"The Art Cafe" About Us section of their website has owner Eva stating "wanted to create a similar, laid back environment in Youngstown where kids or adults could feel welcomed whether you are a beginner or a professional "
My experience yesterday was neither laid back or welcomed as a beginner.
I was making an ornament with my Granddaughters footprint- reindeer, I owned that I made a mistake was looking for guidance but instead was treated with disrespect.
I had not asked her opinion and was willing to see what I could do to remedy my error but she picked up my ornament from where we placed it by the fan to dry and started the judgement.
Eva-owner judged me because "the tools she gave me should of worked" and I tried to repair my mistake with assistance from her lovely employee.
Eva-owner told me "I ruined it!" when I asked her, did you say I ruined it? She repeated "Yes, you ruined it" and just stared at me, then said "they are not here to be the creative person".
Decided to leave due to SHOCK over the treatment and words she spoke to us.
Eva-owner was clapping and mocking us as we walked out of the Art Cafe in the mall.
I had planned to start an annual tradition of making an ornament with my granddaughter, as I have made or purchased over the years at the Art Cafe, no more and it is ALL due the treatment of owner, Eva.
I will now take my business to Wonderstruck in Canfield. read more