Well, it's certainly memorable. Though hard to do justice in any attempt at description. It's…read moreeccentric. It's odd. It's offbeat. It's one-of-a-kind. This is five stars for odd/ weird/ out there.we went based on the name and the photos and proximity to Arsenal. There was no review and we had no idea what we were getting into. I keep thinking this is the kind of quirky place millennials who love rewatching "Harold and Maude" would love. You pay $12 entry fee, and are given a fancy map of the place, and a headset to listen to descriptions at each of the numbers along the disjointed path. Starting with color photocopies of world famous art. (Never seen that before). The very random art collection is disbursed through the building, as are some working artists and their work. There were also a couple rooms with wax figures of some famous persons through history. It's a mish-mash of all kinds of random stuff you'd find at yard sales, or scavenger hunts. In the attic space, more randomness, including a mini theatre that happened to be playing old Downton Abbey episodes while we were there. The best part of the place we didn't see much of: that they provide studio space for 50 artists.

From the owner: The Montreal Art Centre is home to over 50 of the city's most talented artists. We have an open…read moreplan studio concept, open to the public 7 days a week with a calendar of artistic events throughout the year. We offer Monday night live model drawing, open to the public and a range of other workshops. The Griffintown Art School at the Montreal Art Centre offers classes and workshops in painting, drawing, mosaic, ceramics and much more. With three galleries located on two floors of a beautiful 19th Century building, The Montreal Art Centre is also the perfect location for parties and events.

Art! Love the selection and variety of galleries from every corner of the world. This place is…read moreworth the journey.

This place is a phenomenal spot for both visitors and artists. Always updating and changing,…read morenumerous galleries of differing shapes and sizes. Art studios of differing sizes both open and closed. + 3 bars and live entertainment! + 3 restaurants in the building. (I tried one, excellent experience) + Movie theatre with 15 seats available for private events Not for profit organization supporting the local community and artists.

This is the best serious painting atelier. You learn everything from drawing, charcoal, classic…read morerealism oil painting, live models on Saturday. and Eric is just great. Small classes,a lot of personal attention!

Allana Benham and Eric Mannella are accomplished figurative artists with a sound grasp of…read moreclassical drawing and painting. Their classes are an excellent foundation for any artist.

Lovely place to learn how to work with clay! My friend recommended Atelier Forma to me after I had…read morecomplained about how difficult it was to find pottery classes in the city. After our discussion, I promptly signed up for an 8-week wheel throwing session. In the span of 2 months, I learned how to wedge clay, create cups, bowl and plates, trim and glaze my pieces. It was challenging, yes, but the feeling I got when I held my finished product was more than worth it. What set this studio apart was its philosophy to push students to explore their creativity. We were taught the basics, but after that the sky was the limit. Bojanna, the owner and teacher, was incredibly patient with us and had boundless, contagious energy. In addition to teaching and making beautiful pottery, she also hosts various arts and crafts classes at the studio. Spots sell out fast so I would advise to sign up to the newsletter if you're interested in trying this out. I loved my experience so much that I've already signed up for their open studios!

I first visited this studio through a Yelp event, and I'm so glad I went! Since that hand-building…read moreworkshop, I have taken 3 wheel-turning classes and 1 hand-building class. This is a fantastic studio and Bojana is amazing! What I love about this studio is: - Variety of clay options - porcelain, speckled, black - Variety of glaze options - 40+ colours of over glaze and under glaze. - Warm welcoming atmosphere & positive vibes - Great teachers and students - Proximity to Fabre metro - Very reasonable prices for classes and open studio, both of which come with 1/2 lb of clay, firing, and glazing. If you're looking for a new hobby or place to continue an old one, look no further, Atelier Forma is for you.

SUER friendly staff, with huge selection of goods, a little pricey, but is to be expected. Would…read morevisit again, also great location! Perfect place to get origami paper / stationary

I beautiful paper store with great service and a nice selection of starter and expert project…read moresuggestions. The price was reasonable, especially given the high quality of paper stock. P.s., we were visiting form Chicago, IL USA and this was a specifically recommended visit from a fellow Art-School-Kid who lived in Montreal while attending college.

This charming pottery shop is a bit of a treasure to find. We were on the hunt for a unique wedding…read moregift and the signs from Knowlton led us to this gem of a shop, 5km away in a beautiful forest. Robert and Robin, the artists and potters, have an array of lovely pottery at reasonable prices. We found the perfect gift while there. If you order in advance, they can even personalize the item for an anniversary, wedding, or birthday pre-kiln. They also offer classes for children to learn. They can ship anywhere, which is great for those traveling by plane.

If I could give more than 5 stars I'd give 7…read more This place is mask-tastic. I made a Dionysian kind of eclectic headdress thing and my friend made a simple but well structured lion.