Wonderful place to take a class. I'm learning so much and having a great time. It doesn't matter…read moreif you are new to art or have previous experience, Michael meets you where you're at and helps you reach your potential

From the owner: We take pride in removing the stress or intimidation of making art. There is no perfection. There…read moreis only the process and the journey of learning! Owner and instructor Michael is a graduate of The School Art Institute of Chicago and a working artist with expertise in many areas of art, And Jodi is a Learning Specialist and Special Education teacher, which makes the studio able to accommodate needs of many students.

My daughter has been coming here for a while now. At first I was skeptical that she would learn…read moreprofessional techniques she wouldn't be able to learn on her own given her desire for art and drawing, sketching. She's doing amazing and the work she's producing is only because of this wonderful school and its owner who truly gives everything to her students. She's a talent herself and because it's a passion, it shows in her teaching. Highly recommend this school. My daughter is producing works well above her age level. Very impressed!

Paulina is a wonderful teacher. She is strict but kind and the results of her work are seeing…read morealmost immediately. Very professional and knowledgeable. She knows what she is doing and she loves doing it. I highly recommend her and Renaissance Classical Art School.

My friend decided she would host a paint and sip party in her home for her most recent birthday…read more We were given the choice of 2 different paintings, and both were demonstrated and taught so that not everyone had to make the same picture. There was approximately 15 ladies in our group and of that 15 I am easily the least artistic of the bunch. I chose my picture, and was skeptical about the results I would have. Dottie did a great job of explaining each step to the group (for 2 different paintings) as we went along. The whole process took 2.5-3 hours. She was patient with my questions (I had lots) and was willing to come over and help me one-on-one when I was struggling with a particular step. I had so much fun painting and sipping wine all afternoon. I am proud to say that my finished painting actually looks like the painting I selected and will get hung up on display somewhere in my house! This party was such a fun, creative way to get the girls together to celebrate and at the end of the day we all had a beautiful painting to take home to help us remember the occasion--definitely worth the $35 price tag--and I can't wait to do this again!

Unbelievable experience with Dottie. I wanted a painting to be made as a gift for my boyfriend's…read morebirthday. It was just a loose idea, and I need someone to help with executing it and didn't know where to start. When I looked up a few artists in the area, I found Dottie's website and loved the work I saw. I reached out to her, and felt so confident she was the right person just by taking to her. She is so pleasant and communicates well. She offered to help me with learning to paint/painting this gift myself, but because I wouldn't be in town, she happily painted what I needed on my canvas and had it ready before the deadline. The painting turned out INCREDIBLE! I am blown away by her talent, and her ability to put what I imagined onto a canvas. I can't tell you how much I trust this woman to execute a painting, and be honest about how it will turn out. Thank you so much, Dottie!

My friend organized her birthday party at this place. A dozen adult women came with snacks and…read morewine. I'm always enthusiastic about having a good time, but I would not have guessed it was going to be so much fun. We all have to do the same painting and got a lot of instruction, and yet each painting was unique. And it was so much fun to do this together. After painting we went to dinner at Chatterbox which is steps from the studio and that rounded the evening so well.

I attended a 10- person art & wine party. My friends and I provided the wine and appetizers, Roshel…read moreRivellino provided the art class. There is nowhere else where a wine and art class is this affordable and this much fun. Rivellino taught us technique and style. She took the fear out of art. She made us all artists. The class was fun and engaging. Rivellino was patient, funny, and helpful.

Our daughter really enjoyed the winter break art camp! I was also impressed with the projects she…read morehad created there!

We had our daughter's 9th birthday celebration here. They had a great time, and make a super cute…read morepainting. The staff was kind, patient, and creative! We would definitely recommend a party here.

Arterie Fine Arts has been a wonderful gallery to show my work in. My work has been in several of…read moretheir art shows. Merike and JoAnne are true professionals who have gone over and beyond excellence in service and dedication to make showing artwork in their gallery successful and pleasant for artists. Their website showcases each show's art and they also put together these small booklets for each show that features and publishes the entire works from each show. I highly recommend doing business with this gallery.

From the owner: Arterie Fine Arts is a creative space which is a place where anyone can embark on their own…read morepersonal artistic journey. Merike Adams,artist & owner provides a space local artists can call their second home and global artists can find a showcase. Art connoisseurs can enjoy "art from the heart" and those who are on a learning path can afford to so freely. We offer several membership levels for studio/work/display space or display only space. Art classes for all ages, summer camps for kids & walk in classes are available. Monthly shows featuring international & local artists which include a reception for the show with refreshments, activities & contests for everyone. Monthly calls for artists to submit their artwork to be included in our shows.

Did an art class with my granddaughters at Tony & Friends and was VERY pleased. Tony took…read moreinordinate amount of time walking us thru the correct way to paint and was sooo patient with us. I highly recommend this studio. It's been around for a long time and is hidden from the main social media platforms and should not be. He is GREAT!!! Very reasonable and was proud to take my painting home with me (which hasn't been the case in some others I have tried). Give him a try - you will be well rewarded!!!

From the owner: Full service art class studio.read more

Instructors are not trained very well in accommodating their beginner students. 0 stars.read more

My husband was there on May 8 and posed for the students and for Frankie Johnson Frankie's is the…read moreowner so hers was amazing but all of the students got him spot on! Frankie is obviously a wonderful teacher! Very, very happy! Good job with your students they captured him perfectly!!!

I have been trying to redeam a GROUPON gift coupon since 2017. I have called many times since 2017…read moreto set up a time to redeam the coupon. I have also emailed many times since 2017 and no one has ever got back to me. Seriously there have been 15 to 20 phone calls with messages and not the "mail-box voicemail has not been set up". All emails (about 15 or so) have not been responded to. It's too bad that this Christmas gift of "Two - Hour BYOB Painting Class for Two" has not been able to be redeamed since 2017.

My fiance and I took a BYOB painting class this past Friday evening. We actually painted a…read morepicture of a wine glass - lol! Dawn, the instructor, gave us really good directions on how to paint the picture so that it looked halfway decent. And what a surprise - we went home with two nice paintings. Adding to the fun is that everyone is encouraged to bring a bottle of wine. Some people even brought food - note for the next time we go. Definitely fun for groups.

My husband and I went here for a date on a Sunday afternoon and are so sad to discover that this…read morelocation is closing! I love that you can pick out your own craft from TONS of options in advance and it's cool that they have a bar with nonalcoholic choices too. Mine took two stencils to complete and the ladies were very helpful. Overall, easy to follow and so much fun. I will def be going to another location next holiday when I'm ready for some new decor!

My wife and sister-in-law and I went to Board and Brush this morning for some painting and…read morestenciling fun. I'd never done it before, and yet by the end of our painting session, I had made a beautiful work of art on rustic wood that is definitely headed for hanging in our living room. If you and your family are looking for a fun, artistic activity, Board and Brush in Oswego is a great place to go. Shout out to Kayla, our painting associate this morning, for guiding us through this new artistic endeavor.