Such a fun and unique paint experience! My partner and I selected the Couples package and had a…read moreblast with the balloon darts and extra colors/brushes! The studio owner let us blast our own music the whole time and did not provide any restrictions on how to paint our canvas board or conduct the session. This made for such a special shared birthday gift and memory that will last with our art piece! Friendly and professional owners with no judgements about our art piece. Highly recommend!

Absolutely incredible!!!!!!! We had my son's 5th birthday there and it was amazing! The kiddos…read moreloved it and all the adults were jealous and wanted to get in there too! Oakley and Jules were wonderful with the kids! I cannot recommend enough!!!

I really can't say enough good things about the Seattle Artist League. I have an art degree, and…read moreI'm not exaggerating when I say I've gotten more out of my time at the League than I did during my undergraduate art education. I've taken painting classes with Jordan Horton, Erin Milez, Lendy, and a critique workshop with Ruthie V., and every class has changed the way I make and think about art. The instructors are thoughtful, generous, incredibly knowledgeable, and (maybe most importantly) really know how to help you grow without making you feel like there's one "right" way to be an artist. The critique workshop has been life-changing, I recommend it for everyone. I used to DREAD art critiques in college. They often felt negative and intimidating, and I came away from them feeling worse about my work rather than more curious about it. Ruthie completely changed that. I finally feel like I have the tools to actually look at art and talk about what I'm seeing, respond thoughtfully, and then understand why something is working, or why it isn't. And that hasn't just changed my own artwork. I now enjoy going to galleries, museums and looking at art more than I ever did before. I notice more. I'm more curious. I now have a vocabulary for things I could feel but didn't know how to articulate. I've learned A LOT during my time here, I've taken more risks in my art and I've fallen in love with making and looking at art again and it's the best feeling. If you're thinking about taking a class (or two!) at the Seattle Artist League, do it. Doesn't matter if you're a beginner or have been making art for years, there is SO MUCH to get out of this place.

I just completed an 8-week, on-line, drawing class there. The instructor was great and so were the…read moreother students. Classes were well organized, and all the instruction was posted 24/7 on the web, including class videos. I have taken a few of their on-line courses in the past couple of years, and since I live at the other end of town this is an easy solution. If you try it, be sure to familiarize yourself with the links they will send you ahead of the class. One for Padlet, and one for Zoom.

I can't believe I had never explored this store before!…read more Seattle recreative (the sodo location) has just about everything you could ever need for crafting. They had fabric, all aspects of sewing and scrapbooking, jewelry making, bulk paint and glue, glitter, and a wide selection of different containers. I don't think I could even write everything they had. The prices are dirt cheap: I bought 9 or 10 things for $5. If you (like me) are really into sustainability, I can't think of a better place to pick up your crafting supplies.

I was looking for craft supplies for a project and didn't want to buy all new stuff, but kept…read morestriking out at Goodwill. Somehow, I had never heard of Seattle ReCreative, but I'm glad I stumbled upon it! The store doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's much bigger than it looks. The front rooms have sewing supplies, knitting/crochet needles, fabric and notions, plus modeling clay, jewelry and beading stuff. As you go further back, there's a room with office supplies, a section of cards and stationery and paper ephemera. The biggest area is in the back, though, where the main warehouse is. That's where you'll find gift bags and tissue, floral supplies, wicker baskets and tins, paint, and tons more random stuff. The other side of the warehouse is a crafting area that looks like it can be rented out - they said they had had a bunch of kids in earlier for a field trip. You definitely have to sift through the piles of stuff to find what you're looking for, but the prices are very reasonable. I love that it's reducing waste and encouraging creative reuse - anyone with hobbies knows how expensive it can be to get started with supplies, and this is a good way to try things out inexpensively. (Or get rid of the evidence of an abandoned hobby.) Their hours are a bit limited, but similar to other small crafting/hobby supply shops. Overall, if you're willing to roll up your sleeves and hunt, there's lots of treasure to be found!

I needed a gift for a toddler so I decided to go to my neighborhood toy store. Curious Kidstuff is…read morea great store. It is filled with toys, puzzles, dolls and games to fit all ages. The only thing missing is a good supply of books. The staff was nice. And gift wrapping is free.

