Very fun girls night, felt like I was really doing something. Being with others made it more fun as…read moreyou saw what others were making. Music was going on in the background. I would do it again.

Love this place! It has such a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The owner is super friendly and great…read moreat customization. I think I have something in every room of my house from Hammer and Stain!

What a little jewel nestled in Tyler's historic BrickStreet Village…read more The personal touch is what Rhonda, the amazing owner, gives each customer. She will share her vast knowledge of quilting & design for those who desire a little assistance in projects. The delightful inventory is quite varied from colorful quilting fabric & supplies to crochet hooks & knitting needles of various sizes. I shopped for crochet supplies & left with a new friendship. I always look forward to my stops at Quilts & Crafting.

I love going to quilt shops that are in old homes. They are so unique and delightful. This shop…read moredid not disappoint. They had exactly what I wanted. The shop is laid out so you can find anything you need. The personnel (probably the owner) were courteous and friendly. When I'm back in Tyler, TX, I will definitely make a stop here again.

We did a self guided painting this week. I have done a wine and canvas before where I am from. I…read morelike this concept vs the instructor lead class because we could choose a printed guide and follow it OR just do whatever you wanted. We were able to pump our own paint and choose the colors we wanted. I chose the dog because she looks like my dog and I followed the instructions and put my own little twist on it by referring to a photo of my dog. The woman in charge was very nice and helpful when needed. We had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend them to others. Thank you!

Pinot's palette is a fun way to relax and test out your painting skills! You first book online an…read moreappointment for the date you want. Each day has a different painting that will be done, so you can choose a day with a painting you like! The experience is BYOB and you just bring yourself and everything else is supplied such as the canvas, brushes, and paint! There is a seating chart but they do place you next to your party to make the experience more enjoyable. There will be an instructor in each class that goes through each and every step to complete the painting. Although I'm not much of a painter, the instructor was very helpful in fixing anything I didn't like and answering any questions on steps I had missed. She made the experience very fun with her upbeat, funny personality. I also loved that she wasn't strict in what we were allowed to draw. We could add or omit any part of the painting we wanted! The only complaint I would have is that pricing. It is quite expensive ranging from $35-$45 usually.

I reached out to Jason with a special request for a commission piece. Not many photos of it exist,…read morebut it's Guy Clark's ashtray, a gift from Emmylou Harris, and appears in the film Without Getting Killed or Caught. He took on the project, sent progress notes and knocked it out of the park with vintage glazes and even watched the film for inspiration. It's truly a work of art and the recipient cried upon opening it. I can't thank him enough for this gift of his talent and will be taking some classes in the future. Top. Notch.

Loving DIY Lounge's TUE night 7pm Strum Circle…read more COME play, sing & listen in open jam circle in fresh evening air. EACH THU strings meet souls, as folks meet ole & new friends! FIND art opps inside, at your own pace. Register online or in art studio for art classes. edomdiylounge.com/

I was so impressed with the Edom Art House. I was led here by the ladies at Vintage Cork in Ben…read moreWheeler. It was a Sunday and I popped in not long before they closed. The man working there was so friendly and informative. He was proud of their offerings and welcomed me coming in close to closing. I was just passing through and didn't want to keep them, but this is definitely a place worth checking out. The whole town is super cute and caters to local artists and this place is really a surprise when you find yourself just meandering through East Texas.

Justin Brown is an amazing artist but that's just the foundation. He has a vision for sharing his…read morelove for art through his gallery and classes; multi options for novice and artists with existing abilities wishing to become better. Justin champion's other artist using his model of rotating exhibits. Always something sweet and new @EdomArtHouse

The staff here is very nice. Our instructor named Susan was very thorough and helpful. She went…read morestep by step with us and guided us. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to ease back into painting!

Ww enjoyed our painting session with Susan tonight as always a great time with good peopleread more

I've never seen anything quite like this business, and I mean that in the best way…read more This should be your new "go-to" if you are seeking a custom gift, or a unique piece for your own home. I'll start by saying that my very goal was to give my father in law a special gift. Something you couldn't get anywhere else. After hearing stories of his childhood, and some of the things that meant something to him as a child, I looked to recreate an old sign in glass. Fortunately, Facebook pointed me to Groovy Moon Glass, and the owner Nicole, who happens to have her storefront right there in my hometown. I started by reaching out to Groovy Moon Glass through Facebook, and telling Nicole what I was looking for. She had great vision - from my ideas she crafted a design that was even better than I had imagined. She also had an amazing knowledge of what size I would need to really make the details pop. The finished product - beautiful! Hanging in the window, the light shines through and it really catches the eye. Truly, it's a centerpiece that my father in law absolutely loves. I had it shipped directly to him in Colorado. I haven't done this (yet!) But she makes incredible portraits of people's pets, and everyone raves about how great those are as gifts. That will be my next purchase! Something they do that I also have not taken advantage of - classes in store! Check out her Facebook for pics of the kids classes, which look super great. There's nothing like a custom piece, but keep in mind - custom items take time and don't always come cheap. Believe me, though, you get something more valuable than what you pay - a piece that is one of a kind, and absolutely sure to be something that the recipient, or you, treasure forever. I'm so glad I found Groovy Moon Glass, thankful for Nicole's talent, and even more grateful that this place is in my hometown making it a better place.

One of those parks in Tyler that has so much history and story behind it that it is really so…read moremesmerizing. Made to honor children lost, there are tributes to children through trees, animal statues, and more. It's a very tranquil place and really stunning. It's always so moving to see how many people donated and contributed to make it a reality. Always worth a visit while in Tyler. RIYL: Big ole bear statues

This little park is small but MIGHTY. Serene, very well kept and cute little spots all around:…read morebenches for sitting, cute animal themed play areas and an outdoor xylophone for the kids to jam away. There are small bridges you can cross and a few waterfalls that seemed to be out of commission for the moment, but it didn't matter. The place is still lovely. Parts of the park were dedicated to people who've passed away...such a sweet tribute. A nice little spot to walk off your meal while letting the little ones burn energy before bedtime.