This place is a hidden gem here in Austin- super cool studio with an amazing Art Instructor Amber!…read moreHad my daughter's 11th birthday - choose to do the splatter paint room and kids LOVED every minute of it. Her studio itself is a work of art, so you are inspired as soon as you step onto her property tucked up a hilltop with Lake Travis in the background! Amber does a wide range of art mediums for both children and adults. And we learned she does summer camps too! I would check this place out no matter how old you are- it's worth going to!!!

We just left the Art Barn, splatter paint party with Mrs. Gordon and it was THE ultimate party!! 3…read morehours of structured, chaos, colossal fun!!! Mrs. Gordon communicated everything so well, we knew exactly what to expect and how to prepare for the party. Her structure helped the party run smoothly...well-oiled machine! The girls rain wild. Splatter painted every inch of the room, themselves, and their canvas - followed by the water slide and foam cannon. Honestly, the perfect combo! Even my 12 yr old son jumped in on the fun. I cannot recommend the art barn enough...the moms are talking about the adult retreat next!! Bonus: Mrs. Gordon documents the whole experience by capturing the best pictures and sharing them immediately! Double bonus there is an arcade room my son enjoyed...no one was bored on her watch!

The Studio's painting instructor, Abraham--who demonstrates an amazing capability of adapting and…read morespecializing in multiple types of subjects and styles--expertly broke down the painting process with even-paced classes and created learning moments to help ease me from acrylic to oil using a mix of mediums. I've learned a great deal about starting a painting, properly mixing color palettes, color theory, and proper brushes for certain techniques. Each session progressively improved my skill set and over several weeks, using these methodical college-level processes, I was able to accomplish an oil painting at my own pace.

My 9 year old was looking to learn how to sew. She had such a great experience. There aren't many…read moreplaces that teach classes for kids. I was impressed by the instructors patience and skill. Will definitely sign her up for more classes.

We signed up our kids for summer art classes over here. The classes were great and the children had…read morea good time. One of kids was drawing and coloring flowers and the other was drawing and coloring animals. Both turned out pretty good. We would have liked to continue in the Fall, but could not due to conflicts with other activities.

I have a very artsy fartsy adorable little girl. She has always liked drawing, painting, crafting,…read moreand anything remotely art like. When she turned 5, her only request for a present was that we found a place where she could take art classes "for real." I looked around for a place that did children's art classes, not just something that did projects, but that taught the fundamentals of art to kiddos. Luckily, I found Art+ Academy and it has been great! I have a very happy kiddo now since she has her real art classes. Here's the scoop: 1. Small class sizes. They monitor how many kids are in each class to make sure the student to teacher ratio is always low. The kid's all learn from each other, as well as get a lot of individual guidance to help their skills develop. 2. Classes for kids are separated into small age groups to keep the learn levels on the same playing field. The classes range from 4-5, 5-7, 7-9, and 9-12. It's nice that 12 year olds don't have to be with the 5 year olds. Peer groups help everyone learn better and faster. 3. They also do teen and adult classes, so really anyone and every can take classes if they are interested in them. 4. The teachers, at least the ones I have met, seem to really care about the students. They offer help and guidance, but still let each student do their own artistic styles. They really want each person to believe in their own artistic abilities. 5. The price seems very reasonable for the quality of the classes. If you or know someone who is interested in art classes, I highly recommend Art + Academy.

I joined the adult drawing and painting class about a year ago. I hadn't painted since high school…read more The class has been a delight. Jessica the instructor is a great guide, flexible, informative and patient. This class isn't cheap but they supply ALL THE ART SUPPLIES and we've painted in acrylic, oils, and watercolors and drawn with charcoal and pencil. Paper, solvent, linseed oil. I was really nervous the first class, but the piece turned out better than I expected. I find the class calming, almost meditative.

I am so very happy with my experience painting pottery here! I came in with a friend on MLK day and…read moreit was pretty quiet until later in the afternoon. The staff are super friendly and helpful. They're also faster at getting your pieces back to you than a lot of places I've been to before. One thing to note is it does get pretty cold inside when it's cold out. We will most certainly be coming back!

Best. Place. EVER. If you are looking for a covid friendly,…read morefun, and interactive activity I HIGHLY recommend spending an afternoon at this studio. I have never felt more safe, or more welcomed to an establishment before, in a time where it is so important for people to be kind to each other. Not to mention the INSANE work done by the head instructor, I was so impressed! Ginger is one of the most friendly, loving, and hard working women I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. So kind, so smart, and so SO talented. Could not recommend more!

