plant nights that I have seen. So I was browsing on Groupon and…read moreI came across the coupon for yay maker. The hostess was extremely friendly and she appeared to be very knowledgeable about the plans and how to take care of them. Not only did we get to make our own planter, but we also got to check out a new brewery or 'new to us' as We both had never been to Round Town brewery. The tender there was very courteous and offered samples and even suggested a really good mixture of their beers. For the actual event, it's pretty low-key and casual. You walk in and make sure you find whoever is hosting it so you can check in. Then you find the class that you want and sit there. Whomever is leading the event will walk you through every step of the way and answer any questions you have. The only thing that I felt was a little bit misleading about this event was that you pay for admission and then you also have to pay for a supplies fee on top of that. I feel like it would just be so much easier if you just clumped it all into one free.

I can't believe nobody has reviewed this yet, but let me do the honors and be the first to do so…read more Actually this was my third time attending an event. I like the variety of their pictures as well as the location of their events. They travel to various restaurants to use as venues. Two of my visits have been to the Hard Rock Cafe downtown Indianapolis and one to the Spaghetti Factory since that is fairly close to my home. The restaurant staff tends to be very friendly and you get your choice of the entire menu and bar. So lots of variety, a big plus... but you also need to tip, a little downside... well I do tend to spend way too much on food and drink always... Generally the event is set up in a smaller private room, this way we can paint and follow the instructor without the usual restaurant/bar noises, which is a good thing. The instructors/artists tend to be funny or at least try... there are just so many jokes you can make and so if you go more often, you'll hear the same jokes again. They also try to entertain you with silly games while you wait for your paint to dry, because we all know, just watching the paint dry is not a highly rated activity. So far they have always been helpful if you need more paint, towels, help with the picture, repeat instructions cause you were running your mouth and not paying attention... And let's just mention that you really truly do NOT need any talent in order to paint a picture once the artists break it down for you into little easy to follow steps. And generally there are some discount codes flying around, I found a Groupon for my session and you can win a free event sometimes, and generally they give you a discount code to use for your next event.. that's how they keep you coming back ... a fun experience, a cool picture to brag with and a discount code...

What a fun event and way to spend time with friends and enjoy creativity! There was a pretty large…read moregroup of people in attendance but the artist led well and kept us all engaged. The environment is engaging with lots of sample pairings and crafts in case you want to browse for options to take home or come again. Or group enjoyed it and the time flew! I thought we would get bored or be done quickly but it was perfect timing. Plus we appreciated that you can bring your positioning back during business hours and they will help you tweak it. Nice touch! I would for sure do this again. One tip for afternoon sessions is sit with your face toward the glass/podium as the sun can be in your eyes otherwise. They mentioned due to mall regulations they can't put up curtains, but it was only a momentary issue. Very fun and would do it again for sure!

On July 15 I purchased 2 seats for my children to attend the 'Wednesday Kids Camp' at Painting with…read morea Twist Greenwood location, in the amount of $74. The reservation was paid in full at the time of reservation. My children and I showed up for the camp at 11am, July 16 and found the doors locked, lights off and the open sign not turned on. I called the business contact and was directed to the owner (Carrie Ridel not sure on spelling) who said the employees must be setting up for the camp in the back and she will touch base with her team and get back with me. After 10 minutes, I called the number again, she did not answer but rather sent a text saying she was still trying to get in contact with her team and to "give her a couple of minutes". She did not call me back or give me any updates after that. After multiple attempts to call her back, I was pushed to voicemail each time or hung up on. After waiting 36 minutes outside her business, I sent a text to Carrie asking for an update and telling her how unprofessional this entire situation is and I'm very disappointed in how it has been handled. She text me at 11:40 stating she agrees and she is very upset with her team and offered to give me a $50 value "free seat" for another class on a different date. She also stated that a member is on their way right now and should be there "any minute". He did not show up until 12pm, 20 minutes after her text. At this point, I'm not feeling comfortable leaving my kids unattended (no spectators allowed) with a disgruntled male employee and asked Carrie for a refund for the class. We also had prior engagements/appointments scheduled for after the inital camp end time. She has not responded. I have called her cell numerous times only to be blocked. The icing on the cake was waking up to an email this morning titled "Wow that was fun" thanking us for attending Kids camp. Carrie clearly does not care about first impressions of her business or her customers. I thought everyone should be made aware, this business is not ran by a reputable owner.

Cheerie is extremely creative, talented, and ambitious. She has a vast amount of creativity in her…read moreartistic mind that is endless in new ideas. She is inspirational to her community and has put forth immense amounts of effort to establish herself as a true professional in the Artist community of Indiana and in Beech Grove where her studio is located.

From the owner: Cheerie Joy is a local indiana girl whos been an artist for over 18 yrs. We're offering studio…read moreclasses for all ages, and paint parties! Check out our website, or instagram, or feel free to stop in.

A friend and I attended an event here and were very impressed with this venue/shop! There were…read moreDj's, live singing, comedy and more! The event had a wonderful turn out! This venue also hosts candle making parties and painting parties, they sell candles, body oils, bags and more, very much worth a visit when you're in the area, I know I'll be back soon!

