LovingLocal Lets hear it for another #tacoma #hiddengem and…read more#smallbussiness. So tucked behind the Human Society is a great little studio for those who want to go & try their hand at something new, those who want to create & those that want to explore. This is not the usual #sip&paint experience, it is more. Now, I suggest that you go in the daylight to find it the 1st time, wear something comfortable & be prepared to be inspired. I participated in the Love Letters to Self class and met some really nice ladies. This is a safe place to be yourself, to compliment & encourage others. Big shout out to Nadine for extending hospitality and ginger snaps! No doubt, I'll be back for more classes.

I love taking classes at Artful Dreamers Studio. The owner, Nadine seems to attract a wonderful…read moregroup of women. I've taken many classes and I always feel nurtured and safe. Never any judgement. Nadine is a wonderful teacher that helps me get the best results. Always a fun time.

I went to this spot during their pop-in hours of 1200 to 1600, or 12 to 4PM, on a Monday because…read morethat is what their website listed as available. I am not sure why Google says that they are closed on Mondays, because that is not true. I recommend that you call before you head over so you can confirm 2 things: 1. that they are actually open, and 2. that the event listed on their website is happening. Thankfully, Google was correct about the phone number, so I was able to contact the right person and confirm everything before coming in. When I walked in, I really liked the atmosphere. There were paintings hung all around the space from different artists and locations, which made it feel very homey and community-focused. You can tell that it is a local spot that highlights the people who live in the area, and I loved that. Even the bathroom was pretty clean! They have sinks in the painting area, which is super convenient if you get paint on your hands, like I did The pop-in area had about 6 easels, and for the session you can paint on an 11x14 canvas (I think that was the size) for a $20 fee -- $22 after tax. They get the area set up for you, and they offer aprons. I am not sure if the aprons are washed because they did have paint all over them, but that is expected in an art studio... The canvas that they provided was clean and new, too, though the easels had layers of paint from previous sessions, which is also expected. The staff even gets the paint for you before you start your project, which is nice! I also really appreciated that they had binders full of painting ideas you could choose from, or you could just create your own if you preferred. On top of that, they had stencils available, which was super helpful. I did the "Happy Little Washington" painting, and it required a stencil of the Washington state outline. The staff got one ready for me! They were kind enough to trace it and cut it out for me, so I thank them for doing that -- it made the process so much easier. I gave this place a slightly lower rating because I felt like the tour could have been much better. I did not realize at first that I could get my own paint, so I kept asking the worker for help when I did not need to. A proper walkthrough of the studio, the supplies, and even the artwork (which is a highlight of the space) would have made the experience clearer and smoother. It all felt a bit glossed over, even though those details are part of what make this studio stand out. For parking, you can use the retail parking area. According to the worker, they do not rely check there...Just remember that when you arrive, you do not enter through the nearest door -- you have to walk around to the street-facing entrance to get inside. The staff was welcoming and helpful; I just think a more thorough tour would have prevented me from having to interrupt them while they were cleaning the studio. Snacks were available, such as candy and chocolate bars, at $2 each, and they had loud music playing on the overhead speakers, which I loved! Super duper good music taste. I thought that my apple carplay somehow hooked up to their bluetooth lolol

We had the best time painting with Amanda today! She was very personable and led us through the…read moredevelopment of the painting, providing great tips and tricks along the way. I love my new Christmas painting!

paid $80 to learn how to knit a chunky blanket and another $20 to make a candle. honestly would…read morehave been a good time, but the instructor was so absent during the class period. was told to come 0930 or 9:30AM as per the order e-mail confirmation, which is 30 minutes before the 1000 or 10:00AM knitting class so that you clhave enough time to do both activities until 1300 or 1:00PM. the instructor did not open the door until 0951 or 9:51 AM even though I had signed up weeks ago. lack of communication from the shop about how the timeline will play out, and so instead, the instructor had to interrupt the knitting time to then squeeze the candle-making time. extremely disappointed by lack of communication and coordination this location. I had high hopes, truly, but maybe it was just the instructor that did it for me. the instructor would dipout and multitask elsewhere away from the class-goers who had to standby for a bit so that they can get her help on instruction clarification. Ended up needing to help our peers out because our instructor lacked the initiative to check in on all the guests. Nonetheless, very pretty and happily bright shop. Makes you want to-do a studio tour to truly appreciate the beauty of the art that covers the walls.

