My mother-in-law and I had a great time visiting this studio! Liz is an excellent teacher and…read morecreates a very welcoming environment. Her way of navigating projects with you makes stained glass a very approachable creative outlet. We loved our experience and would absolutely come back for more projects!

Absolutely amazing experience learning from Liz! I booked an introduction to stained glass class…read morefor myself and my partner, where we made two pieces in the four hours (mine are pictured). Liz was an excellent teacher who made us both feel comfortable at our own pace and was quick to answer questions. She has an incredible collection of colors/textures of glass to choose from. I'm already itching to do more with this medium now that I feel confident with the basics!

This is an adorable spot that I had no idea existed until a friend asked me to attend a wine and…read morecardology class here. Such a sweet space with several designated parking spaces right in front. I arrived a few minutes early to our class and was able to look around at the great selection of gift and home products at the front of the space. For our class, snacks and drinks were included in the price and we had a lovely time laughing and learning more. I look at their schedule of upcoming events and they host so many fun events! Perfect for girls night out.

Create Art Studio is an amazing place for any art enthusiasts or people that just want to explore…read moretheir creativity! I've been to 2 workshops and both have been incredible. The founders Chrissy and Alissa are so nice and welcoming every time! The instructors are also so warm and the vibe of the place is just perfect, of course I have to mention the refreshments are on point too :) 100% recommend taking a class and they have parking!

Wheel throwing class was a fun local activity in a really cool location. We enjoyed going as a…read morefamily and spent a day exploring the area afterwards. Jody the owner/ instructor was super informative and patient. We hope to go back and take another class. We had no to very little experience and ended up with two great creations each. Recommend for anyone looking for new and different staycation ideas or date night or friends day out. :). Especially fun if you enjoy discovering new activities. Make it an adventure and schedule a half or entire day in the fountain square area and/or mass ave.

My daughter had been asking to do a sculpting class. I found Get Dirty Ceramics. The classes were…read moreso reasonably-priced! We got her scheduled in advance. She went for the first time yesterday and she loved it so much she wants to go every week. We will definitely be back!

How often do you get to make your own heart-shaped, hot blown glass paperweight?…read more Lisa Pelo of Hot Blown Glass LTD sells her glass work in CCA Gallery (I own one of her Indiana shaped bicentennial paperweights) and offers workshops in the Carmel Arts and Design District on select Second Saturday Gallery Walk days. In the fall, she did glass pumpkins and this time it was heart-shaped paperweights for Mother's Day. Spots are limited, so hop to it and register online to guarantee a spot. It was fun to watch others take their turn and see passersby stop to "ooh" and "aah". Cost was $30 - if I'm going to spend money on a gift, why not make it custom and handmade? My creation turned out beautifully - I made it on a Saturday and picked it up at CCA on a Tuesday. I overheard her say she also offers classes at her studio on the west side - could be worth looking into if interested!

We came from out of town for a private class and we had a blast! Lisa and her team made our…read moreexperience very entertaining and we love our pieces. Our work had to cure overnight so Lisa worked with us to ship our pieces to us afterwards. 10/10 recommend

I was hanging out in the Beech Grove area today for a bit of a change of pace. I have a long…read moreweekend for Memorial Day, and I decided to try to visit some "new to me" businesses. I was wheeling on Main Street when Beech Grove Clay Works caught my eye. This is a storefront directly on Main Street. As you might guess, it's a ceramics studio. It's an adult community ceramics studio where members enjoy access to "instructional classes at all experience levels." They have as much as 40+ hours of open studio time a week - however, it's worth noting they do not offer walk-in classes or studio time. All classes are scheduled in advance, and only paid members can participate in the open studio times. There's a front gallery space, my primary interest today, where you can buy local and support indie artists. I saw everything from refrigerator magnets to kitchen wares to decor to quite a bit more. It was really quite impressive. The class and studio area is visible from the gallery, and it's also a quite impressive space. The front entryway is accessible, not always true in Beech Grove, and I was acknowledged when I entered. I believe the owner was in conversation with someone - perhaps a potential member or someone for an event - and I waited patiently for my turn while checking out the gallery. I stuck around 15-20 minutes. My turn never came. I'd grown interested in a couple items, however, I had some questions (including price, as these items were out of my reach). After waiting what felt like a reasonable time, I finally left without further acknowledgement and without a purchase. Buying local is wonderful, but that doesn't negate the requirement that you actually serve the customer. I'm actually pretty low maintenance, but if I'm not served I don't buy. Pretty simple. So, cool shop. Cool gallery. Great concept. Needs some work in the area of customer service. I may or may not be back.

