Paula hosted a paint night for my friends and clients and we had a wonderful time. She is great at…read moreexplaining the steps and keeping it fun, even for those not naturally artistically inclined. Highly recommend!

I experienced one of Paula's parties when a friend was moving away. She is a wonderful instructor…read moreand it was easy to follow her instructions. Paula is very friendly and gave very helpful feedback. I appreciated that she brought a cardboard shape and chalk to help us draw a perfect moon. I'm not artistic at all and I was very pleased with my final masterpiece. Would definitely do another paint party with her and would recommend to anyone.

Wonderful time with friends! They have an interactive staff who teaches you everything...& no…read moreexperience necessary. They have tons of glass pieces to choose from and sooo many templates too. There are easy projects and harder ones. The easy ones are trays and coasters, or little dishes. Medium are dogs, horses, etc. Harder are lazy Susans, 3D objects, etc. I think it can take one hour, or 3+ for the harder ones (if you are particular!) They also have wood painting for smaller kids who you want to bring along but don't trust handling glass!

After lesson number 1, I am really impressed. Impressed with the instructor, the studio, the…read moresupplies and the equipment. I'm hoping that I can become good at creating mosaics. It appears to be difficult, but forgiving. I am excited to move through the lessons and see how I do! Wish me luck!

Heidi (the owner) is amazing! She has done my family photos and my professional headshots. Her…read morestudio is cutesy, warm, and fun just like her! It's the perfect place for learning, date night, and a fun time with friends!

Have a desire to start or hone your photography passion? I would gladly recommend Lenses & Brushes…read moreas your starting place. Having recently rekindled my desire for photography, I've taken Heidi's Photo 1 and Photo 2 courses. The one on one or classroom learning experience just can't be beat. Questions can be answered right away for any confusion you may have. Heidi does an excellent job of clearly explaining the process of photography. I've a much better understanding of how to correctly use my new camera, and I keep practicing to put my new knowledge to better use. I hope to one day take the analog course and delve back into actual film! But wait, there is more. Not only can you do photography here, you can also take art painting lessons, and summer camps for kids are also available. Heidi also does an introductory course using Adobe's Lightroom for editing your digital photos. Lenses and Brushes is located in the lower level of the Mercantile building, and the easiest door is located on 8th street directly across from The Warehouse. Check out the website for all of the courses and activities offered, and keep watch on the Facebook page for photo gathering and happenings.

Listen, I wasn't sure about this experience at first because heights? Me? Ooof. But this energetic,…read moreprofessional, kind, and extremely talented crew made the experience something to rave about. In fact, now I can totally see why people want to run away and join the circus!! Nestled right off of Collister and State in Boise, ID and with a super cute sign to boot, the crew was so welcoming. We started with warming up our shoulders then gratefully got to practice on a hanging bar much closer to the ground. They were there every step of the way with smiles and encouragement. I felt incredibly safe from start to finish and could tell that I was in very good hands. After a practice session and detailed step by step run through of how we would "launch", it was time to climb that ladder 25' up into the air. Sound scary? Yes, yes it was. But don't worry, you're in a harness and there is a safety line all the way up! Standing on that platform my heart was beating so hard but the instructors are just so awesome that I was expertly guided step by step until standing at the edge of the platform with the bar in my hands...it was time to fly!!! Now I have to tell you, I'm not an adrenaline junkie, I don't "like" extreme sports and I usually get carsick...ha. but you know what? Once I hopped off of that platform and the guide at the bottom was calling instructions, my body delivered and I felt like I've never felt before. My smile was just WAY too big while doing a flip dismount that I had to do nothing but follow orders to accomplish. I couldn't have felt more alive, accomplished, and so I happily scrambled up that ladder again and again to feel that rush. I didn't even get motion sickness, probably from all of the adrenaline coursing through my body! Always conscious about your skill and comfort level, they taught me a new move which I was able to practice. Some in the group even did a handoff which looked so cool! I couldn't be more grateful for this amazing experience, something I didn't even know that I needed to experience in my life. The whole crew was fantastic and kind. You don't have to be an adrenaline junkie to fly, and if you are, you'll just have that much more of a blast. Go fly!!