So, on Friday evening March 22nd I had a wonderful opportunity to experience on making my first…read moreever candle. The MXP Shop is on the Northwest side of Indianapolis, off of 79th & Michigan RD, as well as next to Memories Lounge and Just Wing It. Upon, entering the building there's no stairs, low sidewalk, and once in you'll see all the beautiful items in the shop. I was informed by one of the owners(TaKisha) that there are 16 other local Indy vendors at the MXP Shop from selling hair oils, beard oils, shea butter, clothes. Etc. You can do paint on canvas or even join the candle making classes. It took about a 2hrs process for the candle to actually become a wax. The steps on the candle making class are you pick out the glassware for your candle, add the warning sticker at the bottom, put the candle wick stick in the middle, then you'll select your candle fragrance which I chosen lemon, MXP Shop does offer a lot fragrances for the candle making classes. Then, once you select your candle fragrance, you'll pour in the glass, and then it's the waiting game. Since, during my time at the candle making class it was only me there so I spent my time talking with one of the owners at the shop while my candle cool down. Once, my candle wax appears to cool down, I received the candle care info, a free wax melt which I chosen holiday cookie, and the total of my candle making class was $40 plus $4.25 Eventbrite fee. You can find MXP Shop on Eventbrite, they offer classes in the early afternoons to in the evenings, I highly recommend you check it out whether it's the paint on canvas class, or candle making class. Try to experience something new & different you'll enjoy. I must say my first time making a candle was very fun, and a new experience.

We truly enjoyed ourselves w/ Chef Warren, tonight; celebrating friendships at 40, over a 30 year…read moreperiod!! Chef Warren was very friendly, knowledgeable & made us feel truly comfortable in whatever participation level we wanted to experience. Not to mention, the food was also a HIT!! Our ONLY suggestion (not a complaint, at all) would be to include in the description when booking, the fact that the experience is IN your home... the mention of Chef Warren's place, gave us the idea that it was maybe a rented studio/suite. Thanks again, Chef Warren!! Would definitely recommend/book again!!!

From the owner: Classpop! is a creative experience marketplace connecting people in Indianapolis with unique…read morecooking classes, paint and sip sessions, candle making workshops, craft classes and other fun activities for adults. Since 2021, Classpop! has partnered with local venues and independent hosts, including chefs, artists and talented instructors, to bring exciting, hands-on experiences to life across Indianapolis. From making pasta in a trendy brewery to painting with friends in a cozy art studio, these experiences are designed to be beginner-friendly, social and unforgettable. Whether you're searching for the best fun places for adults, trending sushi making classes or top-rated date night activities, Classpop! makes it easy to discover and book the best experiences in Indianapolis.

The Southside Art League was organized in 1964 as a non-profit organization with 59 charter members…read morewho met in a variety of places - church basements, the backroom of a firehouse, and other local spots. The current spot was acquired in 1990 and became the Southside Art League's permanent home and remains so to this day. There are two historic buildings - both were renovated and include office space, gallery space, and classroom space. Southside Art League has instructional classes that include oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, drawing, and portraiture. It also hosts workshops and demonstrations. The gallery is open from 11am-3pm weekly from Wednesday through Saturday. It is an opportunity to review art and in many cases also purchase it. I'm constantly amazed at the quality produced by the Southside Art League. Main exhibits change quarterly. The exhibit from January-March 2022 in the Off Broadway Gallery is called "Make Me Laugh." The current featured artist is the late John Manicke and most of the art is for sale with proceeds actually going to Southside Art League. Member artists can display and sell their works. They are required to pay a small monthly fee and work in the gallery one day monthly. Current membership is around 200 and the Southside Art League is self-supporting with individual/corporate memberships, gallery dues, and class/workshop fees providing the majority of the support. I can't quite say I'm a regular at Southside Art League, though it is becoming more the case since I transferred my healthcare down to Franciscan and spend more time in this area. I find the classes to often be affordable and the public art has a wide range of pricing. Gallery space is beautiful. The main floor is quite accessible. From what I understand, there's still plans to renovate some upstairs space and due to the historic nature of the buildings I kind of doubt that accessibility will be as strong once that's complete. We'll see. Overall, this is a tremendous space for art on the southside. I definitely recommend checking it out if you get a chance.

"To encourage artists in their work and to promote appreciation of art in the community."…read more I stopped in on Thursday to check out the artwork on hand at the showroom in Greenwood. The building is divided into an entryway and two showrooms. The entryway has a display case with some pottery and jewelry that is for sale. There is a sign-in for guests and a chance to discuss any questions you have with the host/hostess. Beyond the entry, the room on the right displays the artwork provided by members of SALi (Southside Art League). The artwork in this room changes every three months at the beginning of each new quarter. Within this room, there was a wide range of painting styles using different mediums. I was pleasantly surprised at how high the quality was. The room on the left displays the artwork of a single artist, but only for a month. On the day I visited, the artist provided a wide variety of art pieces from paintings to 3D pieces, to jewelry and medallions. The featured artist is sometimes local, but occasionally is someone the league agrees to bring in. All the pieces on display are for sale. It was a fun way to spend a rainy lunch hour! FYI: Classes are available in watercolor, oil painting, pastel oil and acrylic mentoring, drawing for children and adults, and photography and Photoshop. Review #163