Attended our first ladies night out last night! It was a…read moregreat success! We had a group of five and we had a wonderful time! They had a large assortment of cheeses, crackers, cookies and a cake with the wine! Everyone, (others not included in our groupalso )enjoyed themselves immensely and Gail and her assistant were very attentive and helpful! It may have been our first ladies night but it will not be our last! The pictures are of items that I have done recently and picked up, I painted the third snowman last night

Had a great time today. We were the only people there as I wanted to avoid the crowd so we got…read morethere early. Took us over 2 hrs but we talked alot. Gail was do helpful, really helped me out w paint color

What a great time this was! Great for date night, girls night out, or just a random why not!…read moreStaff was super helpful and friendly! Cute little studio! Will be back!

This is a very fun place to let your creativity run amuck. The owner is right there with you…read morehelping and giving helpful tips if needed. There are so many options and things to do. That you can find anything you like. The atmosphere is fun and vibrant. You will like it

I don't know where to start so I'll just start with WOW! I had such a great time at the open paint…read morewith Jenny as the instructor. She was absolutely amazing! She really did a great job explaining and assisting so that my experience was nothing less than stellar! I loved her personality. She had a knack for explaining the right way to do something without making you feel like you were "doing it wrong." She was encouraging. I didn't feel rushed at all and my painting was (if I do say so myself) so so so good!!! I especially enjoyed going to the open paint because it allowed Jenny to give a lot more individual attention and instruction since there were only 3 of us in the class on the Friday afternoon. I am definitely looking forward to the next open paint (on a Friday, of course!). Even if you've never painted a day in your life (like me), Jenny has a real gift at helping you paint like Picasso! Ok, ok... not like Picasso maybe, but your art will look great!!! :) 21SEP18- I'm feeling very deflated. Just walked back from Painting with a Twist to my hotel after finding out that Jenny, the artist didn't show up for Open Paint because no one signed up on line in advance. The last time, I didn't sign up in advance; I walked in (actually right at 2pm whereas today I got there early) and was able to paint. I didn't realize that it was so necessary to sign up online. Besides not having to have done so previously, I also didn't want to take a chance if I was unable to make it. The warning they have online makes it seem like you won't get your money back if you're unable to show up so I didn't want to take that chance since I'm here in Ft. Myers on business and staying at a hotel and could possibly not be here when I wanted to paint. I think it would be great if the store would allow people to sign up if they're interested (wording this as such on the sign up) so at least they'd know that there are people who really want to go but may not be able to do so. I had such a WONDERFUL experience with Jenny and I was looking forward to painting with her again. I'm really sad that I wasn't able to have this opportunity.

Sweet little mommy-daughter date--such a beautiful day spent together! The place was lovely and…read moretotally affordable. Perfect outing all around!

Love creating beautiful art at Beach and Beyond. Sure miss Ida Bowen but do enjoy Blake's classes…read more I find it very relaxing and so affordable. It truly amazes me what I can create with help from Blake. I also love shopping in this unique store. Such great items at reasonable prices. Of course, I just love Ellen....she is very good at everything and always makes me smile!!

Great store for all things beach and beyond. Local artisans selling their products. New Vendors…read morealways welcome

My mom and I did the 3 hour glass fusion intro class and it was awesome! Carrie was our instructor;…read moreshe gave us a ton of freedom, but still all the guidance we needed. I made coasters and my mom made Christmas tree ornaments. I'd highly recommend the class!

My friend and I attended a 3 hr glass fusion workshop at Flamingo Art Center this week. We weren't…read moresure what to expect, as neither of us knew much about this glass art outside of having a couple pieces of pretty glass jewelry. Both owners, Marcie and Carrie, taught our class giving personal attention to each student. We learned the art of basic glass fusing through instruction, example and making our own pieces. All materials and firing were included in the workshop cost. We were given several examples of what we could make in our introductory class. Wall hangings, jewelry, wind chimes were some of our choices. Large selections of different glass in multitudes of shapes and colors were provided as well as the tools we needed. This class was so much fun and rewarding! I felt encouraged to express myself and with no known artistic ability, I created a fused glass wind chime. I highly recommend this work shop. Something different than dinner and a movie. I'll be going back to make a glass bowl that looks like coral, plant markers for my garden as well as take classes in silk scarf painting.

Shelby is truly a gifted artist. This was a incredibly inspiring class, everything was so well…read moredone and i have a beautiful ring to show for it.

**5 Stars - A Truly Memorable Silversmithing Experience!**…read more My daughter and I recently attended Shelby's ring stacking silversmithing workshop, and we're still glowing from the experience. From the moment we walked in, we could tell how thoughtfully planned everything was. The workspace was beautifully laid out, with every tool clearly labeled and accompanied by detailed, easy-to-follow written instructions and guides--something I really appreciated as a total beginner. The class size was small, which meant we each got plenty of one-on-one attention. Shelby was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also endlessly patient--she made us feel completely at ease, even when we had no clue what we were doing at first. The space itself was just lovely and full of creative energy; it definitely added to the overall inspiration of the day. By the end of the workshop, we each walked away with a set of silver stacking rings we made ourselves, and I honestly can't believe how beautiful they turned out. My daughter and I both felt so proud--and had so much fun throughout the whole process. If I had one wish, it would be that Shelby offered these workshops more frequently. I'd love to attend one monthly as a fun, hands-on creative break from everyday life. Thank you, Shelby, for sharing your incredible talent and creating such a welcoming, empowering space for learning!

It is so wonderful to have a local scrapbook store. This is my second visit and both times I was…read moregreeted with a friendly welcome. There is a great selection of dies, paper and embellishments. They have some great mini album projects with Graphic 45 paper (one of my favorite brands). I will definitely be back.

I'm not a scrapbooker, but my mom is and wanted to stop here, so who was I to say no? Located in a…read moreplaza with Dollar General, thrift store, and lots of restaurants, it is a small to medium sized store that has TONS of scrapbooking supplies. They also host lots of events, like making cards. My mom got some nice paper and accessories, and the owner/ lady working there were super sweet and helpful. We had a great experience and would love to return next time we're in Fort Myers.

Love Bert's Pine Bay Gallery. We used to live near there…read moreand would visit to get great unique gifts! Now I order merchandise on line. My husband and I wear Bert's shirts and everyone always comments on them. We love the designs and logos on the shirts. Good quality. They have a great sale on shirts right now. Just wish they had more 3x for my husband but have lots of other sizes. We love Bert's!!!

Amazing selection of shirts and gifts! I have never seen a place with as many unique items with…read moretheir name on it as this shop. Make sure to check it out if you go to Bert's bar and grill across the street!