This is one of my favorite places to spend my evenings. My girlfriend is an instructor here at Fly…read moreBoise and it is a fantastic community/family of students, professionals, and instructors. I would highly recommend you grab your family and friends and come and take a class!

I can't say enough how great our experience was hiring Arcade Paradise for my son's birthday! The…read moreset up was so cool and was an absolute hit for a party of 19 kids. Steele was an excellent host, kept the play organized and fair, his arcade is SO clean AND heated. 10/10 recommended for any type of event. Looking forward to having another excuse to book!

What a great event (9/7/24)!!! I ordered the arcade for my son's 11th birthday party. It was so…read morefun. The kids could play what they wanted (no fortnite, oh well)! The adults loved the retro games too. I wouldn't hesitate to book them. They were very courteous, flexible and accommodating. Great company and owner!!!!

My (now) husband and I took dance lessons at Fred Astaire for our first dance, and it was an…read moreabsolutely fantastic experience! Gentry is the best! He was patient, encouraging, and made learning fun. Fred Astaire helped us create a beautiful routine that we felt confident and excited to perform on our big day. The studio's atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the attention to detail is unmatched. The lessons are 100% worth the effort and time. Aside from receiving many, many compliments from our family and friends, it made our wedding day extra memorable. Thank you Gentry and team! Also, apologies for the (very) late post!

I am very unhappy with Blue Moon Haven Belly Dance. To begin, I will say I enjoyed learning how to…read moredance. I was given a lot of individual attention and instruction as Im not a very good dancer. I do feel that I was not meeting the expectations of my instructor and that I was simply not a good fit for this studio. If you go to this studio you should perhaps have thick skin and understand the expectations are high. The group is also small and I honestly felt like an outsider. That being said, this is what happened that has left me so upset with my final experience with Blue Moon Haven. I accidentally took someones boots after class and left mine. When I found out, I was unable to drive at the time and asked the person to come to my house (less than 3 miles away) and get them. When they arrived I brought the boots out to them with a fresh baked cinnamon roll, tea, and an appology. It was a honest mistake and I thought it was settled. A few days later Dana messaged me and treated me like a criminal and inconsiderate person. I was mortified! Honestly, I felt like I was back in school and being picked on. If this is such a huge matter then they should have lockers available to students. Otherwise we could just be gracious and accept accidents happen. I am very sorry for the accident, but felt that the treatment I recieved was not deserved. If you are new to dance and sensitive like myself then you should probably go elsewhere. I changed my review to 2 stars because after sleeping on it I do feel I need to express that I did gain a love of dance...even though I'm not very good at it and they did work hard to teach me. Regarding the situation with the boots and how it was handled though, it was extremely unprofessional and very hurtful to me personally.

I've been a dancer for years and I've been so lucky to move to Boise and find a great teacher and…read moredirector! Dana has decades of experience and is so patient. Provides the challenges needed to improve and grow and makes everything fun to learn. It's like a family. I'm so gracious to have been accepted into the tribe of wonderful ladies!

Whether you think yourself to be as artistically inclined as Van Gogh or the scope of your creative…read moreability is painting stick figures, you will love these classes! (And I bet you'll surprise yourself when you see what you're able to create!) ATMOSPHERE: Brush'd most often hosts their classes at a local coffee shop, but they also do private parties. The shop they host at (Awakenings) has a homey feel and is the perfect setting to unleash your inner artist. These classes are approximately 1.5-2 hours long and are led by an art student from one of the colleges in the surrounding area. THE CLASS: Aside from the fact that these classes are so much fun, they are also hyper-localized (which I LOVE)! Everything about these classes screams local--from the teacher who leads the class, the coffee shop it's hosted at, the best friend duo that owns the business, and the art supplies they use. It's easy to stand behind something that is fun to participate in and also supports the local economy! COST: Fair price-point at $25 a class! Love, love, love it!

I was very disappointed with brushed paint and sip I have been excited for weeks about coming to…read morethe paint and sip at brushd here at growlers where they have the paint and sip no one was here no one called no one cancelled no one showed up very unprofessional and I am requesting a refund