We finally checked out Curious Kidstuff and I wish we would have come in sooner…read more The main reason we came in was for the art class they offer. For littles 18 months and up on Mondays and Fridays they offer an art class at 10am. The first class is free which is awesome because you can check it out without making a commitment. Then, classes are $12 or if you purchase a 4 pack, you get 10% off. It's drop in style which is great because our schedule can change suddenly with my 2 year old. The toy shop itself is also very cool with a wonderfully large assortment of toys. Art toys. Educational toys. Trucks. Animals. All the things. The prices are a tad higher than amazon, but I'd rather pay the additional $2 than have to add $20 worth of stuff I do t need to get same day shipping on amazon. The staff is very kind and friendly. This is a great shop in west Seattle. There is 2hr street parking and also a few close by public lots for the junction.

Did the Sip N' Spin class and had a great time. I would recommend it for friends looking for a fun…read morenight out or a fun date night. It's a great first time on a pottery wheel. You get a 30 minute lesson and at least an hour to enjoy clay. Best part, it's all the clay you can spin. I took full advantage of that fact to keep trying. You only get to keep 2 pieces which they ship to you after it's fired. Amazing value! Amazing experience! FYI: You really don't have time to drink (sipping is the best you can do) and with your hands are covered in clay don't bother bringing snacks.

I have been a member of Rat City Studios for 4 1/2 years and a hobby potter for 10 years. This…read morestudio is amazing. It is in a beautiful garden setting, the studio is clean and organized, studio management is excellent, and the studio glazes are great. Deb Schwartzkopf, the studio owner is not only a wonderful ceramic artist, but a supporter of potters at all levels. I love this community.

Took the "Sip and Spin" introductory pottery class. I really looked forward to it but was pretty…read moredisappointed. As the class progressed, it was pretty obvious that I needed some help but either the kind of hands-on help I needed wasn't part of the program or the instructor didn't "get it." After trying 4 different balls of clay over the course of an hour or so, I was very frustrated at not being able to get very far in the process with any of them. I tried to get help from the instructor but he seemed more interested in other people and seemed to think that saying how to work with the clay was all that was necessary. On top of the frustration on the creative side, the class was instructed on how dismantle and wash/clean the wheel and other equipment we had been using (and that had, I think, been used for an earlier class). Not a good experience for which the cost was $100.

I recently attended a workshop with Brooke on Slip Transfers. She is a great instructor & opened my…read moreceramics world options with her creativity & instruction. The only recommendation is to make the class 2 hours vs 1 hour, as there is so much to learn.

I took the begin to sew series class and loved it! This was my first experience using a sewing…read moremachine. The class really helped me learn the basics of sewing. Since this class spans a few weeks you pick a project in your first session that you hopefully finish by the end. I was able to make a cute tank top with the instructor's help! Since the class I've completed a couple other sewing projects as well. I will say though that signing up for classes can be very challenging. The learn to sew class only had 4 participants (and with all the questions in class, I don't think they could even manage more than 4 at a time). You need to register for the class the absolute second registration opens or else you won't get in. It seems like some of the other classes aren't quite as competitive.

Looooved this shop! I found them on social media and knew I had to stop in during my visit to…read moreSeattle. Lots of modern fabric, notions, thread, and patterns. I wish I lived closer so I could check out their in person classes, but I believe they also have online based activities too. And I hugely appreciate they are so inclusive and transparent about their beliefs as an organization.

i thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. it was so fun to be able to paint some pottery with a…read morefriend. they had lots of fun colors and pottery pieces. There's lots of seating which is really nice on a busy weekend. they offer clear instructions on the pottery process. they. will also hold your piece for 30 days after it's been glazed which i feel like is very generous. they also offer clay throwing classes if that's more your thing. I felt like there was a good amount of colors, but I wish they had a really bright pink. I had their full latte, and it was nice. I felt like it had a perfect amount of sweetness and balance of flavors. They also were serving backyard bagels, which I enjoyed.

Enjoyed painting pottery here! Atmosphere was super cute and peaceful vibes! Doing this was a wee…read morebit pricey but it was worth it because we were here for a long time painting! Didn't not get to try the coffee and food but it looked and smelled great so I will need to come back to try that out!

This place is absolutely gorgeous. A good friend of mine recently was accepted here and I stopped…read moreby to check it out one day. I was thrilled for her because the space is clean and airy. I was also green with a little jealousy because I missed my loft space back in Texas! The artists are encouraged to decorate the walls outside their doors, showcasing their own art. I thought that was absolutely brilliant because the hallways are enlivened by diverse works and you're never bored walking the halls! Stop by during their open house so you can meet the artists and see their work. I highly recommend it!

Super clean building they take great care of the tenants they have superb amenities. This property…read moreis worth every dollar