I'm taking the few week beginners pottery wheel class, a few weeks in and I am loving it so far!…read moreThe class along with the lab time has been amazing, just a few hours of learning a new skill and being technology free has been refreshing. Definitely worth the time and the money, highly recommend checking out!

I signed up for a class and I loved it. There are lessons for wheel throwing and hand building…read more I've become friends with other potters and I go in several times/week. I was painting ceramics but it's different when it's a piece that I have made with my own hands. Pottery has become my hobby and I'm inspired by the pieces I see from advanced potters. I took a 2 hour class and built my own mug. They have a lot of cookie cutter's to cut or clay and decorate your project. There are always people there to help and answer questions. It's so much fun! They have classes where you can enjoy Pinot as you create something you'll have for a lifetime. They offer lessons for those brand new to pottery and for very experienced potters so there's something for everyone. This was exactly what I was looking for and it's become my passion. I'm not very artistic but I'm learning. There are men and women ranging from beginners like me to those with years of experience. Come and check it out. Take a class. There are day and evening classes. It's fun and creative. House of Clay is at 7811 Marty, one block west of Metcalf and 79th.

Second Year here and he wants a third one. Culture House is a second home to me and my family.read more

The Culture House is the best place to send your kids! From dance classes to acting classes they…read morehave it all. Their performances are professional and well done. All the kids are so talented! We highly recommend sending your kids here for a quality, healthy arts experience!

Where do I even begin? This class was absolutely incredible!…read more Robert and his wife are incredibly kind and welcoming. Robert is not only knowledgeable but also skilled, patient, and incredibly funny (he thinks he's funny). LOL I can't wait for my next class. You absolutely must try this out, everyone!

We had my daughter's 6th birthday party here and it was great! Very cute, clean, and spacious with…read morelots of different activities to keep the kids interested. Amy was easy to work with and really great at working with the kids. She was great at transitioning them through arrival, the small worlds craft, cupcakes, and other activities. It seems she has thought through everything to make parties run as smoothly as possible. We almost didn't book our party here because it was a bit of a drive for our guests, but it was absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!

A process-based art education studio is not easy to find. Staff at Wee Create is well educated in…read moreart classes and education for young kids, including the fact the founder, Amy Major, has an MS in art education and taught art in public schools for many years. We are very pleased that our kids have access to this opportunity to facilitate their over all growth and development.

I'm an attorney by day, but I balance out my analytical side by engaging my artist side. But I need…read morea little help, so I take a lot of classes. When I received the email to do a Valentine's Day printmaking class at Strang Hall with a mimosa, I was in! It was an hour and a half long. Just long enough for me to enjoy some art and a mimosa, but I wasn't away from my toddler for too long on a Saturday. The class was organized and Amanda was an excellent teacher. Makes sense because she is a seasoned elementary teacher! I'll be signing up for more classes with Studio Art Club in the future.

So I feel a bit torn about Build-A-Bear. I remember when Build-A-Bear was a new concept back in the…read more90s when I was a kid, and I have memories of it feeling really fun and kind of magical to walk through, pick out a bear, stuff it, dress it, and take it home. Of course, as a child, I wasn't paying for my bear and had no understanding of the process, so from a 90's 8 year old perspective, this place was great. Flash forward to 2024 and I took my daughter here on her fourth birthday as a special morning outing for us. I found Build-A-Bear much as I had left it in the late 90s. It was clean, but the format was the same, the footprint at Oak Park Mall the same, and it felt similar to what I remembered from childhood. I let my kiddo pick out a "bear" (hers was a Chase dog from Paw Patrol) and we started our journey. I guess the first thing that was sort of a let down for me, is how fast the whole experience was. I feel like for Build-A-Bear to be around for nearly 30 years, it would have seen some innovation to stay competitive with other entertainment options for children. I was dismayed that for a whopping $72 we were in there for maybe 30 minutes, and that is honestly being generous. With such a fun concept, and such an insane price point, I was hoping for something more immersive, and more magical. It felt like we were kind of just moving through a production line. Aside from the obnoxious price point here, my other major quip was with how they upsell children on items for their bear. Asking a four year old if she wants sound for her bear, or a scent, or whatever the extras are - that all cost more money - is insane and unethical. There should be a better system. Sure is an extra 12 dollars going to hurt me? Probably not, but it's gross to me to propose these things to kids that are going to say yes, because they don't understand the concept of money. Ultimately, for the price point I think they should invest in making this a more special experience for children and parents. Think you walk into an actual workshop, there are sounds, you can't see the mall, and as you go through all steps it's a new room with a new environment. Something has to change here to make this a worthwhile destination. I could honestly also see an option where parents and kids pick out what extras they want up front so there is no asking and it's all on your barcode as you move through. The bottom line is that your kid will enjoy it, they are getting a fun new toy! But is the experience of building the bear fun or worth the extra price? Not really. There is a ton of room for improvement here.

Sheltered us as a tornado passed nearby after we got locked out of Coach. Amazing team, so grateful.read more

Visiting the farm was the best field trip I've taken in 8 years. Kathy & Mr. Yaya are the best kind…read moreof people & they care for their alpacas with so much love you can feel it. This is a special healing & calming farm. It's a spiritual thing almost! Thank you so much for this experience!!!

I went with my family and it was great. Amazing for kids. You get a tour, pet the alpacas, and go…read moreout and feed them.

Fun stop on my way thru town. If you love to craft check it out! Prices were great, and easy to…read morefind.

I'm not really a crafter myself, but several of my friends are. The whole gig is pretty…read moreoverwhelming to me. I needed a gift for one of my friends. Scrapbook n Memories were so helpful with the whole process of helping me place an order of items my friend would use and love. My gift was a huge hit and I would definitely place an order again.