Such an awesome experience. I was served Facebook ad. Our kids did the scattered glass and I did…read morethe tray resin. It was really fun. Lauren and Sarah were amazing, friendly and patience. Highly recommend if you found yourself in saraso

Our visit to Shattered Glass/Resin Board Class was an awesome and fun experience all the way…read morearound. From easy booking to a very enjoyable store visit/class to the great personalities of the staff- every part of our experience was a joy. Fun time as a couples experience, family adventure or just a cool way to spend your time and express your artistic side. They offer a full array of art studio pieces, supplies and DIY-at-Home kits. Totally pleased with our birthday celebration!

Painting with a Twist truly has something for everyone. They host birthday parties for both adults…read moreand children, and you're even allowed to bring your own snacks. With open painting sessions and guided classes for all skill levels, there's an option for everyone. No matter what you paint, it always turns out great, and my kids love going there. They make everyone feel like a real artist.

I did a "pop in and paint" on Friday. I did the paint and pour project. Hope assisted me in the…read moreprocess. She was so kind, helpful and explained everything so well. The 2 hours that I was there just flew by. I am so amazed with how my 2 canvas came out! They were so beautiful. I have never done any painting and do not consider myself an artist. I shared my pictures of my projects with my husband and friends. They were all so impressed. Most of them want to come in and do painting themselves. What a fabulous time! I will be back to take more classes!

Beautiful artwork, the staff was also kind and weren't hounding for purchases for those of us who…read morejust wanted to admire the artwork. My aunt consulted about buying one of the pieces and the curator was kind about it, talkative but that's not a bad thing to me. I love the glasswork, Id recommend seeing the dolphin pieces and the wavelike and fire pieces. There were two paintings I really liked, the black and red two chairs and the pink and grey tree. If I wasn't a minor and didn't have any money I would purchase one of them. The manatees were adorable too. The gemstone pieces were also great, I don't even want to think about how pricy they are if they were real, but they're so beautiful i'm sure it's worth the price. Plus it seems like they were individually hand-set, so it is worth the price to compensate the artist for hours of hard work. The peacocks were beautiful too.

Usually a fan of their art; however, during our trip to Sarasota we drove to see the gallery and it…read morewas closed. Would have been nice for them to update their open status on google maps, but I guess that's too much to ask.

Great experience!! Highly recommend for any aspiring artist - or anyone interested in original…read morework!

Beautiful gallery with great art and gift items, wonderful classes and the teacher, Judi Light, is…read morefun and informative. A must see and a must stop!

We booked the Uncovering Ca' d'Zan Guided Tour ($40 per person) before flying to Florida. The tour…read morelasts about 60-70 minutes and includes the main rooms on the first floor, a peek into the Tap Room with stories about indulgence and Prohibition during the 1920s, as well as select spaces on the second, third, and fourth floors of the Ringlings' magnificent waterfront mansion. I'm so glad I booked this tour! it was the highlight of our Florida trip. Our tour guide, Susan, was professional, knowledgeable, and full of humor. She made the entire experience both informative and relaxing. Ca' d'Zan is simply breathtaking. This stunning Mediterranean Revival mansion sits on the shores of Sarasota Bay and was built in the mid-1920s as the winter retreat of American circus magnate, entrepreneur, and art collector John Ringling and his wife, Mable Burton Ringling. Although the mansion is over 100 years old, it still radiates the glamour, elegance, and artistic vision of the Ringlings. Every room is filled with exquisite craftsmanship and thoughtful details that reflect their passion for art and architecture. One of my favorite features was the magnificent ceiling paintings by the Hungarian artist Willy Pogany. Each one tells a story from another era, preserving its beauty for generations to admire. Standing on the terrace overlooking Sarasota Bay, I couldn't help but be reminded of the atmosphere from the movie Great Expectations. There was something incredibly romantic, mysterious, and timeless about the view. To me, Ca' d'Zan feels alive. If you slow down and listen carefully, the mansion tells its own story. There is glamour. There is longing. There is sadness. There is hope. And somehow, there is a place for you within it. I absolutely fell in love with this place. Without a doubt, this was the best attraction we visited during our trip to Sarasota. I would highly recommend the Uncovering Ca' d'Zan Guided Tour to anyone visiting the area, and I will definitely return to explore the Museum of Art next time.

The Ringling is absolutely beautiful and there's way more to see than I expected. You get…read moreeverything from circus history to ancient art and artifacts, contemporary pieces, gorgeous grounds, statues and the rose garden. The roses were supposedly in season, but honestly that part was a little underwhelming. My personal favorites were the ancient artifacts and the circus miniature. There are also some parts of circus history that definitely haven't aged well, including minstrel depictions, but history is history and I appreciated that it wasn't sanitized. My biggest issue was being asked THREE separate times to show our wristbands while walking the grounds. Normally, no big deal, but we watched larger groups walk right by without being questioned while our group of three kept getting stopped, despite our wristbands being just as visible. By the third time, it was hard not to feel like we were being profiled. That was disappointing, especially after driving an hour for a close friend's birthday. I usually don't spend my money where I feel unwanted, but I wasn't going to let it ruin her day. Beautiful museum and absolutely worth experiencing, but that part of our visit left a bad taste in my mouth.

This is a fun event. We took a ride down here this week, and some said it wasn't as good as it was…read morelast year but being my first time I thought it was worth the price of admission. You can tell from all the photos what you're going to see. There's plenty of parking as it was at an old airport. Impressive what artists are able to create out of chalk on the pavement.

Great artists from around the world. Amazing talent. The artists love to talk and tell the…read morebackground of their art.

Ever since someone bought and closed off the grassy area it is not fun at all. Art walks are not…read morereally anything anymore. Pity!

There is only one building remaining which serves as an art gallery. All the rest have been…read moreconverted to private homes, nail salons or financial advisors. Its a huge loss

I didn't attend the festival, but I walked from the Botanical Gardens to the restaurants along Main…read moreSt and the route clearly took us past Chalk Festival locations. For three blocks or so, every square of sidewalk was painted with unique, inspiring, humorous art. Sometimes there were quotes, sometimes sea life, sometimes--well, clearly anything the artist felt inspired to paint! This was a wonderful detail of Sarasota to stumble across, and I'd certainly recommend a short walking detour to check it out.