Do yourself a favor and get your group to schedule a reservation to go throw some pots. Perfect…read moregirls night out. Huge plus, we were able to bring our own wine!! We had a party of 6 and each got our own wheel. Nathan gave us a tour of his cool building, gave us a brief tutorial, and we went to town. Perfect for beginners or pros!

I just had my wedding and reception here on June 19, 2010. It was fabulous! Bev and Bob Hunt were…read moreamazing to work with throughout the entire process. I'm a total control freak, so it was a little scary for me to let go and have someone else take care of the details. Boy am I glad I did! Everything that Bev and Bob had a hand in was perfect - the food, the setup, drinks, tables, dressing rooms, I couldn't be happier! We used the same room for both the ceremony and the reception and the flipping of the room was done expertly. Our guests were amazed at the efficiency with which everything was done. Bev and Bob also had an in-house wedding organizer who was with us the whole day. Mandy Neff was an amazing asset to the day. She worked her tail off, making sure that everything ran smoothly and all was perfect. If you need a location near Indianapolis, consider this one. I don't think you'll be disappointed!

I have not utilized the rentals or anything in this center, but I very much enjoy that I can walk…read morein most any day and see some great art walking through the dining area. You can also climb the stairs and there is more art hanging along the walls in the hallways of local artists' studios. And if you're lucky or brave you can meet some artists and introduce yourself like I did! Thanks for being in Greenfield!

If you are a woman of a certain age, and you suffer from hot flashes, I'm not sure that this is the…read moreplace for you! Aside from the extreme heat required to sculpt and blow glass, my experience here was amazing! Lauren (I'm not sure if that is how she spells her name) lead our class and she was a great teacher. She smiled the entire time and didn't mind repeating the instructions for each and every student in the class as she lead us through the process of making our very own, uniquely designed, glass paperweight. I can't wait to see how ours turned out when I pick them up in two days. I'm already looking forward to taking another class, for glass blowing this time. Hopefully, Lauren will be there again. She had great energy, which made the process feel less intimidating and very fun.

We came out to GRT for the first time for a Phoenix Theatre fundraiser in honor of our friend Keith…read moreNorwalk and what a great event! We got to tour the facility, watch Emily make an entire vase live, and even created our own little Indiana shaped ornaments The space is really, really cool, filled with tons of amazing pieces. After watching a live glass blowing demonstration, I have a new appreciation for the skill and effort it takes to make glass. Apparently they also teach lots of classes, so you can learn to blow glass too! During the event we got to mingle with the staff and owners. Greg and Cynthia are super sweet people who made us feel warm and welcome I really can't say enough good things about this place. If you're interested in glass art or even just appreciate art in general, you won't be disappointed by what you find at GRT.

We love Brightly! Their preschool classes are great and this summer our oldest did summer camp and…read moreshe loved it. Came home with such great creative projects! We also bought some art and crafty supplies for home!

Brightly Art Studio is my daughter & I's favorite place in town! We enjoy going to the preschool…read moreplaygroups, which change every week (photo examples), their make & take classes, holiday activities & kids and adult classes! We've had a birthday party here & so many fun memories. They also have art camps, clubs & and a cute shop to get things for your artist. We're so lucky to have such a special place like this in the community.