What a fun place. Was my first time visiting Painting with a Twist. I didn't really know what to…read moreexpect so I was a little nervous however as soon as I walked in a felt very confident and comfortable. Our paint instructor was wonderful, greeted everyone as we walked in, made sure we had all of our supplies along while saying many jokes. To drink I decided to take a 50ml vodka & a 11.5 lemonade. Pretzels sounded good to snack on, I didn't want something that was too greasy or that had a strong odor. I was glad they show you and tell you how to do everything, was a lot of fun seeing how everything turns out a little different than everyone else. You can use a different colors as well. It was so much fun, we had a great group and the instructor kept us laughing all the time. Honestly I was so glad I didn't drink more or I probably would have had an unfinished project or one that I'd have to leave in the garage.

Painting with a Twist has been open since March, so it surprises me that I'm the first one to leave…read morea review. This place is a lot of fun. A group of friends and I made reservations because we like the painting, and it was a fundraiser for the an American Cancer Society. You show up about 30 minutes ahead of time just to get acclimated. Be sure to wear old clothes - they give you an apron, but paint will still splatter from you (and from your neighbor). LOL They have tables set up with all the easels and all your paint colors on a plate, and all your paint brushes in a cup ready to go. You pick a seat and start painting. They have an instructor up front that paints an example and walks you through the picture, and then there's an assistant that walks around and helps you one-on-one. Every so often, you take a break and they play fun little interactive games. We painted mustaches on each other and then whoever painted the best mustache and whoever wore that mustache got a prize. They gave away tumblers, coffee cups, shirts, and paintings, so that was a cool deal too. This gives you the chance to use the bathroom and one of their blow dryers to dry your picture before the next stage. There's a table along the back wall, and they do allow you to bring in food and your own drinks. There's a mini fridge, a bottle opener, and a corkscrew, so you don't have to bring any of that stuff with you. There's also a Rewards program you can sign up for that gives you points the more you paint. This was the most fun I've had in a long time, and you don't have to be a good artist to enjoy yourself. They also have a special time set up on Saturdays where you can bring your painting back in and work one-on-one with an artist to fix it if you're not happy. That's a really neat asset that they offer. This is a super fun place with really nice people. It makes for a good time with a group of friends doing something out of the ordinary. Highly recommended!

This was one of my favorite activities we did while visiting the "Queen City of the Ozarks". With…read moresome assistance from the super sweet owner Rebekah, we were able to make our own souvenirs from our trip - fused glass ornaments! When I made our appointment and before setting out on our trip, she sent me a video explaining how the process would work so we could get an idea of what we were going to be doing. It was SO helpful! Once there, we got one on one help with our  creations. It was so fun to etch the glass, tap it, and break it. We had the best time and I'm so glad we have these great items to hang on our Christmas tree now!

If you're creative and looking at doing something new and fun, this is the place to be! Rebbekah…read moreand her husband are the most amazing hosts and explain all the processes step by step. There are so many things you can make here right from jewelry, night lights, wind chimes, plates, dream catchers and so on. We had our girls night there and spent about 3-4 hours. They have workshops with fixed designs and templates but you can also book a slot for your group and go for freestyle glass creation. They have everything you need. I made myself earrings and a night light all for $39. My friends made wind chimes and plates and were super pleased with theirs too! If you're in SGF, you must give this place a try!

I am so excited and proud to get to be a part of the faculty at the Conservatory of the Ozarks!…read moreHeather is such a delight to work with and she is encouraging on both a professional and personal level. She is an amazing mentor and I hope to inspire my students the way she does hers. I cannot wait to see what I'm able to offer as their newest piano and violin instructor with my music therapy background and see them progress in their love and knowledge for music.

I enjoy teaching piano and voice at the Conservatory of the Ozarks because working with my students…read moreis so rewarding!