My friend and I came in on a Wednesday evening to do the paint and sip, and it was super fun!!!…read moreSarah led the class and she was super sweet. She described the steps in great detail, and helped us when we were struggling. Thank you so much for a great time! We will be back.

TGS is a great local company with beautiful products! The…read moregallery location is in Proctor, which makes it a great stop while you're wandering around the neighborhood. This shop is full of great products, everything from jewelry, to wall art, to trinkets. They also have fusion glass classes here, which look like a fun time!

I always enjoy going into this business, not only for the beautiful pieces of glass, but the…read morewonderful employees! They are always so helpful and enjoyable to chat with. Also love all the classes they have.

We had an awesome and fun time "Sip and Painting" with Konnex and Ricki, our artist trainer. She…read morewas very friendly and helpful. We painted for my birthday and several of us had never painted before...Ricki made it easy to follow along and to enjoy the process. I highly recommend this group and Ricki if you want a fun, different and creative activity to do.

I love Konnex. Rikki is incredibly talented. Not just with her artistic skills, but also being…read moreencouraging and patient. She helps you create something amazing that you wouldn't have thought you could do before. It's really a fun and fulfilling experience!

Kiddos and Kin Kindermusik (particularly with Ms. Shay) has been an awesome program for my kids…read moreyear after year. They have benefited from the social aspects of the classes as well as the musical. Ms. Shay is a gift to Tacoma. She makes every child feel so special and seen, we truly can't recommend these classes enough.

We signed up our daughter for Kindermusik at Kiddos and Kin when she was only 6 weeks old. We…read morebelieve that music is an excellent tool for teaching young, developing minds and we have not been disappointed. Ms. Shay is so talented at what she does. She engages with the kids well and always makes sure the learning environment is interactive and safe. Our daughter is now almost one year old and is extremely sociable, outgoing, and engaging and we believe Kindermusik is a big reason why. She gets extra giggly and bouncy from the moment we walk into the building for her weekly class. We highly recommend Kiddos and Kin. Sometimes I think I have more fun in the class than my baby. I learn a lot of great songs and tools for playing with my child and I know it helps our bond.

I am so happy we found The Music Lab! The teachers are SUPER fun and friendly. My daughter is only…read more3 and learns so much each lesson. They know how to cater the lessons to each age so that they are learning age appropriate skills. I love the vibey atmosphere. Super hip and comfy inside. The owner is a great guy and really puts his heart and soul into this school. You can tell he is passionate about kids and helping them learn music. We instantly clicked which was a relief. I love it here and my daughter does too!

My 7 year old daughter takes piano lessons here. I am very impressed with how well Michael…read moreteaches! He's great with kids and my daughter looks forward to her lessons every week. They have a blast and she is learning so much, so fast!! She's already talking about learning a 2nd instrument!

My kids truly love coming here for their dance classes. Everyone we have encountered here has been…read moreso helpful, friendly and we have all felt very comfortable coming here for the past year now. The recital at the end of the year was amazing and I appreciate how well organized it all turned out to be!

My daughter has danced here since 2019. The owner, Miss Giselle, was my daughter's first teacher…read more The way she kept classes going and pulled off a summer recital through the Pandemic was really remarkable. My daughter is now 6 and taking 3 classes a week. She loves it so much, it's sometimes hard to get her to leave the studio after class. The family atmosphere and the culture of valuing all students at levels is often rare to find but SMAC does it wonderfully. We love it here!!