Ginger is the most lovely human being you will ever meet in the whole wide world. She is…read morehardworking, genuine, and kind. She has worked tirelessly to provide for her students and to be at the spot she is now. I could not name somebody more patient and understanding with her students. She is simply lovely and her art lessons ARE worth the money

I absolutely love, love, LOVE the painting I did with Kimberly Keller!! I had so much fun and she…read moreis a hoot to work with! The cool thing about the paint pouring is that you can do the same colors each time and get a completely different painting each time!! 5 stars for sure! She is also excellent with the kiddos!

Looking for fun and a way to completely relieve the stresses of life? Then sign up for a "Paint…read moreWith Me, Kimberly Keller" class! She's fun, entertaining, and let's you be you, with your creativity! She's a local artist and will give you tips and instructions to help you create your own art masterpiece in an unintimidating way! Bring your friends, family, grandmas, grandpas, children, co-workers or neighbors and you'll discover how fun being an artist can be! Melanie Anderson, Georgetown, Texas

I visited this art center for the first time today. It was clean, it was designed well, and it was…read moreinteresting. They had many pieces of interesting paintings that were quite pricey. Additionally, they had things made of wood such as turned bowls and clever utensils. They had some beautiful ornaments, made out of ceramic, I bought one of those. It was $50. They had plates and platters and more things than I can name here. They even had jewelry. It's all handmade and beautiful. I look forward to coming back and buying some Christmas gifts. In addition to the art portion of the business, there is a workshop section where people can go to classes and learn ceramics or painting and other things. The woman who was working was very helpful and kind. I look forward to frequency this gallery regularly.

I volunteered here for a year awhile back. Firstly, the art exhibited is often both interesting and…read moreengaging especially for such a small venue. I'm being generous with my 3 stars, since I found those in charge of the facility operations to be condescending and dismissive of volunteer input. I tried to become more involved in the loose operational functions but was immediately shut down. Due to my excessive senior level management background, I felt completely under valued. This was especially true of the the male members of the board. Keep this in mind if you're thinking about this venue as a volunteer opportunity.

Yeah! I was sooo looking forward to this class with Board & Brush and The Fancy Marshmallow Co. The…read morecollaboration of the two Cedar Park small businesses has been all I could talk about. Greeted with excitement, owner Rochelle of Board & Brush had me check in on her iPad. Showed me to my seat where we chatted for a bit. I saw my project in its raw form. I'm so excited to tackle this project. This is actually my second time coming so I know a little of what is expected. Rochelle does an amazing job taking you step by step and helping you. Even if you're not a crafter, never even handled a paint brush, Rochelle, and her staff are very patient, and very helpful. You start off with a raw board of pine. You're given a couple minutes to release your stress on the board. Hammering marks using chicken wire, a hammer, a mallet, and a large screw. You'll sand it lightly, and then stain it. Then it's time to stencil. Using a semi dry brush, you'll dab your brush on the stencil. Give it a minute under the fan to dry and peal the stencil off. And you're pretty much done. You get an official Bb logo sticker to complete your project. I recommend signing and dating your project on the back. Viola you're an artist! The Fancy Marshmallow Co. owner, Tina, she is such a sweetheart. She set up her beautiful marshcuterie spread. All made from scratch. Soft, fluffy, and flavorful treats. She has the cutest treats. All kinds of shapes and sizes. My favorite is the strawberry champagne. Trust me, they are amazing. Tina also brought in her hot cocoa mix ingredients and we all got to make our own bag of hot cocoa mix to take home. And we got to pick our goodies from the marshcuterie and box them up in the cutest boxes with heart printed tissue paper. Such a sweet touch to a fun class. I highly recommend coming to Board & Brush. Such a fun girls night out. They are BYOB, so it's a great group celebration. The Fancy Marshmallow, such a cute boutique, I've been several times. Tina comes up with the most delicious home made treats for all holidays and celebrations. Her boutique is the girliest cafes in Cedar Park! So darling. Check them both out. 5 stars!

Love all of my B&B projects and they are always fun to create. Rochelle is great at guiding you…read morethrough the process & walking out the door with something nice.