Had a really, really, really -awful experience with the "old owners"? Called after the "new" owners…read morehad taken over to inquire about purchasing the pots we made during our class. We were offered a free class by the new owner but honestly just didn't want to go back due to how poorly we were treated. I have yet to receive any follow up about buying or receiving the bowls we made in March. ‍ I'd like to try pottery again but will go somewhere else.

it was a very fun experience, loved making the mugs. i live in lawrence and wanted to take their…read morecouples pottery class. i called to see how i would recieve my mugs since i live in lawrence, they said "oh we ship all the time, dont worry about it. you just need to pay for shipping". okay great, key phrase: we ship all the time. so i took the class in august, takes a month for them to fire it. i call in october wondering if its ready, not yet. call november, its ready. give them my FULL address, apartment and all over the phone, expect it in 2 weeks. still waiting. finally call again end of november, "oh i forgot to put the apartment number so we'll send it again" .... sweet okay. finally get it first week of december. one mug made it, the other SHATTERED. so i emailed them (check the photos) and just whole thing .... didnt sit well with me and im just upset with the whole deal. making them was fun, other than that NO. somehow this was all my fault ??? when they didnt put the address on right ??? alright ...

Xuehua Jin is a Master's degree student at Missouri State but his biography is already quite…read moreimpressive. Having founded a private art school in China and co-authoring three collections there, based on what I saw here, I'd sign up for an art class from this young master right now. 'The Truth of the Great Wall - 1' is a two-sided ink and charcoal drawing on cotton that stood in the center of a gallery and I came back to it again and again during my visit. 'Silent Excruciating' is a landscape featuring actual grass. 'The Lonely Road of Self-Redemption' is another landscape that employs tree bark. 'Masters from China' is a black and white landscape of acrylic, ash, and ink upon which a blood red section of a shirt hovers over it. His style is a mashup of Anselm Kiefer and free-wheeling calligraphic elements. I guess I should mention that there's more here. It's a small museum to be sure but there are some surprises in the permanent collection including an early Jackson Pollock and a deck of large playing cards by Jean DuBuffet. Manage your expectations and you may be glad you visited.

Really nice variety of pieces, the facility is beautiful. There's an outdoor area that would be…read morenice when it's sunny out. Everyone working there was really nice and helpful

They were really nice and helpful, we got seen right away and they helped us understand the…read moredifferent paints. Some bitch was eyeing me like my girlfriend wasn't RIGHT by me so I would say the experience was mediocre.

Art camp for the win ! I made an effort to have a clutter free Christmas and the cornerstone was…read morebuying my little art camp as her big present this year. Art zone is located behind Walmart in a nice strip mall near financial offices. The space is shared with the owners workout studio. What a fun combination! My daughter knows Mrs. Russell from school and I enjoy seeing the projects they complete. The website has great themed classes in addition to their free paint hours. The pottery date night looks super fun and the kids night camp is a deal for a parents night out. We are looking forward to another one so we can see a movie and grab dinner. The studio is clean and bright. I am slightly jealous of my daughter and would like to take a week off to come do art all week myself. The fake stained glass class looks amazing, I love to see the masterpieces that come home !

I was visiting from CA. The people in there were very friendly and knowledgeable. The owner…read morecouldn't have been nicer and helped me find a pattern based on some yarn I fell in love with. Also the prices were reasonable and the selection remarkable

Great yarn great owner!! Love that you can go in, have a seat and knit or crochet for awhile and…read moredestress. Megan the owner is VERY friendly and will answer any questions you have!! If questioning...go!!

Amazing organization! Abilities First and Art Inspired is a wonderful place full of people who care…read moreso much for the individuals they serve!

We went to Art Inspired last month for a First Friday Art Walk event. Art inspired is a great…read moreconcept that I am not sure the last reviewer understood. The store there offers classes to people who have special needs or different abilities. They recycle paper into works of art. People who might be on the autism spectrum can take a class on paper making and then sell their artwork at the store. Young adults who might not have other avenues of work, can work in the store and sell their products. It is a store that offers people with special qualities an outlet for their art. Art Inspired also has art that people off the street can create. The night we were there people were buying the plain recycled paper made christmas ornaments and personalizing them at the art table. The kids were having a great time. They also have a green screen photo booth that the kids were loving. I think that last reviewer did not understand the concept for the store. This store is a great resource for our special community. They offer a service: recycling paper and make it into something awesome and inspiring.