Dade City is now on the map for art! Sooooo impressed w/ what I saw & heard upon my visit. Months…read moreago (during the height of Covid), as I walked past this art gallery, I was greeted by the friendly owner. A lover of art (& someone who is appreciative of friendly people), I knew then I would have to return. Today was my lucky day. This gorgeous 3,000 sq ft gallery is owned by Russ & Lee Taylor-- a husband & wife team. Lee, a painter, spent many years as a local public school art teacher. Lee's medium is mixed media. Currently, 25 artists have pieces on display here & available for purchase. All but two artists reside in Florida. A few creations belong to one of my favorite artists (Lloyd Johnson of the Tampa area); they are sold here. Every piece in this gallery is handselected by the Taylor's. This gallery is perfect for anyone interested in abstract paintings, ceramics, jewelry, landscapes, leather, metalworks, mixed media, photography, sculptures, @ items of decor to brighten any home. The name of the business relates to the deep faith these business owners possess. The psalm painted within the gallery is "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands." According to Lee, "As artists we make things with our hands, but more importantly, everything is truly out of our hands because it's in God's hands." A contributing artist here does not need to be Christian-- all (faith or no faith) are welcome for selection providing the art s/he creates offers positivity. This business is not merely a gallery. ART CLASSES are held weekdays & Saturdays for every level of artist (or future artist). There are also periodic art shows-- check out the gallery's Facebook page for more information. One dream of this lovely couple is to introduce art to the local community-- a goal they work toward six days weekly (closed Sundays). I love galleries, especially ones like this that showcase local artists from within our state. This beautiful, immaculate gallery is filled w/ breathtaking pieces that range in price from $10 upward. The space exudes incredibly positive vives-- such a welcoming physical space coupled with an exceptionally nice owner. I can't wait to return!

3D and 2D art objects mostly from local Tampa Bay artists. Various classes held each month. Very…read morenice people!

Pat Weaver is a terrific artist and instructor. Her ability…read moreto demonstrate and instruct on drawing, color theory, watercolor technique and acrylic technique is a treasure she generously shares. Her studio in Dade City is perfect for instruction - plenty of great light, roomy and a nurturing atmosphere.

Amazing local find. Great classes offered for the community. I recently took a class on Canva and…read morereally enjoyed myself. Staff and owners are friendly and knowledgeable. I'm looking forward to signing up for more classes: jewelry making, basic painting, etc. Check them out.

From the owner: We are a proud 501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization providing a cozy and creative nest led by skilled…read moreinstructors. The Lark's Nest is fully stocked with all the tools you need to immerse yourself in safely exploring new artistic skills. Our offerings include a variety of creative courses for all skill levels, Rent a Nest to host your own events, or join us for our Free Community Day each month to connect with other local art lovers and enjoy a lesson or a new skill.

Jack Boyle, a graduate of USF, has been @ this location 42 years! He currently offers 4 (six week)…read morepottery classes weekly for any level of expertise. Classes are offered mornings, afternoons, & Saturdays; they are by appointment only. On display in his shoppe (for purchase) are all his gorgeous masterpieces, along w/ pieces from one of his master students & one other potter. Credit cards are accepted. The shoppe is closed on Sundays & Mondays. Jack will help host a major pottery extravaganza on the weekend of December 7 & 8! (2019). There will be 33 potters ("clay artists") who represent 5 studios. Included are a studio tour, a meet & greet, demonstrations, kiln openings, & holiday gift items available for purchase. Guest artists include Jennifer McCurdy & Martha Grover. Check out the event on FB (Tampa Tour De Clay) & on Instagram (@TampaTourDeClay).

This is my favorite place to spend my free time! I have been taking the Tuesday evening 6 week…read moreclass here for over a year. Jack and Peggy are patient and laid back teachers. They will spend time with you until you have a good grasp on what you are doing. If you are looking for a place where you can be creative and have some fun, this is it!

Absolutely loved my time here at the studio. The ladies were so sweet and pleasant. The ambience…read morewas very calm and relaxing. The hardest part is not only choosing the piece you want to paint but being able to only pick out 6 colors. Lol. All the colors are so pretty but the 6 was just enough. This is such a great place for all and any occasion. Group dates, solo dates, you name it. I truly enjoyed my time and will post the final look of my mug when I pick it up.

First want to say the gals working on Sunday 2/1 were amazing, they were a delight. My major…read morecomplaint was cost. This was our first visit and we went with friends and was not told how expensive this activity would be and we didn't know until after we got there. Now I know to be prepared to pay $35-$70 per person depending on what item you choose at this business. My daughter and I selected one of the smallest pottery options (small turtle jewelry dish, small scooter planter) because they were already $29 per piece and on top was an $8 studio fee per person. We couldn't afford anything bigger. It turned into $74 after tax for two people to paint two small pieces. Our friends had been there in the past (they live not far from this location) and noticed the prices definitely went up and shocked how expensive it was. I don't know how the mom with three kids afforded this art activity out who were with us at the same time. Have not seen our finished product yet, hoping all will be okay when our pieces are ready for pickup. But the price structure they have in place was just awful. I've been to many paint your own pottery studios in the area and this business is easily double the price. I won't be a returning customer.

Donna is wonderful! She has so much patience teaching and working with people. Love the…read morehospitality. I can feel the love from the time I step in. I always come from there relaxed and refreshed. Love the work they have helped me to do. Thankful for a magical place like this one to paint and meet knew people.

My husband and I went there for a special occasion and it was awesome!!!! I love the fact that it…read morewas walk in and paint anything. The atmosphere was calm fun and exciting no pressure on getting our paintings done within a certain time. The prices are totally affordable. And Mrs.Donna Sanders is an amazing artist and a great teacher she her husband and receptionist made us feel welcome and we had a blast I would definitely recommend Paint The Town Citrus to anyonho want to have a great time and to have painting lessons from a extremely talented teacher Mrs. Donna Sanders!

This is such a cool little quilt shop! I'm not really a quilter but I wanted to pop in after an…read moreappointment nearby and see what this store was all about. There were a few ladies working who were all super friendly. The only fabrics (barring I think two bolts of solid cotton knit and some utility type fabrics) are quilting cottons. There are many options, and a great assortment of indie patterns, quilting focused notions, interfacings, thread (mettler, the best brand imo), and an assortment of machines. I asked about service costs for my serger that hasn't been serviced since it was purchased nearly 25 years ago. I was quoted $165 which I think is pretty reasonable. I loved all the little finished projects (especially the cute flamingo bags!) and the nice workspace in the back. The store is super clean and feels new.

I made a major purchase of a Pfaff sewing machine and the staff helped me every step of the way and…read moreassisted with the questions and concerns i had. I do continue to shop and purchase my supplies and fabric from S&S!! I love the variety of fabrics available and of course the friendly staff. I feel like I have stepped into my family home with everyone saying hello and asking about my current life events...it's welcoming like I am visiting all my Aunties and Home. As a Native American, family means everything and I always feel welcomed at Scrap & Sew as soon as I walk in the store. I'll continue to shop and visit the store and I hope you will too.

The best Art Teacher miles around....nobody can replace him....I have been going to Garry's Studio…read morefor 40 years +.....and keep on learning at every class

From the owner: Gessford Studio brings creativity to the public through the visual arts. Artist Gary Gessford…read more works include paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography. Gessford Studio is also an art school that offers art classes, workshops, lectures and demonstrations. Gary conducts art tours locally in Florida, the USA and Europe. Individuals and Corporations can commission Gary Gessford to paint portraits as well as create imaginative illustrations. His paintings can be seen at his art gallery in Mulberry Florida and at other art exhibits in the USA and Europe. Gary's recent works are large Orchid Paintings.

What is not to love? A co-op studio/gallery space for 10 artists and they host classes!!! The…read morehallway leading into the building and the studio is adorned with various artist paintings and photography. I stepped in and saw the paint covered tables, a handful of artists working at easels and I had an internal content sigh. This is my speed! I circled the artwork twice and picked a gift for my son and chatted with a couple of the artist there, one even offered me a teaching gig when I said I used to teach painting classes! Too bad I live 2 1/2 hours away! I loved the energy here and they have some very talented artists and something for every taste- IMO. They even have smaller items like cards and magnets. Support your local artists! And if you're visiting- buy yourself a fabulous and memorable gift!

Great experience! A pleasant surprise at the end of an alley :) Surrounded by art and also able to…read moreobserve an artist working on his craft! Jawan was the artist painting when we visited and I had a lovely time conversing with him about his work! Will most definitely come by again when visiting Mt. Dora.

Great coffee, good vibes. A lot of vintage books and cool toys for kids. Great spot to go as…read moreparents to grab a coffee and kill some time

I really wanted to like this place since they are connected to an adorable book store but we didn't…read morehave a great experience. There was no one in line when we arrived and it took over 10 minutes to get 2 drinks. That wasn't the problem though -- their tapioca boba was not cooked/heated at all. We were excited to try the Thai Tea Boba drink, which the Thai tea was excellent. The boba was nasty. It crumbled and tasted like it was straight out of a bag. It was a hard square shape that wouldn't even go up a wide straw. Unfortunately that left a bad taste in our mouths (literally) and will likely return to try something else on the menu.